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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wesson Ranch Park

Wesson Ranch Park

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

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.

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.

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.

Mississippi Bar

Mississippi Bar

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

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.

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.

Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area

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

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.

Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

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