City staff say the proposal came together with input from the Parks Department and local residents.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento city leaders are considering new restrictions that would ban overnight parking around three major parks, a move aimed at improving safety and aligning street rules with existing park closure hours.

Under the proposal, parking would be prohibited from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. along streets near McKinley Park, William Land Park and Winner’s Circle Park (See the full proposal below). City officials say the changes are intended to reduce overnight activity that can create unpredictable conditions and safety concerns in park-adjacent areas.

City staff say the proposal came together with input from the Parks Department and local residents. Officials also say that while the parks themselves close from dusk to dawn, surrounding streets currently remain open to overnight parking, leading to what they describe as inconsistent conditions and reduced visibility.

For some residents, the proposal brings mixed feelings.

“I get why they wouldn’t want overnight parking, but it is very useful,” said Elizabeth Anaya, who lives near Winner’s Circle Park.

Anaya said overnight parking helps relieve pressure on already crowded neighborhood streets.

“In our neighborhood, it gets jam packed, so we like to park our cars over there sometimes,” Anaya said.

City documents state that vehicles left overnight near parks can block visibility, create less predictable conditions and raise safety concerns.

Some neighbors say they understand those concerns. Jennifer Williams, an East Sacramento resident, said the situation can feel unsettling.

“I think when you are at home, it’s a little nerve wracking not knowing who’s in their car and it does probably get me a little nervous, I suppose,” Williams said.

Anaya also raised concerns about trash and other debris left behind near Winner’s Circle Park, including discarded needles. She said she hopes the change could help address those issues but worries it may shift the problem into surrounding neighborhoods.

“If they do like pass it, all of our cars are going to be jam packed around the neighborhood and they’re going to be parking in front of our house and it’s going to block our driveways,” Anaya said.

The city’s meeting documents say if the proposal is passed, the parking regulation is estimated to cost $3,400, with funding available in the Parking Services Division’s 2025-26 budget.

The proposal will be heard by the City Council at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

The following streets are proposed for “No Parking 11:00 pm to 5:00 am” signage: 

– 33rd Street, west side, from H Street to McKinley Boulevard. 

– 33rd Street, east side, from Park Way to McKinley Boulevard. 

– Park Way, north side, from 33rd Street to 35th Street. 

– McKinley Boulevard, south side, from Alhambra Boulevard to 33rd Street. 

– Erickson Street, east side, from Dixieanne Avenue to 300’ north of Dixieanne Avenue where the park ends. 

– Dixieanne Avenue, north side, from Erickson Street to Evergreen Street. 

– Evergreen Street, west side, from Dixieanne Avenue to 300’ north of Dixieanne Avenue where the park ends. 

– 15th Avenue, both sides, from Land Park Drive to 18th Street

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