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3.6 (29 reviews)

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Sinchay P.

My childhood park growing up. It's a huge acres of different amenities. Dog parks, fishing ponds, tennis courts, volleyball, picnic grills, etc. I had always enjoy coming here as a kid. With the constant way the city is changing now it's a bit hard to try to enjoy the land. So, stay alert and take precautions.

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Kim H.

I've clocked more hours at this park than almost many! My Dad lived around corner, we grew UP at this park. I played competitive softball here as teen, young adult, and into my 40's. I've "retired" from competitive play, but return as a photographer to capture old friends playing in tournaments. This park holds MANY memories! For 4 years I basically worked across street (Ethan Way) and walked this park EVERY day for lunch. Love visiting often, and getting my NOSTALGIA on!

Cooper (pug) solo (basenji) enjoying the park.
Jessie R.

Four stars because I didn't utilize everything. But.. they did have 2 dog areas (nothing special there) a trail to walk (paved) it said start mile here, but no other signs when I'm the trio forked. There was a kid playground that looked amazing. A Softball area with people playing and volley ball too. I notice one small information board. There was a good size pond with about 4-5 people fishing from the sides and a gazebo along with benches to sit around. Luscious green grass. Ample parking. I didn't utilize the club house. Everyone I ran into were friendly. I didn't notice any doggy trash bag stands (I had my own, but I like seeing those too). I really enjoyed seeing a great park in a nice neighborhood with people enjoying it. Now if the ducks would pose for pics and they'd update the dog areas this park would (or could be amazing).

Ray S.

Great park... Nice huge area of water for fishing. Big play area for kids. Did a PhotoShoot here and had lots of fun.

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This place is terrible when it comes to fishing durbies, no space at all. Definitely needs a better system

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I am a photographer and absolutely love using this park for photo shoots. It has great scenery, bridges, trees, and fountains. Its awesome!

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This park has something for everyone to enjoy: Volleyball Court, Dog Park, Playgrounds, Duck Pond, Jogging Trail, Tennis Courts, Picnic Areas, and Baseball Diamonds.

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West Sacramento Recreation Center - Soggy Doggy Day 2025 @ West Sac Rec Center Pool

West Sacramento Recreation Center

4.3(53 reviews)
8.0 mi

My first visit was as a guest ($7 for a day pass, sign waiver) to try one of the Zumba group…read moreexercise classes on a Wednesday evening with instructor Donna. The member who I was a guest of is a West Sacramento resident. Since I work in West Sacramento, what's super neat is that they have a Corporate Rate that matches the Resident Rate for passes (Individual Only), which comes out to $7 for adults, $5.50 for seniors/students daily, or $39.50 monthly for adults, $26 monthly for seniors/students rate. Regular admission (non-resident) is $14 daily or $73 monthly for individuals. They also have Couple and Family rates. For evening hours after work, in the Group Exercise room, generally, there is a Cardio Lift, Yoga, or Zumba class offered each hour or so between 4 PM and 7 PM. There is also Kinesis, Aqua Fit, and Spin in other areas of the Center. They also have a basketball court (youth, teen, and adult sports), typical gym machines space, small group personal training, a pool, and a rock climbing wall. Parking was full because it's summertime and the hot weather brings everyone to the pool. Overflow parking goes into the high school lot, with some shade trees. Might get a pass as a complement to my Orangetheory membership.

Amazing local, affordable gym and attractions for the whole family. One of the perks of west sacread more

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West Sacramento Recreation Center - Rock climbing, air hockey, foosball, even child care!

Rock climbing, air hockey, foosball, even child care!

West Sacramento Recreation Center - Soggy Doggy Day 2025 @ West Sac Rec Center Pool

Soggy Doggy Day 2025 @ West Sac Rec Center Pool

West Sacramento Recreation Center - Soggy Doggy Day 2025 @ West Sac Rec Center Pool

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Black Miners Bar Recreation Area - Chilling

