Great place to explore! We hardly saw any birds mid March, but a friend told me when they went they…read morecould barely hear because the birds were making so much noise!! So depends on the season I guess. Beautiful and green. Weren't too many people on a weekday around 10. Really nice paved paths and also a flat dirt trail. I was able to take my toddlers stroller bike just fine. I would come back! I would avoid summer though because I could see it getting hot! Bring bug spray!!!!!

Another fantastic day of birds at the Cosumnes River Preserve: turkey vultures, hawks, Sandhill…read morecranes, shovelers, cinnamon teal, coots, stilts, geese and song birds. Today was the perfect day.

This park is a hidden gem! I had no idea it existed until I was looking up places to feed ducks at…read morewith my toddlers. We came on a Saturday evening around 6 pm and it was not crowded like most parks in EG. It has so much to offer! A huge open area of grass free to let your dogs and/or kids run, fly kites, have a picnic or if you're looking for a peaceful stroll there is also a serene trail to walk. The park is very unique and had my 3 year old so busy running up and down that massive hill, haha! My husband brought up a good point that they didn't have any swings to go on. Not a deal breaker for me but heads up for parents who have kids that love those. We did end up having dinner here to allow more playtime for our 3 year old. They have a few concrete picnic tables by the park and some more underneath their covered space by the water. Unlike EG Park, they had chest height fencing which was a plus because we're always scared for our kids falling in to the water. The fence didn't impede the view for us or our kids. They were all able to see the ducks, turtles, and birds as we fed them. I'd also like to add that these birds and ducks are not as aggressive as EG Park! I'd love to come back here again with a few toys to extend our visit and maximize all the amenities this park has to offer.

I stopped here for a little walk. I have my grandkids frequently so I wanted to see if this was a…read moreplace they'd enjoy. The park is spacious and beautiful. There is a playground for young and older kids, pool, trails, picnic areas. It was hot the day I went so I'd recommend maybe heading out earlier in the day. There were shady areas in the park though for picnics or at the playground. I saw turtles, ducks, birds, and fish. Such a neat park. My grandkids will love it. Plenty of parking and open space.

I enjoy walking/jogging this trail and it's nice and quiet especially early morning. There's…read moreoccasional bikers but mostly folks taking a nice walk. Overall it's clean.

The trail starts at Franklin Blvd /Elk Grove Blvd and continues on to Whitelock Pkwy and ends at…read moreWolf Pack Lane. The walking/ bike trail along Franklin Blvd is made of concrete. As you continue your journey through different neighborhoods along Franklin Blvd , the trail eventually turns to asphalt along Whitelock Parkway. Depending which end of the trail you start on, parking is available on either ends of the trail. Raleys Center on one end and Bartholomew Sports Complex on the other end of the trail. Trees along the trail are still fairly young so shade in limited. No rest area or bathrooms along the trail.

Going through life, you tend to overlook and take for granted the things you casually enjoy in…read morelife, like Elk Grove Park. I don't know why it's taken me so long to write about EG Park, but after the past visit, it was such a nice experience that I just had to tell the world. This park is huge and has everything - trails, picnic tables, duck pond, frisbee nets, dog park and bike park. The bike park is across the parking lot of the dog park, with plenty of dirt hills for practicing jumps. I've never seen a free bike park before. The dog park isn't separated by big/small dogs and the grass is spotty, but there are some training obstacles and the area is big. I'd rather walk my dog in the actual EG park instead. The weekends are always busy with birthdays, photoshoots, and other parties, but they are spaced out so there is privacy and even low noise when walking around on the path. On rainy days, the canopy of trees keep the path dry in most parts. I love the large pond and watching the ducks, geese, and squirrels. There's always something interesting to look at every season. In the spring you can spot eggs on the island and lots of adorable baby ducks. You used to be able to go on the island, but the bridge is now gated to allow for bird breeding. On this particular day, it was sprinkling and the rain softly falling on the pond with ducks, geese, and their babies' pitter pattering along were just so zen. The majority of the park is lush with green grass and hardly any trash around. There's plenty of trash bins along the path and benches to relax on. If you're lucky, you'll spot a unique bird or two. My favorite is the cormorant that dives for fish on the pond. Whether it's a stroll in the park, a party, doggy play date, or a zen place to run away from your problems, EG Park is my go to.

