We stopped here with our fur baby on a cloudy day. I like that it's on a little dead end road so…read moreyou don't have to worry about dogs running out into the streets and it feels kind of safe and tucked away. The park is nice and a good size. It is made up of almost all hard surfaces like cements, sand, dirt. There were a few patchy spots but no real grass anywhere. It was sprinkling on and off during our visit and there is one bench that has a small cover over it so I was able to stay protected, however, the water and the sand kind of filled my shoes up with dirt and especially my dog's paws. Luckily they have a working dog wash here which is a huge bonus at a dog park. I also like how they cut a whole in the fence and have the garbage outside with a spot to reach through so you don't have to worry about the overwhelming stench of dog poo. There are a few benches, but it could use a few more and maybe some shade as well but they do have water available for both people and dogs. Someone left their car key and whoever found it was nice enough to tie it up to the gate, so if you left the key to your Honda here you might want to come and get it. I will definitely be stopping by this park again when we're in the area.

As part of our mission to visit and review all of the dog parks in the area, my dog and I visited…read morethis park at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, along with a couple of his dog friends. This was the first stop on our dog park tour! The park is tucked behind a residential neighborhood, so it feels a little hidden, but there was plenty of parking available, which was a nice surprise. One thing to know before visiting is that there are no separate small and large dog areas--everyone shares the same space. Fortunately, during our visit, both the dogs and owners were friendly and respectful, and all of the dogs seemed to get along well. My puppy was still very young at the time, so I had him wearing a muzzle. It wasn't because of aggression--he was simply in the phase where he would pick up anything he found and immediately swallow it instead of just carrying it around. Even with the muzzle on, the other owners were understanding, and everyone was very friendly. The park is primarily made up of pea gravel, with very little grass. When you first walk in, there's a small shaded area with a built-in bench, and someone had also left a lawn chair. On the opposite side of the park, there's another tree that provides shade with additional chairs nearby. Most of the park is a large open area covered in pea gravel, which gives dogs plenty of room to run around. All the way at the far end of the park, there are several agility features. I liked that they were designed to blend into the environment with faux stone finishes and landscaping that included river rocks. The park also had a watering station and even a dog wash station, which was a great amenity. One feature I especially appreciated was the opening in the fence near the entrance that allows you to easily drop filled poop bags directly into the trash can outside the fenced area. It's such a simple idea, but very convenient. The park appeared to be well maintained overall. I didn't notice any unpicked-up dog waste during our visit, which was nice to see. My only real complaint is the lack of grass. There was one particular tree that seemed to be every dog's favorite spot to stop and pee--I jokingly started calling it the "pee tree." The pea gravel around that area looked noticeably dirtier and murkier, and unfortunately my dog kept lying down there, which was a little frustrating. Overall, this was a nice dog park with friendly dogs, friendly owners, and some thoughtful amenities. If you don't mind a park that's mostly pea gravel and don't need separate small and large dog areas, it's definitely worth checking out.

Phoenix Dog Park is located on the backside of Phoenix Park in Fair Oaks, CA. This dog park…read morefeatures three sections: one for big dogs, one for smaller dogs, and small private size lot. It's big enough for dogs to run around in without their leashes while their owners chill with other dog owners. Just outside the dog park is a restroom so coming here for the doggo and myself is great!

I go take my dog here all the time. Thursdays they are closed! But there is more than enough space…read morefor you and your dog to enjoy an on leash walk. My dog is 40 pounds which is more than appropriate to be in the " small " dog park. But unfortunately there are many owners who bring in 60 pound dog or larger and they are younger dogs so they are a bit of a risk to injury my dog. Cant fault the park for disrespectful owners on large side or small side but just want to warn others. They usually have many tennis balls for dogs and multiple plastic pools for the dogs to enjoy. That being said please do not bring any females in heat. Keep an eye on appropriate dog play. Out side the park keep your dog on leash when leaving the park or entering give others space. And clean up after your dog if it makes a mess or poops.

Today we were in Carmichael Park for the first time. We were looking for tennis courts. And there…read morewere 6 of them! A wonderful place for active recreation. Many different sports grounds. There are also places for children to have fun. We will definitely come back again!

Water the dog park area please. With Sacramento summers there is a huge need for watering the grass…read morein the dog parks. We've only had a couple of weeks of heat and this is what it looks like. The whole dog park is crunchy weeds and dried out grass. Like a fire hazard.

