Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Colfax

Orchard Springs Campground

Orchard Springs Campground

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Greenhorn Campground

Greenhorn Campground

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Empire Mine State Historic Park

Empire Mine State Historic Park

Hiking, biking & equestrian trails. The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.

Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

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Hardrock Trailhead

Hardrock Trailhead

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Memorial Park

Memorial Park

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Northstar Mining Museum

Northstar Mining Museum

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Wolf Creek Trail

Wolf Creek Trail

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Minnie Park

Minnie Park

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Condon Park

Condon Park

Fenced dog run with trees & water. Large, forested off-leash dog run with fencing, water & bench seating for owners.

Inn Town Campground

Inn Town Campground

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Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

Picnicking, a pool & recreational sports. Green space housing picnic/BBQ areas & an outdoor pool, plus ball fields & basketball/tennis courts.

Nisenan Tribute Site

Nisenan Tribute Site

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Hirschman's Pond trailhead

Hirschman's Pond trailhead

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Scotts Flat Lake

Scotts Flat Lake

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Canyon View Preserve

Canyon View Preserve

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Harmony Ridge Resort

Harmony Ridge Resort

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Ashford Park

Ashford Park

Play area for dogs, picnicking & a pond. Green space with a dog park, pond & year-round creek, plus a picnic shelter, playground & restrooms.

Black Hole of Calcutta Falls

Black Hole of Calcutta Falls

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Western Gateway Park

Western Gateway Park

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Hidden Falls Regional Park

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Tranquil spot for hiking, biking & more. Scenic warren of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid foothills & waterfalls.

Independence Trail

Independence Trail

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Robie Point

Robie Point

Mountain hike past homestead ruins. Extensive ruins on this trail were abandoned when plans for the Auburn Dam were put into place.

Hoyt’s Crossing

Hoyt’s Crossing

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Overlook Park

Overlook Park

Scenic natural area with a skate park. Picturesque recreation spot with a skate park, trails for hiking & horseback riding & canyon views.

Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

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South Yuba River State Park

South Yuba River State Park

Historic bridges & a wheelchair trail. Riverside park spanning 20 miles, with 4 historic bridges & a wheelchair-accessible nature trail.

Buttermilk Bend Trail

Buttermilk Bend Trail

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Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park

Historic park shaped by hydraulic mining. Camping, fishing, trails & Gold Rush-era buildings in a park with cliffs carved by hydraulic mining.

Crystal Hermitage Gardens

Crystal Hermitage Gardens

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Henningsen Lotus Park

Henningsen Lotus Park

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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Gold Rush birthplace with gold panning. Replica of the sawmill that spawned the Gold Rush, 20+ historic mining buildings & gold panning.

Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary And Nature Reserve

Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary And Nature Reserve

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Boulder Ridge Park

Boulder Ridge Park

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Pleasant Valley Creek Park

Pleasant Valley Creek Park

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Coyote Pond Park.

Coyote Pond Park.

City suburbs park with a large pond. Suburban park spanning 24+ acres, with a large pond, play & picnic areas & a trail network.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

Camping, fishing & an old power plant. A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more.

Mansion Oaks Park

Mansion Oaks Park

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Clover Valley Park

Clover Valley Park

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Sunset Whitney Recreation Area

Sunset Whitney Recreation Area

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Quarry Park Adventures

Quarry Park Adventures

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Johnson-Springview Park

Johnson-Springview Park

Large green space with play & dog areas. This expansive community resource features sport courts & fields, a playground & a dog park.

Harry Crabb Park

Harry Crabb Park

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Roseville Golfland Sunsplash

Roseville Golfland Sunsplash

Long-running choice for mini golf & more. Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

Olympus Park

Olympus Park

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Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park

Local sporting, picnic & play center. Neighborhood site offering ballfields, a basketball court & areas for picnicking & kids' play.

Promontory Community Park

Promontory Community Park

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Lincoln Estates Park

Lincoln Estates Park

Natural space with a playground & slides. Tree-lined recreation hub offering walking trails & play area with a unique set of cement slides.

Maidu Regional Park

Maidu Regional Park

City park for sports & culture events. A 152-acre park that includes a community center, library & museum, plus many sports facilities.

