Description: Loans life vests to visitors of the American River Parkway in Sacramento County. Vests are inspected regularly. Life vest borrowing stations on the American River Parkway include: Discovery Park (2 sites) (kids and adults) Ancil Hoffman Park (kids only) Howe Avenue river access (kids only) Paradise Beach (kids only) Watt Avenue river access (kids only) River Bend Park (kids only) Sunrise river access (kids only) Life vest borrowing station in the City of Sacramento Sand Cove (kids only)Life vests are also available at Sacramento area fire stations. There is a Sacramento County ordinance requiring any child under the age of 13 to wear a life vest before accessing any public waters. Violation of the ordinance punishes parents with a fine of $500 and/or six months in jail.
Eligibility: Visitors of the American River Parkway who are in need of life vests. Most locations only provide vests for kids; Discovery Park has vests for kids and adults.
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