July 19th NorCal Picnic: More E.G. Park information/map

[JFirebaugh]

Sept. 20th NorCal Picnic: More E.G. Park information/map

Hi all:



Elk Grove Regional Park Info:

1. Yes the per vehicle fee is $4. 00/day. Keep the "ticket" they give you so you can come and go from the park and not pay a second time.



For any last minute picnic supplies, there are three large Grocery Stores on Elk Grove Boulevard on both sides of SR-99 and before you get to Elk Grove Florin Road (Pac-n-Save, Raley's & BelAir markets). Wal-Mart is very close too.



2. Here is the Park map again. http://www.egcsd.ca.gov/parks/harvest/egparkmap.pdf I was told All reserved areas are now reserved at this late date. Referring to the map, I might try to snag a spot in picnic Area 7 or 3C, however I won't really know until I get there Sat morning.



3. I believe most folks will shoot for about a 9 - 10 AM arrival.





John



P. S. If you get lost Saturday AM, call my cell phone 916-812-7230. I'll try to have it on for you.

 

[thekidfan]

way to easy. see you'll there

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

JFirebaugh,



Isn't it the 20th, not the 19th?

 

[JFirebaugh]

Yes, it's the 20th of Sept. not the 19th of July. Someone imported my July post. I just now edited it to reduce any confusion... .



Here is a copy of the driving directions to the Elk Grove Park that I posted in July, should anyone want them for September 20th!



From the North: Take Interstate 5 South to Sacramento then south to the Elk Grove Boulevard Off Ramp. Drive East on Elk Grove Boulevard crossing over SR 99, through town to Elk Grove-Florin Road. Turn right (South) at E. G. -Florin Road and proceed past the High School to the Park’s main entrance. After paying Sacramento County the entrance fee, drive through the park road until you see a gathering of Dodge CTD’s.



From the Northeast: Take Interstate 80 West to Business 80 South (a. k. a. The Capitol City Freeway) to the SR-50 & SR 99 Interchange then continuing on South on SR-99 to the Elk Grove Boulevard Off Ramp. Once off of SR-99, turn East (left) on Elk Grove Boulevard crossing over SR 99, through town to Elk Grove-Florin Road. Turn right (South) at E. G. -Florin Road and proceed past the High School to the Park’s main entrance. After paying Sacramento County the entrance fee, drive through the park road until you see a gathering of Dodge CTD’s.



From the East: Take US 50 West to the SR-50 & SR 99 Interchange then go south on SR-99 to the Elk Grove Boulevard Off Ramp. Once off of SR-99, turn east (left) on Elk Grove Boulevard crossing over SR 99, through town to Elk Grove-Florin Road. Turn right (South) at E. G. -Florin Road and proceed past the High School to the Park’s main entrance. After paying Sacramento County the entrance fee, drive through the park road until you see a gathering of Dodge CTD’s.



From the West: Take Interstate 80 East to SR 50 (to So. Lake Tahoe) and the SR-50 & SR 99 Interchange then go south on SR-99 to the Elk Grove Boulevard Off Ramp. Once off of SR-99, turn east (left) on Elk Grove Boulevard crossing over SR 99, through town to Elk Grove-Florin Road. Turn right (South) at E. G. -Florin Road and proceed past the High School to the Park’s main entrance. After paying Sacramento County the entrance fee, drive through the park road until you see a gathering of Dodge CTD’s.



From the South: Take SR-99 North to the Grantline Road Off Ramp. Once off of the Freeway, at the off-ramp intersection with East Stockton Boulevard (a 2 Way Stop Sign) Turn Left (North) onto East Stockton Blvd. Proceed North to the 30 Degree Right Turn (Intersection) with Elk Grove-Florin Road and follow the road to the right 30 degrees. Proceed North on Elk Grove-Florin Road to the Park’s main entrance. (If you pass the High School turn back!) After paying Sacramento County the entrance fee, drive through the park road until you see a gathering of Dodge CTD’s.



The picnic areas have lots of shade, grass, and about one BBQ pit per picnic table, trash cans and there is some running water - drinking fountains & area restrooms. Bring whatever else you want. There is also a large pond w/ a walking trail all around and a children's play area too. There is also a swimming pool (additional use fee) in the park by the main entrance. Most of the Softball fields’ tennis courts etc. are on a separate reservation setup. Vehicle parking is usually close to your chosen picnic area just off the paved park road. FYI, I’m not real sure of the facility’s current condition, as I have heard that the County may not be keeping it up. Don't hesitate to bring the kids as there is plenty of space to play, a playground a short walk away, and they always love to feed the ducks & geese that roam the park.



I'll try to get there early to stake out a good "first come-first served" spot. Look for a two-tone Timberline Green/Bright Silver Metallic 2003 2500 QuadCab CTD with an ARE Tonneau cover.



See you there!