Photo above: Entrance to the Dixon May Fair fairgrounds on South First Street, Dixon, California, 2022. Kiddo27, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Parks, pools, fairgrounds and a downtown that throws a party most months. Dixon’s biggest park, Hall Park, covers 48.8 acres with ball fields, a dog park and a skate park (City of Dixon, 2026 Recreation Guide, checked October 21, 2026). The Dixon May Fairgrounds on South First Street host events from the May Fair to Lambtown, a fall sheep and wool festival (dixonmayfair.com and lambtown.org, checked October 21, 2026).
Don’t expect big-city nightlife. Dixon is a small town on I-80, and the fun here is mostly outdoors and on the event calendar. Here’s what’s actually here, with the next dates on the calendar.
Where are the parks in Dixon?
Spread across town, with one big park and several neighborhood ones. The city’s 2026 Recreation Guide lists these (checked October 21, 2026):
- Hall Park, 48.8 acres in the southeast part of town below East A Street. Three softball fields, one baseball field, three Little League fields, a soccer field, three multi-use fields, a full basketball court, a dog park, a skate park, two playgrounds and covered group picnic areas. The covered, turf-lined Jim B. Stevens Arena sits between the baseball and softball fields.
- Northwest Park, 22.53 acres at West H Street and North Lincoln Street. Open long fields, a walking loop around the edge, a full basketball court and a covered picnic area.
- Patwin Park, 4.93 acres at West H Street and Pheasant Run Drive. Outdoor exercise equipment, a half court, picnic and barbecue areas.
- Veterans Park, 5 acres between Valley Glen Drive and Legion Avenue in south Dixon. Two half courts and open lawn.
- Conejo Park, 3.61 acres at Weigand Way and Gill Drive in north Dixon. Lawn, a covered picnic area and a walking path.
- Bowen Park, 4 acres inside the Homestead area. Shade structure, walking paths and a half court.
Want to reserve a field or a barbecue spot? The city rents them through its Recreation Division.
Is there a public pool in Dixon?
Yes. The Pat Granucci Aquatic Center at 450 East Mayes Street has three pools: a 25-yard competition pool with eight lap lanes, a 25-yard training pool about 2 to 3 feet deep, and a wading pool with a beach-style entry (City of Dixon, 2026 Recreation Guide, checked October 21, 2026).
It’s seasonal. The guide says lap swim generally runs March through October. This year the fall schedule ended October 4, and the pool closed for the season on October 5 for pool deck renovations (City of Dixon, Fall 2026 Aquatic Schedule, checked October 21, 2026). Watch the city’s aquatics page for the 2027 season.
What happens at the Dixon May Fairgrounds?
A lot more than one fair. The fairgrounds sit at 655 South First Street.
- Dixon May Fair, May 6 to 9, 2027. The fair has posted its 2027 dates (dixonmayfair.com, checked October 21, 2026).
- Lambtown Festival, October 2 and 3, 2027. A celebration of sheep, lamb and wool, held the first full weekend in October. The 2027 dates are posted; 2027 ticket prices are not yet (lambtown.org, home and Festival Info pages, checked October 21, 2026).
If you’re house hunting near South First Street, drive by on an event weekend. You’ll see what the traffic and parking look like.
What is going on downtown?
A steady calendar, run mostly by the Downtown Dixon Business Association. Here’s what’s left in 2026 (Downtown Dixon Business Association, 2026 Full Event Schedule, and City of Dixon, 2026 Recreation Guide, both checked October 21, 2026):
- Scarecrow Festival, October 1 to 29
- Brewski Fest, Saturday, October 24, 4 to 8 p.m. Craft beer tastings at downtown businesses and live music at Pardi Plaza. Tasting tickets are for ages 21 and up, and you don’t need a ticket to walk downtown.
- Halloween Trick or Treat, October 30
- Holiday Open House. The association’s schedule says November 21. The city’s event calendar says Sunday, November 22. Confirm the day with the association before you go.
