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2026 Fall Southgator Is Here!
The 2026 Fall Southgator is here with seasonal events, recreation programs, park and facility updates, WildHawk Golf Club news, and community stori...
Fall Events Calendar 2026
Celebrate fall with Southgate Recreation & Park District! The 2026 Fall Events calendar brings family-friendly activities, Halloween tradition...
The Power of Parks and Recreation – Celebrating Parks and Recreation Month This July
July is when Southgate Recreation & Park District is in full motion! Celebrate Park & Rec Month with the Park Visit Challenge, participat...
Movies in the Park in South Sacramento
Movies in the Park are back this summer with FREE outdoor movie nights across Southgate parks. Families can come early for R.E.C. Van games, crafts...
Summer Events Calendar 2026
Summer is moving across Southgate parks, pools, and community spaces. Explore the 2026 Summer Events calendar for FREE and low-cost family activiti...
R.E.C. Van is Baaaack!
The R.E.C. Van is back with free summer activities and Movie Nights in the Park for kids and families across South Sacramento. Join Southgate Recre...
May is Water Safety Month
May is Water Safety Month at Southgate Recreation & Park District. Learn how Southgate helps South Sacramento families build safer summer habi...
70 Years in Motion
This summer, Southgate Recreation & Park District celebrates 70 Years in Motion with parks full of energy, recreation swim, neighborhood event...
The Summer Southgator Is Here!
The 2026 Summer Southgator is now available at Southgate Recreation & Park District community centers. Pick up a FREE copy and explore a summe...
Winter/Spring Events 2026
Discover Winter/Spring events at Southgate Recreation & Park District, from the Spring Community Yard Sale and Community E-Waste Event to Bunn...
The Winter/Spring Southgator Is Here!
The Winter/Spring Southgator has arrived! Pick up your FREE copy at Southgate Recreation & Park District community centers and discover season...
The Road to 70 Years
From our beginnings in Parkway Estates to today’s thriving parks, programs, and community spaces, this winter let us reflect on the people and mo...
Fall Events Calendar 2025
Celebrate the magic of fall with Southgate Recreation & Park District! 🍁 From the My Pet Dog Show and Fall Community Yard Sale to festive f...
Celebrate Park & Recreation Month with Southgate Recreation & Park District
It starts with a memory. Maybe it’s your first time flying down the slide at Larry Gury Community Park, squealing with joy. Or maybe it’s an early...
Dive Into Safety: The World’s Largest Swim Lesson™ at Southgate – June 19, 2025
Join us at Christine Thompson Aquatic Center from 4:30pm–8pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025 for our annual World's Largest Swim Lesson™—a global...
Summer Fun At Southgate’s Summer Break Camp!
Unleash Summer Fun at Southgate’s Summer Break Camp! 🌞 Looking for the perfect summer adventure for your child? Southgate Recreation and Park...
Journey of Hope Cyclists Ride into Sacramento for a Celebration of Inclusion and Community
This June, a remarkable group of young men will pedal their way into Sacramento, not just as cyclists—but as advocates for a more inclusive world....
May is Bike Month
May is Bike Month is a regional initiative that encourages residents to embrace cycling as a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly mode of transportation...
Board Vacancy Announcement – Division 5
The Southgate Recreation & Park District Board of Directors are currently accepting applications to fill a board vacancy in Division 5. Divisio...
It’s Go Time! The R.E.C. Van Launches Near You!
Looking for free, family-friendly events in Sacramento this summer? Southgate Recreation & Park District is excited to announce the return of...
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70th Anniversary Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony
Pups in the Park
Fall Community Yard Sale
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September 3, 2026
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Youth Programs
We’ve got a ton of active programs for your kids! Help them build healthy habits with a variety of dance classes, karate programs, or sports, or enroll them in summer camp or swim lessons. Explore Youth Programs
Adult Programs
Make up for lost time and enroll in one of our adult programs! We’ve got options to get fit, whether you prefer in the gym or in the pool, at home, or in person. Register Today!
