Frequently Asked Questions

The District Office is open:

Monday - Friday

9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The District Office is closed on the following Holidays:

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Please note: if a holiday falls on a Saturday it will be observed the Friday before, if a holiday falls on a Sunday it will be observed the following Monday.

All parks open at 7:00 a.m. 365 days a year.

All parks close at Dusk, which is approximately:

• 7:00 p.m. from October to March, and approximately 9:00 p.m. from April through September
• With the exception of the Miller Park Tennis Courts which closes at 10:00 p.m.
• With the exception of the Fair Oaks Park Softball Fields which closes at 10:30 p.m. / 11:00 p.m.

For additional information on Park Hours of Operation, please contact the District Office at 916-966-1036.

The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District currently owns, operates and maintains ten parks and eight facilities.

Parks

• Fair Oaks Park
  • 11549 Fair Oaks Boulevard Park
  • Amenities include: basketball court, softball fields, soccer field, playground, horseshoes, skateboard park, picnic areas, BBQ area, multipurpose field, community garden, horticultural center and the McMillan Center.
• Gum Ranch Park
  • 5600 Tuckeroo Way
  • Amenities include: splash pad, pickleball court, walk paths, playgrounds, covered picnic areas, and restrooms.
• Jim Streng Park
  
  • 8855 Swallow Way
  • Amenities include: playground, uncovered seating areas, drinking fountain and bottle filler.
• Miller Park
  • 8480 Sunset Avenue Park
  • Amenities include: basketball court, tennis courts, playground, horseshoes, picnic areas and BBQ area.
• Little Phoenix Park
  • 9041 Phoenix Avenue Park
  • Amenities include: playground and picnic areas.
• Phoenix Park
  • 9050 Sunset Avenue Park
  • Amenities include: soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, Little League, multipurpose fields, horseshoes, Vernal Pools, community garden and dog park.
• Bannister Park
  • 3820 Bannister Road Park
  • Amenities include: soccer and multipurpose fields.
• Montview Park
  • 4401 Minnesota Ave Park
  • Amenities include: playground and picnic areas.
• Madison Place Park
  • 5542 Cannes Way
  • Amenities include: playground and picnic tables.
• Plaza Park
  • 7003 Park Drive Park
  • Amenities include: picnic areas and the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre.
• Village Park
  • 4238 Main Street Park
  • Amenities include: playground, picnic areas, Arts and Crafts Building, and the Community Clubhouse (Upper and Lower Level).
• Vintage Woods
  • Hazel & Madison by Petco Park
  • Amenities include: walking path

Facilities

• District Office
  4150 Temescal Street
• Community Clubhouse Auditorium
  7997 California Avenue Unit #1
• Village Hall
  7997 California Avenue Unit #1
• Arts & Crafts Building
  7997 California Avenue Unit #2 Classroom A Classroom B
• McMillan Center
  11549 Fair Oaks Blvd.
• Old Fair Oaks Library
  4200 Temescal Street
• Fair Oaks Preschool
  8090 Grand Avenue
• Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
  7991 California Avenue

The District has:

• 5 Indoor facilities
• 5 BBQ areas
• 2 Softball fields
• 8 Tennis Courts
• Various multi-purpose fields that are the perfect location for your next celebration
• Community Clubhouse
• Auditorium Village Hall
• Arts & Crafts Building
• McMillan Center
• Old Fair Oaks Library
• Fair Oaks Park Picnic and BBQ Area
• Miller Park Picnic and BBQ Area
• Gum Ranch Park Picnic and BBQ Area

These areas can be reserved by visiting our District Office at 4150 Temescal Street. For pricing and availability, call us at 916-966-1036 or email us at rentals@forpd.org

Please email rentals@forpd.org to get information on rental cost for each Indoor and Outdoor Facility, deposit, security and insurance requirement or visit the Facility Rentals webpage.

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. The District requires that the renter supply an original copy of the Bounce House Company's Liability Insurance naming the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District as additionally insured for $1,000,000 for the day of the event. Documentation of insurance must be on file at the District Office 30 days prior to the event. The District can provide a list of the bounce house companies whose insurance is current and on file at the District.

Overnight camping is not allowed in the parks.

All district restroom facilities are open during operating hours.

Yes. Reserved picnic areas are available on a first come, first serve basis if they are not rented or reserved. Please contact the Parks On-Call number at 916-240-3651 during operating hours to find out if a specific BBQ area has been rented. Please only call the same day that you are interested in using the area. Any calls made prior to your day of interest will be directed to the District office.

Yes, both charcoal and propane BBQs are allowed.  Please dispose of charcoal, grease, or other waste properly.

Alcohol is allowed in district parks with the exception of: Plaza, Village, and Bannister Parks.

However, no glass bottles are allowed in any parks.

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.

The primary purpose of the parking lot is for users of Bannister Park, not river access.

