Franklin Boyce Park is a 9.76 acre park located in South Sacramento…read more Sitting way below the fence line , this park can be easily missed as you drive by. Phase 1 was completed in 2013 and consisted of a huge open area enough room for 2 soccer fields, handicap parking , walking path and restrooms. Phase 2 was completed a few years later and also consists a 5 acre open space enough for 2 soccer fields, a walkway around the park with benches. The hours of the park are sunrise to sunset. Parking area is for handicap parking and for picking up or dropping off only! Street parking is available. Security camera monitor the park 24 hours a day. The park also serves as a detention basin to protect homes in the neighborhood from flooding. For soccer enthusiast this is paradise with multiple soccer fields on either side of the park ! Other than the soccer fields, there is nothing special about the park that stood out. Overall rating " 3 Stars"

Could have just been an ugly depression-in-the-ground catch-basin for rain water, but instead is a…read moreuseful space for recreation and exercise.

It's Earth Day! What are you going to do to help our planet and its creatures?…read more We joined City of Sacramento at Parkway Oaks park for their clean up and beautification event. There were a good amount of volunteers who knew what they were doing and got right to work planting shrubbery around the park. My son and I picked up trash but were pleased that there was not a lot at this alert-clean and beautiful park! (We did find evidence that local neighbors had done an Easter egg hunt and didn't successfully find them all ) Decent amount of street parking around the park. Large shaded space for recreation and a large playground for the kiddos when it's not wet outside. No bathroom, which is common, we've noticed, for local community parks in this neighborhood. A quick drive to Starbucks or Bel Air if you need a quick break.

I'm surprised that there are so few (only 2) reviews of this park. This is a nice little gem that's…read moreperhaps not very well known, but being it's on South Land Park Dr. a thoroughfare that connects SLP off Florin Rd to the Pocket area, it's actually strategically located. It's right next to the former Lisbon Elementary School, now a charter school named Yav Pem Suab Academy, a bilingual Hmong and English school. In any case, this park has a lot of wonderful mature shade trees, providing lots of needed shade on hot summer days in Sacramento, and a decently nice playground. My kids enjoyed this park when they were little, and now when we drive past, we see little ones play on the structure. There's also a nice walking path that winds throughout the park and a few sitting benches for just relaxing and bird-and-people-watching, or perhaps if you wanted to just sit quietly in your own thoughts or read a book there's plenty of seating to do that. There's plentiful grass for an informal soccer game or a volleyball game if those are to your liking. In any case, this park is usually not so busy and although there's not any bathroom facilities here from what I recall, it's close to Bel-Air and the shopping plaza (about 5 minutes drive) there so it's definitely a good park to play at or relax in. The quiet and safe neighborhood it's in also makes this park one of the better ones in the Pocket area.

My wife and I love to listen and dance to all variety of music. So when she found out that the City…read moreof Sacramento was sponsoring a free concert in the park , you know we were going to be there ! And too boot one of her favorite bands were performing ( Inner Soul ) ! Roy J. Nielsen served in the California Legislature and represented California 14th State Assembly. The City of Sacramento dedicated Roy J. Nielsen Park in the year 1975. The park is located in the older part of South Sacramento. Also adjacent to E. Mack Elementary School. It is fairly large in size, consisting of roughly 10.8 acres. It offers a full size soccer field, 2 lighted tennis courts, adventure play area with slides, climbing structures, swings and a separate tot play area for younger kids. The City of Sacramento does a fine job in maintaining this 39 year old park. Can't wait for the next concert ! See you there !

Fruitridge Park is part of Southgate Recreation & Park District here in the City of Sacramento. The…read morepark is hidden behind Fruitridge Community Center and the Fruitridge Aquatic Center. Anyone driving by the park would never have noticed it's being there because it is set so far back from the main street. As you walk along the path leading to the park, you'll be surprised at the immensity of the park ! The play ground itself offers a play area for older children as well as one for younger children. Both play area has slides, swings and climbing structures. Too the right of the playground you'll find a huge gazebo. There were no picnic tables under the gazebo at this time, but I did find a few tables and benches scattered throughout the park. A little further back was a full court basketball court, two tennis courts ( no nets at this time ) plus an huge open play area with soccer goals. What's also nice about this park is that it has lighted parking. Fruitridge Park would be a (4 Star) park if it were in a safer area of town. The park has so much to offer to local residence. If you plan to visit this park, my recommendation would be to visit during daylight hours only ! Enjoy !

Nice park nice trees and shi hella fun if u ain't from fruitridge. Don't come longlivebristheemuread more

This is a review of the PLAYGROUND ONLY. Compared with other playgrounds in the Sacramento area,…read morethe Bowling Green Park one is medium-size with about 7,500 square feet (judging from a satellite image). The spaceship-themed play sets include a three-level one for 5-12 year olds (the tallest I've seen in the Sacramento area - the Southgate Recreation & Park District must've spent a lot of money on it) and a two-level one for 2-5 year olds. There are two swing sets, each with 2 swings, miscellaneous items for kids to climb on, a parking lot, and picnic tables. Unfortunately, this park has some problems. The large play set for older children has graffiti on it. When we visited, trash was strewn all over the playground. There is no fence or sand area. The trees do not provide much shade because they are relatively short and distant from the play sets. There are no rest rooms in the entire park. Overall, just an OK place to take your young child.

