For the past eight weeks, 33 at-risk high school students have been renovating Howe Park. They have designed and built a small dog park, refurbished park benches and walking bridges, and remodeled landscaping – and they will be showing off their handiwork Thursday from 11 a.m.-noon. Funds to do the work were scarce, but a trio of government agencies collaborated to make it possible. The Fulton-El Camino Park District's general manager, Roy Imai, said that when the Sacramento County Office of Education contacted him about a partnership, his staff brainstormed several project possibilities. Imai said his office had six ideas, but were unsure of where the money would come from. The final p

Celebrate the coming of spring with the Fulton El-Camino Recreation and Park District at their Egg-O-Rama event at Howe Park. This event will feature an Egg Scramble (aka Egg Hunt), various carnival games, face painting, story-time, bounce house, snack bar, and opportunities to win great raffle prizes (donated by local merchants). Make sure that you bring your camera as you will have an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your entire family to this fun-filled event on Saturday, April, 4 2009 from 8am to 2pm at Howe Park located at 2201 Cottage Way in Sacramento, 95825. Event Schedule: 8am-10am:  Pancake Breakfast 10am-12pm:  Registration for Egg Scramble 10am-2pm:  Carnival Games

Ever wonder how those park ponds, including Howe Park, Gibson Ranch, and Hagan Park, magically always have fish?  Well, thanks to California's Department of Fish and Game's, Fishing in the City program, people of all ages may enjoy the sport of fishing.  Fishing in the City  works with several organizations to stock area ponds, educate the public on helpful fishing techniques and ethics.  Several days throughout the year, fishing clinics and derby's are offered free or for a low cost to all community members.  Coming up on Saturday, February 21, 2009 the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park district is offering their annual Fishing Derby at Howe Park Pond, 2201 Cottage Way Sacramento 9582

This upcoming Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 6-10pm, Friends of Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District is having their Annual CRAB FEED in Howe Park, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento 95825. Tickets are $35 per person by 5pm Friday, February 6 or $40 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the District office, 2201 Cottage Way, over the phone at 916-927-3802, or online at www.fecrecpark.com Funds raised from the ticket sales and the variety of Silent Auction and Raffle items contribute to children scholarships for programs offered by Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District. Programs include the summer Adventure Club, Ballet, Cheerleading, Soccer, Swim Team, Synchronized Swimming