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A city on the move
Old Town Plaza reinvigorates an area that once served as a rock and gravel quarry. (Photo provided by Elk Grove, Calif.)
By MARY JANE BOGLE | The Municipal
Elk Grove, Calif., is a city on the move. Once a sleepy suburb of Sacramento, Elk Grove has made significant strides to become a destination location since its incorporation in 2000. With multiple private and public development projects either recently completed, currently under construction or in planned review, the city is well on its way to attracting new residents and tourists alike.
Old Town Plaza features a park and pavilion, providing residents with a new destination to visit. (Photo provided by Elk Grove, Calif.)
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Central – District 56 Located in the center of the city, District 56 is home to several new improvements, including a 28-acre nature preserve, 50-meter lane aquatic center and a new community center. Nature preserve Thanks to a $3 million land grant from California State Parks, along with a grant through the National Fitness Council, Elk Grove recently developed its own “central park,” showcasing a 4.3-acre lake, a network of trails and an outdoor fitness court. In addition, the city hopes to attract a return of native wildlife migration, including the burrowing owl, through the newly developed green space. Aquatic center and community center In the last three years, Elk Grove has also opened both a new aquatic center and community center, reaching all ages of the
