Sunset Whitney Recreation Area
Second Annual Sunset Run Promises Fun
The second annual Sunset Run 5K fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4-10 p.m. at the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area (SWRA). The evening includes a run/walk at 5 p.m. and activities before and after, such as food vendors, lawn games, a DJ, and a free showing of Toy Story 4 under the stars at 6:30 p.m.
West Trails at Sunset Whitney Rec Area Now Open
More than 150 Rocklin residents kicked off their Labor Day weekend on Aug. 30 by being part of the first group to officially walk the newly opened West Trails at the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area.
The West Trails offer 2.7 miles of paths, ranging from the parking lot and main trail access at 4201 Midas Avenue to secondary trail access points at Whitney Blvd. and at Sunset Blvd.
The special opening ceremony included remarks from Rocklin City leaders and volunteers, a ribbon cutting and the inaugural walk.
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)!
Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Updates
What's been happening at the SWRA?
Check out the most recent progress happening at Sunset Whitney Recreation Area.
Volunteer Day
Helping Hands SWRA Beautification Project
On April 21st, over 200 local youth arrived bright and early wielding shovels, rakes and smiles – ready to plant over 120 trees, 200 plants and paint 2 restroom facilities. The trees planted serve to replace those dead/hazardous trees which have been removed over the past several months.
We Tore Down the Fence!
Sunset Whitney Recreation Area
Parks & Recreation put out a call for action and Rocklin residents certainly did not disappoint!
Update from the SWRA 1st Public Forum
February 28th, 2018
On February 28th, 2018 the City of Rocklin held its 1st Public Forum for the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area at the Rocklin Event Center.
Guiding Principles
The City Council has tasked the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission with soliciting ideas and feedback from the community regarding the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area. This includes potential uses, amenities, priorities, funding sources and partnerships.