Who knew Elk Grove was so full of wilderness in the midst of a small city. We had an amazing…read moremorning with our dog on this trail. Started and parked behind Leatherbys across from Five Guys off Laguna Springs. Walked to Ca Phe Haru to have an amazing iced americano. Definitely recommend

This is a nice path for walking, bike riding, jogging, etc. there are signs along the path about…read morethe trail and the animals around. There is a short trail and a longer trial. For the longer path, you would cross the street. The short path is less than a mile (about 2/3 of a mile). There's a view of the creek and a few buildings. I saw a few herons on the trial and ducks. The trail begins by Peet's Coffee/Leatherby's.

It's August and it's hot. You can walk this trail from the northside park off of Jacinto or you can…read morego down to the neighborhoods around Betchart Park off of Laguna Park Drive. This trail goes all the way cutting across Bighorn and if you continue south all the way down to Laguna Boulevard by the Safeway. Be prepared in the summertime there is not a lot of shade. But even the sun scorched earth has beautiful purple wildflowers. Enjoy this trail in the morning or early evening evenings during the summertime. The creek bed is dry right now also so the only wildlife you might see is going to be a rabbit or Two.

The pictures that are shown are not updated there isnt even a creek or body of water this is my…read moredisappointment. This was a waste of a drive . I don't recommend this place at all

Another fantastic day of birds at the Cosumnes River Preserve: turkey vultures, hawks, Sandhill…read morecranes, shovelers, cinnamon teal, coots, stilts, geese and song birds. Today was the perfect day.

Funny it's been exactly 6 years since my last review. My how time flies! I walk here often. It's…read morenot easy to get here since the road has been washed out on Franklin for years. The detour on the freeway is worth the trip. Go to their website to inquire about guided tours and other activities. A great, low key place to walk. No crazy elevations. They are porta potties and no dogs are allowed (it is a preserve) so plan accordingly. Check out the visitors center for trail information. A great nature and learning walk for children as well. Enjoy nature!

This preserve is easily accessible and provides easy to navigate walking trails on level flat…read moreground. There are lots of birds year around. There is a small children's playground and state park style bathrooms.

This is the most peaceful and adorable trail I have ever been on. It is not treacherous at all, and…read moreis basically just taking a walk in a scenic location. I loved hearing all the birds rustling around and seeing them take flight and dive. There is an amphitheatre, a natural playground, and lots of signs explaining the location and natural habitats. It's a great place to bring children. It is a pretty small trail. I think a person can finish it in under 15 minutes if they wanted to. We were here for at least 30 minutes enjoying the view and taking everything in. I love how the sidewalks have these footprints leading off into the brushes. These little details really add to this trail. Finding this place is very easy. It is just off the highway and there is plenty of free parking. There is also a restroom as well.

Going through life, you tend to overlook and take for granted the things you casually enjoy in…read morelife, like Elk Grove Park. I don't know why it's taken me so long to write about EG Park, but after the past visit, it was such a nice experience that I just had to tell the world. This park is huge and has everything - trails, picnic tables, duck pond, frisbee nets, dog park and bike park. The bike park is across the parking lot of the dog park, with plenty of dirt hills for practicing jumps. I've never seen a free bike park before. The dog park isn't separated by big/small dogs and the grass is spotty, but there are some training obstacles and the area is big. I'd rather walk my dog in the actual EG park instead. The weekends are always busy with birthdays, photoshoots, and other parties, but they are spaced out so there is privacy and even low noise when walking around on the path. On rainy days, the canopy of trees keep the path dry in most parts. I love the large pond and watching the ducks, geese, and squirrels. There's always something interesting to look at every season. In the spring you can spot eggs on the island and lots of adorable baby ducks. You used to be able to go on the island, but the bridge is now gated to allow for bird breeding. On this particular day, it was sprinkling and the rain softly falling on the pond with ducks, geese, and their babies' pitter pattering along were just so zen. The majority of the park is lush with green grass and hardly any trash around. There's plenty of trash bins along the path and benches to relax on. If you're lucky, you'll spot a unique bird or two. My favorite is the cormorant that dives for fish on the pond. Whether it's a stroll in the park, a party, doggy play date, or a zen place to run away from your problems, EG Park is my go to.

