Did you know that the City of Sacramento "Parks and Recreation operates several permanent community…read moregarden throughout the city? I just happened to run across one while in mid- town today. This particular one is called "Fremont Community Garden". Fremont Community Garden is comprised of 52 plots. Each plot is rented out to local residences on a yearly basis. Rent is based on size of the plot. Rent for the small plots are 15 dollars a year, while the larger plots rent out for 30 dollars a year. A 25 dollar deposit is required at time of signing but is refunded to you when you leave, as long as you leave the plot in good condition. These plots are managed by a member of the Garden Advisory Board. What a wonderful way to meet your neighbors, and to reap the harvest of your hard work ! The gardens are also 100% organic.

City of Sacramento Fremont Community Gardens is a fantastic way to grow fresh vegetables in…read moremidtown. What a great concept to live and work downtown... but also to have garden space to grow fresh produce.

Wild Rose Park is one of the largest parks in the community…read more It has literally something for everyone. It's a great place to let your Littles run wild, and play on the various playground equipment. It's a great place to let those tweens skateboard until their hearts content. It's a great place to connect with neighbors! We love the park because we can get our steps in during sunsets, while enjoying the fresh air. The park is super clean and safe, and it's not unusual to run into neighbors and friends. It's one of my favorite neighborhood parks.

The park itself could have been a five star. Twas a nice park with something like a gazebo in the…read moremiddle, playground set, water park, a little trail, and a skate/bike park. But, there were graffiti vandalism at the skate/bike park, there were lots of big and small leftover actual food and cartons and packages in the playground mulch and all over the park left by community or people who visited. Despite that there were trash bin all over. If not with those, the park is nice if maintained by community or neighborhood. There is one portalet and about two water fountains.

Truitt Community Garden is the newest community garden in the City of Sacramento. Due to popular…read moredemand, local residence requested more community gardens due to the fact that " Fremont Community Garden " which is the nearest community garden has a 4 year waiting list ! The garden was named after Brooks Truitt whom was a longtime mid-town activist fighting for the preservation of historic sites in and around the City of Sacramento. The new garden comprises of 25 10 by 10 plots plus 3 raised plots with wheelchair access. On site you will also find a tool shed, compost bins, and seating area for breaks, lunch and relaxation. The garden is managed by the City of Sacramento Parks & Recreation. Each plot is rented out for a yearly basis for a small fee. This garden will eventually be connected to Truitt Bark Park which will also have a 3000 sq ft plaza for social gatherings. What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood !

I took a deep dive into the sea of beautiful Roses at the Natomas Roses Garden. Located in South…read moreNatomas with PLENTY of free parking next to the Library and Community Center, in bloom since 2008. The roses were Georgeous, but not too fragrant. Unfortunately you could see that the hot Sacramento sun was starting to take a bit of a toll on the beautiful buds, but nature is as nature does. It's a small but very cute, open area with several benches. It surrounded by cement which makes it perfect for weddings and other events. Gorgeous way to spend a part of your day.

A small volunteer-run rose garden that's been around since 2008. It's located alongside the South…read moreNatomas Library and comprises of reportedly over 500 roses. Rose beds are arranged in a circular formation while climbing roses are grown on 10-ft tall trellises (the Grand Trellis here makes a good photo backdrop). I visited in late April. Most of the garden was still dormant but there were a few spots that couldn't wait to bloom with a bang (the roses that I saw were huge!). Was nice to see that even at this time the entire garden was well-kept (tidy walkways, absence of weeds in the rose beds, etc.). Free to visit. Plentiful parking. Definitely recommend taking a peek especially during peak blooming season!

We came for the first time on NYE night & could tell that some homes were not as decked out/lit up…read moreanymore & the experience was not full impact. However, there were hardly any cars, so we could do a slow, easy drive. It was still magical with lots of lights throughout this neighborhood. The standout feature was that the streets were lined with continuous strings of white lights that swagged down the participating areas, creating lit paths to follow. It was impressive! There were definitely some houses that went above, while others were more simple, but all delightful to see. Here & there, Christmas trees were in the middle of a court or roundabout. We aren't familiar with the neighborhood & lost track of how we meandered through, so next year we'll try to figure out a good route. We'll definitely plan to come back earlier during the next holiday season to enjoy the full experience.

