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Citrus Heights is a suburban city in northeastern Sacramento County, set among oak-shaded neighborhoods and creeks between Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The area was once known as Sylvan, after the school and cemetery founded here in the 1860s, and it later took the name Citrus Heights when developers promoted the land for citrus growing in the early 1900s. The city was incorporated in 1997.
Citrus Heights grew rapidly after World War II into a residential community, and today it is known for its parks, shopping and a friendly, small town spirit within the Sacramento region. Sunrise Mall and the shops along Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane draw shoppers from across the area.
The city's green spaces include Rusch Park with its community center, the oak woodlands of C-Bar-C Park and the trails along Arcade Creek and Cripple Creek. The historic Sylvan Cemetery recalls pioneer days, and Folsom Lake and the American River are only a short drive away.
Rusch Park is Citrus Heights' best-known community park, with shady lawns, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, a seasonal public swimming pool and a community garden. Local festivals often use the grounds. Arrive early on summer weekends, when the pool and picnic sites fill quickly.
C-Bar-C Park is a large neighborhood park in the north of Citrus Heights with a dog park, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, sports fields and paths along the edge of open space. It is a popular local spot for evening walks. Bring water on hot days, as shade is limited in parts of the park.
Tempo Park is a small park built around a pond near Sunrise Boulevard, with a paved loop path, benches and resident ducks and geese. It is a calm place for a short walk or a picnic close to the shopping district. Fishing is allowed at the pond with a valid California license, so bring yours.
Arcade Creek runs through Citrus Heights in a green corridor of oaks and riparian woodland, with short trails where you can spot herons, woodpeckers and the occasional deer. It feels surprisingly wild for a suburban setting. Paths can be muddy after winter rain, so wear shoes you do not mind getting dirty.
Sylvan Cemetery, in use since the 1860s, is one of the oldest landmarks in Citrus Heights and holds graves of early ranching and farming families from the Sylvan district. Old headstones and mature trees make it a quiet place to reflect on local history. Please visit respectfully during posted daytime hours.
Sunrise Mall is the regional shopping center of Citrus Heights, opened in 1971 on Sunrise Boulevard, with department stores, chain shops and places to eat. The area around it forms the city's main retail district. The city has long-term plans to redevelop the site, so check which stores are open before you go.
Every Sunday morning the parking lot at Sunrise Mall hosts a year-round certified farmers market, with Sacramento Valley growers selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey, flowers and baked goods. It is one of the larger weekly markets in the area. Come early for the best produce and bring cash for some smaller stalls.
The Citrus Heights Community Center on Fountain Square Drive is the city's civic hub, hosting classes, meetings, holiday events and community gatherings next to City Hall. The modern building faces landscaped grounds and a plaza. Check the city events calendar online, as many seasonal events are held here.
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