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    Fort Natomas

    3.7 (30 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 AM (Next day)
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    Tiffany M.

    Excellent park for South Natomas. Huge space, enclosed, trees nearby, beautiful rose garden, next to the library, and many many hidden corners and places for your children to explore. PROS: Plenty of balancing bridges, and things to climb. From a rock climbing wall, to the spider ropes. Wonderful private ship boat to expand your child's imagination. Cool xylophone instruments, and wall activities (tic-tac-toe w/ images) and a sight/rhyming words on the other end. Two parks, both enclosed, right next to each other. So if you have two children different ages, both children will be satisfied. Will return many many more times. **Morning at best, to avoid crowds of kids, middle schoolers, and the heat**

    Scott D.

    Fort Natomas has had its ups and downs through it's birth. With the original location at jefferson park it opened in November of 1991 and burnt down by a tragic fire in june 2006. The community came together and rebuilt the park in November of 2006. Once again it was tragically lost by a fire again. The community still standing strong came together yet again and rebuilt the park November 4 to November 9 of 2008. Helping hand, optimism, perseverance, enthusiasm is what fort natomas has strived to keep it going! And a piece of the original structure is outside the walkway for all too see and read about the story of fort natomas. Also the walk way around the front of the park has tiles that were drawn on by kids and supporters to show there love for the park. Ok so now to the fun part. Fort natomas is a big playground separated for the we lil ones. They have a little fort for them. With a few baby swings and a swing for an adult to hold there baby in arms. 2 slides, monkey bar which is smaller for them to try. And a few other items that will keep them occupied and having fun. The older kid side is a like a castle built structure. Had a wall climb, net climber, 3 slides, monkey bars, swivel steps, rocking rope climb, huge stairs aorund, tire whole to climb up into, a castle like porch, a huge round sliding tire go round type thing, which has been loosened up for easier pushing. 4 swings, and a tire like swing that can hold up to 3 kids on it. A ship like mast for kids to pretend their a pirate on!! This park has a lot for kids to do, weather playing with friends, family, or them selves they will have a lot to keep them going. You can hold a party on the outside with the pavilion for tables, grills, and even a water bubbler. Bathrooms are a porto potty, but check for the library cause when there open you can use it. And sometimes the icecream truck will show up during the day. Parking is pretty good with spaces and its all for the park, the library and the community center. Few months ago they had rework the ground inside the park, it has that soft like cushion material and its brand new, all the old holes and stuff was finally torn out. Careful during the summer hot day, there isn't to much shade so the plastic parts, like swings and slide will get very hot. So grab your kids and venture out to fort natomas for playground fit for a king, queen or a pirate!

    A person can spend hours at this park!
    Peggy T.

    My husband, niece, and her daughter spent a few hours exploring the magnificent play structure. There are so many slides, stairs, ropes, and climbing walls each item is an adventure in itself. The structure is large enough to accommodate lots of children without feeling crowded or uncomfortable. The swings provide additional opportunity for fun. The area around the structure offers a soft landing, but adult supervision and assistance is definitely recommended in helping the little ones to avoid taking a spill. The fence around the structure and security cameras add extra comfort for concerned adults. The nearby community center offers extra activities, and the nearby Library is a soothing place to relax after spending a few hours on the play structure.

    No shade great playground kids are getting burned because swings and slides are to hot. :/
    Adrienne K.

    First time going and kids love it!! The only reason I gave 4 stars is because all benches inside play ground is directly in sun. So when it's 90 degrees out the benches are hot, sun is beaming on you and the benches with shade I can't see my kids. Also there's no restroom near by I saw a Porta potty near by but that's it. But other than than that very fun and beautiful playground. Just plan to bring a chair or blanket.

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    Meghan M.

    The park is cool. Two parks in one. Looks like you can have weddings here too. They have portapotties only, no restrooms. An area with picnic tables and barbecue pits.

    Great park for active toddlers / preschoolers / low elementary kids!
    Happy M.

    Great castle-like playground! Very fun for older toddlers and elementary-age kids. Not so safe for young toddlers or infants. This is not the type of park where you get to stare on your phone or sit read a book. Be prepared to come and really watch your children play, it's a fantastic memory-making place for your children & you. The only reason I have only 4 stars because the bathroom is too far - all the way inside of the library, and there's pretty much no shade.

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    *** Closed until Oct. 15, 2018 *** to add much needed shade. Park in the library parking lot.

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    This is one of my dog's favorite parks, there's so much going on, parking is pretty easy, and…read morethere's a lot to do. They have tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, plenty of picnic benches and seating around the park, a pool, and they have public restrooms. We enjoy walking around the park, watching the animals in the pond, and exploring the rose garden. There's a lot of green space which allows my dog the perfect opportunity to sniff around when he's tired of walking on the paths. I like that there's easy parking here, plenty of shade, and a large space to explore so we can enjoy a quick walk or a longer adventure.

