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4.4 (116 reviews)

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Sirena Y.

Came to this park for a nice afternoon walk and really enjoyed it. I can't believe it took us so long to check this park out! We always see it off the 50 and it looks so nice. Now we know it is nice! There's a community pool that was under some maintenance, a large playground for kids that was being used by quite a few kids and parents, pickle ball courts, basketball courts, a nice pond, mature trees all throughout, wide open grass areas, picnic tables and BBQs, and a sandy trail bordering the whole park. We saw a couple people running on the trail and some other people sprinkled throughout the park, but overall it was pretty quiet. We also read some of the historical facts on signage surrounding the pond which was interesting. Overall, a really nice park that we'll use more often now.

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Chris T.

This neighborhood park has been around before I was born and before the X/Y freeway, connecting Hwy 50 to I-5 was built. In fact, the fishing and recreational pond use to be twice the size and had paddle boats before it was cut in half for the freeway. There is still a large enough pond for fishing, and I believe the public swimming pool finally opened again the the summer, after years of closure due to lack of funding to operate and staff it. The park has a few picnic areas and tables with bbq pads, and can accommodate several parties and get togethers at the same time throughout the park. There is street parking along the east, west and both sides of the park. You will find plenty of shade because it is full of trees throughout the park. The park has also been used for established festivals, such as the crawdad and seafood festival, pacific rim festival, and many many more. The last function I attended was an annual neighborhood reunion where we have vendors, dance groups, and as much as 200 attending.

South Park is a great clean park to let your little to big kid come and let them run it out.  Love what they did to South Park.
Veronica V.

I love what has happened to South Park, for all ages come in play look at the amazing mural

Music area
Yuri K.

Today, we signed up for Sacramento City event called "Universal Universe" play date at Southside park. We arrived shortly after 10:30 AM on Saturday, and there were a lot of kids playing at the play ground. We visited a few booth (Police Officers and SMUD) and got some goodies. A great places for all ages to play. Bathroom was recently renovated and added a few additional areas such as music ground and a spinner. It's a fun place for kids!

One side of the park
Kelsey C.

What a nice park to visit! There's two main areas to play with slides and bridges. There's a sand area for digging, a music area to get groovy, swings to fly, and grass to run around. Next door was the grilled cheese festival, so I read the reviews. While there today, the park was clean, they had restrooms with closed doors that were also clean, and I didn't see a homeless camp too close to the park or any homeless people around. We had a fun time playing, being creative, and just being a kid today. If you're in the area, this is the place to play!

Alex L.

Southside Park is not one of Sacramento's best parks for multiple reasons, making it easy to rate rather low. But considering that it still provides plenty of much needed resources to a corner of downtown that would otherwise have none, you have to give credit where credit is due. In short, consider it a flawed park with good intentions. On the positive side, it's a big, spacious park covering at least the size of six city blocks. There's an iconic stage with beautiful murals, plenty of grass for games or playing with the pup, many beautiful trees, a big lake filled with ducks, tables for picnicking, a large play structure for kids, tennis courts and a pool. I've never seen the pool in operation but I will assume when it is when it isn't COVID. There are fewer negatives, but still plenty to list. This is a big homeless gathering spot, with many actively sleeping or camping. The pond is fenced off and not in the best condition. And I would t suggest anyone, man or woman, hang around at night because of an unsavory element known for gang and drug activity. It's also in eye and ear shot of a busy freeway. Keep it all in mind and enjoy what you can out of it. I will personally come back whenever I have the chance. A city park - even a flawed one - is always better than no park at all.

The gorgeous stage
Taylor M.

This park is pretty huge. There are two playground structures, a sand area, and a few sets of swings. Walking around the park, you will come across a few different exercise platforms/bars. The pond features a variety of of ducks. There is free parking on one side of the park. They have a cool stage for events away from the playground. This would be a fun place to take your family for a few hours.

Cora Sol!
Kenneth K.

