Westacre Park is back in action in West Sacramento, reopening Thursday after a roughly $7.8 million overhaul that swapped worn-out fields and playgrounds for a skate park, a fresh playground, a splash pad, a climbing wall and upgraded restrooms. The park had been closed for construction since March 2025, with crews wrapping up final inspections and punch-list work earlier this month. City officials cut the ribbon Thursday morning, and the Parks and Recreation Department plans a community celebration this Saturday with treats and giveaways.
What’s new at the park
The makeover brings a skate park with a pump track, inclusive playground equipment, pickleball and futsal courts, walking loops, shade structures and a prefabricated restroom building, according to the City of West Sacramento. The project also added a labyrinth and a reflexology path meant for low-impact wellness walks, and the city reports that ADA-compliant ramps and improved lighting are in place to make the park more accessible for a wider range of visitors.
Funding and partners
The design and construction phase was funded primarily by a $7.843 million Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization grant, with local partners including Sutter Health and the West Sacramento Rotary Club pitching in for special features such as the labyrinth, as reported by West Sacramento News-Ledger. City materials state that the grant covered most of the project, with additional Park Improvement Fund dollars used for on-site upgrades.
Opening events and access
Officials held a formal ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, with multiple city leaders and project partners on hand to mark the reopening, according to FOX40. The Parks and Recreation calendar lists a free “Party in the Park” this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring activities and giveaways, the city says. Staff are also asking visitors to follow posted hours and signage while the new amenities settle in.
Why it matters
Westacre’s comeback is part of a broader push to upgrade parks across the city, arriving just a few weeks after Washington Park opened in mid-June, as reported by West Sacramento Sun. The Westacre site is owned by the Washington Unified School District but will be improved and maintained by the city under a joint-use agreement, West Sacramento News-Ledger reports. Residents are encouraged to keep an eye on the Parks and Recreation calendar for updated hours and programs tied to the reopening.
