Golf in Folsom

Folsom is a city in Sacramento County in the Sierra Nevada foothills, east of Sacramento along US Highway 50. The city is home to Folsom Lake, a reservoir on the American River that provides water storage and recreation for the Sacramento region. Folsom has grown substantially in recent decades as a planned suburban community and is part of the Sacramento region's foothill residential expansion. The local economy includes technology businesses, retail, and services, supplemented by commuter workers accessing Sacramento via Highway 50. The city has a distinct Old Town area along the American River and an expansive planned residential area on its eastern edge. Folsom Prison, a state correctional facility, is within the city limits. The American River trail system connects Folsom to the broader Sacramento regional trail network.