Growing up just blocks away from SouthSide Park, I have many fond memories playing at the playground, swimming in the swimming pool and fishing in the pond. I remember going to their annual fishing derby sponsored by Sacramento Parks & Recreation, and going to the park on the Fourth of July to watch fireworks. Yes fireworks! Back then fireworks were set off on the island in the middle of the pond. I remember watching men throw a ball trying to hit another ball, later to find out that they were playing "Bacci Ball". They also had an area to throw horse shoe on a metal stake. You have to remember this was over 50 years ago. Most of you weren't even born yet! The City of Sacramento has made a lot of improvements over the last 100 years. Yes you heard right! The park is over 100 years old and is still going strong! The amphitheater was built in 1934. The mural on the amphitheater was painted by members of the Royal Chicano Air Force! May I add that they did a fantastic job! The City also added tennis courts, 2 new play areas for the kids, a club house, a 3 quarter mile trail around the park with 4 fitness stations along the way plus picnic tables with barbecues. Today my wife and I are back for ( FIESTA EN LA CALLE ) Latin America Independence Celebration. Special guest "JORGE SANTANA" was performing here today! What a special treat! The whole day was full of fantastic entertainment! Starting with 5 different bands (CORA SOL, LATIN TOUCH, MAMBA GOZADERA, CONJUNTO LIBERACION, JORGE SANTANA ! Plus Aztlan Folklorico De Sacramento, Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Co, and Yemayasalsa Dancers entertained the crowd all throughout the day! Family First Auto Club displayed some of their beautiful "Classic Custom Cars" This outdoor event was free to the public to attend. Great Food! Drinks, Free Parking and Free Admission ! What else can you ask for! So mark your calendar for next years (FIESTA EN LA CALLE) Latin America Independence Celebration. SEE YOU THERE!

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Michaela P.

This park is absolutely beautiful in the fall. The leaves turn beautiful yellows and oranges. There is also a nice path under the trees that you can walk with your family and/or friends. It's right near the freeway, so if the sound doesn't bother you I'd say give this park a try! People bring their dogs or sit on the benches and enjoy the sunshine. Happy holidays!

Lake view, from the south
Andrew B.

This park is pretty, the lake is very nice. Tennis courts are kind of bad, wouldn't recommend those. Can't speak to basketball courts or other amenities. But for a nice natural space there is a good amount of room to spread out. Chargers for electric vehicles are available on the west side of the park. Pretty scenery and lovely trees and ducks to observe here.

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Ask the Community - Southside Park

Is there any fall foliage here during Oct/Nov?

No, but there was a Sakura Grove which started this year.

Does anyone know which nights are the courts available for tennis? I've seen people play bike polo and futsal there some nights, but I'm trying to figure out when the courts are open for tennis.

There isn't a set schedule. In the weekday evenings the tennis courts are closed for kids soccer practice.

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There are tennis courts, basketball courts, a pool, walking paths, and tons of space for picnics under mature shade trees.

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McKinley Park - Favorite color of rose.

McKinley Park

4.5(294 reviews)
2.3 miEast Sacramento

This is one of my dog's favorite parks, there's so much going on, parking is pretty easy, and…read morethere's a lot to do. They have tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, plenty of picnic benches and seating around the park, a pool, and they have public restrooms. We enjoy walking around the park, watching the animals in the pond, and exploring the rose garden. There's a lot of green space which allows my dog the perfect opportunity to sniff around when he's tired of walking on the paths. I like that there's easy parking here, plenty of shade, and a large space to explore so we can enjoy a quick walk or a longer adventure.

We visited McKinley Park toward the end of the day with two toddlers, and it absolutely did not…read moredisappoint. If you have little ones, this is a must-visit spot. Play Structures: I was seriously impressed by the variety of equipment specifically designed for the 2-5 year old age range. It's hard to find parks that cater so well to that specific gap! Creative Designs: The creativity here is next level. The kids absolutely loved exploring the castle and the ship structures--it really sparked their imagination and kept them busy for a long time. Right next to the playground is a great duck pond. It was a huge hit with the kids and provided a nice, scenic break from the climbing and sliding. Even late in the day, the park felt welcoming and well-maintained. It's a perfect destination for a family outing where the kids can safely burn off some energy.

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William Land Park

4.5(166 reviews)
2.1 miSouth Land Park

Such a beautiful and relaxing park. The pond area is peaceful and perfect for a picnic or just…read moresitting and enjoying the scenery. My kids come here to play baseball and always have a great time. There is plenty of space for families, walking, and letting the kids run around. The park feels clean, safe, and has a nice family friendly atmosphere. We love spending afternoons here and will definitely continue coming back. Great place to enjoy nature and make family memories.

