Welcome! C.M. Goethe Park (pronounced gah-tee) is one of Sacramento’s oldest county
parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you to this park’s many
recreation facilities. Wild turkeys and deer rustle in the grass beneath young
oaks, while the bright green, carefully cared-for picnic area is a delicious
place to stop for lunch. Baptisms have even taken place in the cool water of the
American River in this park.
Fast Facts
• C.M. Goethe has 444 acres, and was acquired in stages between 1961 and
1964.
• The park was named after Sacramento philanthropist Charles Mathias Goethe.
How to Get There
From U.S. Highway 50, take the Bradshaw Road off-ramp. Turn right at Folsom
Boulevard and follow the brown-and-white signs to the park entrance on Rod
Beaudry Drive.
Activities
• C.M. Goethe Park is a welcome stop along the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail,
just across the Harold Richey Bicycle Bridge from William B. Pond Park. The
bridge offers a spectacular view of the American River.
• The park is a common take-out spot for commercial rafting companies and for
recreational rafters alike.
• Horse and hiking trails wind through the park like ribbons of recreational
enjoyment.
• Group picnic sites are available on a first-come-first-served basis. C.M.
Goethe Park is also a place where Campfire Boys and Girls camp on property
shared with the County of Sacramento.
Hours and Fees
The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Self-payment is required
if no fee collector is present. Special Event fees vary by event
Park Fees: $5.00 Vehicle
$2.00 Small Watercraft Launch Fee
$10.00 Vehicle + Trailer or Oversized Vehicle (over 22 feet)
$20.00 Bus
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