Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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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.
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Wetlands park with fishing & camping. Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors.
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.
Jepson Prairie Preserve
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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.
Marsh Creek Regional Trail
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Delta De Anza Regional Trail
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Corteva Wetlands Preserve
472-acre waterfront wildlife habitat. This 472-acre tidal wetlands conservation area offers trails, wildlife-viewing & beaver ponds.
Marsh Creek Trail Head
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Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
Wildlife refuge for hiking & fishing. Rustic wildlife refuge offering bird-watching, fishing, hiking, nature tours & other activities.
Observation Deck in Cosumnes River Preserve
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Cosumnes River Preserve
Wetland area with trails & wildlife. Wetland walking trails, a boardwalk with a wildlife viewing deck & a visitor's center with tours.
Lawler Falls Park
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Rush Ranch Open Space
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Patwin Park
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Laurel Creek Park
Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.
Black Diamond Hiking Trail Near Oakhurst
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Duck Pond Trail
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Diablo State Park
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Linear Park Trail
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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.
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.
Rocky Hill Trail (south)
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Lagoon Valley Reservoir
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Buckley Cove Park
Public park abutting the water. Laid-back city park by the water's edge with a playground & paved walking paths.
Hilborn Open Space Preserve Hiking Trailhead
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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.
Jack Hume Grove
Multi-use trails through redwoods. Nature park featuring walking/biking paths amid redwood trees & other native California plants.
Serpas Ranch Open Space Trailhead
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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.
Markham Regional Arboretum
Lush nursery & garden with walking tours. Serene oasis featuring 16 acres of native & adapted floral & tree gardens, with self-guided tours.
Ledgewood Creek Trailhead
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Markham Nature Area
Small nature park & arboretum. Compact, tree-topped park with winding trails, open lawns, gardens & an arboretum.
Lodi Lake Wilderness Area
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Ohlone Trail Parking (Lime Ridge)
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Browns Valley Park
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Drakes Point
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Lime Ridge Open Space
Natural area with hiking & biking trails. Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.
Browns Valley Open Space
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Browns Valley Open Space Preserve
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Mount Diablo State Park
Picnicking, camping & hiking with views. Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.
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.
The Preserve at District56
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Grasslands Regional Park
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Waterbird Regional Preserve
Wetlands with hiking & birdwatching. This 198-acre wetland preserve features birdwatching, hiking trails & wildflowers.
Castle Rock Trail Entrance
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Shell Ridge Open Space
Scenic hiking, biking & horse trails. This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle.
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.
Rockville Park Parking
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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.
Putah Creek South Fork Preserve
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Elephant Rock
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Rock City Park
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Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Diverse landscape with hiking & views. A 1,060-acre refuge featuring diverse terrain & wildlife, plus hiking trails with scenic vistas.
Vintage Green Valley Park
Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.
Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park
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Lake Herman Recreation Area
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Rockspring Place trail entrance - Shell Ridge
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Putah Creek Riparian Reserve
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Fossil Hill Trail
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Levee Road Trailhead
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UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo
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Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park
Marsh with recreational opportunities. Marsh habitat with sports fields & courts, ponds, creeks, picnic facilities & walking trails.
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden
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Honorable Sandra B. Smith Park
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Putah Creek Riparian Reserve
Sprawling creekside nature reserve. This 640-acre nature reserve along Putah Creek features native plants & wild animals.
Mount Wanda Trailhead
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Bay Area Ridge Hiddenbrooke Backside Trailhead
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T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove
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Putah Creek Parkway
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Arboretum GATEway Garden
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Reliez Valley Trailhead
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Ridge Trail
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Sugarloaf Open Space
Natural area with picnic spots & trails. More than 3,000 acres of woodlands, grasslands & chaparral with picnic areas & multi-use trails.
Acalanes Ridge
Dog-friendly trails & panoramic views. Open space on 202 acres offering 4 mil of dog-friendly trails with panoramic views.
Mattie Harrell Park
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