By Sara Beth Williams– — Rusch Community Park has been a staple among Citrus Heights locals, and wouldn’t be part of the parks district were it not for the Rusch siblings.
In 1950, Fred and Julia Rusch donated 15 acres of land to the public. This generous donation led to the formation of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District, according to the district’s website. Fred and Julia were brother and sister.
In honor of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s 75th anniversary, here are 15 fun facts all about Rusch Park, gathered from both the park district’s website, Sentinel archives, and the Citrus Heights Historical Society…