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The Playground by Bridgeway Play

3650 Southport Pkwy, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA

Overview

Category:Best Outdoor Playgrounds
Location:Sacramento, CA

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

The Playground by Bridgeway Play offers a uniquely clean and safe outdoor environment featuring a multi-age water play area (though with some minor cannon issues) and a playground with protective rubber flooring, all set against a picturesque man-made lake. It includes well-maintained restrooms and a rentable Party Hall, making it suitable for both casual family visits and organized events.

Key Highlights

  • Water feature accommodating all ages, effective for 1-2 hours of play.
  • Playground features springy rubber ground for enhanced safety.
  • Spotless and well-maintained restrooms available for public use.
  • Rentable Party Hall suitable for birthday parties or small wedding gatherings.
  • Offers a great view of a man-made lake.
  • Overall clean, breathable, and well-maintained park environment.
  • General park area provides a mix of shaded and sunshade spots.

Standout Features

  • Water feature for dynamic play, suitable for all ages.
  • Rubber material, padded playground floor for safety.
  • Clean and well-maintained public restrooms.
  • Party Hall available for reservation for private events.
  • Scenic backdrop of a man-made lake.
  • Large baseball diamond for sports activities.

Perfect For

Toddlers (2-3 years): The main play structure is mostly accessible, and the park is specifically noted as 'perfect for an energetic 3-year-old' and 'decent for little ones to run and burn energy.'
Young Children (4-5+ years): The main play structure has elements specifically designed for 5+ ages, ensuring continued engagement. The water feature is suitable for 'all ages.'

Ideal For

Families with energetic young children (ages 2-5+) seeking safe, clean outdoor fun with water play.
Hosting small birthday parties or gatherings using the rentable Party Hall.
Parents looking for a clean, well-maintained park environment with accessible restrooms.
Individuals or families seeking a pleasant place for strolls, runs, or kite flying with scenic views.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • For water play, be aware that the spray park starts at 11 am in summer, and there's no shade over the water area, so it can get hot quickly.
  • Manage expectations for the spray cannons in the water feature, as some may not function optimally.
  • Consider bringing kites for children to enjoy in the expansive park area.

Things to Consider

  • Water spray park area lacks shade, leading to excessive heat when it opens at 11 am during summer.
  • Some spray cannons in the water feature do not operate well.
  • Summer hours for the spray park start late at 11 am.
  • The main playground is described as 'small' by one reviewer, though another notes the main play structure as 'great for all ages'.

Price & Value

Not explicitly mentioned in reviews, but as a 'park' with public amenities, general access to the playground and water features is typically free. Party Hall rental would be an additional cost.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations are explicitly mentioned in reviews, however, the springy rubber playground material is beneficial for general ease of movement and fall protection.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Not mentioned in reviews.

🚗Parking Info

  • Not mentioned in reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Not explicitly mentioned in reviews, but the park is described as 'big' with ample space, suggesting it can accommodate many visitors without feeling overly crowded for general activities like strolling or flying kites. Playground area may vary.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Springy rubber material playground ground for impact absorption.
  • Well-maintained and safe play structures.
  • Clean and breathable environment, including restrooms, contributing to overall health and safety.

When to Avoid

  • Trying to use the water feature early in the summer mornings; it doesn't open until 11 am and will be directly exposed to the sun.

What People Say

What's Great

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Safe environment for children (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 5 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Carlos Castro

Carlos Castro

2 years ago

Our visit here today was really nice this location has a Water Feature for children of all ages and it works very well for a good hour or two depending on how hot it is. The play structure it great for all ages my youngest is 2 and most of she can but yes some is made for the 5 and older ages but still lots of fun and the ground is springy because of the rubber material it makes it great for safe play! The water feature is a 4 out of 5 because the spray cannons don't really operate well but all the other things are really nice and fun for the children. Overall a wonderful park plus it has a great view of the man made lake and a bathroom for day use plus a Party Hall that you can rent with reservations for a Birthday or Small Wedding Party, We love it here oh and a huge Baseball Diamond for day/night games!

Ed Lew

Ed Lew

4 years ago

Big park, great for flying kites or just taking a stroll to get some fresh air. It is a perfect place to get your run under the sun where you have a mix of shaded and sunshade area. The playground is small but it is a decent playground for the little ones to run and burn some energy off.

Anna Fadum

Anna Fadum

6 years ago

The spray park is nice but starts too late in the day (11am summer hours) bc it's already pretty hot by then and there's no shade over the water play area. The playground is interesting for the kids and has a nice padded floor.

Alam

Alam

2 years ago

I always go there with my kids, it's clean and breathable environment. It's not like the parks in downtown where homeless are everywhere and toilets are dirty.

Teera Garcia

Teera Garcia

4 years ago

Perfect place for an energetic 3-year old. Well maintained, clean restrooms, and safe structures. Beautiful view of the lake

Contact Information

3650 Southport Pkwy, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.8
Total Reviews31
Recent Reviews5