River Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
River Park is ranked #8 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and safety (4.3/5, 11th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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River Park earns its name honestly. This established east-side enclave is tucked along the American River near Sacramento State, and its most prized streets back onto or near the water and the American River Parkway. The housing is largely ranch and mid-century, set on comfortable lots under real, mature trees. Glenn Hall Park is the green anchor, with the parkway trail, river access, and the university's arboretum and events all within easy reach. Everyday retail lives on the H Street and Carlson corridors, and Highway 50 and downtown are a short drive. The whole appeal is being quiet, green, and genuinely connected to the river, a combination that is rare this close to the core. That desirability shows up in the price, which sits toward the top of the east-side market, and the vintage stock comes with the usual older-home friction. Neither has dulled the demand. For anyone who wants a riverside setting, established canopy, and proximity to the university, River Park is the benchmark others get measured against on this side of the water.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Caleb Greenwood Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Norwood Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Encina Preparatory High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Arden Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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River Park FAQs8 answers
Is River Park a good place to live?
River Park ranks 8th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and safety (4.3/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is River Park safe?
River Park, Sacramento scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve River Park?
Schools serving River Park, Sacramento include Woodlake Elementary (1.7/5), Caleb Greenwood Elementary (5.0/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5) and Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5). 15 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in River Park?
River Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 62nd of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is River Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
River Park, Sacramento scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 17th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is River Park known for?
River Park, Sacramento is associated with River Adjacent, Glenn Hall Park and Leafy Streets. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.4/5) and safety (4.3/5).
How does River Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
River Park ranks 8th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 11th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Bing Maloney Golf Course and Country Creek Estates.
What are the downsides of living in River Park?
River Park, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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