Arden Manor is a well-established desirable neighborhood just south of Arden Way at Watt Avenue. Its value makes it popular for first-time homeowners and young families. The area is home to a variety of parks, including Deterding Park, which features a lively community center and aquatics complex. There are picnic areas, a soccer field, multiple playgrounds and an outdoor stage. Other nearby parks include Crabtree, Jonas Larkspur, and Winterstein. The ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and walking paths are all popular attractions in the neighborhood.
Arden Manor is in the San Juan School district, and there are a variety of schools for people of all ages, including the Thomas Edison Language Institute. It also has convenient access to many professional offices, a public library, shopping, a variety of restaurants and Kaiser Medical Center. It is only minutes to Highway 50, Sacramento State University and public transportation.