Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

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Buckley Cove Park

Buckley Cove Park

Public park abutting the water. Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.

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Cosumnes River Preserve

Cosumnes River Preserve

Wetland area with trails & wildlife. Wetland walking trails, a boardwalk with a wildlife viewing deck & a visitor's center with tours.

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Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

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Mattie Harrell Park

Mattie Harrell Park

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Ernie Shropshire Park

Ernie Shropshire Park

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Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

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The Preserve at District56

The Preserve at District56

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Stockbridge Park

Stockbridge Park

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Dos Reis Regional Park

Dos Reis Regional Park

Park with campsites, RV hookups & more. Park featuring RV hookups & tent campsites, plus a play area, picnic tables, a boat launch & more.

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EBMUD Watershed

EBMUD Watershed

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Mossdale Landing Community Park

Mossdale Landing Community Park

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Sandy Beach County Park

Sandy Beach County Park

Shoreline park for camping & boating. A nonswim beach park with a 24-hour boat launch & modern campgrounds, plus picnic area & volleyball.

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Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Wetlands park with fishing & camping. Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors.

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Charles Howard Park

Charles Howard Park

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Michael Vega Park

Michael Vega Park

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Lake Amador Resort

Lake Amador Resort

RV park & campground with a fishing lake. Relaxed RV park & campsite on 1,300 wooded acres with a stocked fishing lake & a clubhouse.

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Bennie and Joyce Gatto Historical Trail

Bennie and Joyce Gatto Historical Trail

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Preston Castle Foundation

Preston Castle Foundation

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River Of Skulls Trail

River Of Skulls Trail

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Bella Vista Park

Bella Vista Park

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Marsh Creek Regional Trail

Marsh Creek Regional Trail

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Big Break Regional Shoreline

Big Break Regional Shoreline

Delta natural park & wetland habitat. Natural park on a river delta, a breeding ground for birdlife & turtles, with a visitor center.

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Delta De Anza Regional Trail

Delta De Anza Regional Trail

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Marsh Creek Trail Head

Marsh Creek Trail Head

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Mavis Stouffer Park

Mavis Stouffer Park

Riverside spot for hiking & picnics. Scenic nature spot on the river with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, sports fields & a stadium.

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Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve

Deer Creek Hills Nature Preserve

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Army Corps Park

Army Corps Park

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Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail

Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail

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Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Sand dune habitat with monthly tours. Monthly tours are offered of this sand dune habitat that protects endangered plants & butterflies.

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River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks

River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks

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Caswell Memorial State Park

Caswell Memorial State Park

Park running along the Stanislaus River. Covering more than 250 acres along Stanislaus River, this park is home to many endangered species.

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Harrington Way Point

Harrington Way Point

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Kennedy Gold Mine Tours

Kennedy Gold Mine Tours

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Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park

Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park

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Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

472-acre waterfront wildlife habitat. This 472-acre tidal wetlands conservation area offers trails, wildlife-viewing & beaver ponds.

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Jepson Prairie Preserve

Jepson Prairie Preserve

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Cordova Creek

Cordova Creek

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Jacob Myers Park

Jacob Myers Park

Picnicking, camping, fishing & hiking. Green space offering a boat ramp, camping area & fishing, plus a picnic gazebo, playground & trails.

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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.

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Round Valley Regional Preserve

Round Valley Regional Preserve

Hiking & camping in a historic setting. Once home to Native Americans, this 1,911-acre wildlife habitat offers camping, hiking & cycling.

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Oakdale Recreation Area

Oakdale Recreation Area

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Exhibits & live animals plus trails. This attraction offers educational exhibits & over a dozen indigenous animals, plus 3 nature trails.

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Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail

Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail

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River Walk Park

River Walk Park

Outdoor spot with water & skyline views. Waterfront space with promenade, grand staircase, picnic areas & views of skyline & Old Sacramento.

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Wesson Ranch Park

Wesson Ranch Park

Retreat with sports courts & play areas. Recreational green space featuring a children's playground, sports facilities & picnic sites.

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Grasslands Regional Park

Grasslands Regional Park

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Valley View Park & Trail

Valley View Park & Trail

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San Juan Rapids

San Juan Rapids

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Davis Community Park

Davis Community Park

Playground, green space & sports fields. Picnic area, athletic fields, open green space & a playground are the draw at this expansive park.

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Valley Oak Recreation Area Main Entrance

Valley Oak Recreation Area Main Entrance

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Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Wetland habitat for a variety of birds. Sprawling wetland providing habitat for birds, amphibians & reptiles as well as bats & native flora.

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Schweitzer Grove Nature Area

Schweitzer Grove Nature Area

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Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

Yolo Bypass Auto Loop - autoloop

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Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Park built around a 1,702-foot landmark. This 1,833-acre nature preserve around Brushy Peak has scenic trails with grassland & wild flowers.

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Mississippi Bar

Mississippi Bar

Reserve for kayaking & horseback riding. Lakeside nature reserve home to peacocks & deer, popular for horseback riding, hikes & kayaking.

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San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

Natural area with bird & animal habitats. This sizable tract of woodlands, wetlands & grasslands features many nature viewing opportunities.

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Virginia Trail

Virginia Trail

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Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

Camping & trails with mountain views. Large expanse of 4,700 acres offering hiking, horse & bike trails with mountain views, plus camping.

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Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

Fishing, observation & seasonal hunting. Natural area for fishing, wildlife observation & bird watching, plus seasonal waterfowl hunting.

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Lake Tabeaud

Lake Tabeaud

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Orchard Park

Orchard Park

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Duck Pond Trail

Duck Pond Trail

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Scenic Trails

Scenic Trails

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Thousand Oaks Park

Thousand Oaks Park

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Dry Creek Trail

Dry Creek 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.

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Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

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