Kim H.
Yelp
Although this is a small river park, I absolutely love the secluded feel of the area. You can swim, fish, ride your boat, grill BBQ, play ball and chill by the river. I discovered this park by accident while biking around Old Sacramento one summer afternoon. I fell in love. Tiscornia is like a hidden gem along the Sacramento River. Despite the previous low review, I think this park is rather nice. There may not be a lot of benches and tables but it is clean.
This is a perfect spot for a laid back afternoon BBQ. They also provide free life jackets for kids which I thought was really courteous for the swimmer's safety. Most beaches and river parks I have seen don't provide life jackets.
The view is also amazing! You get the central view of cross section where the American River and Sacramento River intersects and the green I-5 American River bridge to the right that takes you to Discovery Park. I think this makes Tiscornia park and special and unique spot in Sacramento city.
I come out here for a short run, bike ride in the afternoon and sunset gazing during the summer days. I am hoping to get a boat out here and cruise around the river.
The only warning is that like any other parks or places in downtown, there will be people who comes to smoke, drink and camp out (mostly homeless people) with their tents and trailers. The last three times I have been, I didn't see them, but just be aware of your surroundings. The area is relatively safe and close to some five star inns, Motel 6 and good restaurants. So if you're looking for a more quiet and secluded, small river park to relax and enjoy the view with a good company, head out to a Tiscornia park.