Whats it like to live in Fair Oaks?

Fair Oaks is a well-established community located in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. It consists of a mix of suburban and semi-rural neighborhoods. The area is home to rolling hills and numerous native oaks that add its quality of life. The views of the American River Bluffs and the surrounding attractions of the Nimbus Hatchery and Folsom Dam also add to the distinctive character of Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks’ uniqueness also stems from its existing business core and town center, known as the Fair Oaks Village. The village is home to narrow winding roads, rolling hills, an open-air amphitheatre, and a historic plaza of historic buildings full of unique galleries and shops. The village shares the similar characteristics one could find in a small town atmosphere. The Plaza Park Amphitheatre, located in the Village, is the main site of the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, one of the diverse outdoor community theatres in the area. The village area is also the site of the annual Fiesta Days, an event celebrating the residents of Fair Oaks.

The community’s land-use decisions are made by the Fair Oaks Community Planning Commission, a seven-member body appointed by district by the County Board of Supervisors. One of four pilot councils, the group meets monthly to vote on issues ranging from lot-splits to cell phone towers. Click here for a visual map and list of some of the parks Fair Oaks has to offer.

Winding Oak Drive will lead you to the local fitness/sports club, Rollingwood Racquet Club. It boasts excellent swimming and athletic facilities including a fitness area as well as both tennis and racquet ball courts. The club is the central mingling area for all Rollingwood residents and offers a place to take the whole family during the hot summers and a hub for the athletically inclined. For additional information of the exclusive club click here.

The Rollingwood neighborhood is near the American River, which has a leisure bike path the follows most of the length of the river itself connecting the city of Folsom to Fair Oaks. For a visual of that bike path click here.