Great mature walk with the kids. Never felt too crowded with people and most people were wearing masks as we crossed each other on the path. We saw many birds on the water and squirrels and rabbits in the brush. Great way to get outdoors even being so close to Sacramento.

Beautiful views from viewpoint out in the wetland west of Franklin Blvd. Saw hundreds & hundreds of migrating ducks & other waterfowl. Dont miss the Visitor Center & the many trails on the east side of Franklin Blvd., or the little trail south from the main parking lot..This preserve is not accessible when the Cosumnes River is flooding in the spring, since Franklin Blvd. floods deep, too.There are no upriver dams on the Cosumnes River -- the only free-flowing major river coming out of the western Sierra -- thus uncontrolled flooding downstream.

Great natural preserve; enjoy short hikes around wetlands and the river bank, easy access, small parking lot for 20-30 cars. Visitor center is currently closed but showcases information about birds and wildlife. Wheelchair accessible, flat trails.

Nice place to go on a outing to be in nature close to home. Also a great location to take photos, which is what I did. Beautiful woodsy theme!

Fantastic, so much wild life in the evenings. Spotted many different birds including a blue bird and sandhill cranes. Even a rabbit showed up on the trail. Highly recommend. Bring mosquito repellent.

This place was clean and beautifully maintained. Loved seeing the wildlife. I will certainly go there more often. Ill bet its beautiful in the spring.

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful spot for a walk, jog or just relax and enjoy the views of nature.

Wow what a place. Boardwalk over delta swamp. Saw a bunch of deer who checked us out and then ran over a marshland field like gazelles, jumping up high. Walked across a golden dry field. Probably hot and arid when the sun scorches. Found our way to the river, saw cool spiders with ground webs, a breaching salmon, birds chirping, poison oak, wild berries, mice, rabbits. The only thing we didnt see were coyotes. We did a long 3.1 mile trail which was flat on well groomed trails. Most people do the loop counter clockwise starting with the river trail first, so we found ourselves running into people going in the opposite direction coming back. Many wore masks. No dogs allowed. Limited but cool parts of trail are wheelchair accessable, mainly on the wood boardwalk over the swamp area. Bathrooms open by street parking but parking lots closed for Rona. Nature visit center looks cool but also closed. Saw some people carrying in kayaks which looked awesome. The drive to the preserve is also pretty. Its a tiny community with some vineyards.

Great easy walk with beautiful scenery. Lots of people on the trail. Most had masks.

Love walking out there with our group.

A walk around in nature that is close by! Easy to find and ample parking as there are two lots. The curse of being so close is that it can get crowded.

Great place for bird watching, having a picnic, hiking, walking, and getting out of the house when the government has locked you down. Sand Hill Cranes, ducks, geese, wading birds, mergansers, and much more to see in the world of birds.

Very nice walk for being a local location. The wetlands walk has a nice cement walkway. The river walk is dirt road. Very easy on the joints for any one who has joint problems. Recommended to go early to see more birds.

Great hiking around the area. It is wheelchair friendly if you go towards the main viewing area. The trail along the river is mostly hard packed dirt. We went in July so not many bird sightings. The viewing area was dry too. We did get some great pictures of heron, egrets other smaller birds :-)

Great accessible way to get into nature for those in a wheelchair or with other mobility impairments

Great to be surrounded with pristine nature -- wetlands with various kinds of ducks, egrets, and watched Sand Hill cranes fly in for the night as the sun set. Took looks of photos also. Informative displays and people at the visitor center.

I love going to Costumes River Preserve to check out the bird life and walk their easy hikes. Its great for families with kids, too. I especially love going 15 minutes further south, to the Sandhill Crane lookout at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve during the migration months of October and February. It is so moving to see, and to hear, the Sandhill Cranes fly in at dusk.

Great little place to walk and see nature and the area. Cant get lost but nice to get away from it all.

Nice cool walk on the nature trail

Got to see a lot water fowl. Nice area for a family activity.

A nice nature preserve with about three miles of waking trails. About half of the trails are paved cement or wooden boardwalk/bridge and the other half dirt trails. There are two different ecosystems in the nature preserve, a wetland region, and river/creek which flows through the preserve. A nice place to visit but not to much to see at the preserve.

Great beautiful trail and launching dock. Spider webs all over the trees was heartpounding and fairytale like.

Great place to fish and hike. Lots of bird watching available. You can bring your own kayak or canoe and spend the day for free or rent one at the visitors center.

GORGEOUS place to walk, bird watch, enjoy nature, and take photos. I saw quite a few photographers doing photo shoots while I was here. The walk was peaceful and mostly paved, and easy - no hills. It’s a truly gorgeous hidden gem, I will definitely be back, and often!

