The City of Grass Valley Parks & Recreation department operates seven public parks and offers a variety of activities that include: recreational swimming, indoor and outdoor volleyball, tennis lessons, skate camp, open gym basketball, over-the-line softball, pitch-hit-run, punt-pass-kick, and a drop-in summer recreation program.

GVPR has over 120 acres of park space that includes trails, picnic areas, ball fields, bocce courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a skate park, and a disc golf course. The City also has three public assembly halls that are available for rent and collaborates with the Nevada County Historical Society to manage the Pelton Wheel Mining Museum at the former Northstar Powerhouse.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.grassvalleyca.gov/
• Parks & Recreation - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/parks-recreation
  
  

Nevada County Fairgrounds hosts community events and provides RV camping facilities in Nevada County.

Services include:

• Hosting the annual Nevada County Fair and seasonal events like dog shows, quilt shows, car shows, and concerts
• Offering year-round individual and group RV camping
• Providing 44 full hookup sites, 100 water and electric sites, dry camping, and an RV dump station

Web pages

• Home Page:  https://nevadacountyfair.com/

Bear Yuba Land Trust protects land, builds trails, and offers environmental education programs in Nevada and Yuba counties.

Services include:

• Maintaining public preserves and open space
• Managing conservation easements to protect natural lands
• Building and maintaining trails for public recreation
• Offering youth education programs focused on nature and stewardship
• Providing volunteer opportunities for trail work, events, and habitat restoration

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bylt.org/
• Conservation Easements - https://www.bylt.org/
• Trails - https://www.bylt.org/build-trails/
• Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.bylt.org/support/volunteer/

Placer Nature Center  offers environmental education programs to children, families, schools, and community groups.

Services include:

• Homeschool and small group programs
• Little Tykes family nature programs
• Field trips
• Green birthday parties
• Summer camp
• Environmental science travels
• Scout projects
• Virtual learning
• Learning from the land at Traylor Ranch
• Nature bowl
• Teacher resources

Additional notes:

Placer Nature Center is open by appointment only; families and schools can reserve the center for a docent-led program.

Web pages

• Home - https://placernaturecenter.org/

Auburn State Recreation Area (Auburn SRA) covers over 35,000 acres along 40 miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River. 

Major recreational uses include hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, gold panning, equestrian/horseback riding trails, and off-highway motorcycle riding.

Whitewater recreation is also very popular on both forks of the river, with Class II, III, and IV runs. Over 30 -private outfitters are licensed to offer whitewater trips in Auburn SRA.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502

Auburn Recreation District provides numerous sport and activity programs for adults and children in Auburn, CA.

Web pages

• Home - https://auburnrec.com/

The Auburn Parks & Recreation department oversees public parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational programs within the city of Auburn.

Services include:

• Maintaining public parks, trails, and open spaces throughout Nevada City
• Updates on park rules, use guidelines, and seasonal closures

Web pages

• Home - https://auburnrec.com/

Western Gateway Recreation and Park District operates public recreation spaces and facilities in Penn Valley through Western Gateway Park. 

Services include:

• Maintaining sports facilities, including ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a disc golf course
• Operating an off-leash dog park
• Providing bocce ball courts and general open space
• Managing picnic areas and event rentals, including:
  • Covered Picnic Areas #1, #2, and #4
  • Picnic Area #3
  • Creek Picnic Areas #5, #6A, #6B, #7A, and #7B
  • Amphitheater
  • Buttermaker’s Cottage
  • Stage Pavilion

Park amenities are available for both informal use and formal reservation. Rental options accommodate small to large gatherings and events.

Web pages

• Home - http://westerngatewaypark.com/

The Town of Loomis Parks and Recreation supports community engagement by managing public park spaces and coordinating events that enrich quality of life and encourage local economic vitality. 

The department:

• Maintains Blue Anchor Park, located next to the Loomis Train Station off Horseshoe Bar Road and Taylor Road
• Maintains Sunrise Loomis Park, located on Arcadia Avenue
• Coordinates seasonal and annual public events to promote recreation and community well-being
• Shares upcoming events through an online Event Calendar

Web pages

• Home - https://loomis.ca.gov/departments/parks-recreation/
• Event Calendar - https://loomis.ca.gov/events/

St. James Episcopal Church Community Garden provides information on gardening and nutrition. You can learn about and plant what will grow in each season and they'll support you along the way. Extra produce is donated to St. James The Pantry. Must be a resident of Lincoln, CA.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.stjameslincoln.org/community-garden/