Westacre Park in West Sacramento: Playground, Splash Pad & Family Guide
Westacre Park is a brand-new destination park in West Sacramento that families will enjoy. It includes a large list of recreational amenities. When you hear people refer to the park near Sacramento with the school bus playground, you’ll know that it’s Westacre Park.
Kids can cool off in the seasonal splash pad during the summer months. Active families will especially enjoy Westacre Park as it has an expansive skate park, rock climbing wall, and range of sports courts, including a futsal court.
Westacre Park is sure to become a favorite for families and now has one of the most unique playgrounds in Sacramento. Keep reading to learn about all that Westacre Park has to offer. Check out my Instagram Reel of Westacre Park to see it in action.
Quick Facts
📍Westacre Park Address: 1755 Evergreen Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
🅿️ Parking lot
🚻 Restrooms in the park (with changing tables)
💦 Seasonal splash pad
🌳 No to little shade at this park
🧺 Covered Picnic tables
👶 The playground, sports courts and amenities are best for older kids while all ages will enjoy the splash pad
The School Bus-Themed Playground
The school bus-themed play structure is the standout feature at Westacre Park. Parents will instantly become nostalgic for the Magic School Bus. Essentially, the playground is a school bus, and it’s very prominent across the whole park. Kids who love vehicles will have a ton of fun playing in the bus and sliding out of it.
There are two ways to access the school bus structure: a ramp, the easy and accessible way to access it, or adventurous kids can climb up to the bus via a cargo net ladder. There are some interactive elements inside the bus, like steering wheels and other play things to slide around. There are also some features under the bus.
Two slides depart from inside the bus. The open-air slide is the easiest of the two to access. However, the tunnel slide requires another small climb to access. Younger kids might be able to play with some of the interactive features inside the bus, but it’s a challenging play structure for kids under 4. Also, although the open-air slide is easy to access, it’s a bit steep and not ideal for younger kids.
Other Playground Features
Besides the school bus playground structure, there’s not much else to this playground. It was perfect for my 4-year-old, but my 2-year-old was not able to do much. There’s a robot kids can climb through, a 4-person see-saw, and a few musical instruments. However, this playground is not great for toddlers.
I will also say that after several times going up and down the school bus, my 4-year-old got bored. While the structure itself is really cool, it’s not suitable for small children, and it’s a small playground.
There are some swings at Westacre park, which include regular swings and a web swing. Unfortunately, there are no bucket swings for babies, further limiting what small kids can do.
Splash Pad at Westacre Park
The Westacre Park splash pad is now the second splash pad in West Sacramento and the fourth splash pad in Yolo County. It’s a fantastic addition for summer activities for kids in Yolo County and the Sacramento area.
Younger kids who might not be big enough for the school bus play structure will have fun at the splash pad. This splash pad features various-shaped water sprayers, fountains, a water cannon, and a waterfall that flows below a large “West Sac” sign. It’s a spacious splash pad and makes my list of best splash pads in the Sacramento area.
The splash pad and playground are right next to each other. In fact, my youngest child kept running out of the splash pad toward the playground. Covered picnic tables border the splash pad on each side. It’s also next to the restrooms (which thankfully have changing tables!).
West Sacramento splash pad hours differ from most other splash pads in the Sacramento area. 2026 splash pad operating hours are below:
- Friday, July 10 – Monday, September 7, 2026: Open daily from 12pm to 8pm
- Tuesday, September 8 – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Open daily from 1pm to 7pm
Rock Climbing Wall
It’s not every day you see a rock climbing wall at a playground, but Westacre Park has one. Think bouldering among a long, horizontal wall instead of climbing upward and vertically. The ramp to the bus splits the rock climbing wall. One side of the ramp features fun shapes for younger kids to test and hold, while the other side gets more challenging for older kids.
The rock climbing wall is a very unique playground feature at this West Sacramento park, and kids who enjoy new adventures will appreciate the active play.
Skate Park at Westacre Park
Another popular attraction at Westacre Park is its skate park. Adults were especially using the skate park. While there were a few kids and their families at the skate park, I’d say this is an advanced course best suited for teens and adults.
The skate park is very large and even has a covered section (almost like an indoor skate park area). I don’t know much about skate parks, but this seemed like a really nice one with ample space and a wide range of elements.
Sports Courts
There are a variety of sports courts for families to utilize at Westacre Park. The pickleball courts and futsal court are gated.
Sports courts include:
- Basketball court
- Pickleball courts
- Futsal court
If you’ve never heard of a Futsal Court, think of it like a basketball court where you play soccer on a hard, smaller surface. The court has built-in goals. The pickleball courts and the futsal court are open daily from 7am to 8pm.
