Recreation

Mission

To promote sustainable recreation in partnership with community providers and other jurisdictions to enhance recreational access, support public health and safety, realize economic opportunities, and preserve natural resource assets.

  1. Share your recreation Project Ideas - What do you want from parks, trails, open spaces, lakes, rec?

    Share Your Project Ideas for Improving Recreation in Nevada County

    Nevada County invites residents and visitors countywide to share project ideas to improve recreation. Take the survey online or at community events and locations now through July 7th. All ideas are welcome! Learn More
  2. Nevada County Launches Trail Finder App and Invites the Public to Celebrate Trails in June

    Nevada County Launches Trail Finder App and Invites the Public to Celebrate Trails in June

    The Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County, recognizing the incredible benefits trails provide residents and visitors. To celebrate, the County launches Nevada County Trail Finder App. Learn More
  3. South Yuba River Cohort Press Conference 5.17.23 - NewsFlash

    Stay Out, Stay Alive: South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort Stresses Unsafe Conditions at the River

    Before the Memorial Day holiday and summer months, the South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort members stress the unsafe conditions at the river, urging people to stay out and stay alive. Learn More
  4. Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

    Nevada County Embarks on First-Ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

    Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is a first for Nevada County, it's a first for California to integrate solutions for adapting to extreme weather and planning for recreation. Learn More
  5. Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County Take Survey and Make Voice Heard

    Help Shape Recreation in Nevada County: Take the Public Survey, Available Now Through April 16th

    Take a survey about how recreation can be improved throughout the county. The survey provides an opportunity to share concerns, hopes, and ideas for the future of recreation in Nevada County. Input from all community members is needed. Learn More
  6. Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund WHITE LETTERS FINAL

    Nevada County Now Accepting Applications for Second Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

    The County of Nevada is now seeking proposals for its Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program, providing up to $434,000 in one-time grants to promote public health and public safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations. Learn More
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    Get Outside: New Additions to the Library Recreation Collection

    As the winter season sets in, Nevada County Library continues to expand this Recreation Collection. What is it that you want to do this winter season? The Library probably has a resource for you! Learn More
  8. Prop 68 State of California Parks and Water bond 2018

    Western Gateway Park: New RV Camping Area and Ballfield Site Improvements Planned

    California State Parks Awards Over $1.1 Million to Western Gateway Recreation & Park District Learn More
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    Nevada County Awards $415,570 in First Round of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants

    The Nevada County Board of Supervisors reviewed progress highlights for the Board’s newest objective, Recreation, including recent awards totaling $415,570 in Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grants to community organizations. Learn More
  10. Pines to Mines Scoping_NewsFlash

    Pines to Mines Trail Update August 26, 2022

    With the recent snow melt, work has begun on the Pines to Mines National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment. Learn More