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Nevada County Live - Penn Valley, California
Penn
Valley was settled due to its location on a freight wagon route between
Sacramento and the Mother Lode and silver mines in Nevada.
Rural in nature, older farm buildings co-exist with modern homes, popular area for equestrians, ideal growing conditions for vineyards, and a growing business community.
Popular activities include the annual Penn Valley Fireman's Association Rodeo held the last weekend in April, and there are a number of activities at the 80-acre Western Gateway Park.
Lake Wildwood
Lake
Wildwood is
a gated community with 2,837 member
lots
and
a population of more than 5000. Elevation is around 1200' to 1600'. Lake
Wildwood is 10 miles west of Grass Valley just off of Hwy 20.
The community includes professional, business, and retired people.
Sports include golf, tennis,
swimming, fishing, and boating. The
wildlife population includes deer, turkeys, Canada geese, and even an
occasional eagle
32 miles of roads and 24-hour security patrol, amenities include a 300
acre lake, 65 acres of parks and greenbelts including 5 developed
parks, a 80 slip marina with a launching ramp and the marina clubhouse,
a 42' x 75' swimming
pool, 2 lighted tennis courts of six total, an 18 hole golf course with
a driving range and a full service Pro Shop, and a Clubhouse with a
cocktail lounge, outdoor deck, and two indoor dining rooms. The
community also operates a large RV storage area outside of the gates.
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