Jack W. Davis Park
Southgate Recreation and Park District
Creating Community Award of Excellence
Jack Davis Park has been a fixture of South Oak Park, Sacramento, since 1973. This special project began in 2013 with a modest partnership with a local non-profit to spruce up an aging playground. Then over the next decade, through robust community involvement and wide-ranging support, it blossomed into a full-blown renovation. This project has revitalized a park in one of Sacramento’s historic neighborhoods and created a safe space for children to play, learn, and grow. More families are enjoying the new and updated amenities and there is a renewed interest from the surrounding community. Accessibility has been improved so all can enjoy opportunities for performance, recreation, relaxation and community. Through strong leadership and dedication paired with partnerships with an array of government, private, non-profit, civic, and community groups this park will continue to serve as a well-loved amenity into the future. 