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A blossoming legacy: the Hanami Line comes to life

Hanami ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hanami Line Capital Campaign celebration

On Thursday, June 20th, the Sacramento Tree Foundation proudly marked the conclusion of our Hanami Line Capital Campaign by unveiling the Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Park. The event was the official debut of our stunning cherry blossom park—a project that was over a decade in the making!

Hanami Line groundbreaking

Eight local and state leaders stand behind a pink ribbon tied between two cherry blossom trees at the official groundbreaking of the Hanami Line. Six leaders hold shovels wrapped in a pink bow. (Standing from left to right: Consul General of Japan in San Francisco Noguchi Yasushi, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Mayor Darrell Steinberg, former SacTree executive director Ray Tretheway, SacTree Executive Director Jessica Sanders, Caltrans District 3 Director Amarjeet Benipal.)

After a decade of planning, designing and permitting, we are absolutely thrilled and delighted to share that construction of the Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park will begin this summer.

How to Hanami

The arrival of spring brings many families together to enjoy the brilliant cherry blossoms in a cherished tradition known as hanami. Read more to find out where to enjoy the brilliant blooms and what essentials you’ll need for the perfect hanami experience.