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Sacramento Parks, Sacramento Gardens and Sacramento Arboretums
(Sacramento, California - CA, USA)



When people think of Sacramento they usually think of gold, but the city is also famed for its abundance of green areas, parks, natural gardens and collection of lakes and rivers that are dotted around the countryside and throughout the city. The American River Parkway and Discovery Park both run along the American River and through Sacramento city, offering miles of trails, plentiful fishing and numerous areas suitable for relaxing by the water.

The Folsom State Park is a little out of town and a great summer destination, while McKinley Park has some of the best facilities in the country. Here are some of Sacramento's most popular parks and gardens.




Sacramento Parks and Gardens: American River Parkway - American River, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 875 6961
The American River Parkway is a series of parks that run along the banks of the American River in Sacramento. There are lots of activities available in the parks including miles of beautiful trails for walking, hiking, cycling or horseback riding. Water-based activities that are popular in the summertime at the American River Parkway include fishing and boating, as well as a number of water sports. Restrooms and picnic areas are also available for use.
Sacramento Parks and gardens open: daily
Sacramento Parks and gardens admission: free

Sacramento Parks and Gardens: McKinley Park - 601 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 277 6060
McKinley Park is a quality city park to the east of downtown Sacramento that is loaded with amenities and recreational activities for all ages. Among the full range of facilities here are a swimming pool, tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball and softball diamonds, a playground and a public library. Also of special interest is the beautiful rose garden.
Sacramento Parks and gardens open: daily
Sacramento Parks and gardens admission: free

Sacramento Parks and Gardens: Discovery Park - Discovery Park Drive, Red Bluff, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 875 6336
Located to the northwest of downtown where the Sacramento and American rivers meet, Discovery Park is similar to American River Parkway and both parks eventually merge into each other. There is fishing, boating, horseback riding and many other recreational activities available here. There are also plenty of covered areas where visitors can picnic, while concerts and sports events are also frequently held here.
Sacramento Parks and gardens open: daily
Sacramento Parks and gardens admission: free, charge for vehicles and boats

Sacramento Parks and Gardens: Folsom State Park - 7806 Folsom Auburn Road, Sacramento, California (CA), USA
Tel: +1 916 989 7275
Lying northeast of Sacramento and accessible by highway 50 and Folsom Boulevard, the Folsom State Park is a stunning manmade lake with lots of pretty beaches and ample opportunity to sample the water and take part in numerous water-based activities. Finding a secluded little alcove is easy enough as the lake covers 18,000 acres / 7,285 hectares and there are even scuba dive rental shops located here. There is also a cycle path that runs from Old Sacramento to Folsom State Park via Sacramento County parks.
Sacramento Parks and gardens open: daily
Sacramento Parks and gardens admission: free, charge for vehicles

 
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