My father used to come to this park when he is little- when we're growing up, my mom would ride…read morebicycles with us to this park and have a picnic. Many years later, I bring my children here and now a few generations later my grandchildren enjoy this park. My dad volunteered at the library at the park for many years and we ended up holding his celebration of life here (both in the rose garden and inside library). I have years of memories of hanging out here using the swimming pool, climbing trees, playing tennis & I used to run around the park when I lived nearby. We had roses planted in the Rose garden for my grandmother, my aunt and a child who died at birth. However, when they were redoing the rose garden, we had to take the plaques with us and now I have my aunts and grandma's plaque in my backyard with the same rose from the original rose garden. Shortly before my mother passed, we brought her to this park in her wheelchair and sat under a tree, enjoying a picnic with three generations of us. Needless to say this park holds numerous cherished memories.

Adj: Beautiful "Central" park in the heart of (East) Sacramento…read more McKinley Park is a historical city park in East Sacramento, but I've never looked into its history. Interestingly, the Sacramento Street Railway Company built the park in 1871 to attract people to take its trains. Then the park became a recreational area around the train line and continued to serve as a gathering spot for the residents in this neighborhood and the greater Sacramento community. Recently, we visited again to hang out with friends who wanted to meet up and have our kids play together and get out their wiggles while we chat and catch up. After the kids played for some time at the (new to us) playground, we walked over to enjoy the pond and to take a walk over to the Rose Garden. There's a path that surrounds the pond so you can get exercise with a view. We saw a lot of ducks and geese that day. Please don't feed them. They were friendly and very used to humans. After hanging out w/said friends of the fowl flavor for a few minutes, we walked towards the Rose Garden to enjoy the beauty of the roses and to people watch as they get their pictures taken and to hang out some more. Overall, I enjoyed visiting McKinley Park again, I really should come down here more often as it's a pretty great park, so big it takes up a whole city block and there's just so much nicely landscaped grounds, plant life, wildlife. It also offers a bunch of facilities to include a community pool, basketball court, a community center, picnic areas w/tables, several sports fields, plus tennis and volleyball courts. A lot offered here in one location!

Pop on by the Maple Neighborhood Center to check out the Sacramento Adventure Playground…read more Run by Fairytale town, this location is a magnet for outdoor adventurous fun without the watchful eye of parental units. We've only done the Saturday FREE sessions but signed up for summer camp to continue the fun! Animals, climbing, and parent free joy. Plan for your kiddo to spend several hours. Tips: -Bring a water bottle and plan to leave your kiddo behind :D -Muck shoes, muck pants, and muck tees. Your kid will find a way to get dirty! -Push the gate open upon arrival. There are signs that make you think there's a trick to it, but no. Just come on in! Check in in the building to your left. -Encourage kiddo to climb the ladder. I don't know what's up there, but independence wins at this place! -Sign and read the waiver beforehand but plan on a quick orientation. -Bring cardboard to donate!

My granddaughter and grandson always have a great time there. They always plenty to do there and…read morethe staff is always friendly and encouraging to the children.

We had a good time here. Pretty far from our house so we won't go often. The slash pad seems nice…read morefor younger kids. Lots to climb, sand area, trampoline, separate playgrounds for toddlers and older kids. Lots of grass. Does have a parking lot. There were only a few other cars the day we went. Does have bathrooms. Not a lot of shade.

Beautiful park and very safe and clean - has bathrooms and every sports field you can imagineread more

Green and shady park! It's Dinosaur themed without a toddler playground/section with one baby…read moreswing. My 15 month old still had a good time. They had giant dinosaur bones that she liked to play on, and a jeep she could sit and steer. Lots to climb. There was also a pool here, volleyball net, and also looked like maybe soccer and basketball court but I didn't go to that side of the park. Loved the shade!!! Probably my favorite park. Completely fenced in which is also a plus for me.

Nice park! There are a lot of mature trees covering the play structures and plenty of picnic tables…read moreas well. The play structures are dinosaur themed. There are 2 swings and 1 toddler swing. The structures are also protected by a gate making it more safe. There is a pool area as well and plenty of street parking.

