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    3.7 (46 reviews)
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    Sharon P.

    Its under construction but I hope they make a trail exclusive for walkers. Sharing the trail sucks, especially 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.

    How to get to the lake from the parking lot: walk past this gate.
    Troy T.

    So we went on probably a bad day overall, but the experience was great. I could only imagine what this place would be like on a "normal" day. The day and time we went was during the Covid crisis, along with the wild fires during the summer. It was a short hike to get to the waters, but we were the only ones around. We took our dog too. There are many trails you can follow, and I would only imagine there are many people hiking and getting their exercise on. We did see some people walking their dogs too. I would imagine this is the place to go on a hot day. I've added pictures on how to get to the water. I would imagine that the tide level may change during the seasons.

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    Breanna T.

    Doesn't look like much , you have to walk passed the pools and down the path but it's worth it. Do NOT GO in crocs LOL. Very beautiful and peaceful with ducks and dogs swimming around. Would come back , since they allow animals here as well. I love animals. Kids were swimming here nice family area. There was a family with about 5 kids leaving when it was getting dark so people go there very often and feel safe enough to bring their children for a nice picnic/ lake day ! Pure happiness from dogs and children while at this place just because it's so open free and beautiful. Enjoy! Thanks for reading hope this helps !

    A preview of the secret spot!

    The paradise beach itself is very small and mildly beautiful but if u find your way through the jungle to the island in the middle, then it's a 5 star spot, but can you find it?

    Julie B.

    It is a little bit of a walk. I went to the left of the actual beach, just cuz I don't like people lol but still a nice spot!

    Large beach area
    Hannah L.

    This is the only beach in Sacramento I go to! Every time I have tried to go to another, they have been PACKED with people or cost money to go to/park, and I always wind up back at good ole' Paradise Beach. It is free, it (usually) has plenty of parking, and it has nice sandy beaches and places to hop in the water. I have had numerous picnics here. We bring some food, a blanket, and inner tubes and float around. I imagine it gets a little busy here on summer weekends, but I have never seen it very packed. When you park, you walk up a little slope and then you can either go left or right. The right has a beach that is a little rockier, but it has a few trees for shade and is still great for swimming. The left side is a little sandier and has a larger beach area with many trash cans. I try to go to whichever side has less people. This does seem to be a popular place for dog owners to bring their pups for some water play time, so if you have some aversion to dogs, it might not be the place for you. It also brings in a lot of students from Sac State, so if you have an aversion to 20-something-year-old college students... It might also not be for you. Just kidding. Kind of. :)

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    Alexis D.

    Such a cute beach, love the free parking and secluded area. Great spots for exploring and hiking

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    6 months ago

    Absolutely breath taking. From the warm sand between your toes to the cold water on your legs. Very peaceful...loving it

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    4 months ago

    No signage lead to a 20 min walk to nowhere in triple digit heat. Horrible experience will not come back.

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    10 months ago

    Dogs! Weather! Great place for relaxing and losing stress.Clean! Just what was needed in this world.

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    3 years ago

    This isn't even a beach. It's just like your typical grounds next to a river. They should change its name to Paradise River.

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    4 years ago

    It's just a great place to swim kids any age will have a great time, parking is usually ok. Check it out you will dig it.

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    7 years ago

    A hike and dirty nothing paradise at all, disappointment. Good if on a bike ride you pass.

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    River is beautiful and its a nice area to chill by the water! Definitely worth a visit !

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    Ask the Community - Paradise Beach

    Can dogs go off leash?

    No. It is illegal to have your dogs off leash at this park. Rangers frequent the area and will give you a citation. Please take your dog to a dog park if you want your dog to be off leash.

    Curious is the water has receded at all yet? Looking for actual "beach" area :) thanks!

    It says it's at the top of the hill on maps but you have to go pretty far to find the water. It's still a pretty big "beach" not as big as the past.

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    McKinley Park - Favorite color of rose.

    McKinley Park

    4.5(301 reviews)
    2.1 mi•East Sacramento

    My father used to come to this park when he is little- when we're growing up, my mom would ride…read morebicycles with us to this park and have a picnic. Many years later, I bring my children here and now a few generations later my grandchildren enjoy this park. My dad volunteered at the library at the park for many years and we ended up holding his celebration of life here (both in the rose garden and inside library). I have years of memories of hanging out here using the swimming pool, climbing trees, playing tennis & I used to run around the park when I lived nearby. We had roses planted in the Rose garden for my grandmother, my aunt and a child who died at birth. However, when they were redoing the rose garden, we had to take the plaques with us and now I have my aunts and grandma's plaque in my backyard with the same rose from the original rose garden. Shortly before my mother passed, we brought her to this park in her wheelchair and sat under a tree, enjoying a picnic with three generations of us. Needless to say this park holds numerous cherished memories.

    We celebrated our 55th High School Reunion with a barbecue at McKinley Park. Our committee…read morereserved the large space to secure the area for approximately 200 people. The space was beautiful and easy to decorate, and was perfect for our crowd, and would be perfect for any gathering. There were several metal picnic benches large enough for 9 people per bench and the space had a nice roof/canopy to keep us out of the sun. There were bathrooms close by, so that was very helpful. There was plenty of toilet paper on hand, and a blower to dry your hands but no running water. I would recommend bring a large container of water, and wipes and set up away from the crowd for emergency hand washing. There were also two drinking fountains, but no running water there either. So come prepared.

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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.

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

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

    Capitol Park - 03.01.25 The Pioneer Camellia Grove between 11th and 12th streets

    Capitol Park

    4.6(144 reviews)
    3.5 mi•Downtown

    The California State Capitol Park is worth your best walking shoes. I was there in March and the…read moreviews are impressive, the flowers are in bloom, and the forbidden oranges look deliciously illegal to pick. There were beautifully poignant memorials for war veterans, fire fighters, civil war, native monument, world peace rose garden, and many more. If you visit Sacramento and love an outdoor botanical garden, visit this spot.

    Capital Park is a beautiful place. Definitely worthy of a visit in Sacramento. I have been here…read moremany many times; most recently over the past few years I have come here on my way to or from protests. However, I was having lunch in the area last week and realized I have never reviewed it. The highlight of the park for me is the beautiful World Peace Rose Garden, which is especially stunning right now because all of the roses are in bloom. The gardens' central fountain creates a peaceful atmosphere and makes this a wonderful place to relax and walk around or sit and just enjoy the scenery. I almost always have my dog with me and she loves watching all the squirrels in the park and there are so many settings that make for a great photo ops of her. There are also lots of great manicured paths for me to walk with her. Another thing that I love about this park is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. As the mother of a veteran, I am always very moved by this tribute to those who have served. The statues are incredibly well done and it's a beautiful space for some quiet reflection. Parking can sometimes be hard and expensive, but it's a lovely park where I am rarely bothered, no matter how busy it can get at times. I definitely recommend stopping by if you haven't already and I will continue to return to this park again and again whenever I'm downtown.

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    Capitol Park - "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

    "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

    Capitol Park - "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

    "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

    Capitol Park - "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

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    "NO KINGS!" Rally -- October18, 2025

    Kammerer Family Park - Older kids playground

    Kammerer Family Park

    4.9(26 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    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+

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    Kammerer Family Park - Spinning ball

    Spinning ball

    Kammerer Family Park - Full view from the bathroom side of the playground area

    Full view from the bathroom side of the playground area

    Kammerer Family Park - Tower with slides

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    Tower with slides

    Paradise Beach - parks - Updated September 2026

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