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Purpose and
Goals:
The American
River Parkway Volunteer Equestrian Trail Patrol (ARP Trail Patrol) was
founded in 1995. Mounted volunteers serve as "the eyes and ears" of the
Parkway.
This corporation is a
non-profit public benefit corporation.
The specific and primary
purpose of the organization is to provide assistance to the public and Sacramento
County Regional Parks
by conducting mounted patrols along the 23 miles of the American River Parkway
trails. The primary goal of the program is to assist in the protection of
park property and resources, and promote safety in the use of park
facilities.
Trail Patrol members
promote strong public relations and customer service while performing tasks
that ultimately benefit the visitor to the Parkway, its resources and the
Department.
Basic
volunteer responsibilities and tasks include:
* Performing regular
mounted patrols in the American River Parkway, and/or other areas of the
Sacramento County Regional Parks system as agreed to by the County and the
ARP Trail Patrol.
* Providing information
to park visitors concerning trail conditions, directions, general park
information, and park rules and regulations.
* Educate park users in
the safe use of park areas.
* Assist in the
maintenance of equestrian staging areas and trails.
* Facilitate the rapid
response of emergency service providers by providing prompt and accurate
reporting of circumstances and location.
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