San Juan Reservoir Park — Attraction in Sacramento

This reservoir is a mini version of what Natomas originally looked like. It's beautiful and peaceful. I walk with my family regularly and my furry child loves all the smells and tall grass. Just watch out for foxtails...we learned that the hard way. There is a larger trail, Witter Ranch way, that leads to the pedestrian bridge that goes over HWY 80 and eventually takes you to Old Sac. Both offer great views. You can also see rabbits running around, ducks,...

The park doubles as a natural habitat and drainage catchment/reservoir. There is water year round for wildlife including beavers. During winter rains the park intentionally overflows from run off of nearby homes. It mimics the ebb and flow of water and marsh in a natural way that occurred prior to the construction of levees on the Sacramento...

This is an amazing wildlife oasis. Even though it's just a short walk from many Natomas neighborhoods, it feels like you're getting away to nature. I've seen geese, herons, egrets, and even river otters. There are beavers as evidenced by the damage near the creaks, but...