Discovering Cities in California Series - Elk Grove
Welcome to Elk Grove, California.
Located in region 11.
The county is Sacramento.
The city has over 141,000 residents living within 39.4 square miles of land area.
The city was incorporated in July 2000.
The city is in Northern California.
Some interesting facts about Elk Grove, California.
Located inland from the Pacific Ocean and in the same county as our State Capitol Sacramento Elk Grove is a heaven for parks and recreation, they have, get this, 90 parks, if you enjoy outdoors and visiting with others you are sure to enjoy this treasure trove of city parks.
The city is a relatively newer city hood city of California but the city has been occupied since being founded in 1850.
Old Town Elk Grove is only 1 mile from the great California Agricultural Highway best known as State Route 99.
How to arrive into Elk Grove you have choices from driving in through Highway 99 or the 5 Freeway both are major state of California highways that run through the length of the state.
Airport access
Sacramento International Airport is located around 26 miles north off of the Interstate 5 Freeway and provides major carrier landings and departures.
Things to do in and around Elk Grove, California.
Visit Old Town Elk Grove see the history of this city and enjoy looking back into the 1800’s and walk up through too today in Old Town Elk Grove.
Elk Grove Historical Society
Named the Elk Grove Hotel & Stage Stop we always begin our visits to any California town or city at the historical society this is how you begin to learn and receive a feeling of the local culture. The historical society is located along with several other buildings near the entrance to the Elk Grove Regional Park, so to learn more about this must see park and historic museum and buildings visit the Elk Grove Historical Society.
City Park of Elk Grove
With as mentioned earlier 90 parks spread throughout 3 sections of the city they offer something for everyone while exploring and enjoying these parks. Visit these parks in Elk Grove before you arrive into Elk Grove.
Three highlighted parks in Elk Grove
Laguna Creek Parkway, Stone Lakes Refuge and Cosumnes River Preserve.
Elk Grove Teen and Skatepark
Located om Elk Grove Blvd. this skate park is concrete and located outdoors.
Outside the city but nearby
No one should ever visit a city nearest that states capitol and not visit the grounds, the 40 acre capitol park, find the large pine tree that has been to the moon before planting called “The Moon Tree” and in fact you are very welcome into the State Capitol building for tours and visit the history of California museum in California. Sacramento is a very busy city, there is plenty to explore and learn while at the California State Capitol.
City of Elk Grove, California web sites.
City of Elk Grove, California City of Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, California Chamber of Commerce Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce
ElkGroveWeather.com