Laguna West-Lakeside, Elk Grove, California
human settlement in California, United States of America
Laguna West is a New Urbanist community built around a recreational lake and annexed into Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California in 2003. The population of Laguna West was 8,414 at the 2000 census, prior to annexation. The community was planned with an emphasis on pedestrian-oriented design, waterfront access, green spaces, and family amenities.
Geography
Laguna West is located at 38°25′5″N 121°28′9″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), with 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) of land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (4.93%) of water.
Laguna West covers approximately 1,300 acres and is centered around a 73-acre private recreational lake maintained by the Laguna West Homeowners Association (HOA). Heron Lake, a 39-acre body of water, is a secondary body of water four blocks south of the main lake. The design of the community includes pedestrian walkways, canopy trails, and interconnected parks, in keeping with Elk Grove's green standards.
Laguna West is bordered by:
West: Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, a federally protected wetland area with boardwalks and guided paddling routes, which connects to the Sacramento River.
East: the Valley Hi Country Club's Billy Bell golf course.
North: Delta Shores, a regional retail center featuring a Regal cineplex, dining options, and cycle paths linking it to Laguna West.
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