RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - On Saturday, Sept. 14, more than 800 community members made their way to Hagan Community Park to experience Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) annual Meet the Machines.

This free yearly event showcases the technology of local businesses and organizations by inviting families to interact with the equipment they use and the professionals who operate it. 

This year’s machine line-up boasted a variety of unique vehicles.

Some of the most interesting machines included Remax’s hot air balloon, complete with an operational flame, AirMax’s drones and Teichert’s miniature excavator.

Attendees also had the chance to explore a Sac Metro fire engine, a Sacramento County police car and an armored vehicle, a Sacramento Republic Services trash truck, SMUD equipment and a Sac Regional Transit bus.

Besides the machine displays, the event also included face painting, rock climbing, inflatable slides and freebies.

If you missed out on Meet the Machines this year, mark your calendar for next year’s Meet the Machines on Sept. 13. Cordova Recreation and Park District staff hopes that residents visit the district’s events.