Bannister Park Parking Regulations are as follows:

• Monday through Friday before 5:00 p.m., up to 3 hours, permit not required
• Monday through Friday after 5:00 p.m., parking permit only
• Weekends and Holidays all day, up to 3 hours, permit not required

Parking violations are enforced by the County of Sacramento Parking Enforcement Division. Parking permits are not sold to the general public, they will only be issued to permitted users of Bannister Park.

Yes, the skate park is located at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. There is no fee to use this facility. Helmets, knee-pads and elbow pads are required.

Update:  As of March 2020, printed activity guides are not available.  View the online version of the activity guide HERE.

To be added to the mailing list to receive the activity guide, call the District Office at 916-966-1036, or email the administration.

There are five ways to register:

• Online at forpd.org/register
• In person at the District Office, 4150 Temescal Street, in the Old Fair Oaks Village
• By mailing a completed registration form and fees (check or credit card / no cash) to
  4150 Temescal Street
  Fair Oaks, CA 95628
• Using our after hours drop box (located adjacent to entry doors at the District Office) with completed registration form and fees - no cash.
• Via fax to 916-966-9863 with a completed registration form and a credit card number.

Facility reservations are taken Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Facility reservations may be made up to one year in advance.

Please contact us at (rentals@forpd.org) to get additional information on rental cost for each Indoor and Outdoor Facility, deposit, security, and insurance requirement.

The District offers the Don Ralls Scholarship to help with financial assistance for programs. Please visit the Programs / Class Scholarships page for more information.

The District's Refund Policy is as follows:

• Full refund will be given if the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District cancels the program or if the participant is unable to attend for medical reasons.
• No refunds will be issued after the class or program has had its second meeting.
• All refund requests will be approved or denied by the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District.
• All refund checks will be processed through the County of Sacramento and mailed within 4 to 6 weeks.
• The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District reserved the right to adjust the policy, depending upon the circumstances and the severity of the situation.
• The online convenience fee is non-refundable.
• All refunds must be accompanied by a refund request form.

Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District accepts Cash (not by mail or drop box), Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District has no oversight with respect to wild animals (including the chickens). For information regarding wildlife, contact either: Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulations at 916-875-5656 California Department of Fish and Game at 916-455-0411.

Please contact the Sheriff's Department regarding emergency situations by calling 911. For a non-emergency situation call 916-874-5111.

Please call the Parks Department at 916-240-3651 or by sending us an email.

To apply for a volunteer position with the District, please visit the volunteer page

No solicitation, vending, advertising, or signposting is allowed in the parks, unless approved by the Recreation and/or Parks & Facilities Manager. Please submit all posting requests to Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District Office, 4150 Temescal St., Fair Oaks, Ca 95628.

The volunteer coordinator will need to approve your application. Please allow up to two business days for approval. Once approved, you will  be sent a link and log in information to access your online profile (VicNet), at which point you can sign up to volunteer!

First, If you haven't already done so, complete an online volunteer application. Next, go to the VicNet homepage (we recommend bookmarking VicNet on your browser for easy access). Sign in, choose the "My Schedule" tab and search by month for available volunteer opportunities. An orange "Help Wanted" bubble will appear when opportunities are available.

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)

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.

Alcohol is allowed in District parks with the except of Plaza, Village, and Bannister Parks. However NO glass bottles are allowed in any parks.

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.

Our Box Office will be open 30 minutes to an Hour prior to most event start times.

Performances, screenings, concerts, and any other events at the Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center are anticipated to begin promptly. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. This will allow time for parking and seating. Parking in the Village can fill up very quickly. If you plan to park on the street, you must pay attention to posted hours and regulations. 

Usually, doors into the building will open 1 hour prior to the performance start time, and doors into the theatre will open 30 minutes prior.

We strive to begin our performances on time. To avoid disturbing both the actors and other patrons, late seating will be at the discretion of the House Manager. You may be asked to wait in the lobby or in other alternative seating. Late seating after curtain time could be as late as intermission. We encourage patrons to arrive at the theatre early.

Food is not allowed inside the performance spaces. Water bottles with lids are permitted. Concessions (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available at most performances.

FOPAC does not have a private parking lot. Free and paid parking is available nearby in the Fair Oaks Village area. Please allow extra time, as spaces may be limited during popular events.

Yes, an online convenience fee applies. Tickets purchased in person at the Box Office in cash do not carry this fee.

All guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. Lap passes may be available for some family-friendly performances. Please check with the Box Office

All sales are final unless otherwise specified. Exchanges may be available depending on the presenter.

Group and student discounts may be offered for certain performances. Ask the Box Office for details.

We welcome service animals, but no pets, please! While Emotional Support Animals or Comfort Animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, they are not covered under current service animal laws under the ADA and are therefore not permitted in the theatre. Thank you for your understanding.

Wheelchair seating is available in the Amphitheatre and Black Box Theatre.

Assistive listening devices are available for patrons with impaired hearing, free of charge, at the Concierge window. Patrons are asked to leave a photo ID to check out or borrow the devices.