Here's some information about Vacaville, California - Papa Roach's hometown.
This information was taken from The City Of Vacaville website - visit it for a map of Vacaville and more.

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Vacaville Community Information

Vacaville, California is located in northern Solano County, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. The City of Vacaville, incorporated in 1892 and currently comprising just under 27 square miles, has a beautiful setting bordered by rolling hillsides, fruit orchards and fertile farmland. With an elevation ranging from 90 to 300 feet, Vacaville enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average summer high of 94º and an average winter low of 36º. Annual rainfall averages 17.39 inches. A diverse population of 92,300 residents call Vacaville home, and has helped transform the community from a small agricultural town into a thriving and progressive city. While the City’s population history shows its rapid growth, Vacaville remains a "small town at heart", whose residents pride themselves on the high level of community involvement.

Affordable housing, quality schools, a wide array of youth activities, and numerous community events contribute to making Vacaville a family-oriented city. The median price of a home in Vacaville is approximately $265,000. Residents of all ages participate in organized sports leagues year-round, including soccer, baseball, softball, and ice hockey. In addition, the City of Vacaville provides high quality recreation programs for all ages, and has continued to invest in state-of-the-art public recreation facilities, including a new community pool with water slides and a diving well, ball fields, and a skateboard park. There are numerous community events throughout the year that provide fun for the entire family, including the annual Fiesta Days and Fourth of July celebrations, a "Tribute to Seniors", free concerts during the summer at the downtown Creekwalk, and the "Merriment on Main" festivities during the holiday season.

With Vacaville’s central location, residents can "day trip" to beaches, mountains, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa wine country. However, they need not look further than Vacaville for a wide range of arts and entertainment opportunities, including the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Lagoon Valley Park provides the opportunity to fish, hike, and sail in a scenic, natural setting. Other options include enjoying an evening stroll along the beautiful Creekwalk, catching a Thunderbirds minor league baseball game, or hitting the ice at the downtown skating center. Residents and visitors enjoy an expanding choice of restaurants in the revitalized, historic downtown, and some of the best shopping in the area with a thriving retail district along Interstate 80 that includes one of the largest factory outlet complexes in California.

Vacaville residents are among the safest in the state. When compared with cities of similar size in California, Vacaville ranks third in having the lowest crime level. The Vacaville Police Department has earned statewide recognition for its proactive programs serving youth and families. Vacaville’s Fire Department employs state-of-the-art equipment at four stations to respond to fire emergencies and provide complete paramedic responses for emergency medical calls. Vacaville is a full service city that prides itself on providing high quality service to the community. The League of California Cities has recognized various Vacaville community organizations for their innovation and excellence.

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Entertainment In Vacaville

Creekwalk Concerts in downtown Vacaville. A series of free outdoor concerts and family events is held each summer at the Creekwalk - www.creekwalk.com.

Galaxy 8 Cinemas at 620 Orange Drive. Phone (707) 447-2726.

Brenden Theatres on Davis Street at Interstate 80, Vacaville. Phone (707) 469-0180 - www.brendentheatres.com/showtimes/vacashow.php.

Stars Recreation and Bowling Center at 155 Browns Valley Parkway. Phone (707) 455-7827 - www.starsrecreation.com

Vacaville Skating Center at 551 Davis Street. Phone (707) 455-0225.

Green Tree Golf Club at 999 Leisure Town Road. Phone (707) 448-1420.

Solano Thunderbirds at 1691 E. Monte Vista Ave. Phone (707) 455-4444. Summer collegiate wooden-bat baseball at its finest, 2004 season runs from June 10th to August 14th - www.solanothunderbirds.com.

Bingo VacaValley at 190 Bella Vista Rd. Phone (707) 449-4646.

Concert Series at the Opera House. Phone (707) 453-039 through August.