Tahoe Park, Sacramento, California
Encyclopedia
Tahoe Park is a neighborhood located within the city of Sacramento
, California
.
The name "Tahoe Park" is generally used to refer to several official and unofficial neighborhoods that surround Tahoe Park proper, including Tahoe Park East, Tahoe Park South, Tahoe Terrace, and West Tahoe Park.
at 59th Street.
The area is less than 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of California State University, Sacramento
, less than 1 miles (1.6 km) east of the UC Davis Medical Center
and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of downtown Sacramento.
The area is named for the park in the heart of the neighborhood. Tahoe Park is a 19 acres (76,890.3 m²) recreational facility located in the Tahoe Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California. The park is largely contained between 8th Avenue to the north, 11th Avenue to the south, 59th Street to the west, and 61st Street to the east.
The park contains many popular amenities, including a swimming pool, a wading pool, playgrounds for children and toddlers, several barbecue facilities, and playing fields for softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes.
The park has received many updates in the 1990s and 2000s, including street lights, a jogging trail, upgraded picnic areas, and fitness stations.
In 1911, Sacramento made its first annexation
. Tripling in size from its original grid area, the city expanded its city limits southward to Sutterville Road and 14th Avenue, and eastward to Elvas Avenue and 65th Street. This placed the area now known as Tahoe Park (proper) at the city's far southeastern corner.
In 1931, to serve the needs of the residents, a four-room elementary school was built at 5932 5th Avenue; it was named "Tahoe School". Seven years later, in 1938, the school address was modified to reflect the change of the street's name to "Broadway". Records from 1939 identify new tract homes under construction near the intersection of 55th Street and 8th Avenue.
, McClellan Field
, and the Sacramento Signal Depot), Sacramento was a popular place for service men and women to live. The area experienced a housing boom during and after World War II
; a large number of homes were financed by the G.I. Bill.
The area grew rapidly during this time. In 1946, the City of Sacramento purchased 19 acres (76,890.3 m²) of land immediately south of the Tahoe Elementary School for use as a recreational facility; the park was named "Tahoe Park" after the school. The same year, All Hallows Parish moved from a storefront on Stockton Boulevard to its current location at 55th Street and 14th Avenue.
In 1948, Sacramento annexed a large area southeast of 14th Avenue and Stockton Boulevard, including the area now known as Tahoe Park South. The same year, educational options grew in Tahoe Park to meet the needs of area families. The Tahoe Elementary School campus was expanded with new buildings, and the All Hallows Parrish Catholic School (now John Paul II Catholic School) was opened.
In 1958, the neighborhood's youngest area--Tahoe Park East--was added to Sacramento when the city annexed an area northeast of 14th Avenue and 65th Street.
away from Stockton Boulevard in 1962, the relocation of the state fairgrounds in 1968, and the establishment of new suburbs further away from the city's core--the area entered a state of decline in the 1970s and 1980s.
Through community activism and civic participation, the neighborhood has experienced a resurgence. First-time home buyers and real estate professionals view Tahoe Park as a desirable alternative to pricier neighborhoods such as East Sacramento
and Curtis Park
.
Tahoe Park is an officially recognized neighborhood in Area 3 of the City of Sacramento. It is bordered by Highway 50 and Broadway to the north, 14th Avenue to the south, 53rd and 57th Streets to the west, and 65th Street to the east.
The section of Tahoe Park that is north of Broadway is often informally referred to as "Tahoe Terrace".
Many long-time residents refer to Tahoe Park South as "Tallac Village" --most likely due to the presence of the Tallac Village Shopping Center on its northern boundary. However, Tallac Village is an officially recognized neighborhood immediately south of Tahoe Park South, between 21st Avenue and Fruitridge Road.
In the past, the area that comprises West Tahoe Park was officially recognized as a part of the neighborhood of Tahoe Park proper. However, the term "West Tahoe Park" was commonly used to describe the area west of 53rd Street, which is the only area of the neighborhood in Sacramento's 5th district (all other Tahoe Park neighborhoods are a part of the city's 6th district). In approximately 2005, the West Tahoe Park neighborhood was officially recognized by the city of Sacramento. By and large, this area of the Tahoe Park neighborhood is located closest to the UC Davis Medical Center.
Tahoe Terrace was a part of Sacramento's old "Area 1" that included the nearby neighborhoods of East Sacramento and Elmhurst. Tahoe Terrace can also be distinguished from the rest of Tahoe Park by its postal code, 95817; all other areas of Tahoe Park proper are located within the 95820 postal code.
, California State Senator and President Pro Tem
Darrell Steinberg
, California Insurance Commissioner
Dave Jones
, and Sacramento City Councilmember Kevin McCarty
began their political careers on the Sacramento City Council while residents of Tahoe Park.
