Historic Folsom: Folsom Recreation: Let the Fun Begin!

For your entertainment

Historic Folsom is a destination with a wide variety venues for fun and entertainment. Cultural offerings include art galleries and live theatre, as well as nightclubs with live music and dancing. Local residents love the fact that there is always something going on – from festivals like the Annual Antique Peddler’s Fair, to farmers’ markets, to concerts like Folsom Live. There truly is something for everybody:

Folsom Live

Regular Events:

Annual Antique Peddlers Fair

Fabulous Fridays

Folsom Live

Night of a Thousand Pumpkins

Scarecrow Corral at Pioneer Village

Second Saturday

Spring Antique Fair

Sunday Farmers’ Market Graffiti Night

Official Christmas Tree Lighting

Three Stages

There are also all sorts of fun to be found in and around Folsom. Want to take in a show? Enjoy world-class entertainment at the Three Stages performing arts center; for more casual entertainment, catch a local theater production, or take in the latest movie at one of the area’s cinemas (including an IMAX); and for something completely different, check out the museum at historic Folsom State Prison, or sample sake and enjoy the Japanese gardens at the Gekkeikan Sake factory.

Outdoor Fun Around Folsom

With two major lakes in the area, three state parks, three golf courses and miles of biking/walking trails, Folsom offers year-round adventure (even some of the country’s best ski resorts are just over an hour away. The American River Bike Trail, a 33-mile paved path that connects to downtown Sacramento, starts in Historic Folsom (click HERE to for a map of the American River Bike Trail). The city of Folsom itself boasts more than 34 miles of beautiful paved trails for cyclists, walkers and joggers, with plans to add 20 miles over the next several years.

Folsom has something to offer every one of any age at any skill level:

Bicycling

BMX

Crew

Dog Parks

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Jogging/Running

Kayaking

Motorcross

Mountain biking

Nature Walks

Sailing

Swimming

Skateboarding

Walking

Wildlife Viewing

Waterskiing

Historic Folsom Parks

Folsom Powerhouse State Park

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

Riley & Scott Streets

The Preserve

1200 Sutter Street

Granite Park

1005 Mormon Street

Folsom Garden Club Garden

1105 Natoma

Other recreational offerings around Folsom:

Folsom has 43 parks with over 300 developed acres, including:

Fido Field

20 baseball/softball fields

18 outdoor basketball courts

17 tennis courts

14 soccer fields

Fido Field, an off-leash dog park

Cummings Skate and Bike Park

Folsom Lake, Negro Bar and Lake Natoma State Parks are popular recreational areas for swimming and boating, drawing more than four million visitors a year.

Folsom Zoo Resident

The popular Folsom Zoo Sanctuary provides sanctuary to animals that were injured or orphaned in the wild. The educational focus of the Zoo provides a unique learning experience for the community.

The Lembi Park Aquatic Center is a year-round multi-use facility that offers recreational and competitive swimming, classes and special events such as “dive-in” movies. The Folsom Sports Complex provides indoor space for soccer, basketball, batting cages, volleyball, and special events.

Folsom: Your Jump-Off Point for Adventure

Conveniently located about 100 miles east of the Bay Area and 85 miles west of Lake Tahoe, Folsom is literally the center of activity in Northern California. Whether planning a day trip, or a weekend getaway, here are just a few of the adventures within a few hours Folsom:

Lake Tahoe

Napa Valley

Reno, Nevada

San Francisco/Bay Area

Yosemite National Park

Closer to Home

Sacramento

More than just our state’s capitol, Sacramento offers a plethora of entertainment venues. Take a tour of the capitol. Enjoy the history and shops of Old Sacramento. Take in a Broadway play at the Civic Center, or enjoy a local production at one of the many theatres. Explore the abundant shopping and dining choices. Don’t feel like driving? Catch the lightrail – it’ll take you straight to a day of fun and exploration.

Sutter's Mill

Gold Rush Country

Sutter’s Mill, the epicenter of the California Gold Rush, is outside of Coloma, just half an hour from Historic Folsom. Today, the site is enshrined within the beautiful Marshall Gold Discovery State Park. It’s a great place to learn more about our area’s rich history, or just enjoy a picnic or hike along the American River. Following the historic 49er Highway, you’ll discover a number of towns that maintain the flavor of the Gold Rush, including Placerville, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Angels Camp, Columbia, and Sonora.