{"id":468627,"date":"2026-09-19T03:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/468627\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T03:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:04:10","slug":"paradise-beach-offers-an-urban-oasis-along-sacramentos-american-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/468627\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise Beach offers an urban oasis along Sacramento\u2019s American River"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paradise Beach offers an urban oasis along Sacramento\u2019s American River<\/p>\n

Free parking and admission make this a popular recreation spot<\/p>\n

\"Brian<\/a>SACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need a plane ticket\u2014or even a tank of gas\u2014to escape to a natural oasis along the American River.<\/p>\n

Paradise Beach sits in the heart of the American River Parkway, just beyond East Sacramento and less than a mile from Cal Expo and the busy Arden area. The bend in the river creates a sandy beach where visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities\u2014or simply relax in the sun.<\/p>\n

Walking trails wind through the park, including paved paths and dirt single-track trails. Some trails are currently closed for restoration, while others lead to and along the river.<\/p>\n

On a cool morning, Paradise Beach is a popular place to walk the dog or enjoy a hike. Visitors can also access the bike trail connecting Glenn Hall Park with the American River.<\/p>\n

By afternoon, the beach becomes a place to spread out a towel or chair, soak up the sun and read a book.<\/p>\n

The American River also offers an opportunity to cool off. Loaner life jackets are available and encouraged for anyone entering the water.<\/p>\n

\u201cI go there all the time,\u201d said Jules Baez of the American River Parkway Foundation. \u201cWe go walking, we take the dog, I ride my bike down there, and I\u2019ve seen paddle boards and kayaks. It\u2019s a great place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parking and admission are free at Glenn Hall Park, located at 5211 Carlson Drive in Sacramento\u2019s River Park neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Paradise Beach is open from sunrise to sunset.<\/p>\n

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