Save Del Paso Park
"  For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it."
  - Jacques Cousteau, Explorer & Environmentalist

Give the Park to the County

Support the Park

Given the unique history, natural habitat, open space, and recreational opportunities afforded in Del Paso Regional Park, these unique amenities of Sacramento County should be treated and preserved as a park for current and future generations to experience.

Please support the communities surrounding Del Paso Regional Park in their effort to reorganize local government to control the park east of Watt Avenue, and move ownership of the park from Sacramento City to Sacramento County. The community deserves parks that are well maintained, law enforced, clean, and safe, like other County Parks. Having a park which is owned and controlled by the City of Sacramento, surrounded by unincorporated county residents, is an undesirable and untenable situation.

It Will Also Benefit the City

Because of Del Paso Park's remote location, and since it is surrounded by incorporated communities, Del Paso Park provides a unique problem for the City of Sacramento.

The City maintains a park that is neither used by City Residents nor is funded by those whom actually use it. The unincorporated communities surrounding the park are outside the City's boundaries and, as a result, do not contribute to City taxes. As a result, the City is the unfortunate position of funding, what can only be called, a “county” park.

Currently, the City is suffering from a $123,000,000 backlog in park maintenance. This is not the fault of Mayor Steinberg or the current City Council. It is a problem that was inherited, but one City Council endeavors to solve.

At a time when funds are desperately needed by the City, Del Paso Park is an unnecessary burden. If Del Paso Park is transferred to the County, the City of Sacramento can recoup these funds and use them to improve the parks near its residents. 

Mission Oaks Park District

Across from Del Paso Regional Park, on the south side of Auburn Boulevard, is the Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District.  We encourage you to check out their parks. Mission Oaks parks are clean, well maintained, rules are enforced, and the grounds are patrolled.

If control of Del Paso Park is returned to local control, then it could become part of the Mission Oaks Park District. This, of course, is just one possibly and other options may become available.

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Hear From the Community

Charles Duckworth

This presentation was given to Sacramento City Hall on March 28, 2023. Charles Duckworth is a community leader, environmentalist, and a long-time resident of the Arden/Carmichael area.

Juliette Porro

This presentation was given to Sacramento City Hall on March 28, 2023. Juliette Porro is a neighborhood leader, organizer, mother, and resident of the Arden/Carmichael area.

Ron Jellison

This presentation was given to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 28, 2023. Ron Jellison is a community leader, teacher, environmentalist, and a long-time resident of the Arden/Carmichael area.

Greg Kassis

This presentation was given to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 28, 2023. Greg Kassis is a long-time resident of the Arden/Carmichael area.

Michael Seaman

This presentation was given to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on March 28, 2023. Michael Seaman is park district director, energy efficiency scientist, community leader, and a long-time resident of the Arden/Carmichael area.

Sign the Petition

We have created a petition on the Change.org website. Please take a few moments to sign it and leave any comments you wish. We need the voice of the communities of Arden & Carmichael to be heard.

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