The Arcata Community Forest is located on the east side of the City of Arcata. It is part of the parks and recreation system of the City of Arcata, California. The Arcata Community Forest is comprised of approximately 790 acres of woodland recreation, with an exceptional network of developed trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the City of Arcata’s innovative wastewater treatment facility. The sanctuary is 307 acres, including freshwater marshes, salt marsh, tidal sloughs, grassy uplands, mudflats, brackish marsh, approximately 5 miles of walking and biking paths and an Interpretive Center.

Arcata is a small city located on the Northern California coast in Humboldt County. Situated approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, Arcata is known for its natural beauty, vibrant community, and connection to the surrounding natural environment. At the 2020 census, Arcata's population was 18,857.