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.

This is a huge park with great climbing rocks and structures for those who love to climb. The…read moreplayground is very nice. There is equipment for adult exercising. There are 4 beautiful baseball fields with restrooms (that were locked because there weren't any games being played. There are extensive concrete sidewalks all over the park. The description indicates a skatepark (which is south of the dog park) but it was a disappointment and very small. (just a few grinding steps) There was a full basketball court and a community center building It's a large, beautiful park with a splash park by the playground. No convenient restrooms were the one negative for us.

I brought my granddaughter to Morse Community Park for outdoor fun. There are two sections - one…read moreplay structure for smaller children(ages 2 - 5), and a larger structure for older children. There are climbing walls, rope climbing nets, slides, and swings. My granddaughter was very entertained and played for quite a while. Even though it wasn't a "hot" day, we should have brought water since there are no drinking fountains.

This park is very spacious. I happen to personally know that this location is a nice spot to play…read morePokemon Go as well. Gotta catch em all!

Found yet another incredible, very charming park in EG!! This and oasis park are my 2 favorite…read more parks so far in the u.s . A secretly hidden, relaxing, beautiful, ultra pleasant park. Comes very very close to representing what Seoul parks were like - tons of shade, well maintained , had water (in form of a water fountain for this park), had a few paths, exercise stations, flowers. It's hard to find this one simply by driving. Much easier by foot. It's behind a Del Webb center and pool and tennis court, as well as behind some folks' houses. It's extremely peaceful and even romantic. Came here on a weekend daytime.

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

Amazing park to have a birthday celebration for your children, it has a giant playground and a…read moresplash pad area! They also have a tennis court and basketball courts! 3 soccer fields surrounding the whole park. A+

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.

Came here on a weekend afternoon and this time, we hit the pickleball courts. I've not even been to…read morethis part of the park, could've fooled me, all this time I thought these were tennis courts, haha. Just goes to show how much I know. My kids started playing pickleball, and came to a clinic taught be a coach. It was good times. The courts are nice, they are heavily used according to the wife, as tons of people from all around town come here to play quite competitively in the mornings. Recreational players who are so good, they look like pros to us. Anyways, lots of retired folks and others who come to play because this is a great sport for all. Well, the kids look like they have enjoyed it so far, it looks to be fun. There's 6 courts here and very spacious. Nets look in good condition, courts look good too, the pavement looks a little worn here and there, but I also could tell it's all kept up pretty well. The fence here is good too, so it's pretty secluded, there's some seating w/a couple of tables w/a shaded patio cover right by the courts for resting if not playing. I took a few pictures of the BBQ area so I'd remember how much room there is for future parties, plenty of picnic tables and the water feature/spray park area is nice too. That part won't start till after Memorial Day, according to the wife. It was windy the day we came for pickleball, but I ended up playing a few games too after the clinic ended, and wife and I both had a good workout and it was fun. Must work these old bones or we'll fall apart, haha We'll be back.

This park is awesome! I came here to meet a friend with my 17 month old daughter. Her daughter is 2…read moreand we were going specifically for the splash pad. Once they warmed up to it they had a ton of fun! My daughter loved it! She was soaked once we left. You control the water from poles and a circle on one of the palm trees. There were a ton of kids but everyone was well behaved. We went to the playground after and it was really nice as well. Two separate, one for toddlers and one for older kids. More than just a playground I'm just not sure what the other play equipment would be called. Big bathrooms and lots of table to sit and eat. Can't wait til the trees are grown in here, could use a little more shade, but great as it!! Would recommend this park!!

I couldn't believe this beautiful place was right in our backyard! Came here to do a little fishing…read morewith the boys for the summer. Didn't catch anything but it was still a great experience! The area is well maintained and everyone that walked by was super nice. We also had a little picnic and it was a great afternoon!

Well maintained walking paths along the lake. A good place to walk with children or your dogs. If…read moreyou want to get more steps walk paths across Bond road up past Elk Grove Florin road. There are garbage cans and benches but no bathrooms so plan accordingly and enjoy nature.

Guttridge Park is one of many Cosumnes Park & Recreation Districts Parks. This 4.3 Acre park is…read morenamed after James Randell Guttridge and his wife Minnie Inez Guttridge. Both are long time residence of the City of Elk Grove . James and his wife Minnie both believed in giving back to the community and instilled this value to all of their children. The Guttridge family is well known in the city of Elk Grove and the city of Galt for the construction of more than 1,000 residential homes, shopping and business centers and Emerald Lake Golf Course. This park has a small baseball / softball field. Open field for multi purpose use. Picnic area Playground Shaded Area (Gazebo) Walking path Like most small community parks in Elk Grove, only local residence know of its location. It a lovely park straddling one of Elk Groves many wetlands. On my visit here I had the pleasure of sharing the park with dozens of wild geese ! This park deserves (3 STARS)!

This is my families go-to park for a lot of reasons, one being it is within walking distance to our…read morehouse. But it also has a HUGE grassy field to run and play with kids or dogs. It has a baseball area as well and this park is rarely full because of its location, it is a hidden treasure. It also has a beautiful pond area where kids can feed the geese or dogs can get wet. This park is a great location to take pictures as well because of the beautiful scenery. It has tons of trees for shade in the summer!