Sports & Recreation

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Bingo/Casino

• Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino
  P.O. Box 65, Brooks, 95606; 796-3118, (800) 452-8181. High-stakes gaming at its best! Only 45 minutes west of Sacramento (near Woodland). Open Thursday through Monday. Featuring video gaming! Full service restaurant.
  

  Bicycle

• Jedediah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail
  Offering 23 miles of scenic trails for bikers (extending from Old Sacramento to Beal's Point at Folsom), hikers, equestrians, and other foot traffic, the versatile parkway is virtually unlimited in its recreation scope. A scenic setting for fishermen, picnickers, archers and, of course, thoroughly enjoyed by avid birdwatchers.
  

  Boating

• Discovery Park
  Near Old Sacramento; 366-2072. A six-lane launching area and small craft launch along the American River, with picnic tables, barbecues, rest rooms and drinking fountains. It is also the starting point for a 32 mile bicycle trail which ends in Folsom.
  
• Elkhorn Boating Facility
  Interstate 5 (North) toward Redding on North Bayou Way; 366-2066. Boat ramp, picnic area.
  
• Hogback Island Fishing Access
  One of four Delta facilities. Five miles west of Ryde off Highway 160 on Grand Island Road located on Steamboat Slough; 366-2066. Two lane boat launching and picnic area.
  
• Old Sacramento
  Boat docking between Tower Bridge and I Street Bridge, 200 feet of dock space. No reservations; 264-7031.
  
• Paradise Point Marina
  8095 Rio Blanco Road, Stockton, 95207; (209) 952-1000, (800) 752-9669 (reservations). Rentals: houseboats, ski, patio and fishing boats, Sea-Doos sales service and rentals, restaurant, moorage dry storage and full-service boat repair.
  
• Sacramento Marina
  264-5712, 264-8163 (fax). full service, off-stream marina with 553 berths located in a beautiful 57-acre riverfront park. Just minutes from downtown Sacramento.
  

  Cruises

• Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West
  Suite 700, Fourth and Battery Bldg., Seattle, WA 98121; (206) 441-8687, (206) 441-4757 (fax). Seven night cruises. Explore the bay area from Sausalito to Sacramento, Napa, the Gold country and San Francisco itself.
  
• Capital City Cruises - Steamer Elizabeth Louise
  1401 Garden Highway, #125, 95833; 921-1111, (800) 794-2628. The only steam-driven paddlewheeler west of the Mississippi River is the Steamer Elizabeth Louise. Charter for 50 to 400. We can make complete arrangements for any special event.
  
• Halcyon Days Cruises
  P.O. Box 1674, Fair Oaks, 95628; 558-9599, 665-2880. Individually chartered cruises year-round. For one to 38 passengers. Affordable luxury gift surprise for any occasion. Gift certificates available. V
  
• River City Queen of Capital City Cruises
  1401 Garden Highway, #125, 95833; 921-1111, (800) 794-2628. A double-decker paddlewheeler excursion boat cruising the Sacramento and American Rivers. Brunch, dinner, murder-mystery cruises, weddings and charters. Major credit cards accepted.
  
• Riverboat "Matthew McKinley"
  Boat Charters; 110 L Street, Old Sacramento, 95814; 552-2933, (800) 433-0263. Cruise and dine in Victorian elegance from Old Sacramento year-round. Perfect for exclusive parties or meetings (150 passengers) for any occasions.
  
• Riverboat "Spirit of Sacramento"
  110 L Street, Old Sacramento, 95814; 552-2933, (800) 433-0263. Sacramento's historic paddlewheeler. Hosting individuals and groups to 350 for dining, dancing, sightseeing cruises, and private cruises from Old Sacramento.
  

  Golf

• Ancil Hoffman Golf Course
  Ancil Hoffman Park, 6700 Tarshes Drive; 482-5660. 18-holes, pro shop and dining.
  
• Bartley W. Cavanaugh Golf Course
  8301 Freeport Blvd., 95832; 665-2020. The City's newest municipal golf course is designed in a classic "links" style with gently rolling fairways and greens. The beautiful clubhouse also houses a restaurant and golf shop.
  
• Bing Maloney Golf Course
  6801 Freeport Blvd.; 428-9401. Executive nine; 424-2263. Only 5 miles south of downtown Sacramento, you'll find an 18-hole championship course and an executive nine featuring challenging putting greens. A year round lighted driving range, pro shop, power carts, rental clubs, lessons, and a coffee shop are available.
  
