The City of Nevada City owns 260 acres of parkland and open space. Pioneer Park and Calanan Park are the 2 developed parks in the City. Hirschman's Pond, the Old Airport, Deer Creek Environs and Sugarloaf Mountain are the properties that encompass most of the open space owned by the City.
Calanan Park
Broad St. and Union St.
Calanan Park is a great location to enjoy the downtown atmosphere, eat lunch, or watch the shoppers pass by. The park is adorned with relics of Nevada City's mining history. Calanan Park is located in downtown Nevada City at the corner of Broad St. and Union St.
Hirschman's Pond and Diggins
Hwy 49
The City of Nevada City purchased this property with intentions of preserving the historic integrity of the area and preserving open space surrounding the city limits. The City has created a Vision and Planning Study to establish the purpose, goals and vision for this pristine property.
Vision and Planning Study
Attachments
The City partnered with the Bear Yuba Land Trust to construct a trail at HirschmanPond. Trail construction began in 2010 and is now complete. A map and information about the trail is available on the Land Trust website.
Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park was voted Best Park by Union Readers in 2007. It is no surprise that people enjoy Pioneer Park as it offers many amenities and is a welcoming place for families, friends and neighbors to congregate.
Amenities:
Baseball and Softball Fields
Large grass field
Picnic & BBQ Areas - Rental Information
Horseshoes
Petanque Court
Outdoor Amphitheater (Bandshell) - Rental Information
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
Seaman's Lodge - Rental Information
Playground
Swimming Pool
If you are interested in renting a picnic area, the Bandshell or Seaman's Lodge, click "Rental Information" above or call 530-265-2496 x129. If you have questions about the Swimming Pool, click the link above or call 530-265-8223 (May-September).
Map of Pioneer Park.
Sugarloaf Mountain
The City purchased the property known as Sugarloaf Mountain in January 2011. With the adoption of the 1985 General Plan for the City, it was noted that the City wanted to acquire this property to preserve as an open space parcel for current and future residents and visitors. The city plans to do some fire clearing on the property, enhance the trail and review other possible recreational opportunities.
