Dear Friends of Dinner in the Park

We hope this message finds you well.

It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the highly anticipated Dinner in the Park 2023, which was scheduled to take place on September 9, 2023. We understand the excitement and anticipation surrounding this event, and we share in your disappointment about this unforeseen circumstance.

We are committed to a Dinner in the Park that continues to be a premier event for Carmichael that is looked forward to every year.  But the event is a yearlong planning effort with more than 105 volunteers serving our 400 guests. This year, due to circumstances beyond our control, we just couldn’t pull it all together in a manner that would again ensure the highest level of celebration for our Parks.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we want to assure you that we explored all possible alternatives before arriving at this conclusion. Your understanding and support during these challenging times are greatly appreciated.

While we are saddened that we won’t be able to bring you Dinner in the Park as planned, we are actively working on future events that we believe will be equally enchanting and memorable. Please save the date of September 7, 2024! Stay tuned for updates and announcements regarding upcoming events by following our official channels, including our website, social media accounts, and newsletters.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to the planning and preparation of Dinner in the Park 2023. Your dedication and enthusiasm are invaluable, and we eagerly look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you again in the future.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the cancellation of Dinner in the Park 2023, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support.

Once again, we deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. We remain committed to providing you with exceptional events and experiences in the future.

Warm regards,

Save the date: September 7, 2024

The Carmichael Parks Foundation

The non-profit Carmichael Parks Foundation has been supporting Carmichael Recreation & Park District efforts since 2010. The Foundation is focused on increasing youth recreation opportunities for all through scholarships and park beautification.

Funds have supported many of the eleven fully developed parks and two undeveloped parks in the District. The Foundation has allocated:

• Over $57,000 for 1,130 youth scholarships for sports, after school programs and swimming lessons,
• Support for over 300 swim lessons in cooperation with DART, with this summer’s lessons provided at American River College,
• More that $116,000 for improvements in Carmichael Park including recent construction of the Bocce Courts and remodeling of the Veteran’s all in partnership with SMUD and the Carmichael Rotary,
• More than $103,000 for improvements of Sutter-Jensen Community Park including for the remodel of the Garfield House, a new event center near Sutter-Jensen, and
• Over $30,000 for events and programs for all ages, including Project Lifelong and a number of family activities during the pandemic.