November 23, 2025 - Sacramento…read more This was our first visit to this dog park, and we were pleasantly surprised. We came on a Sunday and there were quite a few people, many relaxing in their own chairs while their small dogs played. All the pups were friendly, and there was plenty of grassy space for them to run around. The large dog area also looked very nice--clean, spacious, and completely empty by the time we left. Overall, a great spot for both small and large dogs.

Great place to meet up with other pups and owners. Clean and friendly…read more Only issue is now that the weather has changed the city has not changed the sprinkler timers. It is still watering as much as in the high temp months. Not only is this a huge waste of water but it turns the park into a mud hole that is really troublesome and unnecessary Otherwise it's a great place to take the fur babies.

Nice, shady spot to let the kiddos get the wiggles out! The area is clean and well maintained…read more Sometimes local kids have a sweet lemonade stand :)

Very clean, nice happy landscape, wonderful place to bring our dog. We took her for the first time…read morethis morning (we are from El Dorado County so this park was near a building we had to drive to), I yelped some parks and this one popped up as nearby. What a very pristine and positive place!

It's not that our pup doesn't have room to roam at home, it's about socializing. Since there's no…read moreoff leash dog beaches nearby, a clean off leash dog park is the next good option to keep her in tune with her K-9 social behavior. This off leash area is fully fenced and double gated. Mature trees around and inside the fenced area. It's a single play area not split between larger and smaller dogs. It is clean, people seem to pick up after their pup, and the few times we've been here, it hasn't been crowded. Today, we brought our fur child and our fur grandchild to meet up with a friends fur child - they'll be spending some long hours together in the near future and need to get familiar with each others (butts) .. personalities. There were the three small dogs and then another few showed up .. all small dogs on this Sunday morning. One large lab appeared with his owner and small pup sibling. The surrounding park area (ball fields) are wide open spaces and if your pup is mindful and doesn't stray too far, you could have a full run of the park (but technically, that area is not off leash .. wink wink). Very happy with this off leash area.

First off, so many homeless here, which is fine except they were yelling and making us feel unsafe…read more Second there are very sharp thorns all over the grass that puncture right through skin and paw pads. We had to carry our Great Pyrenees to our car because he had at least 5 in all four paws. Would not come back here

Great multi use park!…read more Location: Located in Carmichael off cozy side streets is this great little park with connections to the American River Bike Trail. For the longest time I did realize how extensive the roads and parking is into this area as generally my entrance into this park is off the Bike Trail. It makes a great stop for picnics or for a quick restroom breaks. Activities: There are a lot of open fields, picnic areas, and water areas to explore off the river. One thing is that I would caution exploring the waterways around here as they can be deceptively fast and dangerous. There is also a great handicap accessible fishing areas off the farthest parking lot. Great for working and watching the waterway from the Harold Richy memorial bridge. Cons: It is a self-pay park so important to keep in mind. Can be a little hard to find but is straight down Arden Way.

I recently started biking and had been researching long paved trails to try out. The American River…read moretrail runs from Sacramento to Folsom and William B Pond seemed like a convenient and safe place to embark from and park (I had hitched my bike to my car & drove out here from the East Bay.) The kiosk was staffed on a Saturday and the entry fee is $7 (cash only.) Lots of parking and the trail is easy to spot from the various lots they had available, There were a variety of picnic areas, bathroom facilities and walking trails. It's close to neighborhoods in Carmichael, which is nice for people who live nearby and can walk right over. Access to the bike trail was my main reason for visiting and the trail itself warrants its own review. Minus one star, as having an option to pay entry by credit card would be nice. I mean, who has $7 exact change that they carry with them these days? Anyway, I would likely use this park again for a jumping off point for trail rides. Nice, clean, scenic suburban park.

A park that isn't too far from my home. Seems like a very well used neighborhood park! I always see…read morepeople using the tennis courts and walking around. Pretty clean grass not much dog poop. There are quite a few off leash dogs but they are well enough away from the main pathway they don't seem to bother anyone else's dogs. There is a play ground with a water fountain for kids and lots of grass. A simple place to enjoy the clean air.

Rumor of park closure because property was sold to a nonprofit program. I love thi park and walk my…read moredog everyday, use the exercise equip. And play pickle ball. Is it true we will lose our park? San Juan parks, Ct Hts.