This area makes for a lovely walk, hike, bike, or even fishing outing! A couple of bridges and nice…read morenature with plenty of shade is great anytime

I watched the sunset at this hidden gem in the Fair Oaks neighborhood of Sacramento. The dramatic…read morebridge is what separates this spot from the rest of the nearby parks and let me tell you -- the views of the sunset depicts images that cannot be unseen. Parking is not great as I ended up parking in front of a nearby business complex lot. Not sure if there is a designated parking spot for visitors but I wouldn't doubt it -- I probably just landed on the other side of the park which has very minimal parking. There were a lot of couples and groups of friends walking along the bridge. Many stopped to take photos or to just sit and enjoy the views. Pictures do not serve this place justice. It's one of those places where you have to see for yourself so make the trip. My evening spent here was full of magic, romance, and newfound inspiration. I look forward to visiting again.

This is our go to spot for paddle boarding on weekdays. Lots of shade and clean areas to sit and…read morerelax and enjoy the water. Family friendly & dog friendly.

Sutter's landing river access!! If you want to go spend sometime at the American River and you live…read morein midtown- here ya go!!!! 8 minute drive! They also have a skateboard park, a dog park, and of course the beautiful river access! I have a yellow Labrador and she loves to swim! I love bringing her to the river to play fetch and swim! The path is so nice, and they also have a bike trail! Just remember to leave nature better than you found it! Please- pick up your fucking trash and be a good human!

Paradise beach is access to the American River from the river park neighborhood! You will know you…read morehave arrived when you see a small parking lot and a pool! Walk straight past that and there's a bike trail and trails! I love taking my dog here to swim and run off leash! The area recently got re done due to the beavers. The area is open sunrise to sunset. Please leave the outdoors better than you found it-- pick up your trash!!!

Its under construction but I hope they make a trail exclusive for walkers. Sharing the trail sucks,…read moreespecially when you bring the family or pets along. Its a nice Riverwalk by a park and a pool. Idk if the pool is open to the public. Nice neighborhood. Some of leash dogs and their owners I'm not the biggest fan of, especially when they have no discipline or recall.

One of the best hikes in the country !!! about a two hours…read morehike straight up with some mini rock climbing.... At the end you will find a nice mini lake...ok ok a pond....its very nice! I took a (cold) swim right before heading back and was dry by the time we got back. youcan opt to take the gondola back to town or hike back down ----be careful !!! we just saw a lady brake her ankle on her way down.... we were really careful after that....

My favorite hiking location and my go-to option when I need a break from everything in the city…read more Beautiful wildlife and scenery makes me want to come back here every chance I get.

Our overnight, adventure trip to Dunsmuir was awesome! We hiked to beautiful Mossbrae Falls, stayed…read moreawhile to enjoy the scenery and enjoyed lunch prepared by Alex. Then we went on another hike on the Box Canyon Trail. We stayed overnight at an Air B&B and in the morning enjoyed a tasty breakfast prepared by Alex! Alex and Jimmie are a wonderful, beautiful, caring, adventuresome team. I can't say enough about them - I call them the Dream Team! They also ensured we enjoyed our hikes in a safe and friendly environment. If you love the outdoors and have the opportunity to participate in an event with Alex and Jimmie, you will not be disappointed! They love nature and the outdoors and want you to enjoy these adventures with them!

I was dragged into this because of my sister. I didn't know what to expect. Man!! I was in for a…read moresurprise. Met new friends, was zen with rocks, dunked my head in freezing cold water and even tried scaling the walls like spider man. Sooo much fun!! Totally worth it!! Food is great, company was amazing and awesome pictures. Recommend x a billion!!! Can't wait for the next adventure!!

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.

One of the greatest sites for a Picnic in the area, with an extraordinary view. You can have Pizza…read moredelivered there, while 100 of your closest friends play Softball or "Kick the Can"...Honk if you saw that episode too ! #JillBerni

Beautiful park. Nice playground area and a large field/baseball field. A great spot to picnic and…read morelook out onto El Dorado Hills. There is a nearby restroom, a small area with a picnic table and parking is limited, probably 10 or so spots.

If you have never been to the Lake Natoma Recreation area, you are missing out on a very beautiful…read morelake. It is the place to Paddle board, swim in the water, look at sailboats big & small. There are kids learning to kayak in classes, families setting up day tents and people just enjoying a beautiful lake. The geese just paddle in the water and ducks fly low to the water as you paddle by. Right off of highway 50. This is my first paddle boarding experience. You take out the paddle board out of the bag, Lay it out. Blow it up, put on 3 fins on the bottom and you your paddle are ready to go. Have your life jacket, hat, water and a camera. I met really great people just floating and paddling today. This lake is really big. I stayed close to the main recreational area since I am new. I heard there is a cave you can explore. Natoma recreational park is a place for picnics, families, water sports, paddle boarding, sailing and fun in the sun. I am hooked on paddle boarding now. I love this lake! See you again. Bring the family or just yourself. Have an adventure. Julie A

Love Lake Natoma. Lots of water loving options for fun. Beach, picnic areas, connections to trails,…read moreand shade. No current is family friendly swimming for all. Love to take in a sunset on our stand up boards. You've got to check this place out for yourself. I am eager to return soon. Great place to beat the heat.

So much to do. The park is really huge with lots of open spaces, hiking trails and picnic area…read more It's really a good place to take pictures and get away from the busy city for a while. Since the park is so big, you may need to plan to find the areas you want to visit. Parking can also be difficult when it's crowded especially on weekends.

1 Star -- The "American River Bike Trail"? Apparently, It Belongs to the Bikes…read more My family and I went to the American River Parkway to enjoy a little exercise. Some of us were jogging and some were riding bikes. We expected to share the trail with other people enjoying the Parkway. Apparently, that was asking too much. We were cussed at and treated incredibly rudely by multiple cyclists who seemed to think the entire trail belonged to them. These weren't people casually enjoying a bike ride--they were flying down a shared-use public trail at high speeds and acting like anyone who happened to be in front of them was an inconvenience. Here's a reality check: this is not the Sacramento Bike Trail, and it certainly isn't a bicycle-only trail. It's part of the American River Parkway, a public recreational area used by cyclists, runners, walkers, families, and plenty of other Sacramento-area residents and taxpayers. If you want to ride 20+ miles an hour and expect everyone to jump out of your way, maybe a shared public trail isn't the place to do it. And the irony is that some of the rudest people we encountered were the very people who were moving far too fast for the conditions. A simple "on your left" or slowing down for a few seconds would have been enough. Instead, we got profanity and attitude. I've ridden bikes for years, so this isn't some anti-cyclist complaint. I was riding a bike too. This is about basic courtesy and understanding that you are sharing public space with other human beings. The American River Parkway belongs to the community--not to the fastest cyclist on the trail. Slow down. Be respectful. And remember: the people you're cussing at have just as much right to be there as you do.

We used the boat dock. The only bad thing for us was the small parking lot hard to get out with…read moreyour boat and truck otherwise it was fine.

Bend Park is a great, well-balanced park with something for everyone. The open fields are perfect…read morefor tennis, soccer, and all kinds of field play, and there's a nice playground area for kids. One of the things I really appreciate is the shady tree areas that make it comfortable even on warmer days. What really makes this park special, though, is its access to the river. There's a convenient boat ramp and a beautiful walking, biking, and running trail that runs along the river behind some truly gorgeous homes. It's my favorite exercising trail in Sacramento! It's a peaceful place to get outside, stay active, and enjoy the scenery.