I used to come here for the little dog park, that is until they posted a sign about dog influenza…read more That was a red flag for us and we stopped coming. Such a shame as it was a nice dog park, sort of close to our house. It's been over 15 years since I've been here so the epidemic has probably passed and your are probably safe to bring your dog. There is always the chance you could get kennel cough at a dog park, it's like the common cold in people so it's much less of an issue. Just be safe when you go and make sure your dog is vaccinated. Then you're doing the best that you can. I am overly cautions so after we leave a dog park we always wash the paws as they've been running around and can pick up something that no one is aware of. This park has a lot to offer. There are 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 ponds with fountains, a stream, multiple soft or baseball fields, a soccer field, and large open spaces. I imagine that it gets busy in the spring time during baseball season. They have stadium seating for the onlookers, but I can imagine many people bring their own chairs and shade conversing, umbrellas and such. You are welcome to bring your own chairs, but they have lots of picnic tables and benches available too. The rotary memorial is a big gazebo area with picnic benches and standard benches. We ate in that area as it had all the picnic tables in it and we shared a table with 2 other families. A little cramped, but it was nice to sit down with a table and not just a bench. They hold multiple festivals throughout the year. Today's festival was the Vietnamese New Years Celebration and that was what brought us out to the Elk Grove Regional Park. Last year we came to a similar festival, but it was at another part of Elk Grove. Good thing we relooked at the website to realize it was located here at the Elk Grove Regional Park. The lot to the right was full and was where the festival was located. We continued going straight and then parked on the left right by the first baseball diamond and next to the bathrooms. It was an easy walk to the festival. The park is huge so you may want to scout out to see where your group is located before you park if you don't want to walk too far. We saw lots of people parking in the baseball lot like we did, there were also some unpaved spots along the main road that people were parking. At the festival area there were 2 stages set up. Portable stages, so they aren't park of the Park's amphitheater. We did walk by the park's Amphitheatre and it was closed for the season. Along with the 2 stages set up in one parking lot they had set up bounce houses and other kid friendly activities. They even had a mini train that took the kids on a train ride around the festival. In another parking lot they had community vendors offering free information about services they provide. In another parking lot they had food vendors, pop up tents and food trucks. Between the community vendors they also had venders selling jewelry, key chains, and other do dads. We found a vendor that was selling rice plates and got one, most of the vendors were offering fried foods and my husband wasn't interested. Lots of vendors were offering boba teas, smoothies, and sugar cane drinks. The price when up if you have little to no ice. We didn't see any bathrooms in the area we were in, but they brought in port-a-potties and hand washing stations that were supplied with water, soap, and paper towels. We used them soon as we arrived before they got busy and gross. We loved our time at the Elk Grove Regional Park and because it was such a positive experience, the parking was easy we'll be back for another festival.

We used the boat dock. The only bad thing for us was the small parking lot hard to get out with…read moreyour boat and truck otherwise it was fine.

Bend Park is a great, well-balanced park with something for everyone. The open fields are perfect…read morefor tennis, soccer, and all kinds of field play, and there's a nice playground area for kids. One of the things I really appreciate is the shady tree areas that make it comfortable even on warmer days. What really makes this park special, though, is its access to the river. There's a convenient boat ramp and a beautiful walking, biking, and running trail that runs along the river behind some truly gorgeous homes. It's my favorite exercising trail in Sacramento! It's a peaceful place to get outside, stay active, and enjoy the scenery.

The birding at stone lakes wildlife refuge is outstanding. I arrived a little too early but was…read morelucky enough to see several brown quails with a fledgling of chicks, a violet tree swallow, a brown swallow, several towhees, snowy egrets, jackrabbits, lizards, and I beards a deep growl of a bullfrog. I'll definitely return to see the wading birds collecting food for their nested fledgling.

A great place for families! We went early so that we could have a quiet walk with a stroller or…read moretoddler. There are plenty of paths to follow in the loop so there's always a new thing to discover.

I DEFINITELY need to bring my camera out and get some shots, iPhone photos do NOT do it justice…read more What a wonderful find. I love to walk and explore, and this one is close enough to my office that I can get over after the end of my work day. Also have friends who live in Anatolia track(s), so this is a FUN group walk when you can do so. Nice to see so many birds in the wetland area, the egrets and herons are particularly LOVELY! It is a VERY enjoyable walk in inclement or UNSTABLE weather. Just wear good cross trainers, and bring your umbrella! Just a lovely little track, very enjoyable walks here!

Nice neighborhood trail. Situated between the Wetlands Preserve and the neighborhood of Anatolia,…read morethis trail is a convenient spot to visit with nature while taking a walk, jog or bike ride. In the early morning, you are likely to see rabbits and squirrels, sometimes you will see cows grazing the wetlands, and occasionally, a coyote or two. Although not a long trail, less than 2 miles, it will soon be expanded to connect with the neighborhood of Kavala.

I went with my class this weekend and I made so many great memories. My guide was amazing she was…read moreso helpful, funny, kind, and made my experience so much better. Laurel you're the best!!

I decided I wanted to take the kids I nanny (11 & 13) to do something fun and unique and thought…read morewhy not finally cross off whitewater rafting from my bucket list?! We were gifted a beautiful day on the river with multiple sightings of wildlife including fish jumping, ducklings, geese, and even a bald eagle! The best part was getting to see the kids do something, get scared, have a blast doing it, and then ask to come back for more intensity next time. I really appreciated the guides for their hospitality, humor, and kindness. However my main piece of feedback would be a friendly reminder that nature and outdoor recreational activities are a form of escape and respite from our every day life, so being more mindful of the topics of conversation brought up during the ride is very important to the atmosphere.