Community Parks
Community parks are the largest, most visited type of parks–the type of park where you can always expect to find other kids at play. These parks have sports fields, bathrooms, and are a lot of fun.
1021 Harvard Way, EDH
The toddler play area at this park is completely fenced so it is great for younger toddlers, and both the toddler and big kid play areas have shade canopies. The toddler area has rubber turf (and in the past had sand but no longer does), and the big kid play area has wood chips. Bathrooms available. Read more about this park & see more photos. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
2700 Alexandra Drive, EDH
Features multiple play structures and a large spray-ground water feature. Two of the play structures have shade awnings over them to provide some shade. This playground has whimsical theme with giant bugs and butterflies and shade awnings shaped like flowers. One play structure has rubber turf underneath, the others have wood chips. Off Sophia Parkway. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
Village Parks
These parks are “medium” sized parks, bigger than a neighborhood park, but smaller than a community park. They often have bathrooms and off-street parking,
831 Redwood Lane, EDH
This hillside park in an older neighborhood has a restroom, playground over wood chips, and a small water feature. Has 2 baby swings and 2 regular swings. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
Gillette Dr & Powers Dr, El Dorado Hills
This park is rumored to have great views of Folsom Lake and even Sacramento. This park has a restroom. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
1821 Francisco Dr, El Dorado Hills
This 9 acre park has a kid-sized rock wall, play structure, grassy areas, a shaded picnic table area, restroom, and also has tennis courts. (Photo by Sally Dunbar)
3331 Alyssum Circle, EDH
Located in the heart of Bass Lake Village, Oak Knoll park features a clubhouse, children’s play structure as well as a natural area that is covered by native oak trees. A parking lot is accessible from Alyssum Circle. The park is also accessible from the “bend” on Mendocino Way. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
2740 Tam Oshanter Dr, EDH
In addition to a partially shaded play structure and partially shaded picnic area, this park also has four tennis courts. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
1661 Blackstone Pkwy, EDH
This park near Valley View Elementary School is in the southernmost part of El Dorado Hills. It is a sports park featuring fields for baseball, softball and soccer, in addition to the two play structures with partial shade canopies. Bathrooms available.
4571 Serrano Pkwy, EDH
A 10 acre park with scenic recirculating stream and waterfalls, as well as a play structure. Located at the corner of Silva Valley and Serrano Parkways. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
Neighborhood Parks
Smaller, usually without bathrooms and parking lots, but still fun!
Bill McCabe Park/St. Andrews Park
2520 Hoffman Ct, EDH
Small play structure, picnic tables and a very large, open grass area. Good for running around & kites. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
White Rock Road & Concordia Dr, EDH
It has a large (but not especially high) play structure. Off White Rock Road and Concordia Drive. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
Brackenwood Place, EDH
a peaceful and sunny neighborhood park, nestled within the Fairchild Village neighborhood. This park also features a historic site containing Indian Grinding Rocks, so you can turn your trip to the park into a history lesson as well. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
5034 Whistlers Bend Way, EDH
Located in the Bass Lake Hills area, this 1.7 acre sunny neighborhood park has a play structure, basketball hoop, turf field, and many benches and picnic tables. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
Amer Way & Calais Way, EDH
Located along Aberdeen Lane and Amer Way, this neighborhood park is set within the heart of Highland Village. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
3265 Kensington Dr, EDH
A large lawn area is next to the play structure, but there are no restroom facilities at this neighborhood park. Take Green Valley Road to El Dorado Hills Blvd. North (South is towards Hwy 50). If El Dorado Hills Blvd. turns into Lake Hills Blvd, you’ve gone too far. Turn left onto Village Center and then right onto on Kensington Drive opposite Sebastian Court. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
2198 Moonstone Circle, EDH
From Hwy 50 east: exit El Dorado Hills Blvd. (not Latrobe); left onto Governor Drive; you will see the park straight ahead of you at the corner of Moonstone Circle. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
3397 Julie Ann Way, EDH
This neighborhood park only has a small playground, but it offers spectacular views of Folsom and the greater Sacramento valley. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
2617 Carnelian Circle, EDH
At the corner of Carnelian Circle and Bairdsley Place in Waterford Village. It features native oak shade trees, a large lawn area, and a small play structure. (Photo by Vomund Photography)
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