Designated city-owned open spaces that have high fire risk potential remain off-limits in Folsom. The City of Folsom first issued an emergency order last summer in response to extreme fire danger. The emergency order remains in effect due to the ongoing extreme drought conditions and high fire risk.

All existing public trails, bicycle paths, and parks remain open for normal use. Maps of temporarily closed city-owned open spaces are available on the city’s website. Closed areas have been clearly marked with signage.

The Folsom City Council declared a local emergency July 2021 in response to an increased fire risk and designated all city-owned open space areas as “Hazardous Fire Areas” under the Folsom Fire Code. The declaration gives the Folsom Fire Chief – in consultation with the City Manager – authority to temporarily close city-owned open spaces to protect the public’s health, life, and safety by preventing wildfires.

“We are once again anticipating an extremely dry summer season,” said Folsom Fire Chief Ken Cusano. “Keeping these areas closed is a vital step to protect our community from dangerous wildfires, as well as avoid steep financial costs associated with major fire suppression efforts.”