Outdoors Downtown, Capitol Park & Midtown
Capitol Park
An outdoor spot in Downtown, Capitol Park & Midtown, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Jan 1 morning.
Why go
Forty acres of old trees, memorials and a rose garden around the California State Capitol, with a holiday tree on the west steps.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Capitol Park & Midtown, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with California State Capitol Museum and Ella Dining Room & Bar.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Jan 1 morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Capitol Park & Midtown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1California State Capitol Museum
Free tours of the restored 1870s Capitol, including the rotunda and historic offices.
Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Ella Dining Room & Bar
A downtown dining room near the Capitol with seasonal California cooking and a busy bar.
Food · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento's free New Year's Eve party, with bands and DJs on K and Front streets and a 9 p.m. fireworks and light show.
Activity · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line - 4Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Blocks of Gold Rush-era brick buildings, wooden boardwalks and shops along the river, strung with lights for the holidays.
Sight · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5The Firehouse Restaurant
A special-night restaurant in an 1853 firehouse in Old Sacramento, with a courtyard and a long wine list.
Food · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.7 mi straight-line - 6California State Railroad Museum
Restored locomotives and rail cars in a big hall at the north end of Old Sac, including a sleeper car you can walk through.
Sight · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Capitol Park is a stop on our Sacramento New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Capitol Park & Midtown
2 more curated outdoor spots in Capitol Park & Midtown. See the full Capitol Park & Midtown guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Old Sacramento Waterfront
Our climate figures for Capitol Park & Midtown come from nearby Old Sacramento Waterfront. Average daily highs in Old Sacramento Waterfront run from 57°F in December to 98°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Capitol Park itself, we suggest: Jan 1 morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Old Sacramento Waterfront from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Old Sacramento Waterfront weather by month (covers Capitol Park & Midtown).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Capitol Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 38.57667, -121.49361
- Destination
- Capitol Park & Midtown, California
Capitol Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Capitol Park?
Plan on about an hour at Capitol Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Capitol Park?
Our pick: Jan 1 morning.
Is Capitol Park free?
Yes, we list Capitol Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Capitol Park?
Capitol Park appears on Sacramento New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Capitol Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Capitol Park & Midtown.
Plan Capitol Park & Midtown
- Capitol Park & Midtown travel guide 6 places
- Old Sacramento Waterfront weather (covers Capitol Park & Midtown) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Capitol Park & Midtown
- Tower Cafe Food
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.