Great place for a walk with the kiddos.

So peaceful, with birdsongs and an occasional locomotive the only sounds. Many different biomes to discover.

This gorgeous preserve is great for bird watching. No dogs or other pets are allowed, which preserves this wildlife habitat. Half of the park is wheelchair accessible, and the entire area is very easy to navigate and explore. Maps are posted on the trails, and the trails are clearly marked. We grabbed a map at the entrance and it was very educational. The walk can be as long or as short as desired. I would absolutely come here again.

Great place to visit take the kids or just a piece of mind

We went kayaking here for 1st time. Absolutely beautiful!!! The river was so peaceful. Also there is a bird sanctuary, 2 walking paths. I took the river walk path. Take water & snacks on walk and enjoy!

Really enjoy this walk. A nice mix of pavement which makes it easier for those who need it and for people with strollers, or even wheelchairs! Unfortunately as of right now the parking lot is closed which makes wheelchair access unaccessible but once they open back up, perfect outing for anyone. No bathrooms only bc of closure, but again once everything opens back up...really nice spot to feel like youre getting away a bit!

Great birdwatching spot for fall and winter migrations. I love that you can make your walks longer or shorter depending on where you start, end, and what cross trails you take. During this most recent visit the trails to the oak stand were flooded out by the river, which is totally understandable and no fault of the site itself. Thats nature, baby!

Great place to relax and take a walk. Bring your kayak or your camera or both! Highly recommended.

Pretty cool spot for a quick hike, jog or walk.

Beautiful location! Still very clean and well maintained despite the shutdown. Had a great time, will definitely be back!

Came to the Preserve to kayak today for the first time. plenty of parking spots here, I very much enjoyed it, not too crowded, very relaxing area.

Great place to go walking but I wish the restrooms had a sink to wash your hands also more trash cans

One of the best places to catch the sunset. The number of birds at this time of year has to be counted in the thousands. Miles of walking trails, a few are even all weather. Please be respectful and pack out your trash.

We absolutely love kayaking here. So much isolation and majestic wildlife. We even saw a couple of river otters today. Great place!!!

Peaceful pretty place to walk. Its over 4 miles if you do all the trails, but can be shorter. Easy for little kids as its all sidewalk or flat trail.

Quiet and peaceful! You mostly hear birds not people. Easy parking and access to the restroom is a plus for me.

Very nice hike. Area is well maintained. I didnt observe a great deal of animals, but I know that can be a seasonal and weather thing.

Went kayaking and the reserve is quiet and peaceful. Water isnt too cold either and a lot of wildlife to see on the water

Nice place to go for a shorter family hike/walk. Lots of birds varieties. Would recommend November as theres supposed to be more water and birds. Apparently sunset is an amazing time to take it all in.Theres also fishing by small vessel available (small boat, canoe), etc.If you just want a short trip put of town in nature, you might like it here.Bring binoculars and a camera with zoom! :)

Going right when the sun is setting is probably the best time. Parking is always available, and walking the planks is beautiful. Great for taking picture, and watching the wildlife. The little ecosystems in the wetlands are awesome to see

One of my favorite places to visit near Elk Grove

This preserve has a nice river for canoeing. It was a warm day and we didnt get to see much wildlife.

Beautiful trails and not too crowded, the warmer it gets. Easy walk, nice jog!

Nicely marked trails, about 3 miles. Not much wildlife this time of year - a few geese and ducks.

Dry this time of year, but still a nice stroll

Very cool place. To think its man modified too. The beauty being that this is a man made wetland created to restore and preserve what was once relatively abundant in California. Wetlands are about 90% down since we started developing here but this project is proof that we can bring the wetlands back if we really wanted to.I deeply respect such a project and its also a lovely place for a walk. I havent personally seen it to be a crowded place.

Great place to walk. Still exploring

Go in the early morning or late afternoon to see the sandhill cranes. They winter there and are really something to not just see but hear. There are level walking trails with nice interpretive signs telling all about the preserve and the critters youll see. There are a couple different parking lots with vault bathrooms and a visitors center with flushing toilets. A really great place to visit.

Nice visitor center. Great place to get away from the city life. Highly recommend bringing binoculars and a camera! Lots of birds to see. Especially from October through May!

Beautiful wetlands and preserve. Great place to walk and watch the wildlife.

Fantastic place for nature walk and serenity view.

This place is perfect for hiking and walking. There are so many hidden paths and little areas to explore you can be lost all day and love it! The best time is around sunset as you can enjoy the full view of the sky and the calming sounds of nature.

Nice peaceful and not too much bucking really just trail walking.

Great place for an easy hike in nature or if you kayak theres tons of quiet territory with beautiful views. Take bug repellant! Mosquitos run rampant there in warm weather.