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
The name "Tahoe Park" is generally used to refer to several official and unofficial neighborhoods that surround Tahoe Park proper, including Tahoe Park East, Tahoe Park South, Tahoe Terrace, and West Tahoe Park.
Location
The neighborhood of Tahoe Park is centrally located in Sacramento, immediately south of Highway 50U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. Until 1972, when it was replaced by Interstate Highways west of the Sacramento area, it extended to San Francisco, near...
at 59th Street.
The area is less than 1 miles (1.6 km) southwest of California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the California State University system...
, less than 1 miles (1.6 km) east of the UC Davis Medical Center
UC Davis Medical Center
UC Davis Medical Center is a private, major academic health center located in Sacramento, California.The 645-bed hospital serves as key referral center for a area that includes 33 counties and 6 million residents...
and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of downtown Sacramento.
Park
The park contains many popular amenities, including a swimming pool, a wading pool, playgrounds for children and toddlers, several barbecue facilities, and playing fields for softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes.
The park has received many updates in the 1990s and 2000s, including street lights, a jogging trail, upgraded picnic areas, and fitness stations.
Early years
In the early 1900s, the area southeast of the old California State Fairgrounds (now the UC Davis Medical Center campus) was sparsely populated farmland; most residential neighborhoods were west of Upper Stockton Road (now Stockton Boulevard).In 1911, Sacramento made its first annexation
Annexation
Annexation is the de jure incorporation of some territory into another geo-political entity . Usually, it is implied that the territory and population being annexed is the smaller, more peripheral, and weaker of the two merging entities, barring physical size...
. Tripling in size from its original grid area, the city expanded its city limits southward to Sutterville Road and 14th Avenue, and eastward to Elvas Avenue and 65th Street. This placed the area now known as Tahoe Park (proper) at the city's far southeastern corner.
In 1931, to serve the needs of the residents, a four-room elementary school was built at 5932 5th Avenue; it was named "Tahoe School". Seven years later, in 1938, the school address was modified to reflect the change of the street's name to "Broadway". Records from 1939 identify new tract homes under construction near the intersection of 55th Street and 8th Avenue.
Post-World War II Growth
With three military bases in the area (Mather FieldMather Air Force Base
Mather Air Force Base is a closed United States Air Force Base located east of Sacramento at Rancho Cordova, California on the south side of U.S. Route 50....
, McClellan Field
McClellan Air Force Base
McClellan Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located in the North Highlands area of Sacramento County, northeast of Sacramento, California...
, and the Sacramento Signal Depot), Sacramento was a popular place for service men and women to live. The area experienced a housing boom during and after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
; a large number of homes were financed by the G.I. Bill.
The area grew rapidly during this time. In 1946, the City of Sacramento purchased 19 acres (76,890.3 m²) of land immediately south of the Tahoe Elementary School for use as a recreational facility; the park was named "Tahoe Park" after the school. The same year, All Hallows Parish moved from a storefront on Stockton Boulevard to its current location at 55th Street and 14th Avenue.
In 1948, Sacramento annexed a large area southeast of 14th Avenue and Stockton Boulevard, including the area now known as Tahoe Park South. The same year, educational options grew in Tahoe Park to meet the needs of area families. The Tahoe Elementary School campus was expanded with new buildings, and the All Hallows Parrish Catholic School (now John Paul II Catholic School) was opened.
In 1958, the neighborhood's youngest area--Tahoe Park East--was added to Sacramento when the city annexed an area northeast of 14th Avenue and 65th Street.
1970s/1980s Decline
The area experienced economic changes from the 1960s through the 1980s. Due to several factors--including the rerouting of Highway 99U.S. Route 99
U.S. Route 99 was the main north–south highway on the West Coast of the United States until 1964, running from Calexico, California, on the U.S.-Mexico border to Blaine, Washington, on the U.S.-Canada border. It was a route of the United States Numbered Highways, assigned in 1926 and existing...
away from Stockton Boulevard in 1962, the relocation of the state fairgrounds in 1968, and the establishment of new suburbs further away from the city's core--the area entered a state of decline in the 1970s and 1980s.
1990s to Present Resurgence
In 1991, residents created the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association (TPNA), a non-profit organization focused on community improvement.Through community activism and civic participation, the neighborhood has experienced a resurgence. First-time home buyers and real estate professionals view Tahoe Park as a desirable alternative to pricier neighborhoods such as East Sacramento
East Sacramento, Sacramento, California
East Sacramento is a neighborhood in Sacramento, California, United States, that is east of downtown and midtown. East Sacramento is bounded by U.S. Hwy. 50 to the south, Alhambra Boulevard to the west, Elvas Ave. to the north and northeast, and California State University, Sacramento and the...
and Curtis Park
Curtis Park, Sacramento, California
Curtis Park is a neighborhood located within the city of Sacramento, California. Curtis Park is defined as north of Sutterville Road, south of 2nd Avenue, east of Freeport Boulevard, and west of Highway 99.-Utility providers:...