Reflexology Path
In the back of the park, there’s a rocky path lined with stones that’s called a reflexology path that turns into a labyrinth. The path is for wellness and is meant to be walked barefoot.
A reflexology path is a path embedded with small stones raised above the surface, meant to be walked on barefoot to stimulate pressure points while helping ease tension and promote relaxation. This is probably more for adults, but my kids had fun walking and jumping on the rocks throughout the path.
Grassy Area
There is a large grassy area at Westacre Park which would be ideal for picnics, flying kites, or kicking a ball around. It’s a wide open space where kids can enjoy free play.
Park Amenities
Restrooms
Westacre Park has restrooms! There are two restrooms, and each has changing tables. The restrooms are next to the splash pad, making it easy to change kids in and out of their bathing suits. There is a water refill fountain at the restroom, as well.
The restrooms have specific hours, which are as follows:
- March to October: 7:30am to 7pm
- November to February: 8am to 2:30pm
Shaded Picnic Tables
Shaded picnic tables are available at Westacre Park next to the splash pad and playground. At this time, the picnic tables are first-come, first-served and not available to reserve for parties.
Looking for party rentals at West Sacramento parks? The Boathouse at Bridgeway Lakes is a gem, and it’s also next to a playground and seasonal splash pad. Learn more about the best birthday party places in Sacramento for kids.
What Ages Is Westacre Park Best For?
Older kids will get the most out of Westacre Park. The school bus play structure is challenging for younger kids to climb, which includes climbing to reach the tunnel slide. There are limited play options for younger kids, and no baby swings. Older children will enjoy fun challenges from climbing rock walls to testing their abilities in the skate park.
There are fantastic toddler playgrounds in the Sacramento area, but unfortunately Westacre Park is not one of them. However, little kids will have a great time at the seasonal splash pad, which kids of all ages will enjoy.
Nearby West Sacramento Family Attractions
Whitey’s Jolly Kone
Whitey’s Jolly Kone is a roadside stand where you can get staples like burgers, fries, shakes, and other classic fare. It’s a walk-up window with covered picnic tables and is a casual, family-friendly spot.
In the summer after the 4th of July in Sacramento, people line up to get one of Whitey’s famous peach milkshakes. These are farm-to-fork milkshakes and tend to sell out. It’s a must-have treat that should be on your Sacramento summer bucket list. If you plan to visit Whitey’s Jolly Kone on the weekend, a heads up that it’s closed on Sundays.
The BLVD!
If you want to make it a fun day in West Sacramento with kids, head to The BLVD!. There’s a bowling alley, laser tag, and an arcade at this family-friendly entertainment center. It could be easily paired with Westacre Park. It’s also on my list of kid-friendly restaurants in the Sacramento area, and is one of the best things to do in Sacramento with kids.
➡️ Check out The BLVD! in my Instagram Reel.
Is Westacre Park Worth Visiting?
Westacre Park is a wonderful recreational addition to West Sacramento. Families have their choice of activities. From rock climbing walls to a futsal court and skate park, these are activities you don’t typically find at your average park. While the playground area is small, the overall park has a wide range of activities for kids.
The park is especially ideal in the summer when kids can cool off in the seasonal splash pad. Speaking of summer, there is little to no shade at Westacre Park, so be mindful of that on hot, sunny days.
So, yes! Westacre Park is definitely worth visiting for its interesting school bus playground, splash pad, skate park, and wide range of amenities that will help kids get outside and active.
Tips Before You Visit
Due to all the amenities in this park, you might need to bring more here than at most other parks. Also, bring sunscreen, as there is very limited shade in the park.
If planning to use any of the sports courts, bring balls, pickleball paddles, skateboards, bikes, and safety gear for kids.
Don’t forget swimsuits, water shoes, towels, and a change of clothes if your kids plan to play at the seasonal splash pad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westacre Park?
Westacre Park is in West Sacramento at 1755 Evergreen Ave.
Does Westacre Park have a splash pad?
Yes! Westacre Park has a seasonal splash pad. It’s now the second splash pad in West Sacramento for kids.
Is parking free?
Yes, Westacre Park has a free parking lot.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, Westacre Park has restrooms. The restrooms include changing tables for babies.
Is Westacre Park good for toddlers?
No, not really. The play structure is better suited for older kids. The park also does not have baby swings and only has regular swings. Toddlers will be limited in what they can do. However, the Westacre Park splash pad is great for toddlers.
Does Westacre Park have pickleball courts?
Yes, the park has pickleball courts open daily from 7am to 8pm.
Does Westacre Park have a skate park?
Yes, Westacre Park has one of the best skate parks in the Sacramento area.
Westacre Park Address: 1755 Evergreen Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691
