River Bend Park

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20

Swimmer's itch is a REAL DEAL HERE, so be very careful. If you don't what it is, google it. Basically, (warning: this sound gross), the river is infected with small parasites that are spread...

Posted by Emily C. on August 24, 2014. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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20

Swimmer's Itch. Enough Said.

Posted by Jacqui M. on July 06, 2014. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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80

There is considerable confusion about the alcohol rules on the river. There is also a large divide about what the County can do and what it does do. The Sacto Co. website reads that "alcohol...

Posted by Christopher B. on June 16, 2014. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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100

Yes. Just, yes.I've gone floating several times and never experienced this rash people are talking about-- maybe that has to do with shared raft equipment or something? Bring Lysol wipes next...

Posted by Jennifer S. on March 07, 2014. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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40

Came here with a huge group and it was good times if you are close to your group of friends, just hanging out, drinking beers. There is even a rock to jump off of and ropes to swing off of....

Posted by Katherine L. on September 14, 2013. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Just off of U.S. HWY 50 at Bradshaw, River Bend Park (formerly known as C. M. Goethe Park), is one of Sacramento's oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you to this park's many recreation facilities. Wild turkeys and deer rustle in the grass beneath young oaks, while the bright green, carefully cared-for picnic area is a luscious place to stop for lunch.

Posted on November 08, 2013. Brought to you by sfgate.