- Christmas Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 5
The city’s guide also lists a farmers market on Wednesdays through October 28, hosted by Simba’s Heirloom Farm, and free Movies in the Park on Saturday evenings at Hall Park at the end of summer.
Pardi Plaza is the downtown gathering spot where the association stages live music.
Is there a library in Dixon?
Yes. The Solano County Library’s Dixon branch is at 230 North First Street. It also runs the Dixon Library Community Garden at the same address, where you can rent a plot for an annual fee after filling out an interest form (Solano County Library, Dixon Library page, checked October 21, 2026).
Is there a senior center in Dixon?
Yes. The city’s Senior / Multi-Use Center is at 201 South Fifth Street. The city’s rules for the building: it runs as a senior center Monday through Friday until 2:30 p.m., and for its programs the city counts anyone 55 or older as a senior. After 2:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends, rooms can be rented for meetings, celebrations and events (City of Dixon, 2026 Recreation Guide, checked October 21, 2026).
What will I drive out of town for?
Probably big shopping trips and a wider mix of restaurants. Davis and Vacaville are the next towns east and west on I-80, and Sacramento is farther east. That’s the honest trade in a small town. Before you buy, pick the three things you do most on a weekend and time the drive to each one on a Saturday.
Questions people also ask
What is the biggest park in Dixon, CA?
Hall Park, at 48.8 acres, in the southeast part of Dixon below East A Street, per the City of Dixon’s 2026 Recreation Guide, checked October 21, 2026. It has softball, baseball and Little League fields, a soccer field, a full basketball court, a dog park, a skate park, two playgrounds and covered group picnic areas.
When is the Dixon May Fair in 2027?
The Dixon May Fair has posted dates of May 6 to 9, 2027, per dixonmayfair.com, checked October 21, 2026. It’s held at the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 South First Street. The same fairgrounds host the Lambtown Festival, set for October 2 and 3, 2027, per lambtown.org.
Does Dixon have a public swimming pool?
Yes. The Pat Granucci Aquatic Center at 450 East Mayes Street has a 25-yard competition pool, a shallower training pool and a wading pool, per the City of Dixon’s 2026 Recreation Guide. It’s seasonal. The city’s Fall 2026 Aquatic Schedule shows the pool closed for the season on October 5 for pool deck renovations (checked October 21, 2026). Check the city’s website for the 2027 season.
What events are in downtown Dixon this fall?
The Downtown Dixon Business Association lists a Scarecrow Festival from October 1 to 29, Brewski Fest on Saturday, October 24, Halloween Trick or Treat on October 30, a holiday open house on November 21 and the tree lighting on December 5, per its events page checked October 21, 2026. The City of Dixon’s 2026 event calendar lists the Downtown Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 22 and the Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5. Confirm dates with the association before you go.
Your next step
Tell us which parks, pools or streets matter to you, and we’ll show you homes that fit and how far each one is from them. Talk to a Dixon agent on our team or call (510) 949-5525.
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By Bill Davis, DRE #01880656, The Davis Team at eXp Realty, Dixon, CA. Updated October 21, 2026.
Sources
- City of Dixon, Recreation Division, 2026 Recreation Guide (parks, Pat Granucci Aquatic Center, Senior / Multi-Use Center and rentals, Movies in the Park, Event Co-Sponsorship 2026 Annual Calendar): cityofdixonca.gov/departments/recreation (checked October 21, 2026)
- City of Dixon, Fall 2026 Aquatic Schedule, Pat Granucci Aquatic Center: cityofdixonca.gov/departments/recreation (checked October 21, 2026)
- Downtown Dixon Business Association, 2026 Full Event Schedule and Brewski Fest 2026: downtowndixonca.com/events (checked October 21, 2026)
- Lambtown Festival, home and Festival Info pages: lambtown.org (checked October 21, 2026)
- Dixon May Fair, home page: dixonmayfair.com (checked October 21, 2026)
- Solano County Library, Dixon Library page: solanolibrary.gov/hours-and-locations/dixon-library (checked October 21, 2026)