Great American River Clean-Up
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Date
September 19, 2026
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Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Presented by American River Parkway Foundation at American River Parkway – William Pond Recreation Area, Carmichael CA
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Join the largest volunteer day in California! Help us make a difference at 17 sites along the American River Parkway at the Great American River Clean-Up. Volunteer with us to pick up trash, lay mulch, repaint picnic tables, and complete beautification projects. Individuals, students, families, groups, and corporations are all welcome to sign up.
The American River Parkway Foundation invites the community to take part in our Great American River Clean-Up on Saturday, September 19th from 9 am to 12 pm!
The Great American River Clean-Up (GARCU) is ARPF’s largest annual volunteer event and is held on California Coastal Cleanup Day in concert with the California Coastal Commission. Whether you’re an individual, group, family, corporation, or high school student, we welcome you to come together and make a difference.
We’re rolling up our sleeves to pick up trash, lay mulch, repaint infrastructure, and complete beautification projects that truly conserve the Parkway for everyone to enjoy.
GARCU Sites and Registration Links:
Ancil Hoffman Park
Cal Expo/Ethan Way River Access (18+)*
Discovery Park
Gristmill Recreation Area
Guy West Bridge (14+)*
Howe Ave River Access
Larchmont Ave River Access
Northgate/Woodlake Area (18+)*
On-Water Clean-Up (Sunrise Recreational Area)
Paradise Beach
River Bend Park
Sailor Bar Park
Sunrise Recreation Area
Sutter’s Landing (14+)*
Township 9 River Access (18+)*
Watt Ave River Access
William B. Pond Park
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ADMISSION INFO
Free
Website: https://arpf.org/events/2026-great-american-river-clean-up/
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES
- Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am – 12:00pm (Sat)
LOCATION
American River Parkway – William Pond Recreation Area
5700 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
