Regional Parks Sponsors Park ‘n’ Ride FREE Event on May 20
In celebration of Bike to Work Day, parking fees will be waived at four Parkway locations
Sacramento, CA, ‐‐ In support of the regional “Bike to Work Day”, Regional Parks will host Park ‘n’ Ride: a special day of free parking at four locations along the American River Parkway. The American River Parkway Jedediah Smith Bike Trail is popular among local bike commuters, and Park ‘n’ Ride this is the perfect chance for novice commuters to give commuting by bicycle a try. Parking fees will be waived at the following locations:
• Lower Sunrise Recreation Area
• William B. Pond Recreation Area
• Sacramento Bar
• Howe Avenue River Access
From 6‐10 a.m., energizer stations with coffee, juice and bagels will be available for event participants, donated by the American River Parkway Foundation. At the four energizer stations, parks Annual Passes and Parks Supporter Passes will be available for sale.
Anyone who purchases a pass at one of these locations will be entered to win a Trek 7.2 FX with survival kit, valued at $650 courtesy of Bicycles Plus. The bike will be presented to the winner during Capitol Bike Fest, starting at 11 a.m. at the State Capitol on May 20.
Energizer Stations are located at:
• Lower Sunrise Recreation Area
• William B. Pond Recreation Area
• Mile Marker 8, near Guy West Bridge
• Howe Avenue River Access
For more questions about Park ‘n’ Ride, please call Regional Parks at 916‐875‐6961 or visit www.sacparks.net.
