This is a huge park with great climbing rocks and structures for those who love to climb. The…read moreplayground is very nice. There is equipment for adult exercising. There are 4 beautiful baseball fields with restrooms (that were locked because there weren't any games being played. There are extensive concrete sidewalks all over the park. The description indicates a skatepark (which is south of the dog park) but it was a disappointment and very small. (just a few grinding steps) There was a full basketball court and a community center building It's a large, beautiful park with a splash park by the playground. No convenient restrooms were the one negative for us.

I brought my granddaughter to Morse Community Park for outdoor fun. There are two sections - one…read moreplay structure for smaller children(ages 2 - 5), and a larger structure for older children. There are climbing walls, rope climbing nets, slides, and swings. My granddaughter was very entertained and played for quite a while. Even though it wasn't a "hot" day, we should have brought water since there are no drinking fountains.

This is a large, beautiful park in the middle of a housing development nice homes. There are…read morerestrooms next to the jungle-themed splash park and playground. There is a full basketball court and a really nice skate park with lots of grinding rails and steps as well as bowls and hills. My grandsons had fun with their scooters but it would be awesome for skateboarders. There is a small amphitheater with a cement slab stage and terraced grass with lots of concrete picnic tables with shade structures over them. This is a great park.

This is one of our favorite parks in Elk Grove. I love to pull up a camping chair and sit in the…read moreshade. There is a lot of shade on the grass, the play structure has shade in the early afternoon. There is a water feature that is typically working from Memorial Day weekend (or beginning of June) to about Labor day (although it stays hot in our area well until October!) unfortunately the water feature is outdated and / or breaks down often. Last year, the water feature was down a lot in May/ June and again in August / September. 5/5 rating for the park for grass, shade, trees, (mostly up-kept and safe) play structure, restrooms (bring your own soap, and the toilets clog very easily). 2/5 rating for the water feature: It is being out dated, and the schedule of it being open is unreliable.

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.

Machado Dairy Park is a nice little park for the nearby housing community…read more We were on our daily walk and we needed to add a few extra steps so we crossed the street on our way to Franklin High when we discovered this little gem! We saw a few people shooting hoops. There were a few families with their toddlers playing on the playground. A few were enjoying the sunshine with a book! It also has a small parking lot. You can enjoy the picnic area as well. It does have a walking pathway. Oh! I didn't check out the restroom, it has one.

It's a nice park for kids to play. There is a covered area for parties or sitting down. You can…read morecatch Pokémon at this park.

Great mixed use park!…read more Location: In the Camden area with connection to the roads and right off the trail. Great to reach by trail or park. Always generally pretty quiet off a side road it feels pretty safe Activities: This park has a lot of different activities for families. Two tennis courts, basketball and two play areas. Not only that but it has a lot of shade and is definitely a well developed park. Really love this park specifically for the trail and a nice loop around the play area so that parents can walk while their kids play. Also had a covered area and table. Another top tier park in EG!

An older, smaller park opened in 1994, but seems it's been kept up so it's still in pretty good…read moreshape and it's set in a neighborhood, so it's relatively safer than a park on a mainstreet/thoroughfare. There's a basketball court, a walkway/walking path, grassy areas, a little creek runs through the back of the park, and there's also a couple of play areas/structures. Overall, it's a nice little park and when we were there, we saw it used quite a bit by kids having fun/playing, as well as adults getting exercise. It was even a bit crowded as it's pretty popular in the neighborhood. The only thing we really did not like is the phone tower disguised as a redwood tree right there in a corner of the park. That's probably not a good thing to have right at a park.

