10
Spot Boulder Ridge Park doesn’t only have all the amenities of a perfect park, but it has incredible views of the Sierras, Mt. Diablo, the Sutter Buttes, and Downtown Sacramento, too. The covered picnic area along with tables and barbecues makes it a great spot for gatherings, and the playgrounds offer activities for preschool-aged and school-aged children. With a horseshoe pit and basketball court, there’s an activity for everyone. 3545 Park Drive, Rocklin
WALK IN THE PARK 10 Primo Places to Play
Boulder Ridge Park
by EMILY PETER-COREY
The sun is out, the sky is blue, and Mother Nature is waiting for you! We’ve rounded up our region’s top parks for an easy, entertaining, and funfilled family outing.
Econome Park
Governor Park Lions Park
Named after brothers George and Nick Econome and their respective wives, Marilyn and Ann, Folsom’s Econome Park is full of state-ofthe-art designs and environmental components. Included at the park are bocce ball courts, tennis courts, multi-use natural and synthetic grass, play areas, and a half-mile walking perimeter that provides access to The Parkway trail system. There are also restrooms and a pavilion available, making it an ideal locale for an outdoor get-together. 1900 Parkway Drive North, Folsom Just under two acres, Governor Park is an established staple in El Dorado Hills and features two ponds, picnic tables, and benches. The peaceful park offers plenty of space to walk around and watch the locals (ducks and geese) as well as catch-and-release fishing. Be sure to plan a visit soon, as the green grass makes for a pictureperfect setting. Ample street parking is also available. 905 Governor Drive, El Dorado Hills The expansive 24 acres at
Lions Park offers something for everyone. Included are softball fields, tennis courts, play structures, picnic facilities, horseshoe pits, an 18-hole disc golf course, turf areas, and plenty of walking trails. The park is nestled in the hills
22
stylemg.com
| APRIL 2021 |
/stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
Boulder Ridge Park-photo by Ryan Waddell. Econome Park photo courtesy of Folsom Parks and Recreation. Governor Park photo courtesy of El Dorado Hills CSD. Lions Park photo by Erika Wilson.
The