This Park. Has lots of nice things and some not so nice. I…read morelike this park to play basketball later at night like 6PM in the summer. You will seen lots of people here getting games going. The playground is decent. Lots of kids from time to time. There is also a baseball field with flood lights; however, I haven't seen them on for a while. The only thing I would say is that this is a small park. Pros: Basketball Court with LIGHTS Basketball Court with no lights Playground Parking on street and lot Baseball field Cons: Small Notes: Lots of locals are here. Interesting: They have a phone number =)

This is a quiet peaceful park with easy parking. The playground has a set for younger kids as well…read moreas older children. There are plenty of benches to sit on and watch the kids.

Why didn't anyone tell me there was an awesome dog park in my neighborhood?! Well, actually someone…read moredid tell me when I was walking Sheba one day, but still, why didn't anyone tell me sooner?! I'm feeling extremely relieved I can now save gas and time from going to the dusty Sutter's Landing and her favorites Bark Park in Rancho Cordova and Ruff Dog Park all the way in Rocklin. Search "dog park" on Yelp and bet this place won't show up. Why? Because this is actually a secret neighborhood doggie park. Expect to see the owners and their pups come here from 7-9 AM or from 5-7 PM. Other than that it's occupied by the school and the occasional soccer practice. There's a few water bowls and plenty of grass to roam along with a shaded area with lawn chairs. Just be sure to clean up after your pup so we can continue to visit. The park isn't fully gated, but the grass area is so big that the dogs rarely venture far enough. Pups of all sizes appear to be welcome. Thank you Sierra School Park for providing Curtis Park a dog friendly field!

Decent public park in quiet neighborhood. They had an jungle gym, swings, and slides for kids. Big…read moretall trees and green grass. Good for shade in this heat. They also have a 2 tennis and pickle ball courts. We came here wanting to play volleyball. We set up our own volleyball net and used one side of thecourt. A few people came by to play pickle ball and was nice enough to share the court. They have a couple benches to watch and it was nice cuz it was shaded. They do have a water fountain to drink out of. The down side is that bathroom is very far from the tennis court. It was confusing that the address of the park GPS drove me to a cul de sac in the neighborhood. I came back after going to a near by store and was able to park on the main street.

Wackman Park is a solid neighborhood park (9.5 acres) with a good mix of sports, play areas, and…read moreshade. There's free street parking and the restrooms are actually well maintained (soap + toilet paper usually stocked, which is always a plus). The only concern is the restroom is located near the 2-5 yo playground only, so if you are at basketball or tennis courts, it takes quite a walk to reach restroom. For sports, you've got tennis, baseball, basketball, and pickleball. The pickleball setup has 4 outdoor acrylic courts with permanent lines. You do need to bring your own net. The courts are nicely shaded by trees, so it's not too brutal in the summer heat. Playground-wise, there are two sections for different ages (2-5 yo and 5-12 yo), with swings and climbing structures: good setup if you've got kids of different ages. One nice bonus is the bike trail access that connects over to Betschart Park, so you can extend a walk or ride easily. Also worth mentioning: the park is used for free adaptive/inclusive recreation programs through Cosumnes CSD. They run classes and activities for kids and adults with disabilities (Autism) (fitness, yoga, swim, pickleball, tennis, Zumba, camps, etc.). There's also RAD Fun Fridays with games, movies, crafts, and more for all abilities. They also have pickleball coaches. The pickleball is every 2 weeks at 10:30am PST. One of the pickleball coach is also the owner of local Sacramento pickleball paddles manufacturer: Jolle pickleball. All pickleball paddle is from fiber carbon so it is very light. He has some pre-owned paddles for half the price. Call him soon before they are gone!! Overall: clean, shaded, pretty active community park, and especially good if you play pickleball or want a family-friendly spot that's not too chaotic.

William Land Park Trail and I are no stranger. I have used this trail all through my high school…read moreyears and beyond . William Land Park itself was only a short distance from where I grew-up. So naturally the trail was conveniently located for me to jog during wrestling and football season. I am sure everyone and especially me are surprised to know that we have been walking on a trail all these year's. The trail is flat and is good for all skill levels. It has no beginning nor ending point . It is a loop trail 2 miles in total length. The starting point can be anywhere you can find parking. The parking lot across the street from the Sacramento Zoo and next to Fairy Tale Town makes a great place to start. The trail goes around the perimeter of Land Park. I makes its way in front of Fairy Tale Town , passing a pond and golf course. The gravel trail then proceeds down 13th Avenue passing beautifully architected homes ending at Freeport Boulevard. Then traveling down Freeport Boulevard in front of Sacramento City College until you reach Sutterville Road. From here it's a straight shot back to Land Park . This trail gets a lot of use by young and old alike. Even - though the trail parallels the main roads, the beauty of the park makes the noise tolerable. This trail is accessible year round and can be walked, jogged, biked and is wheelchair friendly. Pets on leashes are more than welcome ! Enjoy !

This park is ok. It's a little boring and the park fades in and out of a golf course. I felt as if…read moreI were having a picnic I'd be constantly worried about being hit with a golf ball. Facilities are decent and there's a nice garden.