McClatchy Park

Synonymous with Oak Park, this community park gets a bad rep but it's nice for a quick stroll. Lots of families come and use the playground, play pickle ball and the teens are throwing frisbees or doing tricks on their skateboard in the skate park. The lighting is terrible after dark but overall it's a nice place to go outside and take a quick break.

Visited the disc golf course. Normally not the type of disc golf course I find myself in but a nice little beginner course. The course is actually pretty wide open with most holes less than 300 feet and no real technical shots but it does have its own hazards.Being a busy active park, watching out for others is an important thing to keep in mind. A lot of people walking around are not paying attention and it is pretty easy for someone to walk in front of you and possibly get hit with a disc. Shots are all pretty straightforward but this constant awareness is a must at this park when playing disc golf.The other big thing we found ourselves using was the kids park. My kids were lukewarm on the disc golf but really enjoyed the playground. It was quite clean and in great shape with a variety of different activity for the kids to play with. This was probably the winner for the most part and it is definitely above average compared to most parks.This place also has a nice stage with a few murals set up and during our visit, there seemed to be a farmers market out here. While I don't see myself visiting for DG much, I'll likely take the kids out here for the playground again!

If I mention to a friend that I'm going to McClatchy Park, there is always an initial reaction of "THAT park?"True...it does have a reputation for being an unsavory place for homeless and undesirable characters, but I also like to find the good in things. And there is plenty of good to find in this spacious multi-purpose park that is a centerpiece to this old Sacramento neighborhood. Walk the park perimeter and you'll see what I'm talking about. A nicely maintained softball/baseball field, a great play area and structure for the kids, a basketball court, a pool, a tennis court, plenty of areas to picnic and a lot of colorful murals are all standout attractions. I like to walk her in the mornings, where I usually find locals utilizing all of the above. Sure, there are some vagrants and annoying loiterers bumping annoyingly loud music at 10 am from parked cars on the perimeter, but those cases are few and far between. Consider this one of many excellent park options in Sacramento for so many reasons. And consider it one of those many reasons that make Oak Park a great little neighborhood.

We had picked up some BBQ and came here to enjoy it. There were alot of people spread out in the park but it's also a very large park. The only discomfort we felt was when a local denizen scampered nearby and stared at us. He/she didn't utter a sound, just stared. Go away squirrel!The restroom was kinda sketchy and somewhat stinky but when you gotta, you gotta.

I won't admit how long I've been a resident of Sacramento, as I am embarrassed I finally visit the lovely McClatchy Park. We were attending a socially distance, outdoor event and the park grounds were beautifully manicured, option of sunny or tree shaded areas to enjoy, and easily locatable garbage cans that were not overflowing. There were a variety of people enjoying the park: couples, families with children, adult with infant, people walking dogs, just a little bit of everything. My one regret I'm not being familiar with the park, is it would have been a perfect location for an outdoor lunch. When we return we will certainly pack lunch and games to enjoy the afternoon.

My son gave this skate park a 4 & my daughter a 3. I liked it because it's good for little ones, Ramos are smaller & there's a really cool park attached as well

McClatchy Park AkA The Big Park has definitely come a long way. I LOVE that there has been a beautiful play structure added and a workout/gym area. I gave 3 out of 5 stars because while I was there for a family friendly event there was some not so family friendly activities happening (a fight and weed smoking). Because Oak Park is my hometown I would visit again, maybe earlier in the day though.

Man this is a nice park! I just wish people would clean up after themselves. This is a huge park with an amazing play area for kids, a skate park, frisbee golf course, tennis courts a seasonal community pool and lots of well maintained grass. I give it 5 stars based on the things to do but the 1 star for the lack of cleanliness is how I hot to the 3 star rating.

Nice 9 hole disc golf course located in the park. Not too long but still fun. Course is actually well lit at night so that you can play in the winter hours from 5-8. Not the best area but to each his own I don't mind playing their and minding my own business and have fun

Super cute park with a really elaborate playground for kids. I come for the public pool which although small, it's a nice spot to cool off. Very affordable too at just $4 to get in.