• Campus Commons Golf Course
  2 Cadillac Drive; 922-5861
  
• Chardonnay Golf Club
  2555 Jameson Canyon Road, P.O. Box 3779, Napa, 94558; (800) 788-0136. Napa Valley's most exciting golf experience - the 18 hole championship "Vineyards Course." AE MC V - WA
  
• Cherry Island Golf Course
  2360 Elverta Road; 991-0770.
  
• Haggin Oaks Golf Course
  3645 Fulton Avenue; 481-4506 (18-holes), 481-4508 (Blue and Red Nine Hole Courses). Seven miles from downtown Sacramento at Business 80 and Fulton Ave., you'll find 36 championship holes, three putting greens, a large lighted driving range, pro shop (national top 100 last nine years), power carts, rental clubs, lessons, and a cafe are available. Hosted national tournaments.
  
• William Land Park Golf Course
  1701 Sutterville Road; 455-5014. Referred to as "The Sacramento Cradle of Golf," this challenging 9-hole facility is located in the central city within beautiful William Land Park. A pro shop and coffee shop are open daily. No power carts or driving range, but there is a putting green and chipping green.
  

  Health Clubs/Spas

• Capitol Athletic Club
  1515 Eighth Street, 95814; 442-3927, 442-3826 (fax). Sacramento's finest private full service health club. Pool, racquet/handball, aerobics. Basketball and much more. Ask anyone for directions to The Club. MC V - WA
  
• Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs
  1507 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, 94515; (707) 942-4102. The premier spa in Napa Valley featuring mud baths, mineral whirlpool baths, massage, facial and skin care salon, three mineral pools. AE MC V
  

  Horseback Riding/Western Ranches

  Trails throughout the American River Parkway, areas for trailer parking. Gibson Ranch Park has horse rentals and trails also. Call 366-2072.
  

• R-Wild Horse Ranch
  Bonnie Dailey, Contact Agent: (800) 772-6245. Own a vacation ranch in Northern California. Affordable. Use often: Cabins, hunting, fishing, tennis, lodge, pools, and recreation center. 14,080 acres. AE MC V - WA
  

  City Parks

  More than 120 city parks encompassing over 2,000 acres provide outstanding natural and developed park land. The City of Sacramento has been recognized nationally as the "City of Trees." City Parks, 1231 I Street, Suite 400, 95814; 264-5200. Some of the favorite Sacramento Parks are:
  
  

• Del Paso Regional Park
  Business 80 and Watt Avenue; 566-6581. Includes a softball complex, science center, Haggin Oaks Golf Course as well as a trapshooting club (open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday). 100 acres of nature area with riding and hiking trails. Horse trails are accessible via the Horseman's Association at 3200 Longview Drive.
  
• Discovery Park
  A county park located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers; 366-2066. Extensive grassy areas serve both family and group picnics. Covered picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, volleyball standards and a central location are some of the amenities this park has to offer. Popular activities include biking, fishing, hiking, archery, boating and picnicking.
  
• McKinley Park
  Alhambra and McKinley boulevards. Shepard Garden & Arts Center, Rose Garden, tennis courts, swimming pool, picnic areas and children's playground.
  
• William Land Park
  Sutterville Road and 17th Avenue. Home of the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, Funderland, 18-hole golf course, picnic area, and a pond. Summer theater production.
  

  County Parks

  Outside the city limits there are approximately 10,000 acres of scenic land maintained by the County of Sacramento. This natural and historical land consists of various recreation areas including parks, fishing and boating facilities and golf courses. For more information: 3711 Branch Center Road; 366-2066. The favorite county parks are:
  
  

• American River Parkway
  On the banks of the beautiful winding American River, once home of the Maidu Indians, is written the course of California's history. A necessity for settler and farmers, an adventure for gold seekers, home to diverse flora and fauna, it is one of the few remaining riparian habitats in the state. The focal point for all of this, the lovely American River Parkway, has been enjoyed by 5 million annual visitors. A 23-mile river system through Sacramento with bicycle trails, walking and jogging trails, horse trails, picnic areas, rafting, fishing and more. Accessible from Old Sacramento by foot or bicycle. For maps and information: 366-2066.
  