Huge park that is well maintained with tons of space to spread out and experience some fresh air…read more Lots of picnic table areas, large grassy knolls, large parking lots, sports fields. Came here for an event that was hosted in the parking lots area. Well staffed, plenty of law-enforcement partners around to ensure everyone's safety. Park is clean and tidy, would bring families here again.

Beautiful walking trail thats super easy. Relatively flat most of the way and some shade in some…read morespots. Great views of the ponds and streams with duck and some turtles. You can cross a bridge that will take you the actual park but the reason I took 2 stars off is because the public restrooms are closed. Thats very troublesome for the families with little ones that I saw run up and could not get in, as well as pregnant women that needed to go. The bathrooms should always be open during regular hours. Other than that it is a nice place to walk and observe nature in the city. People are courteous and polite. They have poop bags throughout your walk so please be kind and pick up after your pet.

This park is stunning. We love taking family pictures here. So beautiful during the fall season…read more Walks are so nice. Park is always clean. I've include some images to show you how lovely it looks.

Right next to Bartholomew Park, you'll find one of my favorite simple pleasures in the area--a huge…read moreopen grassy space that somehow always feels peaceful even when people are enjoying it. This park isn't about playground structures or a ton of built features. It's really about the space. The grassy field is massive, and on weekends you'll usually see soccer teams practicing, families tossing a ball around, or people spreading out blankets for picnics. One of my favorite things when I'm walking my dogs is just seeing people stretched out in the grass enjoying the park. There's something about that scene that makes the whole neighborhood feel calm and connected. The park also sits right along the lake, which gives you beautiful water views on both sides. Every walk feels a little different depending on the light and the season. I've seen swans gliding across the water more than once, and oddly enough I've even spotted koi fish in there too. I've been walking my dogs here daily since the 90s when we first moved to Laguna West, and it's still something I genuinely look forward to every single day. That says a lot about a park. Small moment I love: the summer sunsets here are incredible. When the sun drops over the lake and the sky starts glowing, it turns an everyday dog walk into something that feels pretty special. Helpful tip: If you're looking for a quiet place to relax, bring a blanket and sit closer to the water's edge. The breeze off the lake makes it one of the most peaceful spots in the neighborhood. Some parks are about activities. This one is about slowing down--and after all these years, it still does that perfectly.

Love the new basketball hoop, exercise station, and playground. Lots of seating area for families…read moreand friends.

Elk Grove Multi-Use Trail is 1.25 miles long and is actually within the Elk Grove Regional Park. It…read moreis made of decomposed granite and is maintained by the Cosumnes Community Service District. The trail itself travels around the outer perimeter of the park but occasionally wind its way through certain areas. What's so nice about this trail is that it is almost completely shaded by huge trees. It takes you along most of the major features of the park such as ( The dog park, the bike park, baseball diamonds, pond,) so there is never a dull moment. Most users walk, jog, or bike the trial. Plenty of parking throughout the park. Overall a well maintained family friendly trail ! The one star deduction was for certain areas of the trail being so wet and muddy.

All trails in Elk Grove are very interesting! If you get a…read morechance go to the city's website and download the trails map for a look at all the trails. There's an effort to improve the trails system so try to give feedback to the city at their ask Elk Grove app.

Foulks Ranch/Laguna Greenbelt is 2 miles in total length . Starting from Laguna Oaks Drive and…read moreending at Kilconnell Drive. This neighborhood trail can be walked, biked, skated, and is wheelchair accessible . The trail winds through Laguna Creek Subdivisions in Elk Grove. Starting at Pedersen Park, the trail then goes to the back side of Foulks Ranch Elementary School, through Kloss Park, and finally ending at Lichtenberger Park South. The trail itself is all paved concrete and takes you through beautifully landscape greenbelt areas and parks. Along the trail you'll also find picnic tables, BBQ's, benches, water fountains and even a restroom at Kloss Park. The trail is lined with majestic oak trees some I would say are over a hundred years old! Mature trees along the trail provide plenty of shade. Foulks Ranch/Laguna Greenbelt trail is perfect for your morning/evening walks, jogging, bike riding or just walking your dog.