Carmichael is a classic suburban community, comprised of well-kept ranch-style and contemporary homes positioned along tree-lined streets with pockets of private gated communities and posh estates along the American River. The homes have close proximity to the American River Parkway. In this neighborhood, you can easily walk your dog or jog on a variety of walking trails. For the more adventurous, ride your bike on the 32-mile Jedediah Smith memorial bike trail and enjoy road, gravel and mountain bike riding. There are plenty of beaches to have a picnic or take a dip in the American River. Fish, kayak, stand-up paddleboard (sup) or float down the river on a raft. There are more than a dozen parks nestled throughout Carmichael. The community's crowning jewel is Ancil Hoffman park, located on the American River Parkway. The 395-acre park features the Effie Yeaw nature center and an 18-hole golf course. The 38-acre Carmichael park is also popular among locals and Sacramentans everywhere. It has five baseball fields, six tennis courts, three playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, a frisbee golf course, and a clubhouse.