We support preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the Cache Creek watershed.
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Restoration Project Complete!
The land that is now Capay Open Space Park was donated to the County of Yolo in 2004 by Granite Construction Company. Native habitats are enhanced and restored courtesy of grant funding from California Natural Resource Agency through the Gravel Mine to Parkway Project. Capay Open Space Park has more than two miles of walking trails, a paved parking lot, shade structures, picnic tables, restrooms, an access ramp to the creek, along with plenty of benches! A park host lives on site.
Restorative Planting
Yolo County Resource Conservation District and Cache Creek Conservancy are partners in enhancing the park by planting native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers, creating habitat for native birds, mammals, and pollinators.
Environmental Education
Esparto High School students leading a native bird identification activity for park visitors. One of many educational events held at COSP courtesy of the Gravel Mine to Parkway Project!
Interpretive Panels!
The interpretative signs are part of the Gravel Mine to Parkway project to enhance visitor experience of Capay Open Space Park. The signs, located at the entrance kiosk, are an informative reference about the geological and social history, mining and restoration of the Cache Creek ecosystem.
See them unveiled in the Virtual Tour!
