McKinley Park – Sacramento’s Beloved Neighborhood Gem

Just steps away from East Sacramento’s charming craftsman homes, McKinley Park blends small-town charm with big-city amenities across its 32 lush acres. Here’s why locals (and visitors!) adore it: 🌷 Signature Features Clunie Community Center & Pool Olympic-sized summer pool (June-Aug) with waterslide Year-round indoor basketball courts World-Class Rose Garden 1,200+ bushes including Sacramento’s official rose ‘Julia Child’ Peak blooms: May & October Vibrant Playgrounds Tot Lot: Shaded structures for under-5s Adventure Playground: Zip lines & climbing nets for big kids 🚴♀️ Local’s Guide Morning Ritual: Coffee from Temple Coffee → Sunrise yoga on the Great Lawn Weekend Magic: Farmers Market (Saturdays 8AM-1PM) with live bluegrass 📸 Photo Ops Duck Island Bridge (golden hour reflections) Vintage 1927 Carousel (original Wurlitzer organ music) Floral Clock (changed seasonally by master gardeners) #McKinleyPark #SacramentoLife #UrbanOasis