American Canyon

Outlying Areas

The outlying areas around Napa Valley include American Canyon and Lake Berryessa. American Canyon was incorporated in 1992. It is situated about 35 miles northeast of San Francisco at the southern end of Napa County.

A “green belt” encircles practically all the city with the remainder of the outskirts of American Canyon being Napa River and a 500-acre wetlands preserve to the west, a 640-acre Jack and Bernice Newell Wilderness Preserve to the east and unique vineyard dotted foothills of the Sulphur Springs Mountains to the northeast.

For things to do while visiting Napa Valley, American Canyon has the Phillip West Aquatic Center that features a 25-yard swimming pool, a snack bar, open grassy areas, chaise lounges, and a wading. The Aquatics Center is located at 100 Benton Way. Residents only pay $1 for ages 12 and under and $2 for ages 13 and over. Non-residents pay $2 for ages 12 and under and $3.25 for ages 13 and over. For more information, you can contact 707-647-4570.

The Skate Park is where the in-crowd likes to hang. The skate park is open from 8am until sundown except for when school is in session. While school is in session, the park is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:15pm until sundown and Wednesdays from 1:30pm until sundown. For more information, you can contact 707-648-7275.

Community Parks in American Canyon include:

Community Park I - Rio Grande Dr.

Community Park II - Donaldson Way & Benton Way

Kimberly Park - Kimberly Drive

Linwood Park - Behind Police Station, 2185 Elliott Drive

Recreation Center - 2185 Elliott Drive

Northampton Park - Between American Canyon Dr. and Northampton Drive

Elliott Park - Elliott Drive Melvin Park - Melvin Road

Little League Complex - Hess Drive

Via Bellagio Park - Via Bellagio

Montecarlo Park - Montecarlo Way

For any questions you may have concerning the public parks you can call 707-747-4591.

Lake Berryessa can be found between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs just a little east of Napa Valley. Lake Berryessa has many unique recreational activities all year round. The water in Berryessa reaches a comfortable 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Fishermen also love the abundance of rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. There are seven wonderful resorts surrounding Lake Berryessa with day use and boating facilities. The lake is 26 miles long by 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline. Along the east side of the lake, you can enjoy a 2,000-acre wildlife area that is managed by the California Department of Fish and Game. The unique Monticello Dam is southeast of the lake and is one of the best bird watching areas along the lake. Usually, the best time to visit for bird watching is early spring and late fall. From the shore, you will be amazed while watching such birds as Canadian geese, pelicans, great blue herons, western grebes, wood ducks, snow geese, and common loons. However, to view eagles, hawks, songbirds, wild turkeys, and deer you should climb one of the small hills, sit back, and relax. Lake Berryessa is around 70 miles northeast of San Francisco and about 40 miles west of Sacramento.