Friends of Folsom Parkways

08/21/2026

Come on down to our “Meet and Greet” This Sunday, August 23rd at Cohen Park from 9:00 am to Noon. We will be in Cohen Park (off Prewett Drive in Lexington Hills) near the foot bridge. Bring your family and friends and we will be there to update you on activities along the trails and our current project schedule for the coming months.

08/19/2026

It’s going to be a hot one today, Friends of Folsom Parkways! 🫠 Get out for your walk, run or ride early while it’s still cool out. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

And remember, walk/run on the left, ride on the right, and enjoy Folsom’s trails! 💚🌳

08/13/2026

Join us tonight for our monthly Friends of Folsom Parkways meeting, with special guest Pam Johns. Pam is the City of Folsom's Community Development Director and she'll be sharing info about plans for trails and open space in the Folsom Plan Area.

P.S. We're back at our regular meeting spot at Hinkle Creek Nature Center (7000 Baldwin Dam Road)!

08/11/2026

Want to know the latest on development plans south of Highway 50? Come to our Board and General Membership Meeting this Thursday, August 13th, 6:30-8:30 PM at the Hinkle Creek Nature Center (7000 Baldwin Dam Road). Our special guest will be Pam Johns, the Community Development Director for the City of Folsom. She will answer your questions about upcoming development in the rapidly expanding Folsom Plan Area, with an emphasis on open space and trail development. The meeting is open to all members and the general public. Hope to see you there.

08/07/2026

Yay! The chipper is back in action. Big thanks to the city crews for getting us up and running again. This is on the trail just off Bowen Circle in the Parkway. Note the before and after views. We will be working our way to our other work sites as time permits. We appreciate the patience of the neighborhoods as we catch up as quickly as possible.

08/06/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream 🍨! Come down to Handel’s and mention Friends of Folsom Parkways for our fundraiser!!

08/05/2026

Happy August! We've got a lot of opportunities to get involved with Friends of Folsom Parkways this month!

🍨Handel's Ice Cream FUNdraiser
Thursday, August 6 from 11am-10pm - Mention FOFP when you get your scoop and they'll donate a portion of the day's proceeds back to our organization!
📍Handel's of Folsom, 1011 E. Bidwell Street, #123, Folsom

🔥Fire Fuel Removal
Thursdays, August 6, 20 & 27 from 5-7pm
Saturdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 8-10am
📍Meet at Buckbrush Drive & Humbug Creek Drive in the Parkway neighborhood

Monthly Friends of Folsom Parkways Meeting
Thursday, August 13 from 6:30-8:30pm
📍Hinkle Creek Nature Center, 7000 Baldwin Dam Road, Folsom
Our guest speaker is Pam Johns, Community Development Director for the City of Folsom.

08/04/2026

A helpful image of how we can all share the trails 🙌🚴🏃‍♀️🐕‍🦺

Share the Trail Safely!

Help make our trails safe and enjoyable for everyone by following these simple guidelines:

-Walkers should stay on the left side of the trail.
-Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and remain to the walker’s left.
-Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the trail. This allows walkers and riders to see each other as they approach.
-When approaching a walker, bicyclists must yield and pass carefully on the cyclist’s left when it is safe to do so.

Stay alert, be courteous, and share the trail!

🐕🚶🚴‍♂️ 🌳

08/04/2026

Good safety reminders as students around the area start school this week!

🎒 School is back in session, and more e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric vehicles are sharing Folsom’s roads. Before you ride, know the rules and put safety first.

🚲 Class 1 and 2 e-bikes: Maximum speed is 20 mph. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
⚡ Class 3 e-bikes: Maximum speed is 28 mph. Riders must be at least 16, and helmets are required for everyone.
🛴 E-scooters: Riders must be at least 16 and have a valid driver’s license or permit. The speed limit is 15 mph. Passengers are not allowed, and riding on sidewalks is prohibited.
🏍️ Mopeds and electric motorcycles may require a license, registration, license plate, and approved helmet. They are not allowed on bike trails.

Review the rules of the road at www.folsom.ca.us/ebikes-escooters.

08/03/2026

It's another H-O-T 😅week Friends of Folsom Parkways! We're doing another Handel's Ice Cream FUN-draiser this Thursday, August 6 to help you stay cool 😎. It's the first day of school for most students here in town, so what better way to kick off the school year than with a scoop of your fave ice cream! 🍨 Be sure to mention you're there to support the Friends of Folsom Parkways and a portion of proceeds will be donated to our nonprofit 🫶