Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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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.
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
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Tuolumne Riverside Trail
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Four Seasons Park
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Virginia Trail
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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.
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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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.
Prescott and Hetch-hetchy Trail
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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.
Markley Park
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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.
North Basin Park
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Orchard Park
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Hughson Arboretum and Gardens
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Lower Stanislaus River Multi-Use Trail
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Army Corps Park
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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.
Great Valley Grasslands State Park
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River Road Access Stanislaus River Parks
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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.
S. Reinway Park & Trailhead
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Bella Vista Park
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McConnell State Recreation Area
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River Park
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Bennie and Joyce Gatto Historical Trail
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Michael Vega Park
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Mossdale Landing Community Park
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Oakdale Recreation Area
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Stockbridge Park
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Valley View Park & Trail
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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.
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge - Main Unit
Spacious protected wildlife habitat. Extensive protected wetlands & grasslands with a wealth of native plant and animal species.
Valley Oak Recreation Area Main Entrance
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Joan Faul Park
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Ernie Shropshire Park
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Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park
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Horseshoe Road Recreation Area
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Mattie Harrell Park
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Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Hunter Check Station
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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.
STANISLAUS RIVER PARKS
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Knights Ferry Recreation Area
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Cottonwood Trail
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Coyote Creek Trail
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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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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.
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.
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.
Boccardo Loop Trail
Hiking & biking in scenic surrounds. Open to hikers, bikers & equestrians, the 2.7-mile stretch passes though grasslands & oak woodlands.
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Multi-use trails with scenic views. Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.
Buckley Cove Park
Public park abutting the water. Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.
Laura's Fountain
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Alum Rock Park
Large park with mineral springs & trails. Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
Park with hiking trails & a scenic gorge. 6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, a visitor center & more.
Rahilly Park
Neighborhood park & playground. A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.
Henderson Park
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Lake Yosemite County Park
Reservoir for recreation & picnics. Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
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Mission Peak Regional Preserve
3,000 mountain acres for recreation. Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
Rancho San Vicente Open Space Preserve
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Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve
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Mission Peak Trail Second View Point (Mission Hills)
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Mission Peak Trail Head
Hilly hiking area with scenic views. Open space featuring a steep hiking trail with sweeping valley & bay views from the summit.
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
Expansive wilderness with trails & cows. 5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle.
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.
Red Hills Recreational Management Area
Interpretive nature trails & bald eagles. Sparse landscape features an interpretive nature trail system & bald eagle sightings in the winter.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Natural landscape with pedestrian trails. County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
Hiking trails, birds of prey & sea views. Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.
Los Gatos Creek Trail, St. Elizabeth Dr Entrance
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Castleridge Trailhead -- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park
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