"Rush" here while you can! Parkway lies on an early Gold Rush route from Sacramento to Stockton.
Spread on both sides of U.S. Highway 99 -- also known as the South Sacramento Freeway -- Parkway is home to lots of commuters who depend the 99 and nearby Interstate 5 to get to work. The census-designated place (CDP) is home to almost 15,000 people and is often included as part of the Parkway-South Sacramento community, with a combined population of nearly 40,000. While it's easy to think that one suburb blends into another and there's little difference between to two, there are several characteristics that make Parkway unique.
So you've made the decision to move to the Sacramento area, focusing on the south side of town
"Rush" here while you can! Parkway lies on an early Gold Rush route from Sacramento to Stockton.
Spread on both sides of U.S. Highway 99 -- also known as the South Sacramento Freeway -- Parkway is home to lots of commuters who depend the 99 and nearby Interstate 5 to get to work. The census-designated place (CDP) is home to almost 15,000 people and is often included as part of the Parkway-South Sacramento community, with a combined population of nearly 40,000. While it's easy to think that one suburb blends into another and there's little difference between to two, there are several characteristics that make Parkway unique.
Moving to Parkway
So you've made the decision to move to the Sacramento area, focusing on the south side of town. Now what? With a vacancy rate that historically hovers right near the national average, there are ample places to rent in Parkway. The availability of properties isn't high enough for the real estate market to be slow, so there is still building and investment in existing rental housing. Don't wait too long to start your search, or you may be forced to settle for something other than your ideal spot. On the other hand, don't stress out too much either. The variety of homes available does provide many options. Whether you want to make your new home in a large apartment complex or decide to settle in a single-family home, this part of town has a lot of properties available for rent.
Parkway Neighborhoods
Parkway eventually developed from a whistle stop to a bustling suburb of California's capital city. These days, it's part of the greater Sacramento area and surrounded by other communities with similar histories.
Southgate: Anchored around Southgate Plaza Shopping Center, this is a mixed-use area with businesses along the main roads and housing units behind. There are large complexes offering up traditional leases, as well as apartments with paid utilities or on month-to-month agreements. A large community of manufactured homes is also in the neighborhood.
Florin: This neighborhood along heavily traveled Florin Road, which travels east-west though Parkway, has many homes nearby. It passes 24th Street near the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum before emerging from the nearby businesses and becoming more residential.
Meadowview: Centered around the Pannell Meadowview Community Center, which has a large public pool and recreation area. Here you will also find Meadowview Park, Hampton Park and Mark Hopkins Park.
Valley Mack: This neighborhood lies to the east of Meadowview, with a mix of house rentals and homes owned by their occupants. Valley Mack Plaza is an anchor point to the community and sits across Southpointe Plaza on Mack Road. There are several apartment complexes, duplexes and houses in close proximity to the shopping centers.
Living in Parkway
Being part of the Sacramento metropolitan area means you are close to everything the city has to offer, from professional sports like the NBA Sacramento Kings to cultural diversions. The California State Railroad Museum is the largest railroad museum in the whole of North America, and the Crocker Art Museum was the first public art museum established in the Western United States, first opening its doors in 1885. In addition to being convenient to city amenities, Parkway is also suited for staying in town. Residents enjoy ample shopping at stores ranging from big national chains to small locally owned specialty shops. Restaurants catering to a wide variety of tastes and styles are spread along the major streets.
Recreation opportunities are also found right in town and in the region. The American River, rich with lore surrounding the California Gold Rush, snakes into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east. Parks and recreation centers offer peaceful respite from the summer heat just minutes away. Nightlife fun ranges from dinner and a movie to dancing the night away. In summary, Parkway is classic American suburban living.
