FAQs • Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, CA • CivicEngage

Why does my dog have to be on a leash? Why can't they be in the Vernal Pools?: The County of Sacramento requires all dogs to be on a leash when in public. Penalty is enforceable by Animal Control or the Sheriff's Department. The Vernal Pools are federally protected land. A dog entering the Vernal Pools transmits foreign horticultural substances (e.g. fertilizers, grass seed, etc.). The Department of Fish and Game and the Vernal Pool Management Plan require the posting and enforcement of the prevention of dogs in the Vernal Pools.

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Parks & Facilities

All parks open at 7:00 am 365 days a year

All parks close at Dusk (Approx. 6:00 pm October - March / Approx. 9:00 pm April - September)

2. Do I need a Permit to have a bounce house in the Park?: The District allows bounce houses at Fair Oaks and Miller Parks only when renting the Picnic areas. The bounce houses can only be set up in designated areas of the park.

3. Can I have alcohol in the parks?: Alcohol is allowed in District parks with the except of Plaza, Village, and Bannister Parks. However NO glass bottles are allowed in any parks.

4. Why does my dog have to be on a leash? Why can't they be in the Vernal Pools?: The County of Sacramento requires all dogs to be on a leash when in public. Penalty is enforceable by Animal Control or the Sheriff's Department. The Vernal Pools are federally protected land. A dog entering the Vernal Pools transmits foreign horticultural substances (e.g. fertilizers, grass seed, etc.). The Department of Fish and Game and the Vernal Pool Management Plan require the posting and enforcement of the prevention of dogs in the Vernal Pools.