Came to Garcia Bend Park to spend a summer afternoon with my pups and her friend and stepson. The…read morelake is super beautiful and nice to walk by and feels pretty safe as it is a lively park with lots of activity. Lots of space for dogs to walk and children to play! It is worth a visit. Dogs are supposed to be on leash while at this park. It was a hot day but pretty breezy by the water. Be sure to wear a visor or sunscreen!

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.

Tahoe Park is one of our favorite places to visit!…read more We've lived in the area for almost six years now, and we absolutely love coming here. In the summer, they host food trucks on the last Friday of the month, which is always a treat. The park has lots of shady areas, two playgrounds (one for bigger kids and a smaller one for toddlers), and a track for walking or running. You'll also find fields for soccer, volleyball, and baseball, plus BBQ areas you can reserve. The neighborhood is safe and very family-friendly. One of the best parts is the public swimming pool that opens during the summer. They charge $3 or $4 per person, which is very reasonable. Just a heads-up--this year, they're only accepting cash at the pool. It would be helpful if they posted a sign in the parking lot to let families know. I've seen a few frustrated parents who had to unload all the kids and gear, only to find out inside that they couldn't pay with card. Despite that hiccup, it's a wonderful park for families and we're grateful to have it nearby!

We went to a church picnic recently that was held at Tahoe Park. It was a brisk and very windy day,…read morebut the sun was shining and it was a mild day so it was still a great day for a picnic at the park. The kids had a great time. Tahoe Park is huge. It's between 59th and 61st St going east and west and between 8th and 11th Ave going north and south, and it is almost 18 acres big according to the City's website. There are soccer fields, a baseball diamond, a full basketball court, a smaller but adequate kids playground, 2 actually, one bigger, and one for smaller kids. In the summer time, the swimming pools will be open, so that's a great facility for hot weather fun. There is also a big gazebo with tables and seating on the side closest to where we saw kids playing soccer. We hung out closer to the picnic table area since we were grilling up some burgers and hotdogs, and there were several picnic tables to sit at and plenty of room. Although that area isn't very shaded. Our church reserved the tables, but it wasn't at the gazebo so it was a bit hotter where we were picnicking, but since it was so windy that day, it wasn't hot at all. It was the perfect day for flying kites so the kids did that for quite some time. Super fun for them to try to figure out how to get the kites to catch the wind and keep afloat. There's a set of bathrooms near the playground but I didn't use them so I don't know if they were clean or not. All in all, this is a nice park that I've just never been to, guess I keep frequenting the same ones that are familiar to me, but this is an underrated park and it's in a safe residential area, so it's a great place for a BBQ or a picnic or a party. I'm sure we'll be back.

Friends invited us to go play pickleball at this park with their family. The funny thing is we've…read moredriven past this park hundreds of times and have never stopped here. Not when the kids were younger, and not when we lived kind of closer to here. Seem it just never registered on our radar to come here and enjoy the facilities. In fact, I thought this is an Elk Grove Cosumnes Community Services District maintained park, and it turns out it's a City of Sac Park & Rec park, just goes to show I don't get out enough recreationally, haha. Anyways, so we arrived and went down Jacinto and had to make an U-turn bc the courts were not down that street, so we came back onto Center Parkway as the wife pointed out the covered fence must be where the tennis courts are. I give her props as a good navigator. So we found street parking right next to the courts and joined our friends who got there first. The courts are in pretty good shape except one of the court has some major cracks from settling, it would be good if the City filled them. These are regular tennis courts with Thermoplastic pickleball lines applied in blue over the white lines 2 years ago, according to my buddy. I would say the lines could've been another color like yellow or a lighter color than the blue and they would be more visible for my old eyes, but they are durable. We played as 1 set of doubles and 1 set w/3, boys and girls separate, for a good while and then it got kind of too hot as we were approaching midday. So we had some snacks and water and then we all headed out to go home for lunch. The Rules for this court are clearly posted on the fence entrance door on a metal sign (see pics) and it's open from sunup till 10pm, and lights are allowed from sunset till 10p, although the courts are not lighted, which is probably a good thing so as to discourage people from playing till too late and disturbing the neighborhood. Although the courts are not shaded by any trees, there is plenty of shade right outside the entrance but there's not seating / tables anywhere close by so if you want to chill and have a snack, bring your own picnic blankets or some lawn chairs, no eating/drinking on the courts. We had a good time and this is closer to us and not so crazy busy compared to many of the other parks w/pickleball courts all over Elk Grove and Sac, so we'll be back.

Nice park! This park is huge. There are 3 different play structures with slides, a tire swing, 6…read moreswings, plenty of shaded seating and a pond. There are plenty of mature trees to sit under. Great park to take the family! Only downside is that the play structures are not shaded. Overall, great park!

Decent park when homeless people don't leave feces in the random areas built for shade. People come…read morehere to walk their dogs, kids and play in the giant rubber workout gym. Whoever is cleaning this park of weeds and debris isn't doing their job. I seen them work, and I can tell you they do a bad job with a lot of them working. Because of the weeds in this park, every house nearby is infected with weeds from the seeds being sprouted in the air. A lot of people bring their balls and play basketball here. Court needs a new net. Don't stand under the trees unless you want caterpillars to randomly fall on you.

This park is nearby, so we started going here when we can. Great for the kids as the playground is…read morekept pretty clean. They have 2 tennis courts and a basketball court. The field is used for baseball and I'm sure it can be used for soccer. The park as a whole is pretty well maintained and feels pretty safe.

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!

The park has many amenities including a basketball court, soccer fields, and a playground. There is…read morealso walking and bike paths. I spotted a few small frogs on the path, so be careful where you step. There are bathrooms and it was clean. Be aware the parking lot is located within the neighborhood and not on the main street.

I've been here quite a few times. I've driven by it a million times!! It's about a five minute walk…read morefrom me. I like to go for walks here. A safer choice from walking on the neighborhood streets. I sometimes watch the soccer games here. The neighborhood kids and young adults play catch, frisbee, or fly their kites. Sometimes, they will also fly their drones. There's been a yoga class or a group get together to exercise. I've even seen a little karate training. This park has a kids jungle gym area. There's a small water park to play in on hot days. There's walk way paths to benches to rest or relax. Another little perk of the neighborhood!!!

I've always been a fan of Fremont Park. It's like a little oasis in the city right off of 16th…read morestreet. There's a fun little playground, picnic tables, public art, walking paths, and lots of events! In the past, it's hosted Sactown MoFo, Chalk It Up, and an amazing light saber battle on May the 4th. To all you Star Wars fans, the force was with us that night. It's situated in a nice neighborhood and surrounded by some great bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. I recently wandered by and saw a temporary art installation called Fremont Park Bloom. It was a pleasant and colorful addition to the park. It's a park with a lot to offer, even without any events. Enjoy!

We find ourselves parking around this park when visiting businesses in the area and it's perfect to…read morewalk out dog through when we're exploring the city. While it's on the smaller side it's a great splash of green in our busy city. They also host some events here throughout the year, like the Chalk it up festival. You can also grab a quick bite nearby and enjoy a fun picnic here.

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.

Me and my family, we had a great time at the park. The weather is so nice and we're taken picures…read moreoverthere.