Econome Family Park

Econome Family Park

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Kalithea Park

Kalithea Park

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Broder Family Homestead Park

Broder Family Homestead Park

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Royer Park

Royer Park

Picnicking, playing & a kids' art center. Home to the Children's Art Center, the space also has picnic & play areas as well as horseshoe pits.

Kaseberg Park

Kaseberg Park

Neighborhood park for sports & picnics. Community park on 13 acres with playgrounds, horseshoe pits & picnic areas, plus sports fields.

Mahany Park

Mahany Park

Vast space with pools & a playground. Expansive park with sports & aquatic centers, athletic fields & a universally accessible playground.

Folsom Kids Play Park (Castle Park)

Folsom Kids Play Park (Castle Park)

Big play structures & picnic areas. Park featuring a large, castle-themed playground with climbing equipment, swings & picnic tables.

Folsom City Lions Park

Folsom City Lions Park

City park known for events & baseball. City park with a playground, baseball field, pavilion & butterfly garden next door to the zoo.

Handy Family Park

Handy Family Park

Open, grassy area for recreation. Grassy, recreational park with a soccer field, basketball court, playground & picnic shelter.

Rusch Community Park

Rusch Community Park

Contoured concrete skating structure. Outdoor skating & biking spot with concrete surface, numerous unique features & lighting at night.

Arcade Creek Park Preserve

Arcade Creek Park Preserve

Well-equipped natural park on a creek. Natural park on a creek with play & fitness equipment, trails & shaded picnic tables.

Gum Ranch Park

Gum Ranch Park

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Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area

Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area

Riverside access & bike trails. Scenic park with a stretch of riverfront facing the dam, undeveloped terrain & long bike trails.

Woodward Tahoe

Woodward Tahoe

Training spot for extreme sports. Sports playground with 11 outdoor parks, 8 lifts, skateparks & a large indoor hub with instruction.

Donner Summit SNO-Park

Donner Summit SNO-Park

Mountain park for skiing & sledding. Site for cross-country skiing, dog sledding & other snow sports in winter, plus hiking in summer.

Prospect Hill Park

Prospect Hill Park

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Holly Tree Park

Holly Tree Park

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Greenwood park

Greenwood park

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Donner Summit Bridge

Donner Summit Bridge

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Happy Park

Happy Park

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Didar S. Bains Park

Didar S. Bains Park

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West End Beach

West End Beach

Day-use park for lake swimming & sports. 10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.

Ancil Hoffman Park

Ancil Hoffman Park

Riverside golf course & nature center. Noted golf course, nature center & trails featured at a riverfront preserve with ancient oak trees.

Hagan Community Park

Hagan Community Park

Sizable park for sports, swimming & more. Large green space with lots of amenities, including athletic fields, an aquatic center & a dog park.

River Bend Park

River Bend Park

River rafting, trails & native wildlife. 444-acre riverfront park features rafting, equestrian & hiking trails, picnicking space & wildlife.

China Cove Beach

China Cove Beach

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KidZone Museum

KidZone Museum

Hands-on exhibits & programs for kids. Playful children's museum offering indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits, plus classes & camps.

Meadow Park

Meadow Park

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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

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Sawtooth Trailhead

Sawtooth Trailhead

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Truckee River Regional Park

Truckee River Regional Park

Riverside park with a disc-golf course. Charming riverside park featuring a children's playground, hiking paths & a disc-golf course.

Witter Ranch Park

Witter Ranch Park

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Swainson’s Hawk Park

Swainson’s Hawk Park

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McKinley Park

McKinley Park

Rose garden, pool & many activities. Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails.

Donner Camp Picnic Ground

Donner Camp Picnic Ground

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Riverview Sports Park

Riverview Sports Park

Play area, BMX track & athletic fields. Green space with a unique playground, BMX track, bocce ball court & multi-use athletic fields.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Headquarters

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Headquarters

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Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead

Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead

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William Land Regional Park

William Land Regional Park

Greenspace with a zoo & a golf course. Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.

WPA Rock Garden

WPA Rock Garden

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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

Wetlands reserve known for bird-watching. A 9,200-acre expanse of protected wetlands offering trails, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

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