Ancil Hoffman

Welcome

The park, dotted with ancient oaks and bordered on two sides by the American River, is home to the renowned Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Walk among reconstructed Maidu Indian homes or hit a bucket of golf balls at the award-winning Ancil Hoffman golf course.

Fast Facts

396 acres
Named after County Supervisor Ancil Hoffman, the manager of world heavyweight boxing champion Max Baer

How to Get There

Address: 6341 Tarshes Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608

Directions:

Located on Tarshes Drive
From U.S. Highway 50, take the Watt Avenue off-ramp
Head north to Fair Oaks Blvd. and turn right
Follow Fair Oaks Blvd. to Van Alstine and turn right
Turn left onto California Ave., then right at the park entrance

Activities

Trails - See a herd of deer or listen to the chirps and chatter of 100 bird species along the many trails.
Golf - Golf Digest named Ancil Hoffman Golf Course one of America’s top 75 courses. Shady even in the summer, the course houses a spacious clubhouse, restaurant and a trophy room.
Picnic - Reservations are required for groups more than 40, OR if alcohol, amplified sound or a bounce house will be present. Glass containers are not allowed and dogs are required to be on leashes throughout the park and may not enter the Nature Center. Picnic Reservations may be made here