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.

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.

I used to come here for the little dog park, that is until they posted a sign about dog influenza…read more That was a red flag for us and we stopped coming. Such a shame as it was a nice dog park, sort of close to our house. It's been over 15 years since I've been here so the epidemic has probably passed and your are probably safe to bring your dog. There is always the chance you could get kennel cough at a dog park, it's like the common cold in people so it's much less of an issue. Just be safe when you go and make sure your dog is vaccinated. Then you're doing the best that you can. I am overly cautions so after we leave a dog park we always wash the paws as they've been running around and can pick up something that no one is aware of. This park has a lot to offer. There are 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 ponds with fountains, a stream, multiple soft or baseball fields, a soccer field, and large open spaces. I imagine that it gets busy in the spring time during baseball season. They have stadium seating for the onlookers, but I can imagine many people bring their own chairs and shade conversing, umbrellas and such. You are welcome to bring your own chairs, but they have lots of picnic tables and benches available too. The rotary memorial is a big gazebo area with picnic benches and standard benches. We ate in that area as it had all the picnic tables in it and we shared a table with 2 other families. A little cramped, but it was nice to sit down with a table and not just a bench. They hold multiple festivals throughout the year. Today's festival was the Vietnamese New Years Celebration and that was what brought us out to the Elk Grove Regional Park. Last year we came to a similar festival, but it was at another part of Elk Grove. Good thing we relooked at the website to realize it was located here at the Elk Grove Regional Park. The lot to the right was full and was where the festival was located. We continued going straight and then parked on the left right by the first baseball diamond and next to the bathrooms. It was an easy walk to the festival. The park is huge so you may want to scout out to see where your group is located before you park if you don't want to walk too far. We saw lots of people parking in the baseball lot like we did, there were also some unpaved spots along the main road that people were parking. At the festival area there were 2 stages set up. Portable stages, so they aren't park of the Park's amphitheater. We did walk by the park's Amphitheatre and it was closed for the season. Along with the 2 stages set up in one parking lot they had set up bounce houses and other kid friendly activities. They even had a mini train that took the kids on a train ride around the festival. In another parking lot they had community vendors offering free information about services they provide. In another parking lot they had food vendors, pop up tents and food trucks. Between the community vendors they also had venders selling jewelry, key chains, and other do dads. We found a vendor that was selling rice plates and got one, most of the vendors were offering fried foods and my husband wasn't interested. Lots of vendors were offering boba teas, smoothies, and sugar cane drinks. The price when up if you have little to no ice. We didn't see any bathrooms in the area we were in, but they brought in port-a-potties and hand washing stations that were supplied with water, soap, and paper towels. We used them soon as we arrived before they got busy and gross. We loved our time at the Elk Grove Regional Park and because it was such a positive experience, the parking was easy we'll be back for another festival.

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+

I have a long history with this park, having grown up visiting it with my family as a child, so it…read moreholds a very special place in my heart. I even hosted my first baby gender reveal here back in 2022! Because of those deep roots, it has been incredibly disappointing to see its recent decline now that I am trying to bring my own children here. Over the past couple of years, the environment has changed significantly and it just doesn't feel like the safe, clean space it once was. The restroom facilities are no longer accessible or available, and the playground equipment is not being adequately maintained. Additionally, there is now an unhoused community located right next to the park grounds. I want to be entirely clear that I have no ill will toward anyone, and I deeply understand that everyone needs a safe place to stay. However, having an encampment directly adjacent to a dedicated space for young children raises valid safety concerns for us parents. Unexpected things can happen, and it makes it difficult to feel completely secure when bringing our little ones to play. It is truly sad to see because this park holds so many beautiful memories for my family. I sincerely hope local management can address these maintenance and safety concerns so it can be restored to the clean, thriving community space it used to be.

Adj: Still Substantial and Satisfactorily Safe…read more Shasta Community Park is a storybook themed park off Bruceville across from Cosumnes River College close to Cosumnes River Blvd. It's been around for a good 15+ years now and we've not come here for quite a few years, even though we drive past somewhat often. It's right next to the Valley Hi-North Laguna Library so it's a good place for kids to burn off the energy and go get some educational fun and check out some books and have some fun park experiences on the same trip. There's bathrooms here and if they aren't opened, the library when it is opened has bathrooms too. Now that my littles aren't so little anymore, they aren't too keen on parks, but they still like libraries, so they went to the library and I decided to stop by the park and take a quick stroll. Things still look pretty good overall here, the play structures are older, but still in ok shape, the grounds look clean and maintained, and the trees have really grown in now so there are plenty of shade for hot sunny days later this year in the summer. They also have water features, namely a spray park area so kids could cool off and get soaking wet in the summer. The sprays usually operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There's plenty of seating under 2 huge gazebo for gatherings, picnics or just hanging out, plus there are a couple of bbq grills too so you can easily have BBQs here. In addition to all that, in this 20+ acres park, there's a skate park, a basketball court, and soccer fields, so there's plenty of exercise and fun opportunities to be had here. Safety wise, I would say that past the afternoon it's probably best not to hang out here as it could be a little unsafe here, so when the library closes at 6p, I'd suggest not staying around. Otherwise, it's a safe park and well kept, except for the tall grass and weeds in the parking lot shared with the library that were totally overgrown, minus one start for that, maybe the park and rec district folks haven't gotten the manpower to keep it cut down. Overall, this is still a pretty good park, and although it's getting older, it's still maintained quite well.

