Carmichael, Calif.

Carmichael is home to the only area botanical garden.

Population: 61,762

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ABOUT

Carmichael is a suburb located about 10 miles outside of downtown Sacramento. Daniel W. Carmichael developed Carmichael Colony No. I in 1904. He later bought another 1,000 acres that he called Carmichael Colony No. 2. It bordered the first colony to the east and Walnut Avenue to the west; the southern boundary was Arden Way with Sutter Avenue to the north.

Today, Carmichael is home to many Sacramento Kings players and California state politicians. Schools are part of the San Juan Unified School District and high school students are split between a few area high schools, including some in Arden-Arcade.

Things to do

Carmichael Park is a huge draw to the area. The park features five baseball fields, six tennis courts, and a nine-hole disc golf course. It also houses the Great Wall of Carmichael, the Community Clubhouse, Veterans' Memorial Building, and the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion for the Performing Arts.

Another point of interest is the Jensen Botanical Gardens are located at 8520 Fair Oaks Boulevard. They exhibit a variety of flora including dogwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, and many camellias.

The American River Bike Trail also runs through Carmichael. near the southern community boundary. The bike trail is a popular multi-use recreational facility as well as by bicycle commuters.