Sacramento has plenty of sunny days. And although there are plenty of ways to enjoy the weather, one of the favorite local pasttime is for locals to dust off the picnic blanket and head to a local park for a good old barbecue.
Below are some of the top places to have barbecue/picnic in Sacramento.
Del Paso Regional Park
Address: 3565 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 7
Sports fields include: softball/baseball (Sac Softball Complex, 4), sand volleyball (1) and golf courses (3)
Playgrounds: Adventure areas
Water areas: 0
Community rooms: 0
Restrooms: 2
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Equestrian trail, wetlands area, Discovery Museum, food vendors, and trap shoot
Granite Regional Park
Address: 8181 Cucamonga, Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 4
Sports fields include: Soccer fields (3)
Playgrounds: 0
Water areas: 0
Community rooms: 0
Restrooms: 0
Jogging trail: 0
Other amenities: Dog park, skate park, lake, nature area, and horseshoe pits
McKinley Park
Address: 601 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 6
Sports fields include: softball/baseball (1), soccer (1), volleyball (2) and tennis (8)
Playgrounds: Both adventure and tot areas
Water areas: Swimming and wading pools
Community rooms: 1
Restrooms: 2
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Rose garden, library, lake and arts center
North Natomas Community Park
Address: 1839 N. Bend Park
Picnic Areas: 5
Sports fields include: baseball (2), soccer (4), volleyball (2) and tennis (2)
Playgrounds: Adventure (2)
Water areas: 0
Community rooms: 0
Restrooms: 1
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Bike trail, rock climbin walls, shade structure, and public art
Southside Park
Address: 2115 6th St., Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 7
Sports fields include: Basketball (1) and tennis (2)
Playgrounds: Both adventure and tot areas
Water areas: Swimming and wading pools
Community rooms: 1
Restrooms: 3
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Community garden, clubhouse, lake, fishing
Tahoe Park
Address: 3501 59th Ave., Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 7
Sports fields include: softball/baseball (2), soccer (1) and volleyball (2)
Playgrounds: Both adventure and tot areas
Water areas: Swimming and wading pools
Community rooms: 1
Restrooms: 1
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Horseshoe pit
William Land Park
Address: 3800 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Picnic Areas: 25
Sports fields include: Baseball (6), soccer (3) and basketball (1)
Playgrounds: Both adventure and tot areas
Water areas: Wading pool
Community rooms: 1
Restrooms: 6
Jogging trail: Yes
Other amenities: Lakes, amphitheater, pony rides, golf course, Fairytale Town, Funderland and Sacramento Zoo