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North Natomas Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,480 Google reviews · Running trail in Sacramento, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Natomas Regional Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Multi-use park with various ball fields & kids' play areas, open space & an amphitheater.
What runners say about North Natomas Regional Park
“The restrooms are located right in from of the splash pad and are kept clean.”
“Very scenic and beautiful parks for kids baseball fields benches bathrooms trails hiking dog walking dog park big dogs and small dogs.”
Great park for walking, biking, or just relaxing to enjoy the lake and ducks. Saturday morning is the Farmers Market with food trucks.
North Natomas Regional park is a great place to take the kids, especially during hot sunny days. There is a water park that I did not get a picture of since its awkward when there are kids running around shirtless, but it is a great way to keep the kids cool.
North Natomas Regional Park is a really nice place. There’s lots of open space, walking paths, and spots to sit and relax. Great for a casual stroll, playing with kids, and bringing a picnic. The park feels clean and peaceful, and it wasn’t too crowded when we visited.
Great park. It also has spray fountains for kids to get wet. It has bathrooms. It's a shaded multiple Swings, They were having a summer camp when we visited. They also have baseball fields and walking path. It clean and up kept park. So nice walking at sunset with the family. Especially on a summer night.
Trail conditions & character
“Very scenic and beautiful parks for kids baseball fields benches bathrooms trails hiking dog walking dog park big dogs and small dogs.”
“Very scenic and beautiful parks for kids baseball fields benches bathrooms trails hiking dog walking dog park big dogs and small dogs.”
“Very scenic and beautiful parks for kids baseball fields benches bathrooms trails hiking dog walking dog park big dogs and small dogs.”
“There are restaurants with flush, toilets and plenty of drinking fountains.”
Plan your run at North Natomas Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsacramento.org
- Phone(916) 705-5751
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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