William Land Park

I love that this park exists. It's big, expansive, and is a hub for various activities. Fairytale Town is always full of kids and their grandparents. The Golf areas seem to be enjoyed regularly by lots of people. In the summer, there's Shakespeare in the Park on the stage. You'll see lots of joggers. Unlike at smaller parks, there are many routes possible rather than a single track around and around.People walk the green lawns enjoying the beautiful trees, flowers, and duck ponds. There's actually enough shade in the summertime when the temperatures run into the triple digits.I love it because it is a great place to meet up with friends to go walking out and around the grounds.

I love walking around the outskirts of the park but today I messed up my shoes walking across the grass. I wished there were more paved areas for walking or sidewalks even. All in all it's a great park to visit. Plenty table for picnics. The ultimate family outing with the zoo and fairytale land. The golf course and places to eat nearby makes it complete.

The park has always been my go-to place to unwind my mind. I used to live in Rancho Cordova so Hagin Park was my spot to relax because of the hideaway rock fountain. Living so far now, William Land Park is it. I spend time near the lake by the golf course and watch the animals and people watch. There's not a secluded place like Hagin where I can TEALLY relax but I truly love this place. My wife and I spend time here and create memories.

Visited William Land Park for my first 5k race, Run for a Safe Haven, and it was a beautiful place to run on a Saturday morning! The park is located in a residential area with plenty of street parking available on the perimeters or in the nearby neighborhood. Besides the paved trail, there's also a golf course and pond with lots of ducks. It's quite scenic, and I loved all the greenery from the grass to the trees. There was also a decent amount of shade, which was much appreciated. As I continue to train, I can see myself coming back for more outdoor runs in a quiet place with beautiful views.

Can't wait to see this place closer to late fall. When we went in mid September, the trees were a yellow-green color. Took our Aussie for a walk here, great amount of shade. This park is dog friendly so long as the dog is on a leash, saw many dogs along our walk.

My favorite park in Sacramento. We can only thank the city fathers who envisioned this enormous park covering many acres (it once even had horse stables and riding) before our city was turned into a never ending construction zone filled with ticky tacky boxes and strip malls. Ahem. Rant over. A perfect place to walk, run, sit on a park bench, watch a baseball or soccer match and always- to be in nature. Very popular place to bring your dogs. The heritage trees which are a dream for tree huggers like myself, and ample grounds mean there is a chance to have peace and quiet, while still in proximity to others even in the heart of the city. The golf course, zoo, fairytale land, rock garden etc. are also on the grounds. Right now there is a big project to restore the massive duck ponds, but I'm sure they will be back better than ever with our beloved waterfowl.

Large picnic and bbq areas, but no parking! Prepare to walk long distances. It contains the zoo, Fairytale Town, and Funderland.

It's sad to see this park go downhill over the years. Trash and broken beer bottle glass everywhere, so be care if you have young kids and dogs, or are wearing open sandals. I reserved a specific area and they taped the reservation in the wrong place. It was also short a picnic table, which were were counting on, and no trash cans were provided until we asked. Bathrooms were also locked. Sigh.

New York has Central Park... San Francisco has Golden Gate Park... Well Sacramento being the capital city of California is fortunate to have "William Land Park" (a.k.a. Land Park). Owned and operated exclusively by the City of Sacramento, this 200+ acre park has served locals and tourists dating back to the late 1800's. It is situated in between I-5 and State Route 160 while major streets such as Land Park Dr., Sutterville Rd., Freeport Blvd., and 13th Ave. surround it.What makes this park a win-win is that in the several dozen times I have been here, it has never been crowded. You have more than enough ample space to relax by the man made lakes (where you can see ducks, swans, geese), go for a stroll or bike ride, enjoy a picnic (which include benches and BBQ pits), play frisbee, and enjoy the luscious landscaping that includes thousands of fresh flowers, shrubs, and willow trees. There is also a nice children's playground that includes monkey bars, swings, and slides. Parking is surprisingly easy to find on any given day and with the amount of trees here, this can provide a lot of shade on the hotter summer days.In addition to the leisure activities here, this park also includes a very generous golf course as well as three (3) soccer/rugby fields nearby. The park also offers basketball courts, a jogging path, six (6) softball fields, a wading pool, and a rock garden. One really big plus about this park is that it is within walking distance to the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, and Funderland (which offer carnival-type rides for young children). And best of all, public restrooms are located throughout the park as well as plenty of areas to dispose of your trash.For anyone that wishes to test their photography skills, this is definitely the park to do so. The lake also provides a beautiful scenic view that is great for engagement photos and other special occasions. I also feel that Sacramento has done a fair share of upkeep on this park to make it look welcoming for people that wish to visit on a regular basis. With that said and done, I am giving "William Land Park" a perfect five star rating.

This park is amazing! There is so much to do and so much space to do it in! We are here for first tee golf lessons and the set up is amazing for the kids. There is an actual golf course too! There are ponds, plenty of seating area, walking trails etc etc. The park always has some type of activity going on but the layout never makes it feel packed. Free parking and clean bathrooms available too