The Red Bluff River Park is in sad condition. What has the potential to be a fabulous community park right on the bank of the Sacramento River has become and old dilapidated eyesore. The park does offer the usual amenities (bbq pits, tables, etc.) It is also home to the Public Swimming Pool, has river access for boats, and hosts a couple of community events. The catch is... everything is in poor shape. The parking lot hasn't been resurfaced in years, the playground is extremely outdated (my kids don't like it at all), there is only one basketball court, the bathrooms are all in bad shape, many of the sprinklers leak leaving muddy places everywhere, other areas of the lawn are dry, and the whole place is a major hang out for the homeless and drug crowd. I could go on but I think you get the point. It's a shame such a beautiful and large park has been neglected to the point a family has no desire to spend any time there. I wish someone at city hall would accept the challenge to get this park in the shape the public deserves. read more

Red Bluff River Park - Parks Near Me - Red Bluff, California

If you're on a road trip with kids and are looking for a good place to stop for a picnic-THIS IS NOT THE PLACE!

Took my children to this park after being in the car for a little over an hour in hopes they could get some energy out before having to get back in the car and I was extremely disappointed. I felt super uncomfortable being alone with my children because of the people hanging in the grass and picnic table area. Also the play equipment was really outdated and dangerous for small kids. The play equipment near the pool looks like it could collapse at any moment. And My youngest got cut on the spiral slide! The park is in a beautiful location but is in some serious need of some TLC! With a few upgrades and maybe less weirdos it would be an amazing place! read more

Like others have mentioned, this park is full of potential. I'm not sure of its history since I am merely visiting, but I can definitely see it's probably seen better days. That being said, we had no issues and made our way down to the water from the main parking lot. While we had to do a little "off-roading" to get down the hill, the water and scenery was worth it. It was calming and peaceful with very little distraction. There's a boat launch for those with the privilege of having one, and some kayakers even came through while we were relaxing. I'd highly recommend passing through the unkept grass and local riffraff, to get to the natural beauty. read more

I'm going to raise my review to 3-stars for the simple fact that this place has a place in my heart despite it now losing it gleam and prestine. My first visit to Red Bluff was over 15 years ago when my aunt relocated to the area. I remember it being a small, quaint town with no graffiti. Having come from a city that was rampant with it and having dabbling in street art in my hay-day, was shocked to see how crisp, green, and clean it was. The park was the same - clean and green. My visit before my last was dated several years ago. The facade is still the same - horse shoe pit, bball court, boat dock and views of spectacular river front homes. I've noticed now the high prevalence of indigent folk and the occassion gangster music blasts from the speakers of a murdered out SUV. Ahh, sociocultural evolution at its best! You can still walk down the bank way toward the river, skip a few stones and see the occassional salmon cross. The water level is a lot lower than I remember (due in part to the dam), but you can still fish and take you boat for drive. read more

Such a waste. This park has such potential--beautiful riverside space, large, established trees, a pool... but as the previous reviewer described, this park has deteriorated to the point where it's not fun/safe for normal citizens to use it. Sadly, it draws only the tired, poor, huddled masses, wretched refuse of your teeming shore, the homeless... and no one likes people like that, especially when you are trying to enjoy a sandwich. read more