Outdoors Land Park, Capitol Park & Midtown
William Land Park
An outdoor spot in Land Park, Capitol Park & Midtown, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Sacramento's big city park, with ponds, a rock garden and the zoo, a short drive south of the Capitol.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Capitol Park & Midtown, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Tower Cafe, 1.5 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Land Park
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Capitol Park & Midtown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Tower Cafe
A long-running brunch spot next to the Tower Theatre, known for French toast and a patio full of plants.
Food · 1.5 mi straight-line - 2California State Capitol Museum
Free tours of the restored 1870s Capitol, including the rotunda and historic offices.
Sight · 2.5 mi straight-line - 3Capitol Park
Forty acres of old trees, memorials and a rose garden around the California State Capitol, with a holiday tree on the west steps.
Outdoors · 2.5 mi straight-line - 4Ella Dining Room & Bar
A downtown dining room near the Capitol with seasonal California cooking and a busy bar.
Food · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 2.7 mi straight-line - 5Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
The reconstructed 1840s adobe fort where the Gold Rush story starts, in the middle of Midtown.
Sight · 2.7 mi straight-line - 6Tower Bridge
The gold 1935 vertical-lift bridge over the Sacramento River, lit at night and open to walk across to West Sacramento.
Sight · Old Sacramento Waterfront · 2.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
William Land 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
Another curated outdoor spot 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 William Land Park itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
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 William Land Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 38.54080, -121.49930
- Destination
- Capitol Park & Midtown, California
William Land Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at William Land Park?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at William Land Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit William Land Park?
Our pick: Afternoon.
Is William Land Park free?
Yes, we list William Land Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include William Land Park?
William Land Park appears on Sacramento New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add William Land 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
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.