Yolo County Parks

07/17/2024

The General Services Department is excited to announce the completion of Esparto Community Park’s new playground, made possible by Prop 68 funding! Thank you all who came out to help celebrate this morning 🛝 🎈

07/12/2024

Join Supervisor Angel Barajas & Board colleagues for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the unveiling of Esparto's new play structure! This special event will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. at Esparto Community Park. Yolo County sincerely values your presence at this occasion, which marks a significant enhancement to the park. A light breakfast will be provided as a gesture of appreciation for the community.

07/01/2024

⚠️ NWS has issued Excessive Heat Warnings for Yolo County from July 2nd - July 6th. This can lead to major to extreme risk of heat stress or illness. Please use caution when venturing out to our parks system.

✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Avoid being outdoors in the sun 10AM - 6 PM
✅ Stay in a cool place, especially during the heat of the day

Scattered to numerous damaging wind gusts and isolated flash flooding is likely from severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States into this evening. Large hail and damaging winds should also occur from southern Montana into western North Dakota. Excessive heat will cont...

06/26/2024

Progress continues at Esparto Community Park!

06/26/2024

The General Services Department is pleased to report the first Prop 68 project had been completed! Come check out the new parking lot at Grasslands Regional Park 🐶

06/26/2024

Save the date! There will be a Ribbon Cutting event for the new Esparto Community Park playground, hosted by District 5, July 29th at 11AM - hope to see you there!

06/22/2024

🐶 Grasslands Regional Park’s Dog Park is open starting tomorrow morning with no further closures for construction. Come check out the new parking lot!

06/21/2024

Recent mountain lion sightings on farmland and trails in the Capay Valley has prompted Yolo County and the Yolo County General Services Department’s Parks Division to issue important safety guidelines. Typically, solitary, and elusive, mountain lions are most active at dawn and dusk, times that often coincide with deer activity. Although sightings are rare, they do occur, and these animals can be unpredictable.

"Your safety is our utmost priority," said Yolo County District 5 Supervisor Angel Barajas. "By staying informed and following these guidelines, we can coexist safely with the wildlife in the beautiful Capay Valley."

Please follow these essential safety tips to ensure your safety and stay informed:

𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞: Stay alert to your surroundings, especially during dawn, dusk, and nighttime.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝: Do not hike, jog, or walk alone. Traveling in groups is safer.

𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: Make yourself visible by wearing bright, contrasting clothing.

𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: Check with park or trail personnel about recent wildlife sightings.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬: Pay attention to trail postings and signs.

𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Refrain from jogging or mountain biking at dawn or dusk.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Stick to designated trails and check maps frequently to avoid getting lost.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧: Keep children within arm's reach at all times.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬: Keep pets on a leash and do not leave them outside at night.

𝐃𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: Maintain a safe distance from all wild animals.

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞: Allow animals time and space to move away from you.

𝐁𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭: Avoid bending over or crouching down to prevent looking like prey.

What to Do If You Encounter a Mountain Lion:

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦: Do not run. Stand your ground and make yourself appear larger by raising your arms and opening your jacket.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐲𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭: Face the lion and make eye contact.

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞: Pick up small children without bending over or turning your back.

𝐃𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡: Stand upright and avoid squatting or bending over.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞: Speak firmly in a loud voice and throw objects without turning away.

𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝: Use anything available—sticks, rocks, or your bare hands—to defend yourself and remain standing.

Remember, mountain lions are vital to our ecosystem, but it’s important to keep a safe distance and respect their space.

06/12/2024

The Grasslands Regional Park’s Dog Park parking lot is getting an upgrade! Yolo County General Services Department is adding 30 stalls to the existing parking lot at one of our most popular parks. This will alleviate overflow issues, therefore increasing public access. Please note park closure dates during this project.

06/12/2024

Yolo County General Services Department is pleased to report Knights Landing Community Park is well underway. Contractors are finishing leveling and sidewalk work. Follow along for park construction updates!

06/12/2024

Yolo County General Services Department is excited to announce the commencement of the Prop 68 Esparto Community Park Playground replacement project! This playground was voted on by the community last year and is scheduled to be completed at the end of July!

05/31/2024

🐶 We’re pushing our mowing of the dog park back to June 11th - June June 13th. One side of the dog park will remain open at all times.

04/12/2024

Did you know that this week's groundbreaking event for the Knights Landing Community Park was powered by one of Yolo County's new electric work trucks? By integrating electric vehicles into our operations, we're reducing emissions and advancing our commitment to sustainability.

