I visited Southside Park in Sacramento, CA [2115 6th St] on Saturday, 05/09/26 from 7:30 AM until…read more12:00 PM. I came here due to attending a special event. First, I went to the women's bathroom stall and it was dark inside with no lighting and wet all over the ground. It was slightly dirty, though, the outside pink building was beautiful. Thankfully, the event offered porta-potties, which were much cleaner than the actual bathroom stall. Most parks offer complimentary parking. This park charges for parking and the rates are as follows: $2.00 per hour or $7.00 for an all-day pass. The park provides a big pond area with a good handful of ducks. There is also a playground available for children's leisure and entertainment. Lastly, there are "exercise stations" placed throughout the park, which encourage more physical activity. Overall, it was a peaceful, beautiful, and spacious park.

Lush 20-acre garden with various activities for family! The park was designed by a team that…read moreincluded John McClaren, known for his work on San Francisco's Golden Gate Park!!! Pickleball court: checked: quite busy with great energy!! Kids playground: checked: a unique "Universal Universe" solar system-themed adventure playground, a lot of kids playing around freely. It has mini merry-go-round, musical section and play areas. It also has get together area for picnic next to kids playground! Huge lake: checked: well maintained with some fishing piers. We encountered some fishermen enjoying their Sunday. Public restrooms: checked Free street parking: checked Animals/insects: checked: muscovy duck, canada geese, ladybird Check out their iconic stage with beautiful mural. Go to "Do the Bay" website for their upcoming events!! This park is also walking distance to Sundays Farmers Market under the Bridge, if you ever want to do a little shopping. The only downside is a sign of homeless here and there, stay vigilant!!

This park is a hidden gem in East Sac. It's located right…read moreoff of the East Lawn Memorial cemetery and doesn't easily show up on maps. Hahaha. But it's a clean, shaded park with a small play structure and sandbox for kids to play in. They have a nice green lawn too which is fun for parties or picnics. One of the better parks to go to in the summer as there is a shade and lots of trees keeping it cooler than most parks. Parking can be a bit iffy as Folsom is a bo parking zone and 42nd St serves the residents who need to park so on busy days or events (like the holidays) it can be tough to find parking.

Super great playground structure, sand play area, and picnic tables…read more Unfortunately, the gate is next to an extremely busy road, Folsom Blvd, and there is no child lock on that gate. City of Sac, please move the gate away from Folsom Blvd & add a child safety lock before something preventable happens.

I love walking through this park. It's surrounded by the local neighborhood and is always bustling…read morewith activity. From walkers and runners, to kids on the playground and people taking advantage of the green areas. I love that there are so many trees in the area, so even when the sun is out there's a good amount of shade. The park has a playground, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, and so much green space. On our latest visit a stroll through the park was just part of our adventure, since it's walking distance from some great local businesses. We were able to get some fun outdoor time, enjoy some coffee, and do some shopping.

This is one of my favorite parks and one I frequent a lot. I used to go here weekly for a good run…read moreafter a day of work. I have now traded running for working out in the gym, but will try to get back into running for more cardio. The last time I ran here was July of 2025. I try to do at least 1 mile Everytime I'm here. I ran here today and not much has changed-which is good. I was still able to complete my usual route, but it is always hard to get back into running after more than half a year of non running. This park is great for tracking without any tools or apps. One whole lap around the park is just over a mile. Lots of locals walk/run around the park. There's also one basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 1 baseball field and lots of grass areas for groups to play sports. I've seen flag football, soccer, rugby, little league and just people doing sprints and back and Forth. There's also a playground for kids to enjoy, which I've seen in use Everytime I come here. Overall, a good park with lots of activity and generally safe. I can't wait to come back more when the weather warms up.

Love this outdoor covered playground. I brought my little…read moreguy to play with his friend, who lives in the area. There are two separate areas for small and big kids to play. Slides, swing, monkey bars and pull up bars are available for kids to play. Also, there is a huge green grass field located next to the playground to play soccer, football, or soak up the sun. Picnic tables and benches are setup in the park for events.

