Rocklin
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Rocklin residents enjoy the diversity of the great outdoors (the
Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills) and the metropolitan city life of
Sacramento, the California state capital.
Rocklin, started as a railroad town in the mid-1800s. The Rocklin of today
encompasses a variety of businesses, from warehousing and software
companies (including Oracle), to thriving commercial businesses including
shopping centers, offices, retail and services.
Recreational activities include numerous golf courses, neighborhood
parks and bike trails. Located next to Highway 80, residents
can reach water and snow skiing areas, hiking, mountain biking, fishing,
and white water rafting activities very quickly. Lake Tahoe
and Reno, Nevada are within a two hour drive.
Strategically centered in South Placer County, Rocklin is
serviced by a network of local regional hospitals and health maintenance
organizations. In 1997 the new Sutter Roseville Medical Center
opened, just two miles west on Interstate 80 from Rocklin providing a full
service medical facility. More recently a large new Kaiser Hospital
and health care facility opened in nearby Roseville.
Rocklin Unified School District educates young residents providing quality
education through six elementary schools, one middle school and a new high
school. Nearby California State University Sacramento features both
undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines. Both
Sierra Community College and Rocklin High School have been selected for a
variety of sports events, and sports participation for all age groups is
provided through the Community Services Department.
Rocklin's residential developments offer homes for the first time
homebuyer or move up buyers. Whitney Oaks is one of the developments
in Rocklin that offers homes designed for senior citizens. The majority of
the homes in Rocklin are single family dwellings. Major projects include
Stanford Ranch with over 6500 homes; Whitney Oaks with 2385 homes and an
18-hole golf course; Sunset West with 3081 homes; the new Highlands area
with 299 homes completed and many more to be finished; and Club Pacific, a
372 unit condominium complex. All home projects have school and park
sites.
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