When my kids were toddlers and elementary school aged, we used to come to William Land Park quite a…read morebit. Just as with furry children, human ones also have tons of energy that must be let out. So instead of having them cooped up, I'd will myself to take them to the park even when I'm bone tired after a long week of work. William Land Park is THE best place to help kids burn off energy so they can simmer down and sleep well after they have all the fun. It's really not a bad thing, I don't want to sound like I'm begrudged to take my kids out to play, but you know how sometimes you just want to veg out at home after work and esp on weekends? Yup. But my wife's always right that it's better to just suck it up and take the littles out and let me run wild than to fight the inevitable and try to keep them occupied at home. So we make the trek and we're never disappointed, even when parking can be challenging (hint: don't go at peak times on the weekend, esp Saturday mid morning to early afternoon). With all that said, WLP is really a great place. It's huge, first of all, with a big free playground on the North West side of the park, then of course there's the Sacramento Zoo which is just the most iconic place in Land Park. Then for littles there's Fairy Tale Town which was really a hit with my kids when they were younger. And when they got older and wanted more excitement, Funderland was the place to be for several years with all the roller coaster and other amusement park rides that were good enough for their age when they still got the thrill of being up and down and thrown around on a coaster or a spinning tea cup or a rocking pirate ship. And it helps that both places are pretty affordable for a fun day out. What's impressive about Land Park though, is that there's something for everyone in this 166.5 acres regional park. I looked up some stats and it features 23 picnic areas, 2 softball fields, 1 lighted Little League field, 3 baseball fields, 2 bantam soccer fields, 1 full-sized soccer field, 1 basketball court, adventure play area (the free playground), tot play area with free wading pool (in the same area as the playground), an indoor community facility, several restrooms, several ponds, a 3.4 mile jogging trail, the Ampitheater, fee-based pony rides, and 5 garden areas including the WPA Rock Garden, 3 groves, 2 parking lots, the well loved Golf course, the Sac Zoo which my kids really loved as kids, Fairytale Town and Funderland as mentioned above. In fact, for awhile I was playing volleyball here every Saturday, it must've been a couple of years from spring through fall and even over the winter if the weather was good and the grass wasn't soggy/ground wasn't muddy from rain. I had a great time playing vball with young'uns half my age as well as those who were quite a few years older than me and yet were so fit they literally kept me on my toes. There were definitely some talented folks on the vball courts and it was all volunteer organized and free to join and play. I might have to go back to it before I'm totally out of commission. All in all, William Land Park is very unique and truly is one of Sacramento's most historic and special places. We drive by often, but don't go there enough, and really need to get out and get some fresh air and exercise on the beautiful grounds of this local gem.

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

Capitol Park

4.6(142 reviews)
0.9 miDowntown

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.

February 11, 2026, A gloomy afternoon at capital park. We went out to Capital Park around 12:30pm…read moretoday and it was misty, but not raining. By 12:50pm the rain was starting to pick up and we were almost running for cover. I had my raincoat on, but my husband only had his leather coat on. He was warm, but getting wet. He wished he had brough his umbrella. The park is very lush this time of year with a few puddles here and there on the paths. We though we were on the capital look, but realized that the loop is referring to the outer edge of the park, we started on the loop and then wove through the park, so I'm going to just review the park today and post pictures from the interior park. I really like the cactus garden. It's a little scary at times as the prickles are so large and my husband is worried if he walks by too close they will attack him. So, we kept our distance and skipped the close up shots. Today some of the cactus was in bloom which was pretty spectacular. I loved their orange color and brightness. They really popped. They do have a warning that says keep out of the Cactus garden so you are forewarned to stay away so you don't get poked. I took a picture of a cool tree. The top must have been cut at one time because now there is only a branch that goes over the path. It's fun to read all the tree tags and see what kind of trees growing in the park. They have two types of paths in the park, some that are paved and some that are possibly finely crushed rock. Both paths were a little puddly today, but not too back that you couldn't walk around the puddles. There are a few benches in the park. May of the ones under the trees are occupied by the unhoused population. The ones out in the open are usually vacant and used by local workers to enjoy some fresh air and have lunch outside. Come enjoy Capital Park. I suggest you take public transit here if you are visiting on a weekday as the parking is slim on the streets, but there are aways garages available. If you come on the weekends, there is much more parking on the streets. So, you have no excuse as to not enjoying this beautiful park.

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Kammerer Family Park - Older kids playground

Kammerer Family Park

4.9(25 reviews)
14.5 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

Great family park. It's huge with a full size soccer field in a grass bowl. The play structures are…read moreall musical based so kids can play sounds and melodies while they play. There are pickle ball courts and clean large bathrooms which is a must for little kids. The water spouts come in the summer and kids can play all day here. CSD keeps the park nice and clean with everything well maintained. The best part is they have an annual 4th of July viewing at this park where the community comes out in lawn chairs and just hangs out. This is one of the great parks in Elk Grove.

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