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From Trees to Shining Seas – Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried lumber as well as picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Today’s Beach Train passengers can start their roundtrip journeys from either Roaring Camp in Felton or from the beach in Santa Cruz. Departs from both the beach in Santa Cruz and Roaring Camp. See departure times for more information. Please note that the 4 p.m. train leaving Santa Cruz is one-way only. There is no return train to the beach.

We invite you to join us at Felt St Park, located in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz, California at 1904 Felt Street for the Inaugural Wheelie Good Time on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00am - 3:00pm! · Ecology Action and Bike Santa Cruz County are leading group bicycle rides with support from the Community Bike Collective to Felt St Park from Jade St Park and Frederick St Park. At Felt St Park, the Harbor High Bike Tech team will be available to help with repairs · The Santa Cruz Boardroom is facilitating a “Random Acts of Shredness” skateboard jam for all abilities – prizes awarded for positive attitude and smiles! Try skateboarding for the first time or shred the fun park · The local Impalas Car Club has some sweet classic cars to display and there is room for a few more on the Center for Spiritual Living parking area · The Young Outdoor Leaders of the County Park Friends organization are planning a performance, DJ Jahi will be supplying the tunes, and Areparia831 will have yummy food available to purchase · Confirmed organizations include Cradle to Career, Central Fire, American Medical Response, the Live Oak Education Foundation, and Cub Scouts Pack 676. There will be booths and family activities on the grassy lawn · Del Mar Elementary is planning a Trunk or Treat to be happening on their campus at the same time – it’s gonna be a Wheelie Good Time in Live Oak on Saturday, October 19! Event posters available to download here (please help spread the invitation!): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ie3LrFx3vylreWi-ytzRDroR-4kd-c3K?usp=sharing Online auction coming soon - know a business that would like to participate? Template download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jk3NH2Z7tAZl-E3CRCPEBXkAXJ1PDtva/view?usp=drive_link Ecology Action / Bike Santa Cruz County / Community Bike Collective group bicycle ride registration link & info: https://calendly.com/bikeevents/wheelie-good-time-ride/2024-10-19T11:00:00-07:00?month=2024-10&date=2024-10-19 Many generations of folks enjoy Felt St Park: from the playground and tot spot, to garden and skatepark, to grassy field and bocce courts, Felt St Park serves a vital role in the community. It is the site for after-school programs, youth soccer practices, birthday parties, team celebrations, and quinceañeras. Although Felt St Park is widely used and well-loved, it suffers from frequent graffiti and was impacted by recent vandalism. We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs. Felt St Park needs help!