It's a park. For kids. With no restroom. There's some grass. And some play structures. But no…read morerestroom.

theres kids currently ripping up the entire flooring of the mist area no parents around my kids…read morecouldn't even go play anymore

As both a community resource and home to one of the better playground structures in this area of…read moreSacramento, Artivio Guerrero Park is a must for anyone with kids who have a lot of energy. I came through here with my son and some friends. It's at the end of a dead end street nestled away in the middle of the neighborhood, so for those who have never been before it might be a little hard to find. The whole place is on the smaller side compared to some of the massive parks downtown, but what it lacks in space it makes up for with a great play structure and solid facilities. My son loved playing for hours and I loved that he was happy! Consider this next time you are looking for some place in the area to take the kids so they can blow off some steam.

A small but great neighborhood park. There is a small swing set and jungle gym for the kids. It's…read morecovered so the kids can enjoy during sunny days as well. They also have a basketball court, a couple of grills, and some tables to site and eat. What is pretty cool about this park is they have a large tree area and under that area is a big tree stump carved to look like a big elephant head. Little kids enjoy climbing on it. It's unique.

This sweet little park is right behind my house. It is quiet and clean. There is playground…read moreequipment for children including swings. It is pretty small but on any given day, you'll probably be the only person there. There are basketball hoops and grass area. Additionally, there are picnic tables for spending time outdoors. If you stop by, wave to the house across the street! :)

This is our local neighborhood park so we're here a lot!…read more Renfree is where our son played on his first swing, climbed his first monkey bars, and last week threw his first boomerang! There's a huge field for soccer as well as many shade trees and benches to relax on. No bathrooms but the city mentions this is because it's a neighborhood park vs a regional park. There are BBQ grills for a picnic if you're willing to run home for bathroom visits Note: there are porta potties during soccer season

We were at Renfree Park in Greenhaven recently for soccer practice, and it really is such a…read morebeautiful neighborhood spot. The open field has that peaceful golden-hour glow in the early evening, and the playground is clean and well maintained -- perfect for siblings to burn off energy while practice is happening. As the sun started setting around 6:30, it became clear there are no field lights, and it gets dark quickly. Also worth noting -- once dusk hits, the mosquitos definitely come out. We were swatting quite a bit by the end of practice. Another important thing to know: there are no restrooms or porta potties onsite, so plan ahead if you're bringing kids or staying for a while. Helpful tip: this is a great daytime park with a lovely playground, but aim for earlier hours and bring bug spray if you're staying into the evening. Update: They now have one porta potty near the playground which is usually very clean.

This is a pretty small park in Midtown, but is definitely a welcome green space amongst the…read morebustling city and businesses. There are many trees, so it makes it a nice spot for shade especially during our Sacramento summers. It's not the most peaceful spot as it's right off the very busy J street and close to the freeway, but if you're on a walk in the area its a nice spot to take your dog or wander a bit off the regular sidewalk. There's a building in the center of the park, but I'm not sure what it is or if it's currently in use.

James Marshall is a pretty but smallish and busy park on the edge of midtown across from some very…read morepopular eating, drinking and nightlife establishments. If you're in the area, it's a nice place for a short dog walk or lunch/reading on a bench. What I like best about the park is the large number of shade trees. It's actually one of the more overall shaded parks in downtown Sacramento, giving a welcome respite from the heat in the long, hot summer months. That shade can also attract quite a few homeless who use it as a semi-camp/place to snooze, so keep that in mind. Not my first choice for a picnic, but definitely doable. There's a Senior Center in the center of the park that I've actually never seen in operation. One thing to note is that a lot of the park traffic might be spillover from the bars on a Friday or Saturday night. Also, the meter maids are ruthless around here, so definitely keep your meter full. I spent an afternoon here and they came around every hour like clockwork.