04/10/2024

Hello, the entire Grasslands Regional Dog Park is closed today (Wednesday, April 10) and tomorrow (Thursday, April 11) as we do some maintenance to the fields. It will be open on Friday, April 12.

The County Parks team continues to implement the Dog Park Foxtail Abatement Plan in partnership with Yolo County Resource Conservation District. As a reminder, the back half of the dog park continues to be closed for a several month long process to remove foxtails and seeded with new grasses such as annual ryegrass and soft-chess brome. We will let you know when this reopens.

04/08/2024

Join us in celebrating a significant milestone in Yolo County's history: the groundbreaking ceremony of the Knights Landing Community Park. In a significant step towards fulfilling a longstanding aspiration of the residents of Knights Landing, the construction of this park is set to commence, with a ceremonial groundbreaking tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at 9544 Mill Street in Knights Landing.

We can't wait to celebrate this long-awaited space for recreation and community activities with you!

03/22/2024

It's a wonderful weekend. Yolo Parks is pleased to inform you all boat launches are open as of this afternoon! These are the launches at Knights Landing Boat Launch, Elkhorn Regional Park, and Clarksburg Boat Launch.

03/15/2024

The Grasslands Dog Park at 30475 County Road 104, Davis, will be closed all day on Thursday, March 21, 2024 to make some repairs to the parking lot and walkway. It will be reopened on Friday, March 22, 2024.

03/12/2024

Explore our new 2024-2028 Draft Strategic Plan at www.YoloCounty.org/StrategicPlan and help us shape the future of Yolo County by providing us with your feedback!
The creation of the 2024-2028 Yolo County Strategic Plan is a dynamic and continuous effort. Annually, we review and adjust our Strategic Plan to ensure it remains responsive to the evolving needs of our diverse community, economic landscape, and strategic initiatives. Your insights are important, so please share your feedback and be part of this process!

02/20/2024

‼️ Clarksburg Boat Launch is open for public use. Knights Landing and Elkhorn boat launches remain closed due to high water levels.

02/01/2024

‼️ The County's Boat Launches are closing tomorrow due to rising river levels caused by the storm. This impacts Knights Landing Boat Launch, Elkhorn Boat Launch, and Clarksburg Boat Launch. We will update you when they will reopen.

12/04/2023

The Parks Division, Yolo County Library, along with the City of Davis’ Wildlife Biologist hosted approximately 250 people out at Grasslands Regional Park for the “Owl Walk and Talk” 🦉

Attendees learned about our local owls, went on a burrowing owl habitat walk, made owl themed crafts, and got to dissect real owl pellets! This event was part of the “All Together Outside” event series which encourages community members to explore the natural world, learn about local wildlife and regional recreation, and explore the California State Parks with free day-use passes that library card holders can borrow.

12/01/2023

Come join us this Saturday for an Owl Walk and Talk at Grasslands Regional Park! We hope to see you there!

Join us at Grasslands Regional Park this Saturday to learn all about owls at our Owl Walk & Talk! 🦉🦉🦉 Get tips on how to spot them from an expert, meet a live Owl Ambassador from the California Raptor Center, and take a walk to observe burrowing owls in their native habitat (weather permitting). Area may be muddy; please dress appropriately.

11/16/2023

The Dog Park at Grasslands Regional Park will be closed 11/28-12/01 to initiate the first steps of the Dog Park Management Plan. When it re-opens, half of the dog park will remain closed. You can learn more about the plan here https://www.yolocounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/78161/638339999222330000

11/02/2023

10/23/2023

Reminder Elk Horn Regional Park will be closed Thursday 10/26 for parking lot maintenance.

⚠️ Elk Horn Regional Park will be closed Wednesday 10/25 6PM and will reopen Friday 10/27 morning ⚠️

10/17/2023

Interested in joining the Yolo County Parks team? We’re excited to announce that the General Services Department is recruiting for a “Supervising Parks & Grounds Maintenance Worker”. Follow the link below for the job description and how to apply!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/4245457/supervising-parks-grounds-maintenance-worker?keywords=Parks&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

10/12/2023

10/09/2023

⚠️ Yolo County Parks continues to get reports of people not respecting the leash laws at Grasslands Regional Park. We had a critical injury to one of the sheep over the weekend in the Trail Field due to an off leash dog pursing the animal. The only place your dog should be off leash is in the Dog Park. If you observe anyone with an off leash dog in the Trail Field, please call the General Services Department at 530 666 8888

10/04/2023

Check out “Tree Trunk or Treat” at Cache Creek Nature Preserve October 28th 5-7pm 🎃 🦇 🌙