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Things to do in Rancho Murieta

Lakes, river trails, golf, horses and the community events that bring neighbors together.

Parks, dog parks and pickleball

Five community parks with fenced dog parks, a splash park, sports fields and busy pickleball courts.

A happy dog running across the grass beside a girl with a soccer ball and a black dog in a park
  • Stonehouse Park

    7111 Stonehouse Road. A fenced dog park, playground, ball field, pickleball courts and shaded walking paths.

  • Riverview Park

    Reynosa Drive. A fenced dog park, splash park, playgrounds and sports courts.

  • Pickleball

    Courts at Stonehouse Park, home to the 100-member Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club. See the club below.

  • More park amenities

    Across the community's five parks you'll also find a children's spray park, an amphitheater and sports fields.

Lakes, river and open hills

More than 3,500 acres of Sierra foothills, with heritage oaks, abundant wildlife and miles of trails right outside your door.

A dirt trail winding between oak trees and mossy boulders on a green spring hillside
Spring on an oak woodland trail
  • Lake Clementia

    The community's recreation lake, home to summer concerts on the shore. Bring a picnic and stay for the sunset.

  • Five lakes in all

    Lake Calero, Lake Chesbro, Laguna Joaquin and more ring the community, each with its own walking paths and views.

  • The Cosumnes River

    A free-flowing river winding through town, with riverside trails for walking, biking and wildlife watching.

  • Trails everywhere

    Lake loops, river paths and greenbelts connect neighborhoods, so a morning walk can start at your front door.

  • Deer Creek Hills Preserve

    Rolling oak grassland along the community's northern edge, with guided hikes and sweeping foothill views.

  • Wildlife and dark skies

    Deer, wild turkeys, hawks and waterfowl by day, and a sky full of stars by night.

Golf, horses, courts and more

Whatever your game, there's a place to play it here.

A golf green framed by sand bunkers and a reflecting pond, with homes and oaks beyond
Rancho Murieta Country Club
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Championship golf courses

Rancho Murieta Country Club offers two 18-hole courses, plus tennis and pickleball, dining and a full social calendar.

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Community parks

Sports fields, play equipment, a children's spray park, an amphitheater and dog parks.

Murieta Equestrian Center

Five indoor arenas, nine outdoor arenas and 1,000 stalls make this one of the West's major horse show venues, with 50+ events a year.

Courts and clubs

Pickleball club, bocce, tennis clubs and adult softball keep neighbors moving and meeting.

Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club

With more than 100 active members, the club plays at the Stonehouse Park courts and sends a travel team to compete around the region. This June, the team posted winning records across multiple divisions against the Rollingwood YMCA club in Fair Oaks, and members brought home gold medals from the Sacramento Classic last fall. New members who live inside the gates are always welcome.

Murieta Health Club

A local gym with group exercise classes and personal training on Lone Pine Drive.

Rancho Murieta Airport

A private airstrip that makes this a true fly-in community for pilots.

More ways to play

Disc golf, mountain bike trails, river fishing and a fishing club, swimming and community gardens.

Murieta Village

A friendly 55+ community with its own pool, spa and clubhouse.

A curved wooden footbridge on stone-faced pillars crossing the Cosumnes River at sunset
Evenings by the riverThe footbridge over the Cosumnes River

Where neighbors gather

Big community moments, made possible by local volunteers and organizations.

  • Fourth of July

    A whole-community labor of love

    RMA, Kiwanis, RMCSD, volunteers, Murieta Health Club and more work together to keep this beloved celebration fun and safe, kicked off by the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. Read about this year's celebration of America's 250th birthday, the biggest yet.

  • Summerfest

    Presented by the Summerfest nonprofit

    Concessions, games and carnival rides for the whole family.

  • ETC summer concerts

    Presented by ETC Rancho Murieta

    Live music on the shore of Lake Clementia.

  • Farm to Fork Dinner

    Presented by Kiwanis

    A celebration of the farms and food that surround us.

  • Kiwanis Fishing Day

    Presented by Kiwanis

    A community day of fishing on our local waters.

Three nonprofits who sponsor events for Rancho Murieta and pour every bit back into the community

For the full community calendar, visit Rancho Murieta Connect.