Sparkle, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sparkle
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 Sparkle
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| GNIS ID | 1659836 |
| FIPS code | 06-73550 |
Sparkle, sometimes called Sparkel, is a small community in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially part of a city, but it's still a recognized place.
Where is Sparkle?
Sparkle is located where the old Sacramento Northern Railroad tracks used to be. Today, the elevated tracks for BART (which is a train system) run through the area.
Sparkle's Location Details
The community is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of downtown Walnut Creek. It sits about 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. Sparkle's ZIP Code is 94597, and its phone area code is 925.
How Sparkle Got Its Name
People say Sparkle got its name because of a "sparkling" effect. This happened when the electric trains of the Sacramento Northern Railroad went around a sharp curve. It might have looked like sparks flying from the tracks!
Sparkle's Neighbors
Sparkle is a bit like an "island" on the map. It's an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own city government. It's surrounded by larger, incorporated cities like Walnut Creek. Another nearby unincorporated community is Waldon.
