My dogs love this park a lot. We don't stay too far from…read morehere... Just do better about the homeless there if y'all can

The bathrooms are always well stocked and there is always tons of parking available. They really…read moretake care of the area well.

Beautiful local park in Fair Oaks where they host the chicken festival as well as several other…read morelocal festivals during the year. Well maintained with clean lawns, large grassy areas, a few play structures for the kids, and BBQ pits that are free to use. Parking isn't too bad during the regular week but can get challenging during busy events - many people end up having to park across the street or in the neighboring areas. Playing fields are well maintained and host evening softball/baseball leagues during the week, as well as other recreational leagues and sports. Great place to walk your dog or take your family out on a stroll.

This park is nice and family friendly. I've been a couple of times because this park hosts some…read moresoftball tournaments. There's not much shade for spectators so I recommend you bring a pop up tent or an umbrella. There is some shade provided by the trees which I've seen many people take advantage of whether they are lounging on a blanket or in a chair, either way, it's nice! I've seen some older folks have parties at the park across the softball fields. There's bathrooms and plenty of parking.

This Park is perfect for the whole family including my kiddos,5 and 3 years of age and my parents…read more We're lucky to have stumbled upon it during our visit to Sacramento. *nestled in a quiet town, Carmichael, which is loaded with beautiful nature *nice winding pathways, many shaded with tall beautiful trees, ideal for biking and walking. *play structures for big and small kids, not your ordinary-they have a hang glider, balance beam that moves, climbing structure with rope, play jeep for imaginary play, tire swing, sand box with water station(first time seeing something like this) and much more *lots of trees for shade *tennis and basketball court *water bottle station *restrooms right next to playground *plenty of benches *picnic tables *BBQ with hot coal disposal area *shaded pavilion next to playground *plenty of parking *plenty of grass *exercise station *community Center *ideal for parties *pet friendly, great for walks *you can walk to the river

This park is my favorite, so fresh and clean. Love the trees and the play grounds, also the fields…read moreare good picnic areas. Big tennis courts. Nice easy trail around the park. Dog friendly. Good for kids.

This is a gem of a park located in the neighborhood just outside of William Pond park. It has 2…read moreplaygrounds (one for younger toddlers and one for the older kids) - both are pretty small as expected for a neighborhood park. There is a sandbox along with "construction" cranes for the kids. There is a large field that is perfect for flying a kite or throwing a football/baseball. There are 2 freshly paved (I think paved 2 years ago) tennis courts that are often unused. No windscreens or rollers. No lights. There is a tree near one of the courts that provides shade early in the mornings or evenings. There are drinking fountains but no restrooms. Great neighborhood park and I am lucky to have tennis courts within minutes of my house.

Great secluded neighborhood park! It offers two large playgrounds- one geared towards little ones…read moreand the other for older children.

This park is clean, nice and no doubt good for toddlers! My…read morebuddy brings his twin daughters here living in the neighborhood almost daily! Very California pleasant Sand courts and tennis available and slides

We have taken our granddaughter to this park a few times. We love the spacious grassy park area…read more You can take alittle walk along the sidewalk or find a place to put a blanket down and have a nice picnic. The park was very clean, the other young & older kids we encountered were very friendly and played nice with our granddaughter. Please remember if bringing your animals be sure to clean up after them. Thank you and have fun at this little park.

A cozy little park with everything you need, including a playground and basketball hoops. Small but…read morelovely!

I am quite a bit surprised that one of the cleanest and quietest parks in the city of Citrus…read moreHeights does not have a single Yelp review! And considering "Van Maren Park" has been opened to the public since 2005, I feel honored and privileged to give this park its very first review for all to enjoy reading. Citrus Heights has roughly 25 parks; more than your average city with less than 100,000 residents. I find an abundance of outdoor recreational areas wonderful because it allows kids to truly interact the old fashioned way by playing outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. Located in a truly quiet, suburban, and residential part of town (in between Thalia Way and Stock Ranch Road), Van Maren Park is small but also feels as if you're in the wilderness. Since this park is only amount of mile from my home, I've walked and biked here on numerous occasions ever since moving to Citrus Heights in April 2016. With well over 4 acres of land, some of the features you will find here are 8 benches, 2 covered picnic tables, 2 BBQ grills, a children's play area, a basketball court, a bike rack, and a drinking fountain. Additionally, there are several paved trails leading down to a garden & nature area as well as a wooden bridge and creek. On the several times I've frequented this park, there has been little to no people coming here! I mainly see walkers, joggers, or people walking their dogs. And without a lot of the locals that visit here, finding a parking spot (if you choose driving here) is an absolute breeze. Even in the hottest, drought-stricken summer months (July-September), there is quite a bit of freshly cut green grass. I would give this quaint little park a perfect 5-star rating if it wasn't for a few minor things. I do realize this is a small park but it is lacking a restroom. Not a big deal but if you do plan on bringing a large gathering for the day (especially small children/babies), the closest restroom is nearly 1/2 mile away. Also, even though there are trash bins, everything is few and far between. So plan accordingly if you do happen to spend a few hours out here. Overall, this is a great family park that is super quiet and a great relaxing place to spend the day.

This place is wonderful. While we went only for the park, there is so much to do. They have 2…read moresoftball and baseball fields, soccer fields, a playground, a pool and an awesome little walking trail. They have a nice parking lot, which plenty of spots. They also have restrooms! The playground was super cute and small, yet the perfect size. I absolutely love the turf ground. (Less bumps and scratches that way) The structure had some engaging features like a musical kid sized xylophone, enclosed tunnels, slides, bridges and fun things to climb. They did NOT have any swings which is a huge bummer! I love that this structure is more toddler friendly than some in the area. Probably not the best structure for the older kids, but there is still plenty to do in the area. There are some questionable people near the trails at times, so just stay safe and aware.

On Thursday nights from 3 to 8:30 there is a farmers market and awesome music. They have every…read moreThursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 lots of great music homegrown produce, honey and arts and crafts. Great place to go if you just want to chill and relax they also serve wine and beer, food trucks and try the tacos bring the kids and enjoy an evening out.

Clean and safe area. Basketball court with sand park area…read morewas good. Sand box was a plus. Next to a freeway though kind of loud.

Lovely park. Filled with laughing playing children. Even has a basketball court. I took my husband…read moreout here for a picnic and we just had a good time. Nice breeze from the highway too