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Paradise Beach (Glenn Hall Park)
- 12 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
- Free
- July through SeptemberBest season
- Public access38.5793, -121.4222
About this spot
Free city park beach on the American River behind Glenn Hall Park in River Park, near Sac State. A wide sandy bar and a slower bend of the river make it the closest classic swim beach to midtown. There are no lifeguards, and the current still gets strong when flows are up.
What's here
- restrooms
- picnic tables
- playground
Location
Get directions →Paradise Beach (Glenn Hall Park)
38.5793, -121.4222
About a 12-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.