Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Madera

Skagg's Bridge Park

Skagg's Bridge Park

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Riverbottom Park

Riverbottom Park

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Forestiere Underground Gardens

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Unique complex of sunken gardens. Extensive network of below-the-surface gardens, grottoes & courtyards, with seasonal guided tours.

Katey's Kids Park

Katey's Kids Park

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Soroptimist Park

Soroptimist Park

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Wildwood Native Park

Wildwood Native Park

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Oso de Oro Park

Oso de Oro Park

3-tiered park for recreation & picnics. Area with 3 different elevations offering picnic spots, play areas & a wheelchair basketball court.

Lions Park

Lions Park

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Woodward Park

Woodward Park

Waterside trails, BBQs & a dog park. Park with paths through lakeside & Japanese gardens, plus barbecue pits, a dog park & a playground.

Copper River Park

Copper River Park

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Thrive Walk Trail - Kaiser Medical Center

Thrive Walk Trail - Kaiser Medical Center

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O. T. Clovis Trail

O. T. Clovis Trail

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DryCreek Trail end

DryCreek Trail end

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Dry Creek Trailhead

Dry Creek Trailhead

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Clovis Botanical Garden

Clovis Botanical Garden

Nonprofit site with water-wise plants. Nonprofit 3-acre demonstration garden with drought-resistant plants, an information center & tours.

Cottonwood Park

Cottonwood Park

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Hyde Park

Hyde Park

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Walking Trail

Walking Trail

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Pincushion Peak Trailhead

Pincushion Peak Trailhead

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San Joaquin River Trail Marker

San Joaquin River Trail Marker

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Clovis Walking Trail Beginning

Clovis Walking Trail Beginning

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San Joaquin River Trail

San Joaquin River Trail

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Sunnyside Park

Sunnyside Park

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Fancher Creek Trail

Fancher Creek Trail

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Fresno County Blossom Trail

Fresno County Blossom Trail

Scenic road for seasonal flower viewing. In February & March, this scenic drive is known for displays of blooming fruit trees & wildflowers.

Gould Canal East Trail

Gould Canal East Trail

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Panzak Park

Panzak Park

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North Sanger Trail

North Sanger 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.

Laura's Fountain

Laura's Fountain

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Cottonwood Trail

Cottonwood 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunset Trail

Sunset Trail

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Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station

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W. H. Shafer Park

W. H. Shafer Park

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Joan Faul Park

Joan Faul Park

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Citizens Park

Citizens Park

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Laton-Kingston Park

Laton-Kingston Park

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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.

Henderson Park

Henderson Park

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McConnell State Recreation Area

McConnell State Recreation Area

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Heritage Park

Heritage Park

Picnicking, recreational sports & hiking. Park with a playground, picnic shelter & paved trail, plus tennis courts, a pond & disc golf course.

Hidden Valley Park

Hidden Valley Park

Kids' play areas & a charming duck pond. City park offering lawns, a duck pond, kids' play structures, picnicking & a seasonal splash pad.

Earl F Johnson Park

Earl F Johnson Park

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Great Valley Grasslands State Park

Great Valley Grasslands State Park

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Centennial Park

Centennial Park

City park with athletics facilities. City park with ball fields, a running track, tennis & basketball courts & a playground.

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