Anthony Chen: This is a fabulous park with split personality. Part is a large sports complex but there are also different playgrounds, a flat, paved accessible walking trail, and side foot and mountain biking trails. We spent most of our time on the trails including by the ravine (and salmon stream). Even though it was a sunny afternoon, there were lots of birds including 4-5 woodpeckers in a stand of oak trees, red-winged blackbirds by the wetlands, and red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures riding the thermals. Saw a couple beaver dams. The paved trail circumnavigates the park and subdivisions so you can choose what kind of experience you want: active sports, urban trail, or rustic trail.
There is also a community center and the Maidu Museum on site, but we did not send time there
Bette Barr: There are major interactive exhibits for youth and adults. Ask an attendant to install a piano roll so you can hear old time music as the keys move up and down. Be sure to drop marbles down the shute (see photo). And use your muscle power to play an accordian box. Across the hall, request the model train to be activated. This is a real treat in the former Carnegie Library. Please be sure to leave a donation if youre able!
James T: Very little for babies, sparing in shade, but a very well developed park with full sand pit volleyball court, basketball, and many slides for little to big kids with a South Pacific island vibe.
L: Today I visited James W. Warnish Park off of Junction Blvd. I needed to refresh my bodys compass and a trip to the park was necessary so that I could consume more of lifes greatness. This beautiful park has so many fun things to refresh your energy. There are more than one soccer fields, childrens play equipment, plus, walking, running and biking trails and picnic tables.
On the grounds are learning centers. Heritage Oak Adventure Club which includes a Preschool, Heritage Oak Elementary School.
The grounds are so beautiful and well kept.
Sriram Srinivasan: Discovered Saugstad Park recently and loved how peaceful it was—not crowded at all. Super easy to find with plenty of open, free parking. Lots of open space to walk around, and I even met another friendly dog during my visit. A great little hidden gem for a quiet stroll or quick dog walk!