Right next to Bartholomew Park, you'll find one of my favorite simple pleasures in the area--a huge…read moreopen grassy space that somehow always feels peaceful even when people are enjoying it. This park isn't about playground structures or a ton of built features. It's really about the space. The grassy field is massive, and on weekends you'll usually see soccer teams practicing, families tossing a ball around, or people spreading out blankets for picnics. One of my favorite things when I'm walking my dogs is just seeing people stretched out in the grass enjoying the park. There's something about that scene that makes the whole neighborhood feel calm and connected. The park also sits right along the lake, which gives you beautiful water views on both sides. Every walk feels a little different depending on the light and the season. I've seen swans gliding across the water more than once, and oddly enough I've even spotted koi fish in there too. I've been walking my dogs here daily since the 90s when we first moved to Laguna West, and it's still something I genuinely look forward to every single day. That says a lot about a park. Small moment I love: the summer sunsets here are incredible. When the sun drops over the lake and the sky starts glowing, it turns an everyday dog walk into something that feels pretty special. Helpful tip: If you're looking for a quiet place to relax, bring a blanket and sit closer to the water's edge. The breeze off the lake makes it one of the most peaceful spots in the neighborhood. Some parks are about activities. This one is about slowing down--and after all these years, it still does that perfectly.

Love the new basketball hoop, exercise station, and playground. Lots of seating area for families…read moreand friends.

Came here on a weekend afternoon and this time, we hit the pickleball courts. I've not even been to…read morethis part of the park, could've fooled me, all this time I thought these were tennis courts, haha. Just goes to show how much I know. My kids started playing pickleball, and came to a clinic taught be a coach. It was good times. The courts are nice, they are heavily used according to the wife, as tons of people from all around town come here to play quite competitively in the mornings. Recreational players who are so good, they look like pros to us. Anyways, lots of retired folks and others who come to play because this is a great sport for all. Well, the kids look like they have enjoyed it so far, it looks to be fun. There's 6 courts here and very spacious. Nets look in good condition, courts look good too, the pavement looks a little worn here and there, but I also could tell it's all kept up pretty well. The fence here is good too, so it's pretty secluded, there's some seating w/a couple of tables w/a shaded patio cover right by the courts for resting if not playing. I took a few pictures of the BBQ area so I'd remember how much room there is for future parties, plenty of picnic tables and the water feature/spray park area is nice too. That part won't start till after Memorial Day, according to the wife. It was windy the day we came for pickleball, but I ended up playing a few games too after the clinic ended, and wife and I both had a good workout and it was fun. Must work these old bones or we'll fall apart, haha We'll be back.

Nice spacious new park in Elk Grove!…read more Tucked away in the new home developments here, Oasis Park is a pleasant family park with a variety of amenities. There are pickle ball and tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds for kids, walking trails, and exercise equipment (great pull-up bars). The size of the park is huge so I can't see this park feeling too crowded even if there are a lot of people here. Plenty of curbside neighborhood parking. Everything appeared to be well maintained, clean, and new. Quiet too.

This park is a hidden gem! I had no idea it existed until I was looking up places to feed ducks at…read morewith my toddlers. We came on a Saturday evening around 6 pm and it was not crowded like most parks in EG. It has so much to offer! A huge open area of grass free to let your dogs and/or kids run, fly kites, have a picnic or if you're looking for a peaceful stroll there is also a serene trail to walk. The park is very unique and had my 3 year old so busy running up and down that massive hill, haha! My husband brought up a good point that they didn't have any swings to go on. Not a deal breaker for me but heads up for parents who have kids that love those. We did end up having dinner here to allow more playtime for our 3 year old. They have a few concrete picnic tables by the park and some more underneath their covered space by the water. Unlike EG Park, they had chest height fencing which was a plus because we're always scared for our kids falling in to the water. The fence didn't impede the view for us or our kids. They were all able to see the ducks, turtles, and birds as we fed them. I'd also like to add that these birds and ducks are not as aggressive as EG Park! I'd love to come back here again with a few toys to extend our visit and maximize all the amenities this park has to offer.

I stopped here for a little walk. I have my grandkids frequently so I wanted to see if this was a…read moreplace they'd enjoy. The park is spacious and beautiful. There is a playground for young and older kids, pool, trails, picnic areas. It was hot the day I went so I'd recommend maybe heading out earlier in the day. There were shady areas in the park though for picnics or at the playground. I saw turtles, ducks, birds, and fish. Such a neat park. My grandkids will love it. Plenty of parking and open space.