Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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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 National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station
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Great Valley Grasslands State Park
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Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Revered wintering spot for waterfowl. 10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.
Cottonwood Trail
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George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
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Joan Faul Park
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McConnell State Recreation Area
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Walking Trail
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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
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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.
Sunset Trail
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Rahilly Park
Neighborhood park & playground. A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.
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
Reservoir for recreation & picnics. Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.
Markley Park
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Four Seasons Park
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North Basin Park
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Hughson Arboretum and Gardens
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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.
S. Reinway Park & Trailhead
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Henderson Park
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Tuolumne Riverside Trail
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River Park
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Thousand Oaks Park
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Scenic Trails
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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
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Virginia Trail
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Orchard Park
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San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
Natural area with bird & animal habitats. This sizable tract of woodlands, wetlands & grasslands features many nature viewing opportunities.
Pinnacles National Park
Park featuring caves & rock formations. The remains of an ancient volcanic field, this park features geologic sights, caves & condors.
Balconies Cave
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Davis Community Park
Playground, green space & sports fields. Picnic area, athletic fields, open green space & a playground are the draw at this expansive park.
Bear Gulch Day Use Area
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Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail
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Bear Gulch Reservoir
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Coyote Creek Trail
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Wesson Ranch Park
Retreat with sports courts & play areas. Recreational green space featuring a children's playground, sports facilities & picnic sites.
Skagg's Bridge Park
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Jacob Myers Park
Picnicking, camping, fishing & hiking. Green space offering a boat ramp, camping area & fishing, plus a picnic gazebo, playground & trails.
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.
Katey's Kids Park
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Soroptimist Park
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Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail
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Army Corps Park
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Lions Park
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River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks
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Mavis Stouffer Park
Riverside spot for hiking & picnics. Scenic nature spot on the river with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, sports fields & a stadium.
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
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Oakdale Recreation Area
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Valley View Park & Trail
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