My kids have always enjoyed going to the park. However, this summer I unofficially made it my mission to go as often as possible. In addition to going multiple times a week I also tried to find some new-to-us parks to explore. The kids have been having a great time! I thought it would be perfect to share my new-found knowledge of local parks with any of you who live in the area! We’ve explored many parks in the area and here are what we think are some of the best parks to visit in Placer County.

best placer county parks (alphabetically)

Auburn Recreation Park | Auburn

Features: multiple playgrounds, community pool, recreation center, walking path, outdoor workout circuit, bocce ball, ball fields, basketball court.

Pros: lots of parking and lots of play areas for kids.

Cons: the larger playground is somewhat near a busy street, bathrooms are far from playground, Day Camp kids take over the larger playground most summer mornings.

Hillsborough Park | Roseville

Features: toddler play area, large playground for bigger kids, ball fields, basketball courts.

Pros: super fun pirate theme, lots of shade, nice neighborhood.

Cons: locks on bathroom door weren’t working when we’ve been.

Johnson-Springview Park | Rocklin

Features: multiple play areas, seasonal splash pad, dog park, skate park, community center, ball fields.

Pros: something for everyone, biggest playground is very large and fun for older kids.

Cons: bathroom is centrally located so not super close to the playground, not a lot of seating near playground to watch kids.

Olympus Park | Roseville

Features: playground, ball fields, picnic benches.

Pros: great dinosaur theme, lots of swings.

Cons: bathroom and water fountain are far from the playground.

Quarry Park | Rocklin

Features: wooden playground, large grass fields, outdoor amphitheater.

Pros: bathroom is near the play area, a few fun murals on the walls and fences nearby.

Cons: playground is small for older kids and has no swings, its proximity to Quarry Park Adventures will have your kids begging you to “go on the ropes”.

Whitney Ranch Park | Rocklin

Features: two playgrounds, swings, ball fields, seasonal splash pad.

Pros: the bigger playground is so big it’s even fun for your oldest kids, seasonal splash pad has fun interactive features.

Cons: bathrooms are far from the playground and splashpad.

Promontory Community Park, honorable mention | El Dorado Hills

Features: multiple play areas, large splash pad, tennis courts, ball fields, bocce ball.

Pros: something for everyone to do, lots of shade structures, bathrooms near splashpad for changing.

Cons: bathroom far from one of the playgrounds.

10 days, 10 parks challenge

I am so excited to share the details of the 10 Days, 10 Parks challenge. I am hosting this challenge along with my friends Jenny from @princessturnedmom and Adree from @thekeeledeal. The short version of the challenge is that we want you to get outside with your little hooligans for 10 weekdays from August 2-August 13! Any type of park counts–whether you go to your local playground or a National Park two states over. Can’t commit to all 10 days? That’s okay! Just do the best you can. The more you participate in the challenge the more entries you earn for a fun little giveaway. You can click on the Google Form below to read all the details. And don’t forget to share about it on social media, because the only thing you have to do to qualify is to post about it at least once using #10days10parks.

Do you have a favorite park near you? Most importantly, will you be joining us for the 10 Days, 10 Parks Challenge?