Visited a couple weeks ago and launched some kayaks from here for a trip down the American River to…read moreAcil Hoffman Park. Nice small boat ramp and was not over crowded.

Such a lovely place to relax Clean, well-maintained, and…read morethe fresh air feels amazing. The river adds a special peaceful atmosphere, and the sweetest little ducks even swam right up to us Perfect for a quiet walk, sitting by the water, and recharging. We'll definitely be back!

The American River Parkway is a gem. Nice paved trails are patrolled and kept in great shape. Dirt…read moretrails veer off the main paved trail for additional biking fun. I regularly ride from Hazel (Nimbus( to Beale Point and back, about 20 miles. On weekdays the trails are sparsely populated; on weekends very crowded. Get a Poopy Pass to park at a State Rec Area. And don't bother trying to park on the weekend, likely the lots are full and you'll be turned away. Nice picnic areas along the way, some with toilets.

Running along the American River Parkway trail delivers a seamless mix of natural beauty and…read moreoutdoor convenience. The clean, paved trail is ideal for all activity levels, offering shaded pathways and stunning views of the river throughout. Whether you're getting in a serious workout or just taking a relaxed weekend walk, it provides a quiet, refreshing environment.

Sutter's Landing Park is located in the "New Era Park" neighborhood of Sacramento, California. The…read morepark is a huge 26 acres and part of the City of Sacramento Parks & Recreation . Surprisingly this was my first visit to this park after living here in Sacramento for the past 60 years. Sutter's Landing Park is hidden behind a large hill adjacent to the Sacramento River. But, once you find the park you'll be amazed at the sheer enormity of the park! For those that enjoy shooting a little hoop, the park has one full basketball court as well as a half court. Other features include: a dog park, an huge indoor skate park, 3 bocce ball courts with shade canopy, walking/biking trail along the Sacramento River, a huge parking structure, and river access. The park is not for small children! With the Sacramento River being so close, safety is a major concern ! Great dog park ! Huge Skate Park! Basketball Courts ! Bocce Ball Courts! Walking/biking Trails ! River Access ! So if you happen to be in the area, " Come On By " Enjoy !

Kids enjoys there time. Smiles on family faces are always a Win! We love exploring and using our…read moreimagination

Usual Tweakerville, Ca. park. I especially like the Tweakers…read morecamping right below the city installed sign that says 'No Camping'. It's so cozy with campfires and 1/2 ton of trash all over including on the bank so when the tide come in the rising water flushes all their garbage into the river like the river to ocean is one big toilet bowl. Oh and the fishing must be ok there since they also have fishing lines run into the water tied to stick they hide under rocks or tied onto limbs...but I guess that's ok with Dept. Of Fish & Games[sic].

Look! Out on the Sacramento River between Discovery Park and the I Street Bridge! It's a ship; it's…read morea dragonfly; it's a public art display; it's a destination by foot, bike, skates, or car along the riverfront; it's a fun place for kids to play in a fountain; it's a giant crazy straw supplying Sacramento's drinking water; it's -- all of these things. I first saw the rendering for this magnificent structure in an issue of Metropolis magazine several years ago and had to rub my eyes when I read that it was going to be built in Sacramento. It was completed in 2004. This lovely modern glass, metal, and concrete structure was designed by the Lionakis Beaumont Design Group. It's a great place to visit for a number of reasons: - A place to enjoy art: this begins as you ascend from the parking lot, continues on the walkway and is incorporated throughout the building. - A place to be educated about the river: kiosks explain everything about the facility, the river, and water treatment. - A place to play: a wonderful in-ground fountain spurts arcs of water on an irregular, intermittent basis. Great fun for kids on a hot day! - An unusual vantage point to observe the river and our city. Sometimes the water fountain isn't operating, but you can easily tell if it isn't by looking down from I-5. Take the Richards Boulevard exit and head towards the river. It's a great spontaneous thing to do with the kids. Keep a change of clothes, towels and sunscreen in the car and you're good to go anytime. Regular hours are 9 AM to 3 PM; longer hours Spring/Summer. UPDATE: This park appears to have been renamed: "Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park" I originally listed it as "City Water Intake Facility" for lack of a better name. See http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/matsui_photo.htm

This was such a nice stop during our visit to Sacramento this past weekend. We're usually on the…read moreother side of the water in Old Sac, but wanted to check out the park and get closer to the river. The water levels were definitely high, with concrete pathways leading directly  into the water at some parts. But there is a public dock designed to rise with the water, so we were able to walk along the pier to enjoy some of the views while standing over the water (Old Sac waterfront, Delta King, Tower Bridge). We even saw (and heard) sea lions jumping onto the end of the dock, stretching out, playing, and relaxing, it was adorable! Back on land we walked along the trail on higher ground, watched the geese feasting on the plentiful grass, and admired the trees and nature all around. We even passed by the Subtile artwork by Federico Diaz and loved how it fit into the surroundings. The park and trail provided a calm and simple environment, and was clean for the most part (though underneath the bridge seemed a bit uninviting), and we appreciated every moment of our Sunday afternoon here. Parking was free and easy on Waterfront Place, near the Ziggurat (pyramid looking building).

This walk is so pretty and I'm a little sad I didn't discover it earlier…read more 1 star for it being easy to find parking 1 star for seeing lots of dogs 1 star for the gorgeous river view through the entire walk 1 star for the art installations (I'm sharing a photo of one) 1 star for all the pokemon go stops If I were to find a downside, it's that during certain times of the year, there are foxtails to the right and left of the paved path, so if your dog is reactive and you like to step off the path when another dog is coming to avoid a scene, it can feel like you're a little trapped. I'll definitely go back though.

Lovely neighborhood park in Westlake. Lots of lawn area to play volleyball, soccer or just run…read morearound. It's facing a lake and has many trees to provide shade. A few picnic tables & bbq pits too. A nice walking path runs through the park area. I noticed a previous review stating there was not a playground. This is true however this is a park- all parks don't require playgrounds to have fun.

Beautiful view need to go take sum pix with my camera do my walks and think by the waterread more

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!

A spacious park next to the river. The only problem with it is the lack of trees except around the…read moreperimeter. Shade is a commodity here, so not my favorite location for a picnic or concert. If you want open fields for sports or frisbee, it'll be just right!

What a great park! Tennis courts, swimming pool, huge field for soccer and maybe baseball?…read more I go here to park and take my beasts swimming in the river. Up over the levy, slight right and turn down the path to a little lagoon that provides ample swim room out of the quick current of the river. Usually other dogs to play with, it's out Saturday morning wear the dogs out so I can have some peace spot!