Parks & Recreation

What We Do

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services, and our Tree Program. The Parks Department provides recreation and leisure opportunities with its park facilities and recreation programming. These programs are designed to help local residents improve their overall health and quality of life.

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 Black History Month Art Show Reception
at the West Sacramento Community Center Gallery 1075

Art Reception Sunday, February 18 from 4pm to 6pm. 
If you're catching the Sunday, February 18th performances hen come by to meet & greet the artists.  There will also be a celebratory Open Mic during the reception. 
Learn more about this event on the City Calendar.


At the Community Center's Black Box Theater
Billie! Backstage with Lady Day

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Catch Billie! in our Black Box Theatre. 

 


 

Family Formal Dance 2024 is coming to the
West Sacramento City Hall Galleria

The City of West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department presents: Family Formal Dance, 2024: Denim and Diamonds. All are invited to an evening of creating memories with the ones you love. This will be a formal affair, dress to impress! The night will include dinner, dancing, crafts, photo opportunities and more!

When: 6pm to 9pm
Choose one of two dates: Friday, March 22 or Saturday, March 23, 2024

More details and ticket link on the City Calendar.


The 2023 Fall Winter Edition of Playbook!

Check out our Parks & Recreation programming available from October 2023 through March 2024.

Upcoming Events

Moby Dick, the Panto!

Presented by Splinter Group Theatre

 

Moby Dick 2023 Poster for Web

Moby Dick, The Panto!

At the Community Center's Black Box Theater

You’ve seen the film! Played the game! Pretended to read the book in 9th Grade! Now, you can experience Moby Dick, the Panto! Join Ahab and friends, as they pursue the dreadful fish, Moby Dick! Guaranteed holiday fun for the whole family, with unstoppable interactive craziness, and lots of candy! From the same folks who brought you British Panto for the last 15 years!

Suitable for all ages!

Tickets are available at the door or online at splintergt.ticketleap.com
GENERAL ADMISSION $20
STUDENT $15
CHILDREN 6 AND UNDER $5

 

 

 

 

Show Times

 

Thursday, December 14, 2023, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM PST
Friday, December 15, 2023, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM PST
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM PST
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 7:00 PM — 7:30 PM PST
Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM PST

Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM PST
Thursday, December 21, 2023, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM PST
Friday, December 22, 2023, 7:00 PM — 9:30 PM PST
Saturday, December 23, 2023, 2:00 PM — 4:30 PM PST

Location and Parking Information

The Black Box Theater is located on the second floor of the West Sacramento Community Center.
Both the parking lot and building entrance are easily accessible through the Turner Public Library parking lot entrance on Merkley Ave.

Arthur F. Turner Community Library
1212 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691

When you are in the parking lot, keep right until you see the blue and orange 3-story building and available parking.

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Visit the Black Box Theater page for more information about its amenities.

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