Rockmont Lights in Natomas is all they say it is and more!…read more My friend, daughter and I wanted to check out Christmas lights last night and decided to check out Rockmont Lights instead of fighting the Fab 40's crowd. It was a first time for all of us and we weren't sure what to expect. We arrived around 7:30pm and it was already pretty busy, but we found some parking on a nearby street. Most of the streets surrounding Java Court were festively decked out and flooded with people - we made our way over to Java Court and I was so surprised to see a massive Christmas tree in the center of the court. There was Santa and The Grinch happily taking photos with families and a couple of fire pits that people were warming up by! They were handing out candy canes to passing cars and I believe they were even selling hot cocoa in front of a few houses! You can drive around the area, but I highly recommend walking it to fully experience the magic that Rockmont Lights has to offer! Make sure you bundle up though! Rockmont Lights definitely gives Dovewood Court and even some streets in the Fab 40's a run for its money! We will be visiting every year now and making it a new tradition!

What an interesting, creative, and versatile space. Our friends brought us for a musical and…read moreinteractive show. The show started almost an hour late, but the organizing group kept things interesting and interactive enough to keep us all entertained. We heard three musical acts and saw some cool videos. There was a simple cash bar. The audience was very chill and diverse. This space definitely felt like one that encourages "coming as you are." On the walls was an exhibit around Día de Muertos, with most pieces for sale. I look forward to having more occasions to visit.

You can have a Haunting Good Time @ The Sol Collective!…read more SITREP Sol Collective is an amazing gallery! My first experience here was during the Halloween Season. And on that note, Sacramento Yelp really knows how to do "Dia de los Muertos!" (the Mexican "Day of the Dead!" celebration) up right! And "YES"...our SOULS were collected @ The Sol Collective! THE LOCALE! Sol Collective is a wonderful community based partnership & space who let us use their facility to host our Yelp Elite party. THEIR SETUP Their unique mission is to use art, education, and technology as a didactic medium to create mobilization and community empowerment. Their 3,200 square foot community space (which proved to have ample room for this event) is located in Land Park and hosts - besides the truly random Yelp party - art exhibitions, multimedia workshops,apprentice/mentorship programs, and community forums. And to give a special plug to them, in addition their space is available for local organizations that provide service and advocacy within the fields of social justice and youth development. THE LOWDOWN Their art, their space, and their staff are a wonderful time!

Very comfortable space for gatherings. Includes chairs, tables, kitchenette, and piano. Convenient…read morelocation (near Arden Mall) and plentiful free parking. This is probably the nicest, most affordable venue in the entire Sacramento region.

The Reason Center serves a number of organizations that promote an alternative to a supernatural…read moreworldview. Often noteworthy guest speakers come from across the county to speak here. You can find meetings at different times depending on the group. The Sunday Assembly, Recovering From Religion, American Humanist Association and Atheists and Other Freethinkers are some of the groups that meet here. Other groups, such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation host special events on occasion. All of the groups welcome new visitors. The building also hosts a variety of secular activities, including an evening self-defense class. The Reason Center is located near in a strip of buildings featuring a wide collection of small businesses. It is located in the end of the middle building. Parking is in front of the entrance.

I like this park I live in the nieborhood 20 years now I go here alot walk around several times a…read moreweek after my sims comunity center work outs th gym I came here.parks and reck takes good care of this park I always thank them when i go their 4 to 5 days week.i tryed to post my pictures in the park they said what is this.well you said post pictures that s what I was doing so I deleted it

Danny Nunn Park is just one of many parks in the City of Sacramento Parks and Recreation District…read more This large park is 16.13 acres in size and is located in South Sacramento. Danny Nunn Park was named after Daniel Webster Nunn. But all of his friends just called him Danny. The City of Sacramento honored Danny Nunn for his lifetime of service to his country ( Army/Air Force) , and to his commitment in maintaining a safe and drug free neighborhood for families. Danny worked closely with the police department as an volunteer . The amenities of the park are ( a 20 plot community garden, a play area for older children as well as one for younger children, a huge open space area for multi-purpose use, one full size lighted rugby field /soccer field, with bleacher seating, two one half basketball court, walking/jogging track around rugby field, a shaded picnic area with BBQ's, and a parking lot. Certain parts of the park are currently fenced off for reconstruction but, overall offers kids as well as adults a place to play a weekend basketball, soccer or rugby game, walk your dog, have picnics or BBQ's, or morning /evening walks around the track. As with all parks , always be aware of your surroundings and only visit during daylight hours !