Experience · Sacramento

Family Day at William Land Regional Park

Spend a full, carefree family day inside Sacramento's favorite regional park. After grabbing morning baked treats, let the kids run wild across the park's shaded playgrounds and storybook lawns, pause for a family lunch, and treat everyone to classic sweets on the way home.

A 5.5-hour Sacramento full_day plan for families — Qisa Coffee, William Land Regional Park, Marie's Donuts.

Duration: 5h 15m
Cost: $25–$55
Stops: 3 stops
Area: Curtis Park + 2 more
Walking: Moderate walking · Total 2.1-mile driving route
Ideal for: Families · Kids

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Family Day at William Land Regional Park

The plan

1Qisa Coffee(45 min)→
2William Land Regional Park(2 hr 30 min)→
3Marie's Donuts(30 min)

Why this plan works

The 3 stops cover about 2.1 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Sacramento instead of crossing town between them. William Land Regional Park is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Marie's Donuts — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and families with kids who want a planned Sacramento outing without improvising between stops.

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The itinerary

3 stops, one great day

1
45 min
Qisa Coffee
Food & Drink · Curtis Park
What to do — Pick up cardamom buns, breakfast toasts, and steamers for the kids to start the morning.
1.2 mi · 6 min drive
Then Drive 5 minutes west down Sutterville Road directly into William Land Regional Park.
2
2h 30m
William Land Regional Park
Outdoors · Land Park
Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.
What to do — Wander the paved paths, feed ducks from the bridge, and let the kids burn energy on the swings and slides under canopy oak trees.
Scout Side Quest
Spot dogs on your walk and give the goofiest-looking one an imaginary royal title.
Book it · William Land Regional Park
Sacramento Zoo General Admission Ticket
3.5 (11)3 hrFrom $280.2 mi away
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0.9 mi · 18 min walk or 5 min drive
Then Head to the park periphery along Freeport Boulevard for lunch.
Marie's Donuts
3
Optional 30 min
Marie's Donuts
Food & Drink · Southwestern Sacramento
What to do — Let each kid choose their favorite donut from the vintage counter display before heading back.
Scout Side Quest
Invent a ridiculous new donut flavor using three weird ingredients from home. Vote on the most chaotic one.

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Planning this outing

Is this a good Sacramento itinerary for families?: Yes. It's built for families and families with kids and runs about 5 hr 15 min across 3 stops, starting at Qisa Coffee.
How long does this outing take?: Plan on 5 hr 15 min door to door, including time between stops.
How much does this Sacramento itinerary cost?: Roughly $25–$55 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
Is this itinerary walkable?: Not entirely. The stops cover about 2.1 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
Do I need reservations?: No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.

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