ARCATA COMMUNITY PARK
Parks • Weather • Amenities
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-22T02:00:00-08:00
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in California... Mad River near Arcata affecting Humboldt County. Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County. Van Duzen River Near Bridgeville affecting Humboldt County. For the Mad River...including Arcata...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Eel River...including Fernbridge...Major flooding is forecast. For the Van Duzen River...Including Bridgeville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mad River near Arcata. * WHEN...From Friday morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Significant flooding of portions of Mad River Beach Road and adjacent farmlands is likely. May cause water to flow across roads to Tyee City. High tides and strong, onshore winds will aggravate flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM PST Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 16.6 feet this evening. It will then rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 22.9 feet late tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 13.6 feet late Saturday evening. It will then rise to 13.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 01/18/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SUMMARY
Arcata Community Park is a popular destination located in the city of Arcata, California. It spans over 79 acres and offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors of all ages.
Some good reasons to visit the park include its beautiful natural setting and the range of activities available. The park features several hiking trails, two playgrounds, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a baseball field. There is also a large pond where visitors can watch ducks and geese.
Points of interest within the park include the Redwood Lodge, which serves as a community center, and the Veterans Memorial Building. Additionally, visitors can see the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, which is adjacent to the park and is home to a diverse array of wildlife.
Interesting facts about the area include that the park was established in 1945 and was originally used as a site for military barracks during World War II. It is also home to several unique species of plants and animals, including the Western skink and the Western toad.
The best time of year to visit Arcata Community Park is during the summer months, when the weather is mild and there are many outdoor events and activities taking place. However, the park is open year-round and offers visitors a chance to enjoy the beauty of northern California in any season.