.
Tahoe Park
The section of Tahoe Park that is north of Broadway is often informally referred to as "Tahoe Terrace".
Tahoe Park East
Tahoe Park East is an officially recognized neighborhood in Area 3 of the City of Sacramento. It is bordered by 65th Street to the west, Highway 50 and the Tahoe Tallac Little League Park to the north, Business Drive to the east, and 14th Avenue to the south.Tahoe Park South
Tahoe Park South is an officially recognized neighborhood in Area 3 of the City of Sacramento. It is bordered by 14th Avenue to the north, 21st Avenue to the south, 58th Street to the west, and the 65th Street Expressway to the east.Many long-time residents refer to Tahoe Park South as "Tallac Village" --most likely due to the presence of the Tallac Village Shopping Center on its northern boundary. However, Tallac Village is an officially recognized neighborhood immediately south of Tahoe Park South, between 21st Avenue and Fruitridge Road.
West Tahoe Park
West Tahoe Park is an officially recognized neighborhood in Area 3 of the City of Sacramento. It is bordered by Broadway to the north, 14th Avenue to the south, Stockton Boulevard to the west and 53rd Street to the east.In the past, the area that comprises West Tahoe Park was officially recognized as a part of the neighborhood of Tahoe Park proper. However, the term "West Tahoe Park" was commonly used to describe the area west of 53rd Street, which is the only area of the neighborhood in Sacramento's 5th district (all other Tahoe Park neighborhoods are a part of the city's 6th district). In approximately 2005, the West Tahoe Park neighborhood was officially recognized by the city of Sacramento. By and large, this area of the Tahoe Park neighborhood is located closest to the UC Davis Medical Center.
Tahoe Terrace
Tahoe Terrace is a name used to refer to the section of Tahoe Park north of Broadway. It is bordered by Highway 50 to the north, Broadway to the south, 57th Street to the west, and 65th Street to the east.Tahoe Terrace was a part of Sacramento's old "Area 1" that included the nearby neighborhoods of East Sacramento and Elmhurst. Tahoe Terrace can also be distinguished from the rest of Tahoe Park by its postal code, 95817; all other areas of Tahoe Park proper are located within the 95820 postal code.
Government
Tahoe Park neighborhoods are represented by the following government districts:- Sacramento City CouncilSacramento City CouncilThe Sacramento City Council is the governing body of the city of Sacramento, California. The council holds regular meetings at Sacramento City Hall on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm, with exceptions for holidays and other special cases....
: Sacramento City Districts 5 and 6 (West Tahoe Park, and the remaining areas, respectively) - Sacramento County Board of SupervisorsSacramento County Board of SupervisorsThe Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is the five member governing board of Sacramento County, California.Like all other counties in California, with the exception of San Francisco County, Sacramento is split into five districts and each district elects a supervisor every four years.-Current...
: Sacramento County District 1 - California State LegislatureCalifornia State LegislatureThe California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of California. It is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members...
: 9th AssemblyCalifornia State AssemblyThe California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District; 6th SenateCalifornia State SenateThe California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District - United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
: California's 5th DistrictCalifornia's 5th congressional districtCalifornia's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. It currently covers the city of Sacramento, the state capital, its suburbs and the surrounding area....
Native Representatives
In the late 1980s, Tahoe Park began to produce many of Sacramento's government officials; U.S. Federal District Judge Kim MuellerKimberly J. Mueller
Kimberly Jo Mueller is a Federal District Judge of the Sacramento Division of United States District Court for the Eastern District of California...
, California State Senator and President Pro Tem
California State Senate Pro Tem
The President pro tempore of the California State Senate is the highest ranking leader and most powerful member of the Senate. He or she also chairs the Senate Rules Committee. At the beginning of each two-year session, all Senators elect a new President pro tempore.- External links :* from the ...
Darrell Steinberg
Darrell Steinberg
Darrell Steven Steinberg is a Democratic politician from Sacramento, California. He is currently serving his second term in the California State Senate, representing the 6th District. He has been the Senate President Pro Tem since 2008...
, California Insurance Commissioner
California Insurance Commissioner
California Insurance Commissioner is an elected executive office position in California. The officeholder is in charge of the California Department of Insurance.The current Insurance Commissioner is Democrat Dave Jones.- Duties :...
Dave Jones
Dave Jones (politician)
David Evan "Dave" Jones is an American politician. He represented California's 9th assembly district December 2004 through 2011...
, and Sacramento City Councilmember Kevin McCarty
Kevin McCarty
Kevin McCarty is a Sacramento, California city councilman who represents the 6th district which includes part of the eastern and southeastern parts of the city. Prior to being elected to the Sacramento City Council, McCarty served as policy director to former California Lieutenant Governor Cruz...
began their political careers on the Sacramento City Council while residents of Tahoe Park.