Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area Proposed Road and Trail Management Plan

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is implementing a project to expand the motocross practice track and establish a new trail system in zone 3 at the Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area in Sacramento County. This initiative converts an open riding area into a designated trail route for All Terrain Vehicles and motorcycles, ensuring the protection of surrounding vegetation. The project is governed by the 2024 Prairie City SVRA Road and Trail Management Plan and adheres to CEQA Guidelines 15168 through the adoption of specific Standard Project Requirements and Mitigation Measures. Under solicitation number 2024081234, the project has undergone a project-level review and is covered under the initial study and Negative Declaration of the Road and Trail Management Plan, indicating no significant environmental impacts. The project was officially approved via a Notice of Determination dated January 12, 2026. Primary coordination for this effort is managed by Senior Park and Recreation Specialist Jim Micheaels.