Ancil Hoffman Park
Welcome! Ancil Hoffman Park is home to the renowned Effie Yeaw Nature
Center, Sacramento’s only nature center. Dotted with ancient oaks and bordered
on two sides by the murmuring American River, you can walk among reconstructed
Maidu Indian homes or hit a bucket of golf balls at the award-winning Ancil
Hoffman golf course.
Fast Facts
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Ancil Hoffman Park has 396 acres.
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The park was named after County Supervisor Ancil Hoffman,
who was also the manager of world heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer.
How to get there
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Ancil Hoffman Park is located on Tarshes Drive.
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From U.S. Highway 50, take the Watt Avenue off-ramp.
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Head north to Fair Oaks Blvd and make a right.
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Follow Fair Oaks Blvd. to Van Alstine and make another
right.
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Make a left onto California Avenue, then turn right at
the park’s entrance.
Activities
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Trails - Walk quietly along the nature trails winding
through the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and one may see a herd of deer or
listen to the chirps and chatter of over 100 bird species.
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Golf- Golf Digest has named Ancil Hoffman Golf Course one
of America’s top 75 courses. Shady even in the summer, the course also
houses a spacious clubhouse, a restaurant, and a trophy room.
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Picnic - Enjoy a picnic with friends and family. This
picnic area is operated on a first-come, first served basis. To protect
wildlife and others, glass containers are not allowed in County Parks. Dogs
are required to be on leashes throughout the park and may not enter the
Nature Center.
Hours and Fees
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