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City of Folsom Annual City Works Open House

By Christine Brainerd Communications Manager, City of Folsom April 20, 2017


City of Folsom Open for Exploration on May 17
City Hosts Annual “City Works” Open House


Folsom, CA – Climb aboard a fire engine, sit in the driver’s seat of a garbage truck, meet police officers and more at Folsom’s annual City Works Day on May 17.   

The free, popular annual event is designed to educate the community about the City’s many programs and services. 

City Works Day will feature City trucks, buses, cars and construction equipment to look at, sit in, and even honk. City staff members will be stationed at each vehicle to educate the community about their profession and City services. 



Visitors of all ages can view the Fire Department’s rescue boat and fire engine, talk to Curby the robot to learn about recycling, meet a Folsom Police Department K9 and mounted patrol horse, play interactive games with the City’s Parks and Recreation team, and more.

What:    City Works Day
When:    Wednesday, May 17 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Where:    City Lions Park (near the Folsom Public Library)
Cost:    Free admission
       

The City’s celebration is scheduled in May to support the American Public Works Association’s National Public Works Week. 



For more information about City Works Day, visit www.folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6712.