Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Pioneer Park
Picnicking, a pool & recreational sports. Green space housing picnic/BBQ areas & an outdoor pool, plus ball fields & basketball/tennis courts.
Nisenan Tribute Site
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Inn Town Campground
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Hirschman's Pond trailhead
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Harmony Ridge Resort
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Memorial Park
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Empire Mine State Historic Park
Hiking, biking & equestrian trails. The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.
Empire Mine State Historic Park Visitors Center
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Hardrock Trailhead
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Condon Park
Fenced dog run with trees & water. Large, forested off-leash dog run with fencing, water & bench seating for owners.
Hoyt’s Crossing
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Minnie Park
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Wolf Creek Trail
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Northstar Mining Museum
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Independence Trail
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Scotts Flat Lake
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Shady Creek Outdoor School & Event Center
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Greenhorn Campground
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Crystal Hermitage Gardens
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Orchard Springs Campground
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Buttermilk Bend Trail
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South Yuba River State Park
Historic bridges & a wheelchair trail. Riverside park spanning 20 miles, with 4 historic bridges & a wheelchair-accessible nature trail.
Historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge
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Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Historic park shaped by hydraulic mining. Camping, fishing, trails & Gold Rush-era buildings in a park with cliffs carved by hydraulic mining.
Western Gateway Park
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Hidden Falls Regional Park
Tranquil spot for hiking, biking & more. Scenic warren of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding amid foothills & waterfalls.
Canyon View Preserve
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Ashford Park
Play area for dogs, picnicking & a pond. Green space with a dog park, pond & year-round creek, plus a picnic shelter, playground & restrooms.
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls
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Robie Point
Mountain hike past homestead ruins. Extensive ruins on this trail were abandoned when plans for the Auburn Dam were put into place.
Overlook Park
Scenic natural area with a skate park. Picturesque recreation spot with a skate park, trails for hiking & horseback riding & canyon views.
Traylor Ranch Bird Sanctuary And Nature Reserve
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Boulder Ridge Park
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Coyote Pond Park.
City suburbs park with a large pond. Suburban park spanning 24+ acres, with a large pond, play & picnic areas & a trail network.
Pleasant Valley Creek Park
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Henningsen Lotus Park
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Mansion Oaks Park
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Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Gold Rush birthplace with gold panning. Replica of the sawmill that spawned the Gold Rush, 20+ historic mining buildings & gold panning.
Clover Valley Park
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Sunset Whitney Recreation Area
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Greenwood park
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Camping, fishing & an old power plant. A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more.
Quarry Park Adventures
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Holly Tree Park
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Johnson-Springview Park
Large green space with play & dog areas. This expansive community resource features sport courts & fields, a playground & a dog park.
Didar S. Bains Park
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Happy Park
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Harry Crabb Park
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Woodward Tahoe
Training spot for extreme sports. Sports playground with 11 outdoor parks, 8 lifts, skateparks & a large indoor hub with instruction.
Donner Summit SNO-Park
Mountain park for skiing & sledding. Site for cross-country skiing, dog sledding & other snow sports in winter, plus hiking in summer.
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
Long-running choice for mini golf & more. Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.
Olympus Park
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Donner Summit Bridge
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Lincoln Estates Park
Natural space with a playground & slides. Tree-lined recreation hub offering walking trails & play area with a unique set of cement slides.
Mahany Park
Vast space with pools & a playground. Expansive park with sports & aquatic centers, athletic fields & a universally accessible playground.
Hillsborough Park
Local sporting, picnic & play center. Neighborhood site offering ballfields, a basketball court & areas for picnicking & kids' play.
Kaseberg Park
Neighborhood park for sports & picnics. Community park on 13 acres with playgrounds, horseshoe pits & picnic areas, plus sports fields.
Royer Park
Picnicking, playing & a kids' art center. Home to the Children's Art Center, the space also has picnic & play areas as well as horseshoe pits.
Maidu Regional Park
City park for sports & culture events. A 152-acre park that includes a community center, library & museum, plus many sports facilities.
West End Beach
Day-use park for lake swimming & sports. 10-acre recreational park featuring a sandy beach area, sports courts, boat rentals & a snack bar.
Promontory Community Park
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Econome Family Park
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Broder Family Homestead Park
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Kalithea Park
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Folsom City Lions Park
City park known for events & baseball. City park with a playground, baseball field, pavilion & butterfly garden next door to the zoo.
Rusch Community Park
Contoured concrete skating structure. Outdoor skating & biking spot with concrete surface, numerous unique features & lighting at night.
Folsom Kids Play Park (Castle Park)
Big play structures & picnic areas. Park featuring a large, castle-themed playground with climbing equipment, swings & picnic tables.
China Cove Beach
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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Headquarters
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Arcade Creek Park Preserve
Well-equipped natural park on a creek. Natural park on a creek with play & fitness equipment, trails & shaded picnic tables.
Handy Family Park
Open, grassy area for recreation. Grassy, recreational park with a soccer field, basketball court, playground & picnic shelter.
Gum Ranch Park
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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
Wetlands reserve known for bird-watching. A 9,200-acre expanse of protected wetlands offering trails, bird-watching, fishing & hunting.
Meadow Park
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KidZone Museum
Hands-on exhibits & programs for kids. Playful children's museum offering indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits, plus classes & camps.
Sawtooth Trailhead
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Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area
Riverside access & bike trails. Scenic park with a stretch of riverfront facing the dam, undeveloped terrain & long bike trails.
Truckee River Regional Park
Riverside park with a disc-golf course. Charming riverside park featuring a children's playground, hiking paths & a disc-golf course.
Donner Camp Picnic Ground
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Prospect Hill Park
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Riverview Sports Park
Play area, BMX track & athletic fields. Green space with a unique playground, BMX track, bocce ball court & multi-use athletic fields.
Ancil Hoffman Park
Riverside golf course & nature center. Noted golf course, nature center & trails featured at a riverfront preserve with ancient oak trees.
Hagan Community Park
Sizable park for sports, swimming & more. Large green space with lots of amenities, including athletic fields, an aquatic center & a dog park.
Truckee River Legacy Trail - Glenshire Trailhead
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River Bend Park
River rafting, trails & native wildlife. 444-acre riverfront park features rafting, equestrian & hiking trails, picnicking space & wildlife.
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