Southside Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Southside Park is ranked #84 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (3.8/5). It ranks 16th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.6/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Southside Park is built around the park that names it, at the southern edge of downtown. The park does real work: a lake, a pool, playgrounds, and a popular weekend scene make it one of the central city's genuine gathering spaces, the kind of public ground most downtown-adjacent neighborhoods lack. The housing around it is a rich mix of Victorians, bungalows, older apartments, and infill on the central grid. This is one of Sacramento's most historically layered neighborhoods, home to Southside Park itself and the nearby Sacramento Memorial scene. It is genuinely central and walkable, steps from downtown jobs, the convention and entertainment districts, and light rail, with the freeway running along its southern edge. The tradeoffs are the ones the core always carries: parking pressure, busier corridors, freeway proximity, and visible homelessness. None of that cancels the appeal for the right buyer. For anyone who wants a real park at the doorstep, historic housing, and a true walk-to-downtown address, Southside Park is one of the most characterful options in the central city, and the park out front is what makes it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| William Land Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| C. K. McClatchy High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Southside Park FAQs8 answers
Is Southside Park a good place to live?
Southside Park ranks 84th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.8/5) and public spaces (3.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.6/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
Is Southside Park safe?
Southside Park, Sacramento scores 1.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 156th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Southside Park?
Schools serving Southside Park, Sacramento include Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), William Land Elementary (4.8/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Miwok Middle (4.3/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Southside Park?
Southside Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 111th 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 19 inches a year.
Is Southside Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Southside Park, Sacramento scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 21st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Southside Park known for?
Southside Park, Sacramento is associated with Southside Park, Historic Diversity and Walk Downtown. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).
How does Southside Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Southside Park ranks 84th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 16th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Southside Park?
Southside Park, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.6/5) and curb appeal (3.3/5).
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