Folsom has two public high schools: Folsom High and Vista del Lago. Folsom Lake College now provides exciting educational opportunities and also a theatre that offers big name entertainment enhancing the appeal of the region.
Folsom Dam is a key resource in the area’s water system and protects much of Sacramento from winter flooding along the American River. It is a source of power, and a resource for recreational boating. It is a common site to see SUVs and trucks towing boats of various sizes on Folsom streets, all headed to and from the lake. Many homes built on the hills east of the city have magnificent lake and sunset views.
Folsom also lies along Highway 50 and provides quick access to both Downtown Sacramento and, in the other direction, Lake Tahoe. The combination of beautiful geography, high-tech employment, new and historic homes and easy access to both Sacramento and the Sierra make Folsom a highly desirable place to live.