Black Miners Bar Recreation Area

4.5(114 reviews)
13.3 mi

Hours: 6 AM-9 PM daily Entrance/Parking Fee: $10…read moreKayak/Paddle Board Rental Hours: 9 AM-6 PM weekends https://www.lakenatomapaddlerentals.com/ Solos: 1st hr $20, each hr after $15 Tandem (2 people): 1st hr $30, each hr after $20 I had a very hard time finding info about this lovely spot, so there you go. Hope it helps! Entrance is accessible from Greenback Ln with $10 fee required per vehicle. 2 Parking lots available - 1 closer to boat launch area and another further lot that's more convenient for picnic areas and tables. Plenty of tables and area for lots of families to enjoy some water festivities! Have a big party or just want to lock down a few tables? Highly advise to come early. If you just need some space to place your mats down, it should be just fine. Incredible trails alongside the water for walking, jogging, and bike riding. Dogs are welcome but just make sure you pick up after them (I noticed a good number of dog poop near the water edge). Want to take a dip? Feel free! Quite cold but more than welcome to. Biggest reason why we came here? To see how the Kayak Rental system worked. Scan the QR code or visit the site to book your rentals and sign waivers. I was told they rented daily by a worker (young ones) but their online reservations just show weekends and random Wednesdays.. so good luck. Honestly Rental prices are higher than another spot we've been to, but this spot was much closer to home and easier to access. Price for convenience! We didn't go kayaking on this particular day but definitely plan to return with our own paddle board/Kayaks since it just makes sense to invest and go whenever we want versus rent a few kayaks with high rental feels. Who wants to return within 1 hr?! No way, you gotta stay out in the midst of nature for at LEAST a few hours! Pathway Tip: Walking or jogging? Stay on your left. Biking? Stay on your right. Standard Placer County rules. Great spot for families whether you want to picnic, swim, paddleboard, kayak, go for a nice walk, jog, or bike along gorgeous river waters scenery. Have fun!!

Went out to Black Miners Ravine to get on the paddleboard and just decompress a little. This time…read moreof year out there is hard to beat... good vibes, calm water, and a chance to shut the brain off for a bit. Nothing super exciting in this review, just one of those peaceful days you appreciate more as you get older lol. Now fair warning... that water is COLD cold when you first step in but once you're out there it's worth it. Even the ducks were just cruising around being friendly and minding their business. Sometimes you don't need much, just a board, some fresh air, and a little quiet.

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Black Miners Bar Recreation Area - It's tranquil on the lake no matter who's around. Best $125/yr gym/bar, ever. Go alone or go with friends. Poppy Pass - buy one.

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Black Miners Bar Recreation Area - Fourth of July 2023 - somehow I forgot that everyone and their brother gets out on the lake for  this holiday. LOL!

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Fourth of July 2023 - somehow I forgot that everyone and their brother gets out on the lake for this holiday. LOL!

McKinley Park - Favorite color of rose.

McKinley Park

4.5(294 reviews)
3.3 miEast Sacramento

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.

We visited McKinley Park toward the end of the day with two toddlers, and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. If you have little ones, this is a must-visit spot. Play Structures: I was seriously impressed by the variety of equipment specifically designed for the 2-5 year old age range. It's hard to find parks that cater so well to that specific gap! Creative Designs: The creativity here is next level. The kids absolutely loved exploring the castle and the ship structures--it really sparked their imagination and kept them busy for a long time. Right next to the playground is a great duck pond. It was a huge hit with the kids and provided a nice, scenic break from the climbing and sliding. Even late in the day, the park felt welcoming and well-maintained. It's a perfect destination for a family outing where the kids can safely burn off some energy.

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McKinley Park - The trees around the park are amazing! It's a great place to ground yourself.

The trees around the park are amazing! It's a great place to ground yourself.

McKinley Park - Gyna gryo's beef & lamb pita bowl from down the street just past L St. Shady & 82F. 10-18-23

Gyna gryo's beef & lamb pita bowl from down the street just past L St. Shady & 82F. 10-18-23

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William B Pond Recreation Area

William B Pond Recreation Area

4.4(43 reviews)
4.3 mi

Great multi use park!…read more Location: Located in Carmichael off cozy side streets is this great little park with connections to the American River Bike Trail. For the longest time I did realize how extensive the roads and parking is into this area as generally my entrance into this park is off the Bike Trail. It makes a great stop for picnics or for a quick restroom breaks. Activities: There are a lot of open fields, picnic areas, and water areas to explore off the river. One thing is that I would caution exploring the waterways around here as they can be deceptively fast and dangerous. There is also a great handicap accessible fishing areas off the farthest parking lot. Great for working and watching the waterway from the Harold Richy memorial bridge. Cons: It is a self-pay park so important to keep in mind. Can be a little hard to find but is straight down Arden Way.

I recently started biking and had been researching long paved trails to try out. The American River…read moretrail runs from Sacramento to Folsom and William B Pond seemed like a convenient and safe place to embark from and park (I had hitched my bike to my car & drove out here from the East Bay.) The kiosk was staffed on a Saturday and the entry fee is $7 (cash only.) Lots of parking and the trail is easy to spot from the various lots they had available, There were a variety of picnic areas, bathroom facilities and walking trails. It's close to neighborhoods in Carmichael, which is nice for people who live nearby and can walk right over. Access to the bike trail was my main reason for visiting and the trail itself warrants its own review. Minus one star, as having an option to pay entry by credit card would be nice. I mean, who has $7 exact change that they carry with them these days? Anyway, I would likely use this park again for a jumping off point for trail rides. Nice, clean, scenic suburban park.

