Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Walking Trail

Walking Trail

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Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Revered wintering spot for waterfowl. 10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.

Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

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Cottonwood Trail

Cottonwood Trail

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San Luis National Wildlife Refuge - Main Unit

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge - Main Unit

Spacious protected wildlife habitat. Extensive protected wetlands & grasslands with a wealth of native plant and animal species.

Merced's Applegate Park Zoo

Merced's Applegate Park Zoo

Green space & zoo with rescued animals. This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife.

Laura's Fountain

Laura's Fountain

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Great Valley Grasslands State Park

Great Valley Grasslands State Park

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Fahrens Park

Fahrens Park

Outdoor space with a paved biking trail. The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course.

Rahilly Park

Rahilly Park

Neighborhood park & playground. A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.

Joan Faul Park

Joan Faul Park

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Sunset Trail

Sunset Trail

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Elmer Murchie Park

Elmer Murchie Park

Playground, sports courts & picnic space. A fenced playground, walking path, sports courts & picnic area with BBQs are the draw at this park.

Lake Yosemite County Park

Lake Yosemite County Park

Reservoir for recreation & picnics. Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.

McConnell State Recreation Area

McConnell State Recreation Area

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George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area

George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area

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Skagg's Bridge Park

Skagg's Bridge Park

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Katey's Kids Park

Katey's Kids Park

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Soroptimist Park

Soroptimist Park

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Lions Park

Lions Park

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Markley Park

Markley Park

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Henderson Park

Henderson Park

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North Basin Park

North Basin Park

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Four Seasons Park

Four Seasons Park

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Riverbottom Park

Riverbottom Park

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Forestiere Underground Gardens

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Unique complex of sunken gardens. Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours.

Hughson Arboretum and Gardens

Hughson Arboretum and Gardens

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S. Reinway Park & Trailhead

S. Reinway Park & Trailhead

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Oso de Oro Park

Oso de Oro Park

3-tiered park for recreation & picnics. Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court.

River Park

River Park

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Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park

Park featuring caves & rock formations. The remains of an ancient volcanic field, this park features geologic sights, caves & condors.

Ceres River Bluff Regional Park

Ceres River Bluff Regional Park

Big recreational area with sports fields. 76-acre park with 5 soccer fields & 2 softball fields, plus a basketball & a volleyball court.

Balconies Cave

Balconies Cave

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Bear Gulch Day Use Area

Bear Gulch Day Use Area

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Wildwood Native Park

Wildwood Native Park

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Bear Gulch Reservoir

Bear Gulch Reservoir

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Woodward Park

Woodward Park

Waterside trails, BBQs & a dog park. Park with paths through lakeside & Japanese gardens, plus barbecue pits, a dog park & a playground.

Thrive Walk Trail - Kaiser Medical Center

Thrive Walk Trail - Kaiser Medical Center

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Copper River Park

Copper River Park

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Hyde Park

Hyde Park

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Tuolumne Riverside Trail

Tuolumne Riverside Trail

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East La Loma Park

East La Loma Park

Shaded trails, plus sports & play areas. Tree-lined city park offering basketball & tennis courts, disc golf, trails & a playground.

Dry Creek Trail

Dry Creek Trail

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Thousand Oaks Park

Thousand Oaks Park

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Scenic Trails

Scenic Trails

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