Carmichael is a census-designated place in Sacramento County and part of the
Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Carmicael is home to nearly 50,000 residents.
Points
of Interest:
Carmichael
Park
Carmichael
Park is a major 38-acre park in the town. The park includes 5
ballfields and 6 tennis courts. The Community Clubhouse, Veterans'
Memorial Building, the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the
Performing Arts, and the Great Wall of Carmichael are all located
within the park.
Jensen
Botanical Gardens
The
Jensen Botanical Gardens are located at 8520 Fair Oaks Boulevard. The
gardens exhibit a variety of flora including camellias, dogwoods,
azaleas, and rhododendrons.
Chautauqua
Playhouse
The
Chautauqua Playhouse has been located in the La Sierra Community
Center since 1985. The 95-seat theater shows comedies, dramas, and
musicals. In addition, it has a children's theater with performances
held on Saturdays. Chautauqua Playhouse is located at 5325 Engle Road
(between Walnut Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard).
Ancil
Hoffman Park
Ancil
Hoffman Park is a major park located within the American River
Parkway in Carmichael, California. It is a 396-acre) park. A major
feature of the park is the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. The oak-canopied
park is bordered on two sides by the American River. Reconstructed
Maidu Indian homes are located at the entrance to the nature center.
The Ancil Hoffman Golf Course is also part of the park. Many species
of animals can be seen, including wild turkey, deer, coyotes and
hawks. One can access the park by taking the Watt Avenue exit off
Highway 50.
American
River Parkway
The
American River Parkway is a 23-mile parkway that runs along the
American River throughout Sacramento County, California. The parkway
consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points. It can be
accessed by various exits off Highway 50 in Sacramento County.
American
River Bike Trail
A
portion of the American River Bike Trail traverses Carmichael near
the southern community boundary. The bike trail is a popular
multi-use recreational facility as well as by bicycle commuters.
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