Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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

Sandy Beach County Park

Sandy Beach County Park

Shoreline park for camping & boating. A nonswim beach park with a 24-hour boat launch & modern campgrounds, plus picnic area & volleyball.

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Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Brannan Island State Recreation Area

Wetlands park with fishing & camping. Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors.

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Big Break Regional Shoreline

Big Break Regional Shoreline

Delta natural park & wetland habitat. Natural park on a river delta, a breeding ground for birdlife & turtles, with a visitor center.

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Jepson Prairie Preserve

Jepson Prairie Preserve

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Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

Sand dune habitat with monthly tours. Monthly tours are offered of this sand dune habitat that protects endangered plants & butterflies.

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Marsh Creek Regional Trail

Marsh Creek Regional Trail

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Delta De Anza Regional Trail

Delta De Anza Regional Trail

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Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

472-acre waterfront wildlife habitat. This 472-acre tidal wetlands conservation area offers trails, wildlife-viewing & beaver ponds.

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Marsh Creek Trail Head

Marsh Creek Trail Head

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Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

Wildlife refuge for hiking & fishing. Rustic wildlife refuge offering bird-watching, fishing, hiking, nature tours & other activities.

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Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve

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Cosumnes River Preserve

Cosumnes River Preserve

Wetland area with trails & wildlife. Wetland walking trails, a boardwalk with a wildlife viewing deck & a visitor's center with tours.

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Lawler Falls Park

Lawler Falls Park

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Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

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Patwin Park

Patwin Park

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Laurel Creek Park

Laurel Creek Park

Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.

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Black Diamond Hiking Trail Near Oakhurst

Black Diamond Hiking Trail Near Oakhurst

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Duck Pond Trail

Duck Pond Trail

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Diablo State Park

Diablo State Park

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Linear Park Trail

Linear Park Trail

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Round Valley Regional Preserve

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.

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Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Venue with play areas & nature programs. Park offering a playground, creek & grasslands, plus conservation-themed learning programs.

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Rocky Hill Trail (south)

Rocky Hill Trail (south)

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Lagoon Valley Reservoir

Lagoon Valley Reservoir

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Buckley Cove Park

Buckley Cove Park

Public park abutting the water. Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.

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Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead

Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead

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Lagoon Valley Park

Lagoon Valley Park

Recreation area with an off-leash park. 470-acre park offering boating, fishing, hiking & picnicking, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

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Jack Hume Grove

Jack Hume Grove

Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.

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Serpas Ranch Open Space Trailhead

Serpas Ranch Open Space Trailhead

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Peña Adobe Regional Park

Peña Adobe Regional Park

Historic, sprawling recreation area. Large park offers hiking, BBQ areas, bike trails, fishing & a dog area, plus a historic adobe house.

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Markham Regional Arboretum

Markham Regional Arboretum

Lush nursery & garden with walking tours. Serene oasis featuring 16 acres of native & adapted floral & tree gardens, with self-guided tours.

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Ledgewood Creek Trailhead

Ledgewood Creek Trailhead

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Markham Nature Area

Markham Nature Area

Small nature park & arboretum. Compact, tree-topped park with winding trails, open lawns, gardens & an arboretum.

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Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

Lodi Lake Wilderness Area

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Ohlone Trail Parking (Lime Ridge)

Ohlone Trail Parking (Lime Ridge)

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Browns Valley Park

Browns Valley Park

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Drakes Point

Drakes Point

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Lime Ridge Open Space

Lime Ridge Open Space

Natural area with hiking & biking trails. Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.

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Browns Valley Open Space

Browns Valley Open Space

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Browns Valley Open Space Preserve

Browns Valley Open Space Preserve

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Mount Diablo State Park

Mount Diablo State Park

Picnicking, camping & hiking with views. Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.

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Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

Morgan Territory Regional Preserve

Camping & trails with mountain views. Large expanse of 4,700 acres offering hiking, horse & bike trails with mountain views, plus camping.

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The Preserve at District56

The Preserve at District56

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Grasslands Regional Park

Grasslands Regional Park

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Waterbird Regional Preserve

Waterbird Regional Preserve

Wetlands with hiking & birdwatching. This 198-acre wetland preserve features birdwatching, hiking trails & wildflowers.

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Castle Rock Trail Entrance

Castle Rock Trail Entrance

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Shell Ridge Open Space

Shell Ridge Open Space

Scenic hiking, biking & horse trails. This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle.

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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Woodlands, fields, a pool & picnic site. Scenic land along Pine Creek with a pool, volleyball courts, a softball field & a large picnic area.

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Rockville Park Parking

Rockville Park Parking

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Rockville Hills Regional Park

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Park for walks, biking & mountain views. Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.

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Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

Putah Creek South Fork Preserve

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Elephant Rock

Elephant Rock

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Rock City Park

Rock City Park

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Diablo Foothills Regional Park

Diablo Foothills Regional Park

Diverse landscape with hiking & views. A 1,060-acre refuge featuring diverse terrain & wildlife, plus hiking trails with scenic vistas.

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Vintage Green Valley Park

Vintage Green Valley Park

Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.

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Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park

Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park

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Lake Herman Recreation Area

Lake Herman Recreation Area

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Rockspring Place trail entrance - Shell Ridge

Rockspring Place trail entrance - Shell Ridge

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Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

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Fossil Hill Trail

Fossil Hill Trail

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Levee Road Trailhead

Levee Road Trailhead

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UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo

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Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park

Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park

Marsh with recreational opportunities. Marsh habitat with sports fields & courts, ponds, creeks, picnic facilities & walking trails.

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UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

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Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park

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Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Sprawling creekside nature reserve. This 640-acre nature reserve along Putah Creek features native plants & wild animals.

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Mount Wanda Trailhead

Mount Wanda Trailhead

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Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead

Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead

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T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

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Putah Creek Parkway

Putah Creek Parkway

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Arboretum GATEway Garden

Arboretum GATEway Garden

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Reliez Valley Trailhead

Reliez Valley Trailhead

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Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail

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Sugarloaf Open Space

Sugarloaf Open Space

Natural area with picnic spots & trails. More than 3,000 acres of woodlands, grasslands & chaparral with picnic areas & multi-use trails.

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Acalanes Ridge

Acalanes Ridge

Dog-friendly trails & panoramic views. Open space on 202 acres offering 4 mil of dog-friendly trails with panoramic views.

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Mattie Harrell Park

Mattie Harrell Park

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