Best Spots For A Picnic In Sacramento
William Land Park
3800 S. Land Park
Sacramento, Calif. 95822
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William Land Park is the perfect place to spend the day. It houses the city zoo, a kid's amusement park, Fairytale Town, pony rides, and beautiful scenic picnic areas. The park boasts a beautiful pond with geese, and ducks circling its serene waters, and picturesque views. Just be warned, you may want to bring enough to share with the ducks.
Mather Lake Regional Park
4101 Eagles Nest Road
Mather, Calif. 95655
http://www.msa2.saccounty.net
On land previously used by the U.S Air Force, Mather Regional park is open to the public and offers an educational picnic spot. Where B-52 bombers once soared through the air, kites take their place. Sitting on 1600 acres, the park has a huge party venue great for picnics and birthday parties, a golf course, fishing in Mather Lake, rare wetlands to view sea creatures.
Lake Natomas
7806 Folsom Auburn Road
Folsom, Calif. 95630
(916) 988-0205
Biking, boating, rowing, picnicking, horseback riding, you name it and Lake Natomas has made it available to the public for use. The peaceful setting is located in the heart of Folsom, about 15 miles northeast of Sacramento and worth the drive.
Sly Park
4771 Sly Park Road
Pollock Pines, Calif. 95726
Located in the El Dorado National Forest, Sly Park offers a setting you won't soon forget. The air is crisp, and features 8 family picnic areas. Camping, boating, and wildlife are all available to visitors as well.
Folsom Lake
7755 Folsom-Auburn Road
Folsom, Calif. 95630
Miles of beach, coves a plenty, and clear fresh water all at your fingertips. Having a picnic in this peaceful setting is sure to have you completely relaxed before you even finish noshing on cheese and fruit.
