Gardenland (Sacramento, California)

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Gardenland, Sacramento, California

Gardenland was established during the 1920s, by immigrant farmworkers and railroad employees and was named Gardenland because of the trees; others say because of the large land lots where anything “grew”, whatever the case it is a haven of rich agriculture filled with beautiful landscape and scenery.

In 1970, Gardenland Park was built at the end of Bowman Avenue, bringing festivals and sports activities to the community. During the Summer the city of Sacramento provided a recreational program that would delight the neighborhood children and supply sack lunches throughout the Summer months.

Also during the 70's, sidewalks and a sophisticated drainage system were installed removing the hazardous ditches and flood ways and improving the roads. Lights were installed on all the streets and in and around Gardenland Park.

During the 1950's through the early 80's, Gardenland had the highest population of Mexican-Americans in all the city of Sacramento. Most of these hispanic residents worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad, Campbell Soup Factory, and Blue Diamond Almond Growers.