Parks and Recreation

Please contact the City of Sacramento Reservation Office to reserve a local park for your event.

The Department of Parks and Recreation offers an array of diverse programs, services and facilities to the residents of our city and the broader Sacramento community.

The Department prides itself in the many partnerships and collaborations with other governmental agencies, school districts, community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and the business sector for delivery of programs that serve our shared constituents. Only a third of the Department’s $32+ million operating budget is from the General Fund of the City. Grants, participant fees and support from the business community comprise significant sources of additional funding.

Key to the Departments successful framework are our staff (196 career and almost 1,700 part time/seasonal employees), and their individual and collective commitment to providing the best services possible. Their continual responsiveness in identifying and answering challenges and opportunities will have an impact on many generations to come.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to ensure opportunities for people to Optimize the Experience of Living by creating environments for Safety, Engagement, Relationship building and Personal Development.

Vision

Sacramento will be the Most Livable City in California

Core Values

A Positive, Enthusiastic Attitude
Teamwork
Honesty & Integrity
Exemplary Customer Service
Innovation and Creativity
Inclusiveness
Leadership
Accountability
The Will to Succeed

STRATEGIC GOALS & INITIATIVES

Establish and strengthen community and regional partnerships to enhance the quality of life. Preserve and expand opportunities for the arts, sports and recreation. Develop an effective and efficient organization empowered by inclusion, and a skilled and motivated workforce. Increase the visibility and awareness of the benefits of Parks and Recreation. Achieve sustainable operational funding through resource development and partnerships.

North Natomas Parks
South Natomas Parks

Natomas Parks

North Natomas Regional Park

4989 Natomas Blvd. (Lake and Detentions Basin)
2501 New Market Drive (Ball Field Complex and Dog Parks)

Currently, 47.30 acres has been developed at North Natomas Regional Park, including a lake, landscaping, dog parks, bridges, walkways, and bikeways adjacent to the detention basin and drainage canals.

This regional park includes many amenities, little league field, youth softball field, senior baseball field, group picnic area with shade structure, adventure playground, water spray area, farmer’s market, stage at existing lawn amphitheater

Mapquest Link
Click here for our Park Use Application
Click here for our Park Use Guide
Click here for our Athletic Field Use Application
Click here for our Athletic Field Use Guide

South Natomas Community Center:
2901 Truxel Road

Included with the community center, library, off-street parking and multi-purpose field, this 25 acre park also includes the following amenities: Rose Garden Adventure Play Area Group Picnic Area Lifetrail Stations (senior and disabled fitness equipment stations) installed during May 2007)

MapQuest Link
Click here for our Park Use Application
Click here for our Park Use Guide
Click here for our Athletic Field Use Application
Click here for our Athletic Field Use Guide