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Sunset Whitney Recreation Area
Discover how the City and its residents developed Rocklin's newest community space!
From the first public forum to the latest community run, the story of the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area is filled with contributions and involvement from the residents who call this city home. Share the journey with us as we take a look back on how Rocklin and its residents created the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area.
Ruhkala Awards Recaps of Previous Honorees
Will Linton - 2000 Ruhkala Pioneer Award Recipient
Will Linton, a recipient of the 2000 Ruhkala Pioneer Award, was an outstanding citizen and leader in the Rocklin community for many years. Linton was a public school teacher by trade, teaching at the secondary level and eventually retired from the San Juan Unified School District. When the Lintons first moved to Rocklin, it was was a small city with a population of less than 10,000 people. During Linton’s involvement and leadership, Rocklin took the steps making it the city it is today.
Ruhkala Awards Recaps of Previous Honorees
Kathy Lund - 2011 Ruhkala Pioneer Award Recipient
Kathy Lund dedicated 30 years of service to her city and residents, served on the Rocklin City Council from 1985 to 2010 and was a six-time Rocklin Mayor. She also served on the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1980 to 1985. Her longevity on the Council was attributed to her philosophy, which she said was “while sitting up there, you need to listen, listen, think and think and then talk, and then you have to be consistent and stay on track. I always tried to.” Lund’s major areas of focus were planning the growth of the city, transportation, and city parks.
WiFi in the Park
The City of Rocklin, in partnership with Wave Broadband, provides free wireless internet in the City’s five community parks: Margaret Azevedo, Johnson-Springview, Whitney, Twin Oaks, and Kathy Lund. This service is available for tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other mobile devices.
Wi-Fi in Rocklin’s Community Parks allows users to search for local restaurants and other businesses, as well as communicate with friends and family.
Update from the Sunset Run
November 3, 2018
On Nov. 3rd, we held a sneak peek opportunity to explore and learn about the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA)!
Streaming Audio of Rocklin City Council, Commission Meetings Now Available
Live, streaming audio of Rocklin City Council and other commission meetings is now available on your computer or smartphone!
The Rocklin City Council has made it a priority to remain transparent and encourage citizen participation in public meetings and allowing remote, live access does just that.