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Knightsen is an Unincorporated Town in Contra Costa County, California. The Population is 1,226. The Community covers fourteen square miles, is bordered on two sides by the California Delta. The area is mostly farming and ranchette type homes. There are three private Marinas with permanent docks. Knightsen has access to over 1,000 miles of The Delta Waterways. Boating, fishing and water skiing are very popular from our Marinas. Knightsens neighbors are the City of Brentwood, City of Oakley, The Community of Byron, The Town of Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, and the San Jaoquin County Line. Another very popular activity in Knightsen is Equestrianship. There are several private boarding stables and arenas for the large amount of horses that reside here. Some say we have more horses than people (last count was 900). Knightsens small private airport provides for Ultra lite enthusiasts. Railroad enthusiasts come from all around to see our two historic cabooses. The BNSF railway runs through Knightsen with our shipping depot handling mainly steel products. The East Contra Costa Historical Society located just south of Town displays items from East Contra Costa areas past. Knightsen's Burlington Northern Caboose is located there. Our small Community Park next to the School shows off our other now historical Santa Fe Railway Caboose. The School opens it's swimming pool to the public in summer months. The Community pool is also home to The Knightsen Aqua Knights Swim Team. East Diablo Pony League Baseball plays several games in summer months at the School Ballfield. Knightsen boasts the Oldest 4H Club in the entire State of California. Knightsen remains to keep a paid on call Fire Station. Knightsen Firestation is one of the highest rated in its class. A small water system feeds the local downtown, the rest of the homes are on private wells. Mainly ranchettes and farms with no housing tracts yet keep Knightsen in high demand for new families looking to settle in a rural atmosphere. The Knightsen School District (364 Children) provides an unpresidented small community education that is highly sought after. The School District , kindergarden through eigth grade continues to keep a waiting list from families outside the district wanting to transfer thier children in. The Contra Costa Sheriffs Department provides law enforcement for the community and waterways. The Coast Guard patrols the delta waterways along with the Sheriffs Marine Boat Patrol Units. The Department of Fish and Game are often seen here protecting our wildlife. The California Highway Patrol enforces the traffic laws in Knightsen. Knightsen is serviced by the East Bay Regional Parks District allowing for it's residents to enjoy the widest variety of recreaction.
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