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Penn Valley Today
Contents of this article provided by Paula C. Collins, courtesy of Nevada County Gold magazine
Penn Valley remains a community of peaceful natural beauty with a tranquil lifestyle. Yet, it continues to provide opportunities as evidenced by new commercial ventures and residential growth.
The area still maintains a “small town” atmosphere which has attracted both retirees and families. Residents may see horses on riding trails, llamas peering over fences, deer and wild turkeys. They also have access to businesses, schools, churches and amenities that make life complete. Today, about 12,000 call the area home.
In recent years, Penn Valley has seen completion of a new post office, fire station, performing arts pavilion, a small sub-division featuring affordable homes and a 42- unit affordable apartment complex. Two recently completed projects include a professional office building and complex for light industry.
This year residential opportunities will expand as a group of high-end homes are completed. Additional residential, office and retail projects are in the planning stage.
Serving as a hub for community non-profits and service organizations is the Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization with 200 members. Currently options are being explored for community center.
Located six miles from Grass Valley, Penn Valley has been able to meld business, family, agriculture and a healthy lifestyle. Visitors to the area can enjoy fall colors, country roads, the 88 acre Western Gateway Park, and historic Bridgeport and Englebright Lake which are both within an easy drive.
Wildwood Active Community
Lake Wildwood is a gated community with well over 5,000 full-time residents located within minutes of Penn Valley’s village center and about 7.5 miles from Grass Valley. The main entrance is on Pleasant Valley Road not far from the Hwy. 20 intersection.
Amenities include a private 18-hole championship golf course, six tennis courts, a 300 acre lake, five lake front parks with beaches and a club house with a restaurant and numerous activities for members.
Founded in 1960, Lake Wildwood was initially a weekend retreat, however the community is now primarily home to permanent residents. Although over half of the residents are retirees, more and more families are moving to the community each year, and the average age continues to go down
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