• Ancil Hoffman Park
  6700 Tarshes Drive, Carmichael; 489-4918. Golf course, picnic area and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Live birds and animals, a 4,000-square foot exhibit room and nature trails through a 77-acre nature sanctuary give visitors an up-close look at the plants and animals of the American River Parkway. Individuals and families may use self-guided facilities or attend scheduled weekend programs. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. $4 parking fee.
  
• Camp Sacramento
  Family Camp off Highway 50, 17-mile west of Lake Tahoe. Activities for the entire family including nature and environmental programs, hikes, art & crafts and much, much more. Operates May through October. Information (916) 277-6098.
  
• Elk Grove Regional Park
  In the town of Elk Grove, south of Sacramento; 366-2066. 125 acres of park, offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The visitor will find reserveable picnic areas, 12 ball diamonds, a swimming pool, a three-acre lake, playground apparatus and performing arts facility.
  
• Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
  7806 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, 95630 (east of Sacramento); (800) 444-7275 (camping reservations), 988-0205. An 18,000-acre state park offering camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking and swimming. A full-service marina and food service available; bicycle path and horse rentals nearby.
  
• Gibson Ranch County Park
  8554 Gibson Ranch Road, Elverta; 366-2066. Covering 325 acres, it possesses the true character of a ranch. Along with the well-developed farm atmosphere is a beautifully maintained picnic area that encompasses 40 acres. In addition, Gibson Ranch offers swimming, horse trails, bicycling, fishing, hiking, playground equipment and shaded picnic areas. Daily 7 a.m. to dusk. For reservations for horse and pony rentals, and horse drawn hayrides, call 991-7592.
  
• Rancho Seco Regional Park
  (209) 748-2318. Twin Cities Road, owned and operated by SMUD. This park offers more than 400 acres of shaded picnic areas, beach areas, youth campground and three miles of shoreline that encompass the 165-acre lake. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed at Rancho Seco include: picnics, biking, hiking, swimming, sailing, nature study, fishing and windsurfing.
  

  Professional Sports

• Sacramento Kings
  One Sports Parkway, 95834; 928-6900 (tickets and information). NBA action at the Arco Arena from October through April.
  
• Sacramento Knights
  One Sports Parkway, 95834;928-3697. Kick it with the Knights.
  

  Rafting

  For river flow information on the American River, call 366-2072; river flow recording: 653-6416.
  
  

• A Whitewater Connection
  P. O. Box 270, Coloma, 95613; (800) 336-7238. Half-day, full-day and overnight trips on the American River. Starting at $59 per person. April through October. MasterCard, Visa, Discover.
  
• American River Raft Rentals
  11257 South Bridge Street, Rancho Cordova, 95670; 635-6400. Enjoy a fun-in-the-sun day floating the American River. A great way to see the American River Parkway.
  
• American River Recreation
  P.O. Box 465, Lotus, 95651; (800) 333-7238. Quality rafting trips on California's favorite rivers. Expert guides, delicious food, fair prices, youth, group and midweek discounts. Daily departures. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
  
• CBOC Whitewater Rafting Adventures
  P.O. Box 554, Coloma, 95613; (800) 356-2262. Experience the best whitewater in California! Canoe and kayak trips on Mono Lake too. Just give us a call, we'll take care of the rest. DI MC V
  
• O.A.R.S., Inc.
  P. O. Box 67, Angels Camp, 95222; (800) 346-6277. Whitewater rafting: Daily guided trips one hour from Sacramento. Reservations required. MasterCard and Visa accepted. No experience necessary.
  
• Tributary Whitewater Tours
  20480 Woodbury Drive, Grass Valley, 95949; (800) 672-3846. Guided half-day to three-day trips on the American and other rivers. Close to Sacramento. Transportation available. Group and youth discounts. MC V
  

  Soccer/Softball

• Cherry Island Soccer Complex
  U and 28th streets; 366-2998. For youth and adult tournaments and leagues.
  
• Elk Grove Softball Complex
  Florin Road, Elk Grove; 366-2998. Mailing address: 3711 Branch Center Road, 95827
  
• Sacramento Softball Complex
  3450 Longview Drive (near Watt Avenue and I-80). Mailing address: 812 Tenth Street, Suite 200, 95814. For league and tournament information: 277-6087.
  
• Both city and county maintain additional softball facilities.
  

  Tennis

  Sacramento's mild year-round climate is perfect for tennis. The city has 225 tennis courts and offers diverse tennis programs, such as tournaments, leagues, free clinics and instruction programs; 566-6435.

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