Fair Oaks (population: 28,808) is a well-established community located in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. It consists of a mix of suburban and semi-rural neighborhoods. The area is home to rolling hills and numerous native oaks that add its quality of life. The views of the American River Bluffs and the surrounding attractions of the Nimbus Hatchery and Folsom Dam also add to the distinctive character of Fair Oaks.
Fair Oaks' uniqueness also stems from its existing business core and town center, known as the Fair Oaks Village. The village is home to narrow winding roads, rolling hills, an open-air amphitheatre, and a historic plaza of historic buildings full of unique galleries and shops. The village shares the similar characteristics one could find in a small town atmosphere. The Plaza Park Amphitheatre, located in the Village, is the main site of the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, one of the diverse outdoor community theatres in the area. The village area is also the site of the annual Fiesta Days, an event celebrating the residents of Fair Oaks.
Community Boundaries: The community of Fair Oaks, located on the northern bank of the American River 16 miles northeast of the City of Sacramento, encompasses 7,000 acres of land of what once was known as Rancho San Juan Grant. The community runs along the northern side of the American River from the American River from Blue Ravine to San Juan Avenue with Madison Avenue and Greenback Lane as its northern boundary.
