Haggin Oaks Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Haggin Oaks Park is a public park located in Sacramento, California.


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Summary

It is a popular destination for visitors to the area due to its scenic beauty and array of recreational activities. Some of the park's main attractions include the 36-hole golf course, sports complex, and nature trails. Visitors can also explore the nearby Sacramento State Aquatic Center, which offers kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing.

The park is named after James Ben Ali Haggin, a prominent businessman and horse breeder who donated the land for the park. In addition to its recreational amenities, Haggin Oaks Park is home to several historic structures, including the Haggin Oaks Pavilion and the Arcade Creek Arched Bridge. The park also serves as an important habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including coyotes, deer, and foxes.

The best time of year to visit Haggin Oaks Park is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and the trees are in full bloom. During the summer, the park can become quite crowded due to its popularity among golfers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its popularity, Haggin Oaks Park remains a peaceful and picturesque destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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