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William B Pond Recreation Area
William B Pond Recreation Area
William B Pond Recreation Area - American River after the storm

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American River after the storm

Sacramento Pipeworks - Stretching room

Sacramento Pipeworks

4.4(228 reviews)
3.9 miDowntown
Walk-ins welcome
Discounts available

I came here on Valentine's Day because my friend said he could get me in on his membership for the…read moreday. I've gone climbing only once before, but never at this facility. When I first walked in, I immediately noticed all of the natural light coming into the room. It really added to the outdoorsy ambiance. The employee at the front desk was super friendly and was quick to get me set up. As for equipment, grabbing shoes was easy (pulled them out of the storage cubes to the left of the front desk), and they provided a harness as well. I'm not sure if the staff normally does the walkthrough on tying a proper knot, since my friend and his friend did it for me. Nonetheless, I do like that they have that area separate from the main climbing area. Helps to take the pressure off a little bit if you're new. There seemed to be dozens of different climbing paths to choose from, with signs at the bottom indicating the level of difficulty. I found that particularly helpful since, as a newbie, everything looked hard. Also, the people I observed and interacted with on the floor were extremely friendly. Really great vibes coming from the community here. The pricing, based on information from my friend, seemed reasonable, since it included the gym and classes. However, I live in Elk Grove, so I probably will stick to visiting this place only now and then. Recommend giving it a try, though!

I would rate this a 0 stars if i could. The lady at the front was very rude to my friends and I. It…read morewas our first time ever rock climbing and coming to this place so we were a little confused on some areas. When we walked in she was nice but our waiver was filled out incorrectly, which was on us for not reading properly but her tone was nasty. She gave us attitude at first but we let it slip since we were wrong. However when we went back with our CORRECT waiver. She started being super rude to my friend who was stuttering a bit. The reason why he was stuttering was because as we gave her our name she kept giving us like looks like we were speaking another language or something. The final straw was when she loudly and rudely cut off my friend just to say " SORRY? I cant understand you." First of all I don't understand why staff cant be patient with new comers. Second my friend was speaking perfectly fine with some minor stuttering, if she cant even handle that the she shouldn't be working. Third, we are minors just trying to have fun so I don't understand why she was acting like the child. Also to clarify one more time, we are new to this so we don't understand some rock climbing terms, when we were asked about the payment and equipment we thought we could buy the whole bundle. As I was about to tell her we wanted the bundle she mentioned something we didn't understand so we asked her what that meant. Instead of explaining she repeated the word again but loudly, like that explains what it is. Instead of being a patient kind person she pushed her tasks to the sweet man who was KIND ENOUGH to explain everything to us, he was patient and understanding when I said sorry that we were confused. The rock climbing experience is fun, but the service was horrible coming from that lady with a bob cut at the front. Never coming here again and would not recommend to anyone tbh. I hope this reaches the boss or workers and I hope you guys become more patient with new customers.

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Sacramento Pipeworks - Exterior

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Sacramento Pipeworks - Climbing walls

Climbing walls

Sacramento Pipeworks - Outdoor entrance

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Outdoor entrance

Sacramento Valley Conservancy - Camp Pollock

Sacramento Valley Conservancy - Camp Pollock

3.6(5 reviews)
3.4 mi

Upon the reviews I decided to take a visit because my children's school picked this place for a…read morefield trip day. As I drove in, there were two park ranger cars leaving, I didn't see any homeless camps and there aren't any garbage in, out, or around the entire area. And as you drive further into the camp site, you do see wild peacocks along side the road. I didn't get out to venture on but it seems like a good easy hiking place. They do have picnic tables right out front. It's nature so of course there's a lot of trees and bushes and I think there might be pathway for a nice walk. I'm just not sure if it's a good place for younger kids to hike because if they go off the path, there could be prickly grass etc that could be unsafe. I wanted to leave an updated review for those that are considering a visit. From the pictures on yelp to what I saw, the park has changed drastically and also patrolled by park rangers more. If I do get to chaperone, I'll update this review more with photos.

Came by for a little day trip with the kids. Located down at…read morethe end of northgate blvd meets 16th street in a way... You know you found it by the big welcome to camp pollack sign. It does travel down the dirt road, drive slow no dust signs around too. Becareful has its loaded with walkers/homeless around there. They have a big conservation/office. But do to covid not sure when open or what it offers. Was gonna go to he front door but it had a few peacocks around and Dilantin to bother them. They will walk Farley close to you if you let them. They also have a few native gardens around and some seating. They did have a sign up to help take care of the gardens. If you follow the trail it will land you on a small beach like setting around the American River. Around the office they have a big yard and its well kept up too. Park ranger were around and employees keeping up the place. Over all pretty good spot for a quick trip to let the kids run around or a spot to fish. Ans you can see some local WILD LIFE. There was a spot to leave a requested donation for $5 parking/visiting, not sure if someone took it or of it was removed. But not fully required too.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy - Camp Pollock
Sacramento Valley Conservancy - Camp Pollock
Sacramento Valley Conservancy - Camp Pollock - As you drive up this is what you see from their front gate. Off to the right.

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As you drive up this is what you see from their front gate. Off to the right.

Howe Community Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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