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    When my kids were toddlers and elementary school aged, we used to come to William Land Park quite a…read morebit. Just as with furry children, human ones also have tons of energy that must be let out. So instead of having them cooped up, I'd will myself to take them to the park even when I'm bone tired after a long week of work. William Land Park is THE best place to help kids burn off energy so they can simmer down and sleep well after they have all the fun. It's really not a bad thing, I don't want to sound like I'm begrudged to take my kids out to play, but you know how sometimes you just want to veg out at home after work and esp on weekends? Yup. But my wife's always right that it's better to just suck it up and take the littles out and let me run wild than to fight the inevitable and try to keep them occupied at home. So we make the trek and we're never disappointed, even when parking can be challenging (hint: don't go at peak times on the weekend, esp Saturday mid morning to early afternoon). With all that said, WLP is really a great place. It's huge, first of all, with a big free playground on the North West side of the park, then of course there's the Sacramento Zoo which is just the most iconic place in Land Park. Then for littles there's Fairy Tale Town which was really a hit with my kids when they were younger. And when they got older and wanted more excitement, Funderland was the place to be for several years with all the roller coaster and other amusement park rides that were good enough for their age when they still got the thrill of being up and down and thrown around on a coaster or a spinning tea cup or a rocking pirate ship. And it helps that both places are pretty affordable for a fun day out. What's impressive about Land Park though, is that there's something for everyone in this 166.5 acres regional park. I looked up some stats and it features 23 picnic areas, 2 softball fields, 1 lighted Little League field, 3 baseball fields, 2 bantam soccer fields, 1 full-sized soccer field, 1 basketball court, adventure play area (the free playground), tot play area with free wading pool (in the same area as the playground), an indoor community facility, several restrooms, several ponds, a 3.4 mile jogging trail, the Ampitheater, fee-based pony rides, and 5 garden areas including the WPA Rock Garden, 3 groves, 2 parking lots, the well loved Golf course, the Sac Zoo which my kids really loved as kids, Fairytale Town and Funderland as mentioned above. In fact, for awhile I was playing volleyball here every Saturday, it must've been a couple of years from spring through fall and even over the winter if the weather was good and the grass wasn't soggy/ground wasn't muddy from rain. I had a great time playing vball with young'uns half my age as well as those who were quite a few years older than me and yet were so fit they literally kept me on my toes. There were definitely some talented folks on the vball courts and it was all volunteer organized and free to join and play. I might have to go back to it before I'm totally out of commission. All in all, William Land Park is very unique and truly is one of Sacramento's most historic and special places. We drive by often, but don't go there enough, and really need to get out and get some fresh air and exercise on the beautiful grounds of this local gem.

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    4.6(142 reviews)
    3.1 miDowntown

    The California State Capitol Park is worth your best walking shoes. I was there in March and the…read moreviews are impressive, the flowers are in bloom, and the forbidden oranges look deliciously illegal to pick. There were beautifully poignant memorials for war veterans, fire fighters, civil war, native monument, world peace rose garden, and many more. If you visit Sacramento and love an outdoor botanical garden, visit this spot.

    February 11, 2026, A gloomy afternoon at capital park. We went out to Capital Park around 12:30pm…read moretoday and it was misty, but not raining. By 12:50pm the rain was starting to pick up and we were almost running for cover. I had my raincoat on, but my husband only had his leather coat on. He was warm, but getting wet. He wished he had brough his umbrella. The park is very lush this time of year with a few puddles here and there on the paths. We though we were on the capital look, but realized that the loop is referring to the outer edge of the park, we started on the loop and then wove through the park, so I'm going to just review the park today and post pictures from the interior park. I really like the cactus garden. It's a little scary at times as the prickles are so large and my husband is worried if he walks by too close they will attack him. So, we kept our distance and skipped the close up shots. Today some of the cactus was in bloom which was pretty spectacular. I loved their orange color and brightness. They really popped. They do have a warning that says keep out of the Cactus garden so you are forewarned to stay away so you don't get poked. I took a picture of a cool tree. The top must have been cut at one time because now there is only a branch that goes over the path. It's fun to read all the tree tags and see what kind of trees growing in the park. They have two types of paths in the park, some that are paved and some that are possibly finely crushed rock. Both paths were a little puddly today, but not too back that you couldn't walk around the puddles. There are a few benches in the park. May of the ones under the trees are occupied by the unhoused population. The ones out in the open are usually vacant and used by local workers to enjoy some fresh air and have lunch outside. Come enjoy Capital Park. I suggest you take public transit here if you are visiting on a weekday as the parking is slim on the streets, but there are aways garages available. If you come on the weekends, there is much more parking on the streets. So, you have no excuse as to not enjoying this beautiful park.

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    Wow, this was my first time visiting this park, and I am genuinely impressed! My family and I came…read morehere on a Sunday evening to wind down and end our day, and it is by far one of the best and cleanest parks in the Elk Grove area. We even came on a windy day, and it was still a wonderful place to be. It is so spacious that it's the perfect spot to fly kites. A few of us were flying kites together, and it was such a relaxing, heartwarming experience. It's incredibly family and dog friendly, super roomy, and has so much going on. Because it's so clean and well maintained, this might just become the park I bring my kids to most often, and it is definitely a top choice for hosting future family events! It is perfect for a workout, sports activities, or just letting the kids play. I love the layout, especially how they designed the two separate grass areas where one sits at a lower elevation, while the other is level with the rest of the park. But honestly, what really blew me away was the restroom. I know that sounds like an exaggeration, but I'm serious! So many park restrooms are cold, dark, dirty, and lacking privacy. This one felt downright luxurious. It is completely temperature controlled, which was especially nice since it was breezy outside! It was warm, well lit, exceptionally clean, and had absolutely no odor. It even sounded like it had a great ventilation system running. The only minor downside was the lack of toilet seat covers, but that's an easy fix. The entire park feels pretty new with a beautiful, modern design, conveniently located right behind the Sky River Casino. Highly recommend checking it out! Rate: 10/10

    Great family park. It's huge with a full size soccer field in a grass bowl. The play structures are…read moreall musical based so kids can play sounds and melodies while they play. There are pickle ball courts and clean large bathrooms which is a must for little kids. The water spouts come in the summer and kids can play all day here. CSD keeps the park nice and clean with everything well maintained. The best part is they have an annual 4th of July viewing at this park where the community comes out in lawn chairs and just hangs out. This is one of the great parks in Elk Grove.

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