With 37 Parks and over half a dozen activities going on in July, there are so many reasons to love Rocklin parks and recreation facilities. The month of July is officially Parks & Recreation month in Rocklin. Check out these events, destinations and suggestions in July!

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GATHERING PLACES
Picnic, Adventure, Community Market, Summer Reading, and Family-Friendly Film!

• 34 Parks have Picnic Tables 
• 3 Rental Picnic Pavilions at Johnson Springview, Margaret Azevedo, and Whitney Park
• Quarry Park Adventures is open by reservation

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HIDDEN GEMS
Bridge, Rocks, Orchard, Sunrises!

 

Serene Trail around Quinn Quarry
This old granite quarry is now filled with water and provides a beautiful place to take a walk. Enjoy the serenity, waterfall, picnic tables, and old artifacts from it’s younger days.
Location: Quarry Park 4000 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677

Granite Bridge at Clover Valley
The largest of the twelve granite bridges on the road that connected Joel Parker Whitney’s Spring Valley Ranch with downtown Rocklin.
Location: Clover Valley Park 4298 Clover Valley Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677
Located at the corner of Midas and Clover Valley Rd.

Rock History at Deer Creek
The Deer Creek Park site includes a myriad of boulders tucked inside a grove of oak trees, and features a large quarry, and may have been Rocklin’s first quarry opened in 1861. Stone from the Quarry was used in construction work on the Southern (then Central) Pacific Railroad and also helped to construct the State Capitol at Sacramento.
Location: Deer Creek 5464 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677

Orchard at Peter Hill Heritage Park
The park consists of a beautiful orchard, Train Roundhouse replica, St. Mary’s chapel, and Historic Fire House. Peter Hill Heritage Park is located on either side of Rocklin Road at Front Street.
Location: Peter Hill Heritage Park, 5251 Front Street, Rocklin, CA 95677

Sunrise at Boulder Ridge and Clarke Dominguez Parks

Boulder Ridge Park
Best sunrise views are near the large oaktrees by the field
Best sunset views are on the other side of the water reservoir, past the playground.
Location: Boulder Ridge Park  3555 Park Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765

Clarke Dominguez Park
Best sunrise views are at the top of the hill, behind the playground.  
Location: Clarke Dominguez Park 3098 Crest Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765

Sunset at Joe Hernandez Park

Joe Hernandez Park
Best sunset views are at the picnic tables and on the playground.
Location: Joe Hernandez Park  6901 Ballantrae Way, Rocklin, CA 95677

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OPEN PLAY
Fun Outdoor Activities for the Entire Family!

Water Splash Pads: Kathy Lund Park, Whitney Park, and Johnson-Springview Park
Playgrounds: 33/37 parks have playgrounds
Open Turf: 29/37 parks have open turf  
Sport Courts: 18/37 parks have courts

For more details about specific parks, check out Find a Park

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BEAUTIFUL & SERENE
Hiking, Walking, or Biking, – Destined to the Trails! 

The City has approved the Trails Master Plan and is in the process of implementing it. For more details on the plan, click here.

Check out our interactive Bike Trails and Corridors map.

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EXPLORE
New Parks, Preserve, and Restoration.

The City of Rocklin has 37 parks to enjoy nature’s splendor!

• Bring a picnic
• Meditate and relax
• Read a book under a tree
• Fly a kite

Explore the rich history.

• Rocklin Historical Society: More Info
• Train Roundhouse replica: More Info
• St. Mary’s Chapel: More Info
• Historic Fire House: More Info

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QUALITY OF LIFE
Sports and Activities in the Parks!

PROGRAMS:

• Youth & Adult Sports Programs: More Info
• Active Adult Health Programs: More Info

ACTIVITIES:

• Skate Park: Johnson-Springview
• Hockey Rink: Johnson-Springview
• Dog Park: Small Agility course at Johnson-Springview
• Historic Site Tour: Throughout the Rocklin Community
• Splash Pads: Kathy Lund, Whitney, and Johnson-Springview Park

COURTS:

• Volleyball: Johnson-Springview, Ruhkala Park
• Tennis: Johnson-Springview, Twin Oaks Park
• Pickelball: Johnson-Springview
• Basketball Full Courts: Ruhkala Park, Sierra Meadows Park,
  Woodside Park, Johnson-Springview, & Twin Oaks Park

FIELDS:

• Softball Fields:  Kathy Lund, Whitney,  Johnson-Springview
• Baseball Fields: Kathy Lund, Whitney, Johnson-Springview, Twin Oaks(Youth)

COURSES:

• Disc Golf Course:   Johnson-Springview
• Cross Country Track:  Johnson-Springview

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CELEBRATE
July is full of fun days worth celebrating!

July 4 : Independence Day
July 6 : National Hop-A-Park Day
July 7 : National Father Daughter Take A Walk Day
July 19: Evenings in the Park @ JSP
July 21 : National Ice Cream Day
July 28 : National Waterpark Day

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About Parks & Recreation Month

Since 1985, Americans have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote the importance of parks and recreation in health and wellness, conservation and social equity, and to recognize the thousands of park and recreation employees that maintain our nation’s local, state and community parks.
It’s We Are Parks & Recreation at your local parks and recreation center! We’re celebrating Park and Recreation Month with the National Recreation and Park Association by we want to highlight the diversity of park and recreation professionals and showcase their selfless work.

