Sutter's Fort State Historic Park (Sacramento)

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park in Sacramento: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults (18+) $5; Youth (6–17) $3; Children under 6 free.

Address2701 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95816

HoursDaily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

PricesAdults (18+) $5; Youth (6–17) $3; Children under 6 free

Price notesPrices from official California State Parks sources, verified 2026-11-05. Adventure Pass (now Free Fourth Grade Pass), Distinguished Veterans Pass and Historian Pass accepted per parks.ca.gov.

Age notesAge bands derived from official admission tiers: youth ages 6–17; children under 6 free per the official park infosheet (a museum-association summary says 5 and under — discrepancy flagged in the report).

BookingNo reservation requirement stated on the official park page reviewed 2026-11-05.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the official parks.ca.gov pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.

ParkingNo public parking on the grounds; metered street parking and paid lots nearby, per official parks.ca.gov page.

Hours in detail10:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day (State Parks park page).

ParkingThere is NO public parking on park grounds; metered street parking and paid parking lots are nearby (midtown Sacramento, between K and L Streets and 26th and 28th Streets).

AccessibilityOnly service animals are allowed inside Sutter’s Fort; dogs are allowed on the park grounds surrounding the fort.

Verified perk: California State Parks Free Fourth Grade PassCalifornia fourth graders in public school (and their families) get unlimited free visits to 54 participating state parks, including this venue, which is listed as a participating location on the official pass page. Formerly called the Adventure Pass; renamed Free Fourth Grade Pass for 2026/27. Sign up via ReserveCalifornia.com. The park also accepts the Distinguished Veterans Pass and Historian Pass per parks.ca.gov.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park — Sacramento, California

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