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Roseville Area Information

Roseville is a modern city that stays close to its roots to the railroad. A mere sixteen miles from Sacramento, it’s nestled along the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada Foothills. Roseville, much like Granite Bay and El Dorado Hills, California, are included in the Sacramento metropolitan area.

Granite Bay is located just east of Roseville with a population of almost 20,000 people while El Dorado Hills, with its more rural area is the larger community in El Dorado County with a population about four times larger than Placerville. El Dorado Hills has been named by CNN Money magazine in their top 100 places to live as well.

Roseville may have started as a town settled by disappointed miners, but it has grown into its own, a progressive city looking to the future. Incorporated in 1909, the strength of Roseville’s economy lies in its diversity. Businesses range from financial services to healthcare, technology to agriculture.

Although just a short ride from the state capitol in Sacramento, Roseville has its own large variety of culture and entertainment all over the city, offering residents and visitors alike a breather from the hurry up world we live in. Activities from Downtown Tuesday Nights to the Farmer’s Market or the museum offer something for everyone, no matter the age or the inclination.

Bring the family for a visit and the only question you’ll have is, "when can we move?"

For more information visit: http://www.roseville.ca.us/visit_roseville/about_roseville.asp and/or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseville,_California

History

Following James Marshall’s historic find in 1848, miners flocked to the Roseville area to make their fortune. Most didn’t intend to stay, they planned on getting rich and returning home. For the most part, the land that was ripe for farming was ignored by them until the men who came to make their fortune instead found themselves broke. Realizing that the land was perfect for farming, many settled their, making homes and planting crops. Residents later campaigned for the railroad and by the 1870’s there was a railroad that boost the economy and Roseville began the serious business of building a town. Churches, a general store and a school were built. With its can-do spirit, Roseville has prospered. Growing from a town of a few settlers to a modern day city with a home town feel. Today, that pioneer spirit has persevered and Roseville has become a diverse city, with both agriculture and technology a mainstay for its residents.

To learn more visit: http://www.roseville.ca.us/visit_roseville/history_of_roseville/pre_1850.asp

Attractions & Activities

Golf Roseville

Offering two golf courses, Roseville has golf programs for all ages as well as golf lessons, leagues and summer programs. Visit Diamond Oaks and Woodcreek for a great game, whether you’re an amateur with your first set of clubs or a veteran of green.

To learn more, visit: http://www.golfroseville.com/golf/proto/golfroseville/

Maidu Museum

A cultural and learning center to preserve the traditions of the Maidu and other California Native Americans, the museum preserves and protects the culture and natural heritage of the Maidu Historic Site and region.

To learn more please visit: http://www.roseville.ca.us/parks/parks_n_facilities/facilities/maidu_indian_museum/default.asp

Roseville Golfland

Family fun is the name of the game here! Play video games, laser tag and golf, and when you need a break, enjoy pizza, or sandwiches. You won’t run out of things to do anytime soon.

To learn more visit: http://www.golfland.com/roseville/

Parks and Recreation

Roseville has parks for people who love to golf, state of the art fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space as well as parks made especially for your favorite four legged friends. Pack a picnic, head to one, and enjoy the sunshine. All you have to bring besides your picnic basket is your fun!

For a complete list of Roseville parks and their amenities, please visit: http://www.roseville.ca.us/parks/parks_n_facilities/parks_in_roseville/all_parks/default.asp

Events Calendar

California State Fair
Everybody loves the fair, so pack up the kids, come on down and enjoy the fun, food and rides!

Strawberry Festival
You’ll never find any better strawberries than here and enjoy the vendors, crafts and many different things to do!

Oktoberfest
Enjoy the food, the shows, the people at the annual Oktoberfest!

To learn more about these and other events, visit: http://www.roseville.ca.us/calendars/city_event_calendar.asp