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    4.4 (116 reviews)

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    Sirena Y.

    Came to this park for a nice afternoon walk and really enjoyed it. I can't believe it took us so long to check this park out! We always see it off the 50 and it looks so nice. Now we know it is nice! There's a community pool that was under some maintenance, a large playground for kids that was being used by quite a few kids and parents, pickle ball courts, basketball courts, a nice pond, mature trees all throughout, wide open grass areas, picnic tables and BBQs, and a sandy trail bordering the whole park. We saw a couple people running on the trail and some other people sprinkled throughout the park, but overall it was pretty quiet. We also read some of the historical facts on signage surrounding the pond which was interesting. Overall, a really nice park that we'll use more often now.

    Balloon release at Southside Park
    Chris T.

    This neighborhood park has been around before I was born and before the X/Y freeway, connecting Hwy 50 to I-5 was built. In fact, the fishing and recreational pond use to be twice the size and had paddle boats before it was cut in half for the freeway. There is still a large enough pond for fishing, and I believe the public swimming pool finally opened again the the summer, after years of closure due to lack of funding to operate and staff it. The park has a few picnic areas and tables with bbq pads, and can accommodate several parties and get togethers at the same time throughout the park. There is street parking along the east, west and both sides of the park. You will find plenty of shade because it is full of trees throughout the park. The park has also been used for established festivals, such as the crawdad and seafood festival, pacific rim festival, and many many more. The last function I attended was an annual neighborhood reunion where we have vendors, dance groups, and as much as 200 attending.

    South Park is a great clean park to let your little to big kid come and let them run it out.  Love what they did to South Park.
    Veronica V.

    I love what has happened to South Park, for all ages come in play look at the amazing mural

    Music area
    Yuri K.

    Today, we signed up for Sacramento City event called "Universal Universe" play date at Southside park. We arrived shortly after 10:30 AM on Saturday, and there were a lot of kids playing at the play ground. We visited a few booth (Police Officers and SMUD) and got some goodies. A great places for all ages to play. Bathroom was recently renovated and added a few additional areas such as music ground and a spinner. It's a fun place for kids!

    One side of the park
    Kelsey C.

    What a nice park to visit! There's two main areas to play with slides and bridges. There's a sand area for digging, a music area to get groovy, swings to fly, and grass to run around. Next door was the grilled cheese festival, so I read the reviews. While there today, the park was clean, they had restrooms with closed doors that were also clean, and I didn't see a homeless camp too close to the park or any homeless people around. We had a fun time playing, being creative, and just being a kid today. If you're in the area, this is the place to play!

    Alex L.

    Southside Park is not one of Sacramento's best parks for multiple reasons, making it easy to rate rather low. But considering that it still provides plenty of much needed resources to a corner of downtown that would otherwise have none, you have to give credit where credit is due. In short, consider it a flawed park with good intentions. On the positive side, it's a big, spacious park covering at least the size of six city blocks. There's an iconic stage with beautiful murals, plenty of grass for games or playing with the pup, many beautiful trees, a big lake filled with ducks, tables for picnicking, a large play structure for kids, tennis courts and a pool. I've never seen the pool in operation but I will assume when it is when it isn't COVID. There are fewer negatives, but still plenty to list. This is a big homeless gathering spot, with many actively sleeping or camping. The pond is fenced off and not in the best condition. And I would t suggest anyone, man or woman, hang around at night because of an unsavory element known for gang and drug activity. It's also in eye and ear shot of a busy freeway. Keep it all in mind and enjoy what you can out of it. I will personally come back whenever I have the chance. A city park - even a flawed one - is always better than no park at all.

    The gorgeous stage
    Taylor M.

    This park is pretty huge. There are two playground structures, a sand area, and a few sets of swings. Walking around the park, you will come across a few different exercise platforms/bars. The pond features a variety of of ducks. There is free parking on one side of the park. They have a cool stage for events away from the playground. This would be a fun place to take your family for a few hours.

    Cora Sol!
    Kenneth K.

    Growing up just blocks away from SouthSide Park, I have many fond memories playing at the playground, swimming in the swimming pool and fishing in the pond. I remember going to their annual fishing derby sponsored by Sacramento Parks & Recreation, and going to the park on the Fourth of July to watch fireworks. Yes fireworks! Back then fireworks were set off on the island in the middle of the pond. I remember watching men throw a ball trying to hit another ball, later to find out that they were playing "Bacci Ball". They also had an area to throw horse shoe on a metal stake. You have to remember this was over 50 years ago. Most of you weren't even born yet! The City of Sacramento has made a lot of improvements over the last 100 years. Yes you heard right! The park is over 100 years old and is still going strong! The amphitheater was built in 1934. The mural on the amphitheater was painted by members of the Royal Chicano Air Force! May I add that they did a fantastic job! The City also added tennis courts, 2 new play areas for the kids, a club house, a 3 quarter mile trail around the park with 4 fitness stations along the way plus picnic tables with barbecues. Today my wife and I are back for ( FIESTA EN LA CALLE ) Latin America Independence Celebration. Special guest "JORGE SANTANA" was performing here today! What a special treat! The whole day was full of fantastic entertainment! Starting with 5 different bands (CORA SOL, LATIN TOUCH, MAMBA GOZADERA, CONJUNTO LIBERACION, JORGE SANTANA ! Plus Aztlan Folklorico De Sacramento, Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Co, and Yemayasalsa Dancers entertained the crowd all throughout the day! Family First Auto Club displayed some of their beautiful "Classic Custom Cars" This outdoor event was free to the public to attend. Great Food! Drinks, Free Parking and Free Admission ! What else can you ask for! So mark your calendar for next years (FIESTA EN LA CALLE) Latin America Independence Celebration. SEE YOU THERE!

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    Michaela P.

    This park is absolutely beautiful in the fall. The leaves turn beautiful yellows and oranges. There is also a nice path under the trees that you can walk with your family and/or friends. It's right near the freeway, so if the sound doesn't bother you I'd say give this park a try! People bring their dogs or sit on the benches and enjoy the sunshine. Happy holidays!

    Lake view, from the south
    Andrew B.

    This park is pretty, the lake is very nice. Tennis courts are kind of bad, wouldn't recommend those. Can't speak to basketball courts or other amenities. But for a nice natural space there is a good amount of room to spread out. Chargers for electric vehicles are available on the west side of the park. Pretty scenery and lovely trees and ducks to observe here.

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    I went there for my nephews birthday to let the kids play for 2 hours i was so tired but had fun

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    Great place to take the family. There's a lake, lots of f space, stage, swimming. Picnic tables Basketball courts

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    Ask the Community - Southside Park

    Is there any fall foliage here during Oct/Nov?

    No, but there was a Sakura Grove which started this year.

    Does anyone know which nights are the courts available for tennis? I've seen people play bike polo and futsal there some nights, but I'm trying to figure out when the courts are open for tennis.

    There isn't a set schedule. In the weekday evenings the tennis courts are closed for kids soccer practice.

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    There are tennis courts, basketball courts, a pool, walking paths, and tons of space for picnics under mature shade trees.

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