A new section of the Ninos Parkway trail is officially open, completing a key north–south connection for people walking, biking and rolling through the Gardenland and Northgate neighborhoods.

Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and project staff with the Department Public Works, joined community members and partners today for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Ninos Parkway Phase 2.

“This trail has been years in the making, and it’s great to see it finally connect our neighborhoods,” said Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes. “Projects like this strengthen our community by making it safer and more accessible for families, students, and neighbors to move throughout our city.”

The half-mile project extends the existing multi-use path north of San Juan Road to Citrusparke Avenue/Parkechannel Way in the Parkebridge neighborhood, closing one of the final gaps along the trail.

Vice Mayor Talamantes and senior engineer Adam Randolph spoke at the event.

Crews finalize work at the new Ninos Parkway trail connection near Citrusparke Ave. and Parkechannel Way.

A new bridge structure (box culvert) allows Ninos Parkway trail users to safely cross San Juan Ditch while maintaining stormwater flows.

“This new trail segment is more than an infrastructure improvement — it’s a connection between neighborhoods, schools and community spaces,” said Adam Randolph, senior engineer with Public Works. “By investing in projects like this, we’re creating safer routes for walking and biking and supporting Sacramento’s sustainability goals.”

The Ninos Parkway Phase 2 improvements include:

• A 12-foot-wide paved multi-use trail with walkable shoulders, fully accessible to all users.
• A new pedestrian traffic signal and crosswalk at San Juan Road, featuring accessible curb ramps, a center refuge island and integration with the City’s existing signal network for improved efficiency.
• Installation of two speed feedback signs along San Juan Road to help drivers manage their speed near the curve.
• A new box culvert (bridge) crossing the San Juan drainage ditch at the north end of the trail to reduce flooding.

With these improvements, residents now have a continuous path linking homes to Hazel Strauch Elementary School, Rio Tierra Junior High School, nearby parks, and new connections to Fong Ranch Park and surrounding open spaces in North Natomas.

The project supports Sacramento’s broader effort to expand its shared-use path network — which already spans more than 88 miles, with another 113 miles planned under the Transportation Priorities Plan — promoting cleaner, safer, and more accessible travel citywide.

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