Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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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 National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

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Great Valley Grasslands State Park

Great Valley Grasslands State Park

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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.

Cottonwood Trail

Cottonwood Trail

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George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area

George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area

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Joan Faul Park

Joan Faul Park

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McConnell State Recreation Area

McConnell State Recreation Area

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Walking Trail

Walking Trail

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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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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.

Sunset Trail

Sunset Trail

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Rahilly Park

Rahilly Park

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

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.

Markley Park

Markley Park

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Four Seasons Park

Four Seasons Park

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North Basin Park

North Basin Park

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Hughson Arboretum and Gardens

Hughson Arboretum and Gardens

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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.

S. Reinway Park & Trailhead

S. Reinway Park & Trailhead

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Henderson Park

Henderson Park

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Tuolumne Riverside Trail

Tuolumne Riverside Trail

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River Park

River Park

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Thousand Oaks Park

Thousand Oaks Park

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Scenic Trails

Scenic Trails

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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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Virginia Trail

Virginia Trail

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Orchard Park

Orchard Park

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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.

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.

Balconies Cave

Balconies Cave

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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.

Bear Gulch Day Use Area

Bear Gulch Day Use Area

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Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail

Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail

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Bear Gulch Reservoir

Bear Gulch Reservoir

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Coyote Creek Trail

Coyote Creek Trail

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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.

Skagg's Bridge Park

Skagg's Bridge Park

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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.

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.

Katey's Kids Park

Katey's Kids Park

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Soroptimist Park

Soroptimist Park

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Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail

Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail

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Army Corps Park

Army Corps Park

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Lions Park

Lions Park

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River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks

River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks

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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.

Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

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Oakdale Recreation Area

Oakdale Recreation Area

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Valley View Park & Trail

Valley View Park & Trail

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