Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

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

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Headquarters

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Headquarters

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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.

Greenwood park

Greenwood park

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Didar S. Bains Park

Didar S. Bains Park

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Holly Tree Park

Holly Tree Park

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Happy Park

Happy Park

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Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area

Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area

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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Massive refuge for viewing waterfowl. Enormous refuge with a road & trail through the wetlands for viewing waterfowl & other wildlife.

Caper Acres

Caper Acres

Whimsical play structures for children. Fairytale-themed playground for kids with elaborate play structures & group/picnic facilities.

Bidwell Park One-Mile

Bidwell Park One-Mile

Swimming creek, playground & picnic area. Popular for its swimming creek, this park also offers a playground, athletic field & picnic space.

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

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Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge

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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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Hooker Oak Park

Hooker Oak Park

Outdoor retreat for sports & picnics. Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.

Five Mile Recreation Area

Five Mile Recreation Area

Natural picnic site with grills & creek. Natural setting with picnic tables & grills & a nearby creek with stair access for swimming.

CARD Wildwood Park

CARD Wildwood Park

Ball fields, picnic sites & a playground. Modest recreation area with covered picnic pavilions, ball fields & a large playground.

Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park

Monkey Face View | Upper Bidwell Park

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Northview Park

Northview Park

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Upper Bidwell Park

Upper Bidwell Park

Park in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Sprawling park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains featuring rock formations & more.

Western Gateway Park

Western Gateway Park

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Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center

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Independence Trail

Independence Trail

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Hoyt’s Crossing

Hoyt’s Crossing

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Crystal Hermitage Gardens

Crystal Hermitage Gardens

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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.

Minnie Park

Minnie Park

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Wolf Creek Trail

Wolf Creek Trail

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Northstar Mining Museum

Northstar Mining Museum

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Hirschman's Pond trailhead

Hirschman's Pond trailhead

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Hardrock Trailhead

Hardrock Trailhead

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Memorial Park

Memorial Park

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Nisenan Tribute Site

Nisenan Tribute Site

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Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center

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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.

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.

Harmony Ridge Resort

Harmony Ridge Resort

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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.

Scotts Flat Lake

Scotts Flat Lake

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Greenhorn Campground

Greenhorn Campground

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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.

Orchard Springs Campground

Orchard Springs Campground

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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.

Pleasant Valley Creek Park

Pleasant Valley Creek Park

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Mansion Oaks Park

Mansion Oaks Park

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Boulder Ridge Park

Boulder Ridge Park

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Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary And Nature Reserve

Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary And Nature Reserve

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Canyon View Preserve

Canyon View Preserve

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Clover Valley Park

Clover Valley Park

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Mahany Park

Mahany Park

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

Sunset Whitney Recreation Area

Sunset Whitney Recreation Area

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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.

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.

Quarry Park Adventures

Quarry Park Adventures

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Black Hole of Calcutta Falls

Black Hole of Calcutta Falls

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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.

Kaseberg Park

Kaseberg Park

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

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.

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.

Harry Crabb Park

Harry Crabb 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.

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.

Olympus Park

Olympus Park

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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.

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