Elk Grove has always been a city that dreams big. From a vision for incorporation to the reality of becoming the second largest city in Sacramento County, we continue to strive toward a brighter future. July 1, 2025 is Elk Grove’s silver anniversary of cityhood and after 25 years, we have a lot to celebrate! Join us as we mark the city’s silver anniversary with fun events and experiences that honor the occasion.
Anniversary Events
25 years of cityhood is worth celebrating and we plan to party! From a giant cake, 200 drones, and Metalachi Madness to special seasonal events, join us at one of these upcoming events
Hit the Trail
Celebrate 25 years of Elk Grove cityhood by getting out and experiencing our amazing trail system. We’ve mapped and marked out three different 2.5 mile routes in the city that encourage you to get out and get active this summer. Not quite a 5K, but there and back will make 5 miles! Each route starts and finishes near available parking for your convenience. View the routes.
Mark it with Merch!
We’re offering commemorative city merchandise at pop-up shops and local business locations, while supplies last. Get your Elk Grove gear for the whole family here!
- Salute to the Red, White and Blue, Friday, July 4
- BBQ in the Beat, Saturday, August 9
- Diversity Month: Metalachi Madness, Sunday, September 7
- Giant Pumpkin Festival, Sat/Sun, October 4 & 5
- Dickens Street Faire, Saturday, November 29
- Illumination Holiday Festival, Saturday, December 6
Check back for other locations!
We’re Making Headlines
Read up on some of the things Elk Grove has accomplished in the past 25 years. We’ve partnered with Comstocks Magazine for a special supplement in their June issue that celebrates our city.
Top 25 Capital Projects
We built this city in the last 25 years! Our Public Works Department provided this Top 25 Capital Projects List.
Projects were ranked based on 1) their significant impact on the quality of life for our residents; 2) challenging and/or great accomplishments; 3) allowed for the development and growth of our City in its first 25 years; 4) created amenities/benefits (similar to quality of life); 5) were substantial investments in terms of cost and effort.
- District56 Campus, 2023, $84,239,778.52
- Aquatic Center, Community Center, Nature Preserve
- Sheldon/State Route 99 Interchange Reconstruction, 2012, $75,776,214.07
- Grant Line Road/State Route 99 Interchange Reconstruction, 2010, $77,407,642.29
- Elk Grove Animal Shelter, 2019, $17,707,974.99
- Grant Line Road Widening/Overcrossing, 2015, $14,689,188.23
- Special Waste Collection Center, 2014, $7,492,668.75
- Old Town Plaza/Railroad Street Improvements, 2022, $11,321,903.14
- Elk Grove Creek/State Route 99 Pedestrian Overcrossing, 2014, $12,408,957.42
- Real Time Information Center, 2019, $402,956.56
- Southeast Policy Area Roads and Utility Infrastructure, 2020, $31,511,939.65
- Bond Road Widening Project, 2008, $20,471,509.22
- Sheldon Road Widening Project, 2009, $14,564,185.62
- Grant Line Road Widening Project (Phase 2), 2023, $23,476,037.00
- Rain Garden Plaza, 2011, $415,705.23
- Longleaf Drive Bridge at Elk Grove Creek, 2012, $1,902,668.44
- Oasis Park and Community Center, 2023, $13,735,817.00
- Bradshaw/Sheldon Road Roundabout, 2018, $8,027,968.31
- Sheldon Waterman Road Roundabout, 2019, $4,110,860.15
- Kammerer Road Reconstruction, 2022, $19,327,132.00
- Laguna Creek Trail – Camden South Spur, 2018, $2,454,945.83
- Police Vehicle Storage, 2006, $7,539,015.48
- Elk Grove Library Project, 2009, $6,801,561.00
- Elk Grove Blvd/State Route 99 Interchange Modifications, 2015, $7,258,805.68
- Lewis Stein Road Extension, 2006, $7,092,158.70
- East Stockton Soundwall, 2013, $1,557,523.48
A Few of Elk Grove’s More Recent Accolades
- 100 Best Cities to Live in the U.S. (Livability.com, 2023)
- #8 Safest Cities in America (MoneyGeek, 2025)
- #2 Most Diverse School District in California (Niche, 2024)
- #5 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Diversity (Filterbuy, 2022)
- #18 Most Luxurious Cities in the US (Architectural Digest, 2023)
- #19 50 Most Affordable Places to Live in California (Moneyinc.com, 2024)
Cityhood Timeline
2025
Established the Arts and Creative Economy Commission
2024
Opened the City's First Year-Round Shelter
2023
Introduced the Enhanced Winter Sanctuary, a seasonal shelter project
2022
Measure E Approved by Elk Grove Voters
2021
- Opened The Preserve at District56
- Grand Reopening of the Old Town Plaza
- City Opens its Third Transitional House at Moon Creek
- Kammerer Road Extension and Widening Completed
2020
Opened The Center at District56
2019
- Opened the Elk Grove Animal Shelter
- Opened the Elk Grove Aquatic Center
- Kammerer Family Park Opens
- City Launches Illumination Holiday Festival and Introduces the Ribbon Tree at District56
2018
- Groundbreaking and Constructions Starts on New Community Center
- Groundbreaking and Construction Starts on Animal Shelter
- City Hosts the Amgen Tour of California
2017
- Camden Lake Bridge Opens Connecting Camden North and South Trail Spurs
- Porto Park Opens in Laguna Ridge
- City Hosts the Amgen Tour of California
2016
Horseshoe Park Opens in Laguna Ridge
2015
15th Anniversary
Elk Grove Based University Earns Medical School Accreditation
2014
- Council Adopts the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan, Council Unanimously Approves Southeast Policy Area Master Plan
- First Key to the City Issued to NASCAR driver Kyle Larsen
- Opening of Elk Grove Creek Trail Crossing (Pedestrian Bridge) at SR 99
- Special Waste Collection Center Opens
2013
City's First Transitional House for Homeless Opened
2012
- Rain Garden Plaza Opens
- City Hosts Inaugural Multicultural Festival
- City Votes in First Elected Mayor, Gary Davis
2011
City Multicultural Committee Formed
2010
- 10th Anniversary! City Hosts Salute to the Red, White and Blue
- Time Capsule from 2000-2010 Sealed for Opening in 2035
2009
Sheldon Road Interchange Opens
2008
- New Library Branch Opens on Elk Grove Blvd
- Grant Line Interchange Opens
- Youth Commission formed in September
2007
Historic Preservation Committee Formed
2006
- Elk Grove Designated a Preserve America community by the White House
- Elk Grove Police Department Established
2005
- City Hall Established on Laguna Palms Way
- e-tran launched
2004
Laguna Ridge Specific Plan adopted June 16
2003
City General Plan Adopted
2002
Committee for the Arts formed
2001
- Disability Advisory Committee Formed
- Bikeway Advisory Committee (Trails Committee) Formed
2000
- Incorporation – 1st new California City of the New Millennium
- Council and Planning Commissions Formed through Incorporation