Swanston Park

Amazing place for kids to plan in a hot weather . Definitely , Swenson park will be my number one to go so kids can have fun during Sacramento heat waves.

Large, very clean park. The grass is well kept, the trail and grass were free of debris, there are nice seating areas both in the shade and in the sun, and there's quite a bit to do here. The playground is the only thing giving me pause. There is no toddler climbing area, no bucket swings, truly nothing that would be appropriate for a little kid to play on. The current play structure is rated for kids age 5+ and unlike many parks with similar age recommendations this one has features that really make it inappropriate for smaller children. We would probably be here all the time if the play structure situation were different, but I found it difficult to bring a curious toddler who wanted to climb and explore with the big kids without having an alternative option available to redirect to. Still, looking forward to giving the splash pad a try when it opens for the season.

Great park with an awesome splash pad! There was a variety of water cannons and sprayers so kids didn't seem to have to wait long to play with anything.

decent park to come to for the splash water fun! there are about 6 benches surrounding so parents can watch. there were also people who brought blankets in the shaded area. the bathrooms i will say are pretty clean too so a star just for that!!! usually park bathrooms are nasty lol.

Great little neighborhood water park for kids, there are benches for parents near the water play area. Only a suggestion, to add benches near the regular play area would be nice.

One of the better splash parks my family has been to. Nice large area for kids to play in the water with colorful characters and multiple ways to enjoy. Shaded seating for parents. Close by bathrooms and a playground. Will bring my family back. :)

Nicest splash pad I've ever been too. Lots of shade to watch your littles get wet and stay fresh!

Lots going on at this park. Frisbee golf, occasional events, dog park, little trail, Good place to bring your doggy overall. 100% recommend to all types of humans.

We've enjoyed coming to Swanston Park on hot summer days. Arriving in the late afternoon there is a fair amount of shade and usually at least a slight breeze, making it comfortable even in 100 degree weather.On our visits, all the water features have been working and we've been able to cool off. The kids love it and there's a playground nearby, though that has minimal shade. We'll definitely return. This park is great for kids who need to cool off!

What a great park! We came just for the splash pad but there's several covered table areas, a playground, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Plenty of parking!My daughter enjoyed the splash pad while I sat in the shade. They have a few benches surrounding the pad and even has a cover on one side that protects you from the sun while you watch your kids play. It was the first day that the pad was working after being down for maintenance for a while, and it seemed like it was still trying to get the kinks out. There were several times where water didn't come out of anything and kids were just standing there waiting. The largest water feature seemed to not work at all. The only downside to the splash pad was how slippery it was. There were kids falling everywhere. All the kids rush from water feature to water feature because there's only one fountain going at once, so all the kids run and then slip. My daughter even fell on her back and hit her head and she was just walking. I don't know how to make the textured cement less slippery, but it's an issue to be looked at.Regardless, we'll be frequent visitors throughout the summer because it's free and a great way to keep cool!