Carmichael is a census-designated place located in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is a suburban community that is situated just east of the city of Sacramento, between the American River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The community covers an area of approximately 13.8 square miles and has a population of around 64,000 people as of the 2020 census.

The park, dotted with ancient oaks and bordered on two sides by the American River, is home to the renowned Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Walk among reconstructed Maidu Indian homes or hit a bucket of golf balls at the award-winning Ancil Hoffman golf course.

William B. Pond recreation area is one of the most well established and popular parks along the river. Paved walking trails gently slope around the park, leaving no barrier between enjoyment of nature and every park visitor.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center provides opportunities for the visitor that will promote awareness, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the natural and cultural resources of the Sacramento Region.