Awesome kayaking! Free parking

Easy level trails wind their way through wooded areas and meadows. Even though the area is very accessible, you will find many areas of solitude to enjoy the tranquility of the cosumnes river and sloughs. Signs provide information on the preserve. Start with the visitor center and bring your binoculars for the walk.

Great place for long nature walks and photography. Be prepared with sunscreen if you go in the morning. My only issue was that the bathroom was locked and we couldnt use it. Other than that, I really enjoyed my trip there!! Highly recommend!!

Beautiful wood plank trails through the wetlands

Extremely relaxing! Enjoyed my day there. Bring bug spray!

A little smokey but calm and peaceful

I love this place! They have hiking / walking for all levels, great traversable waterways and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Beautiful view.

Beautiful trails and lots of wildlife.

This place is awesome, so many cool birds and the little visitor center is a great place to take your kids. Nice little easy hike here through an oak woodland as well as a boardwalk out into the marsh.

Nice trails and fairly quiet. Peaceful. Migrating birds to watch. Watch out for the mosquitoes!

Beautiful place to go kayaking

Wheelchair accessible. A nice place to go for a walk at sunset. Closes at sunset. Has a bathroom but seems to always be locked.

Love this place so much to see and enjoy the walk.

Awesome place to take kids for a nice walk and teach them about nature.

Depending on the time of year there is a wide variety of wildlife at the preserve.

Good places to go for a walk and bring the family.

Great place for an easy hike. Well maintained trails. Large visitor center. Many species of various water fowel present.

It was a pleasant area with plenty of trails

My boyfriend proposed to me here! So, this will be a special spot to me forever. Thank you Cosumnes river reserve for providing such a beautiful spot. I hope to bring my future children here!

Tips for boating: the path from parking lot to boat launch is paved, but a bit of a trek with a kayak. Bring wheels. Also, pay attention to tide, there are some pretty shallow sand bars at low tide.

Beautiful, easy access trails and water for paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes.

Beautiful. Serene. Alive. Went there to watch the magnificent Sandhill cranes migrating through.

Great place to see lots of birds and wildflowers. Also a good way to get in a 3 mile walk.

Nice place for bird watching. Free parking but limited slots

Great place to get out in nature and learn about all the wildlife in wetlands. Good trail to walk and view the surrounding.

Awesome time with my son and his class. Mother nature at its finest. Natural beauty and great trails.

Good place for a family to visit. No pets permitted, no running potable water. Bring plenty of water, as parts of the trail are exposed, especially the west side of Franklin Blvd, where there is no shade at all.Great place to visit for those looking for a flat area to hike/walk with kids. Youll walk over bridges that cross over wetlands. Youll see plenty of wildflowers, plants, and birds. Beware that rattle snakes are present, as well as mosquitoes (depending on time of year).Also a popular destination for kayakers and canoers, as the water is calm and easy to manage.The visitor center left me wanting more and the person staffing it was more focused on her book/phone than visitors. The bathrooms on site are pit toilets, and as I stated earlier, no running water to wash your hands after.There are 20 parking spots in the main lot, with 2 of them reserved for handicap. There is a smaller parking lot on the other side of the road.

Just make sure to have bug off handy. A nice walk.

This was perfect for getting my son out and moving. The trail is big e ough he was able to ride his bike while we walked. Parts of it is shaded really well, other parts feel like your out in the back 40, but it was awesome, we really enjoyed it. Not to busy, there were people kayaking also, definitely will be back.

Beautiful place to walk

Love this place. Its so nice to have this little oasis just a few minutes from Sacramento. The staff at the visitor center are so helpful and knowledgeable. Its a great place to visit during any season, not just when the Sandhill Cranes are around. Highly recommend this place.

Loved taking the kids for a beautiful walk. Theres a great little museum room with hands on animal finds

Love this place! Great place to watch the sunset and get out into nature! Most definitely coming back and its worth the drive. Just come before the sun sets.

Great spot to visit late fall and winter when its flooded. Good place to see sandhill cranes in winter and ducks. Flushing toilets available at the visitor center when open. Nice places to walk and see nature, all level.

A very nice visitor center that explains the native wildlife and their importance in the California Delta ecosystem.

Wondeful, easy hike with beautiful views.

Good place to have a quiet walk

Good place for taking pictures, nature walks, bird watching, and kayaking. Too bad they dont have a specific time to open. Seems like someone opens when ever they wake up.

Great paddling path and visitor center provides kayak carts

Beautiful trails, a perfect snapshot of the valley surrounding our rover systems. Gorgeous all times of year. Obviously, A++

Wonderful chance to see various birds and othe important critters.Wheelchair accessible walkways so everyone can enjoy the sights and sounda.Leave your bikes in the lot.