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PARKS AND REC STAFF PROFILES

Name: Veronica Tracy
Work Title: Parks & Recreation Department Director
What are some of your responsibilities? Oversees the management of the day-to-day administration of the Department and a million other duties as assigned!
Why is this work important to you? Parks & Recreation is such important work because it’s essential to our communities in every way. From positive health outcomes in individuals to lowering ground temperatures and impacting local economic development through events and programs, Parks & Recreation increases opportunities, connection and quality of life for us all.
What is your favorite recreational activity to do now? I love to explore the outdoors anytime I can by hiking and camping with my family.
What is your favorite park in Rocklin or space in nature and why? Because I am so new to the City I have yet to see about 1/3 of our park system but so far my favorite is Boulder Ridge, hard to beat that view!

Name: Onelly Olivas Perez  
Work Title: Recreation Coordinator
What are some of your responsibilities? Special event coordination, event planning, and logistics.
What do you enjoy most about your job with Parks & Recreation? I enjoy creating wonderful experience for my community
Why is this work important to you? This type of work is important to me because creating community and space for everyone to gather is one of my favorite things to do.
What is your favorite recreational activity to do now? Roller Skating
What is your favorite park in Rocklin or space in nature and why? My favorite park is Quarry Park. This park is such a dynamic space depending on when you visit it. You can walk the trails and admire nature or attend a concert at this unique venue. I love how versatile it is!

Name: Charles Wilson
Work Title: Recreation Coordinator
What are some of your responsibilities? My main duties include the aquatics program, recreation classes, innovative research, etc.
What do you enjoy most about your job? My favorite part of working here is my co-workers. Everyone is onboard with making parks and recreation the greatest entity the city has to offer. We synergize extremely well.
Why is this work important to you? This work is important to me because it helped shape my childhood. I met many friends through recreation programs growing up. I am forever grateful for that opportunity and I want to pass that opportunity along to residents.
What is your favorite recreational activity to do now? My favorite recreation activity is playing tennis with my friends. I never played growing up and wanted to expand into something new, so we chose tennis. We typically play at Johnson-Springview Park.
What is your favorite park in Rocklin and why? My favorite park is Ruhkala Park on Surfbird ln and Arnold Dr. I live next to it for 12 years. They have sand volleyball, basketball, large field, and a walking trail. It had everything I needed!

Name: Armand Marquis
Work Title: Park Trades Worker
What are some of your responsibilities? Some of the many responsibilities I have as a park trades worker include acquiring all supplies for all projects we do and to provide training for everyone assigned to my crew. We perform many tasks and work on many projects such as installing shade structures, fencing, drinking fountains, playground equipment, trimming trees, and assist the irrigation crew as needed to name a few. We also keep our playgrounds safe by inspecting them regularly and making all necessary repairs as needed.
Why is this work important to you? My work as a park maintenance worker is important to me because I love to see our parks clean, safe and well maintained. Parks provide a healthy and fun place for families to spend quality time playing their favorite sports, jogging, walking their pets or doing whatever it is they enjoy doing for recreation.

Name: Chris Meyer
Work Title: Parks & Recreation Supervisor
What are some of your responsibilities? Work with MOU groups and private renter for field usage. Work with RUSD to manage use of high school pools and Clark Dominguez Gym. Work with local organization to cosponsor community events. Work with companies and instructors to offer youth and adult programming.
What do you enjoy most about your job with Parks & Recreation? The variety of activities we work on from events to classes to field usage. Fun to always have something different to work on and not be in a rut with one job.
Why is this work important to you? I enjoy working to engage the residents in the City I live in so they have as many recreation opportunities as possible to enjoy life outside the home with their family.
What is your favorite recreational activity to do now? Youth and Adult sport programming.
What is your favorite park in Rocklin or space in nature and why? Johnson Springview Park. There are just so many option to recreate at one location. You can BBQ at the pavilions, play a round of disc golf, hike or bike the cross country trail, or play some pickleball.

Name: Basilio Lira 
Work Title: Park Service Worker
What is your favorite park? My favorite park is Boulder Ridge because on a clear day you can see the Sutter Buttes and beyond. It’s a 360 degree panorama.
What is your favorite part of the job? My favorite part of my job is the variety of projects and tasks we do and the opportunity to meet with many of the Rocklin residents in our parks that we maintain.

Name: Monica Nitz
Work Title: Administrative Assistant
What are some of your responsibilities? I’m involved in a wide range of projects for the department but some of my main projects are marketing our programs and events and coordinating Maker Faire Rocklin.
What do you love most about your job? What I love most about my job is how flexible and open it is that I get the opportunity to work on so many different projects. It helps to keep me continuously learning about all of things the city works on and is involved in.
What was your favorite recreational activity growing up? I grew up riding my bike with my dad and siblings and have fond memories of that. Riding to parks to play on the playgrounds or bringing our bikes on camping trips were a staple of my childhood. I still ride to this day!

Name: Tristan Gibson
Work Title: Recreation Coordinator
What are some of your responsibilities? Day-to-Day operations of Rental Facilities, Manage Part-time staff, and work with renters during their events
What do you enjoy most about your job with Parks & Recreation? Get to be part of many City projects and be part of a fun department
Why is this work important to you? Serving the community and providing a venue for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and conferences.
What is your favorite recreational activity to do now? Adult Sports, specifically Softball and Basketball
What is your favorite park in Rocklin or space in nature and why? Johnson Springview, Dog park, open fields, family friendly area

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DO YOU LOVE ROCKLIN PARKS?
Share your photos with us!

Share your love of Rocklin Parks with us! Take a photo of your favorite Rocklin park and use the hashtags #RocklinParks #ThisIsWhereWePark #WhereYouBelong

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This is Where We Park is adapted by California Park & Recreation Society’s July celebration of the National Recreation & Parks Association’s celebration of Where You Belong campaign.