We visited the Sacramento Capitol Park when we took our children for a visit to the actual State Capitol building. We didn’t rush getting inside the building but took our time to see the gardens and trees that are everywhere in the park surrounding the capitol building. It was very hot outside in Sacramento that day but the abundant vegetation in park kept us a little cooler and we enjoyed our visit a lot more because of that. Let’s take a look at my favorite things to do at Sacramento Capitol Park.
The California Capitol Park has beautiful gardens: a desert garden, a rose garden, a lemon tree plantation, palm trees, a fish pond and many many other flowers. The rose garden and desert garden are located at the east end of the park away from the State Capitol building. In fact, visiting the Sacramento Capitol Park is one of the best things to do in Sacramento in my experience. So, come along with me as we explore the gardens at Sacramento Capitol Park.
My Favorite Things to Do at Sacramento Capitol Park
- Visit the World Peace Rose Garden at the east end of the park. Close to 15th and L Street.
- Visit the Desert Garden at the east end of the park. Close to 15th and N Street.
- Visit the fish pond close to the Capitol Building
1. Visit the World Peace Rose Garden
Roses in the World Peace Rose Garden at Sacramento Capitol Park
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In order to admire flowers you have to take your time. You can slowly walk through the rose garden and admire the different colors and variety of roses and then go visit the cactus garden. Then as you walk toward the State Capitol Building, make sure you notice the lemon trees that line up the alleyway. Don’t pass by the many tall palm trees.
2. Stroll Through the Desert Garden
Beautiful cacti at the Desert Garden in Sacramento Capitol Park
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The Desert Garden at California Capitol Park is located near the rose garden, so visiting both makes practical sense. Having small children with you, makes it even more interesting as desert gardens seem very interesting to kids. Insects and lizards abound which draw attention quickly from children.
3. Have Kids Look for Small Critters
Butterflies and bugs can be found everywhere at Sacramento Capitol Park.
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Our daughter loved looking for bugs and butterflies…she found a lot of them. They were everywhere because of all the flowers and trees.
Getting to the Sacramento Capitol Park
Coming north on the I5 freeway look for signs indicating Capitol Mall. This exit will put you on N st. Just follow it East until you will see the Capitol Building on the right hand side. Remember that streets in Downtown Sacramento are one way streets. Park on the street and make sure you pay the fee for parking. They have cool parking meters in Downtown Sacramento, you can pay with cash or credit card. The State Capitol area is located between L and N streets and 9th and 15th street. It’s a large area and if you get lost you can always ask.