Elizabeth Pinkerton Park is roughly 4.5 Acres . It is located in the Cosumnes Community Service…read moreDistrict In the City Of Elk Grove California. Named after Elizabeth Pinkerton who is nationally recognized for her innovative and creative thinking. Built in 2008 this park offers a large playground with swings for the kids, a half basketball court, a covered structure gazebo with BBQ, open play area, and is also connected to walking trails on either side of the park . The only issues that I found were : location of the park was next to a busy intersection ! And parking was limited to street parking only. But over-all this is a lovely community park that offers it neighbors a safe and clean place for the kids to play, and for active adults with their miles of hiking trial. I will definitely be back in warmer weather to take advantage of their walking trials. A park that offers amenities for children and adults deserves a solid "3 Stars !"

Cute park. Has a great walking trail. Beautiful well kept up grass. The slide is a bit wore down,…read moreand the homeless sometime hang out, but other than that it's wonderful.

Lawrence Park in Laguna West is one of those neighborhood parks that has been part of our lives for…read moreyears. I live nearby and have been coming here since it was first built, and my daughter has been visiting since she was a baby -- and somehow still enjoys it even now as a teenager. The playground has some classic features kids love. The big boulder is always a favorite for jumping off of, and the old-school monkey bars are still going strong for a reason. There's even a teeter totter, which my daughter and I still hop on sometimes just for fun. The park has also been updated since the original structure burned down. I really appreciate that much of the ground now uses tire material and some foam padding instead of bark. It helps keep the play areas from getting overly hot on little feet and adds a little extra cushion for falls. There's plenty of seating and a shaded picnic area that works well for birthday parties or just relaxing while the kids play. The soccer fields and big grassy area are also great for running around or casual games. One feature that's easy to miss is the beautiful pollinator corner at the Fassett Street side of the park. There's a small plaque explaining it, and it's such a thoughtful addition to support bees and other pollinators. Helpful tip: bring a blanket or snacks and plan to stay awhile -- there's plenty of space to spread out and explore. Final verdict: absolutely worth it.

Love this park. Great park to take your dogs for a walk or bring your little ones to the play…read morestructure or watch a kids soccer game on some weekends. There's plenty of parking along the streets. There are no restrooms at this park.

Choo ! Choo ! All aboard ! Consumes Community Service District delivered when designing this park…read more. As you can tell, "trains "is the theme of this park. The play areas are filled with trains, railroad crossings, signs, ready for your kids to enjoy! This park is not only for children, but for adults also! Built in 2011, this park is 3.83 acres in size and is located in the vicinity of Waterman / Park Village . Named after Merle B. Van Doren and Son "Robert". Both Merle and Robert were very active in the community of Elk Grove. Local residence can enjoy an abundance of different activities. Picnic area with picnic tables, BBQ's , shaded structure , two tennis courts, horseshoe pit, exercise area with machines, Bocce ball, plus two play areas for children both having slides, swings, and climbing structures. I was impressed on how clean and well maintained this park was ! I am sure you will agree ! Time to go ! Choo ! Choo !

I love this park! It's in a beautiful neighborhood surrounded by plenty of trees. There are a lot…read moreof people walking their dogs around here. I brought my nephew/nieces and they had a blast playing on the jungle gym, slides, train, and other apparatuses designed to make you dizzy but wanting more. They also had " exercise" equipment for adults. There is also a mini trail that wraps around the park. I definitely recommend this place and would come back

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.

Nice spacious new park in Elk Grove!…read more Tucked away in the new home developments here, Oasis Park is a pleasant family park with a variety of amenities. There are pickle ball and tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds for kids, walking trails, and exercise equipment (great pull-up bars). The size of the park is huge so I can't see this park feeling too crowded even if there are a lot of people here. Plenty of curbside neighborhood parking. Everything appeared to be well maintained, clean, and new. Quiet too.