We went yesterday for the train ride! Was donation $2pp. Train ride was soo cute. 15min ride…read morethrough Hagan park in Rancho. About 8min from KP international market. They have a tiny farm there, we saw 2 pigs. More animals available to interact w on Saturdays. Suggested donation $2pp. They take cash there. I thought u needed advanced tickets so bought online but it's really just whoever wants to ride can line up. https://www.svlsrm.org/ Duck pond: tons of duck and geese Water area: part of american river?? Not sure. Can fish there! Playground: With climate change, unpredictable weather, and summers with many days over 100F, would be nice if all parks in the sac area provided shade. This one has shade only over a small set of swings by a picnic area/ by the trains & barn. The main playground had shade near it but no shade over the play structures. Kids going down the slides could get burned- recommend putting up shade to avoid future liability issues. Overall a beautiful park w a good amt of shade, multiple parking lots and multiple picnic areas. Too far for us to come regularly but likely coming back for the train ride during holidays when I think they usually have a Santa there. (You need advance tix for this)

September 24, 2025 - Rancho Cordova, CA…read more The fenced dog park is great! There's plenty of room for pups to run, with separate areas for big dogs and for small ones (under 15" in height). A few chairs are available for owners, plus a little swimming pool filled with water for the dogs. The grass and shade trees make it extra inviting. It's clear this park is very well cared for.

This park has a decent sized big dog side and a smallish, little dog side. Nicely treed, 50/50…read moregrass and dirt. The picnic table is in need of replacement. My issue is no dog poop bags, there is a dispenser on the big dog side that appears to have been abandoned and nothing on the small dog side. I always carry, so no issues for me, but c'mon, keeping bags stocked is not a budget issue.

The small dog park is just that small and dusty needs some upgrades for sure. I wish the would fix…read morethe gap in the fence the really small dogs can get out.

Very clean dog park but very small for Athletic dogs, lots of benches etc. River is right behind…read morethe park so we took a walk on the River. I recommend this place for small dogs.

First time here, it nears by home but never get a chance to visit. It was about to rain so its nice…read morethat they are all sands not grass. My pup enjoyed this park she literally run around, its actually huge they have scooper for poop on the side thought thats cool. I liked there is a park for kids also. Lots of space for parking. The only thing is its under howe way road so it's loud all the cars are passing by. All in all we liked it, as long as she loves it

This is my favorite dog park. My pup loves going there, and my other dog who crossed over the…read morerainbow bridge also loved this spot. It's spacious enough and doesn't get super crowded. There's no delineation between small dogs and big dogs, so be aware of that. Met some good people with their pups too. Dogs can get quite dirty there, but they have fun, so no complaints there.

Drove far away to come to the dog park today on May 17th but it is still closed?! Wtf.read more

Watch out! Our dog only has an allergic reaction when going to the small dog park at Carmichael…read morepark! She literally will choke and cough for 12 hours after going to this place. We have had her checked by our vet and she has no condition to cause this sort of reaction, so the park is suspect all day long. I don't know if they are putting chemicals on the grass, or what, but this is bs and we will never take my dog there again. Two weekends in a row now she has had an allergic reaction from going there. I hear other dogs coughing and gagging while there as well. Take your fur baby someplace safe, because this park is not at all.

Waste of time there is no dog park waste of gas there is nothing but a tennis court and a random…read morefield

Great dog park! It's long area so I and my pups can get our steps in lol! Down side is lots of…read moreholes and grass not well maintain, but lots of great pups and dog owners.

My neighborhood dog park. We have a small dig and this place has a side for small dogs, and larger…read moredogs. Both sides of the fence has a lot of space on their respective sides. I've never seen this park over crowded. Sometime the regulars combine their small dogs with their bigger dogs. But it seems like it is a universal agreement amongst the regulars who go there at a certain time. The yards seem to be kept fairly clean as I haven't found any droppings yet. I wish they supplied bags though, just in case the owners forget. Other than that, great neighborhood dog park.

I was glad the dog park was empty when we arrived (weekday mid-afternoon). My dog was able to enjoy…read moreher fav dog park activity = sniffing. Small dog side had a crap ton of feces early October 2025. No excuse for it - there were tons of dookie bags tied to the fence. Dookie blended in with the loose dirt and tree dander. Small dog side also had burs and some other weeds. Unappealing. Large dog side maybe had 2 dog turds but was bare/clean, much better. It also had heavily used scoop pans. I'll stick to my quality poop bags and having her do her business on cue, in peace, elsewhere, thanks. Decomposed granite only, no grass either side. Both sides small to medium in size. Larger joint transition area compared to other parks. Right outside the dog park are several metal tables with 4 charcoal grills. Dog birthday party setting? Haha. Plenty of street parking including spaces under the overpass for warmer days. Loved that there's a large grassy park across the street with benches. We ate there and it was peaceful enough but the road noise from Howe Avenue is a bit much. The overhead power lines at the two parks are a bit much, too, particularly at the dog park. One great feature is the easy access to the American River Trail and the levee trail. Go for a road run, trail run, or walk towards Watt Ave or Cal Expo. Overall, my dog and I don't need to come back because it grossed me out, but it was a great outlet for my dog to get her sniff on.

This dog park has a lot of pros and cons. Overall I feel comfortable bringing my dogs here, but I…read moredo get concerned about the dry/dead grass. There's street parking only, but usually plenty of spots available. It's right next to a running trail, so if you can't dog park for whatever reason you could walk as an alternative. Pros: tall fences. Separate big and small dog sides. Working water with new water stations. Trash cans and scoopers provided (unless they get stolen). Plenty of bench space. Shade some hours from the big tree. Cons: small side has A LOT of dead grass with stickers. The big side has flooded near the gate the last few winters. It's a dirt floor, so it gets super dusty. The benches usually have pee on them (but it's a dog park). The small dog side is really big and could've been made a little smaller to adjust for the big dog side to be bigger.

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.