Wow, this was my first time visiting this park, and I am genuinely impressed! My family and I came…read morehere on a Sunday evening to wind down and end our day, and it is by far one of the best and cleanest parks in the Elk Grove area. We even came on a windy day, and it was still a wonderful place to be. It is so spacious that it's the perfect spot to fly kites. A few of us were flying kites together, and it was such a relaxing, heartwarming experience. It's incredibly family and dog friendly, super roomy, and has so much going on. Because it's so clean and well maintained, this might just become the park I bring my kids to most often, and it is definitely a top choice for hosting future family events! It is perfect for a workout, sports activities, or just letting the kids play. I love the layout, especially how they designed the two separate grass areas where one sits at a lower elevation, while the other is level with the rest of the park. But honestly, what really blew me away was the restroom. I know that sounds like an exaggeration, but I'm serious! So many park restrooms are cold, dark, dirty, and lacking privacy. This one felt downright luxurious. It is completely temperature controlled, which was especially nice since it was breezy outside! It was warm, well lit, exceptionally clean, and had absolutely no odor. It even sounded like it had a great ventilation system running. The only minor downside was the lack of toilet seat covers, but that's an easy fix. The entire park feels pretty new with a beautiful, modern design, conveniently located right behind the Sky River Casino. Highly recommend checking it out! Rate: 10/10

Amazing park to have a birthday celebration for your children, it has a giant playground and a…read moresplash pad area! They also have a tennis court and basketball courts! 3 soccer fields surrounding the whole park. A+

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.

This park looks huge, and is huge, but I didn't realize how much was actually taken up by the golf…read morecourse. There's a lot here, the park, the zoo, Fairytale Town, picnic benches, playground, plenty of areas for sports, and even performances. There's a good amount of designated parking as well, and while it's an expansive park, it's pretty easy to navigate. We stopped by on an early morning to take out dog for a walk while the weather was still on the cooler side. We explored and kept mostly to the sidewalks. Other people in the park were friendly as we walked past and there were a lot of other people with dogs as well. We noticed that at about 10am the park got a lot more crowded, so we were glad we were on our way out versus just arriving. If you're looking for less people early is definitely better. We had a lot of fun exploring and getting some steps in here.

Unbeknownst to me, my family has been enjoying Land Park before I was born, where family reunions…read morewere held in Sacramento. Fast forward I'm grateful to live just minutes away from such a beautiful park. On my most recent visit I attended a picnic and didn't walk that morning in exchange for enjoying a walk around the park. A friend and I walked the two mile loop while catching up. One of the many highlights I enjoy about Land Park is seeing the old school cars on Sundays.

We really enjoy visiting Oak Park and walking around McClatchy Park and then visiting some of our…read morefavorite businesses. Sometimes the park is taken over with events- big and small. If an area is reserved you'll see signs up for the timing. When there are bigger events the parking nearby tends to fill up, but when there aren't events you can usually find plenty of free parking nearby. The park has a basketball court, baseball field, tennis courts, picnic tables, disc golf, a skate park, a nice playground and even a pool. There are paved paths and there are multiple areas that are great for entertaining groups, including a stage area. They pack a lot into a relatively small area and while there's a lot to do it won't take you long to walk around. While we were walking around a family was having a party and plenty of people were utilizing the different areas for sports. There were also some people walking their dogs, like us, but some people had their dogs off leash in some of the bigger areas. There wasn't a dog park area. it was beautiful while we were there and everything was clean and well kept.

Wow, this has got to be one of the most underrated parks in all of Sacramento. They have so many…read morethings to do, for the young and old. There's an amazing playground, with areas for big kids and small kids, all themed after the amusement park that used to be here. There's also basketball, including a court for kids with a low net. There's a skate park, tennis, frisbee golf, and baseball too. And, they have a large lap pool, wading pool, and splash pad for the warmer months. All in all, this is an amazing park, especially for kids, but really for anyone!

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!!

We recently visited FairyTale Town with our two toddlers and absolutely loved it! If you're in…read moreSacramento with little ones, this is easily one of the best ways to spend a morning or afternoon. You can easily spend half a day here without anyone getting bored. What We Loved Immersive Play: The range of play structures is incredible. Our kids were obsessed with the recreations of famous children's books--walking through Mr. McGregor's Farm felt like stepping right into a storybook. Animals & Nature: Beyond the slides and climbing, the petting zoo and the peaceful Japanese pond (Urashima Taro) provided a great change of pace for the kids. Interactive Learning: The children's theatre is a gem. They have dedicated storytime and puppet shows that kept the toddlers completely engaged. Why It's a Must-Visit What makes this place even more amazing is that it's a non-profit. Knowing that your $10 admission (an absolute steal for the quality of the park!) goes back into maintaining such a creative space for the community makes the experience even better. It's right across from the Sacramento Zoo, so you can make a full day of it in Land Park if you have the energy! Perfect for ages 1-6, but even older kids will enjoy the nostalgia and creative structures.

Nice place to kill 2-3 hours especially for kids ages 2-6. Think of it as a park with some play…read morestructures. Lots of shade which is a plus. The highlight was Louie, the tortoise going on a walk. Kids were able to get super close. They also had a theatre showing of Goldilocks which was great for the kids. They also have a small cafe with reasonable prices. $10/pp over age 2 is reasonable. Plenty of street parking.