Outdoors West Sacramento, Old Sacramento Waterfront
River Walk Park
An outdoor spot in West Sacramento, Old Sacramento Waterfront, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Dec 31, 9 p.m.
Why go
A riverside path in West Sacramento with a straight-on view of Tower Bridge and the Old Sacramento waterfront.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Old Sacramento Waterfront, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Delta King and Tower Bridge. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Sight
- Neighborhood
- West Sacramento
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Dec 31, 9 p.m.
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Old Sacramento Waterfront, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Delta King
A 1927 paddlewheel riverboat moored on the Old Sacramento waterfront, now a hotel with a restaurant and bar on board.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Tower Bridge
The gold 1935 vertical-lift bridge over the Sacramento River, lit at night and open to walk across to West Sacramento.
Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3The Firehouse Restaurant
A special-night restaurant in an 1853 firehouse in Old Sacramento, with a courtyard and a long wine list.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4California 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 · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Countdown 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 · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Old 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 · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
River Walk Park is a stop on our Sacramento New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Old Sacramento Waterfront
River Walk Park is our only outdoors pick in Old Sacramento Waterfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Sacramento Waterfront guide.
When to go
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 River Walk Park itself, we suggest: Dec 31, 9 p.m.
Modelled monthly averages for Old Sacramento Waterfront from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Old Sacramento Waterfront weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 38.58339, -121.50862
- Destination
- Old Sacramento Waterfront, California
River Walk Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at River Walk Park?
Plan on about 45 minutes at River Walk Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit River Walk Park?
Our pick: Dec 31, 9 p.m. Insider tip: Watch the 9 p.m. show from here if you want space away from the crowd.
Is River Walk Park free?
Yes, we list River Walk Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include River Walk Park?
River Walk Park appears on Sacramento New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add River Walk 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 Old Sacramento Waterfront.
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