Outdoor Fun
Boat Rides, Farms, Nature Centers, Playgrounds, Swimming and more outdoor family fun.
Nearby
Arroyo Park
West Davis neighborhood park with modernized climbing structure and adjacent greenbelt paths. Great for mixed ages and bikes with shaded hangout spots.
Address: 2000 Shasta Dr, Davis, CA 95616
Central Park Playground
Downtown playground with splash pad "Natalie's Corner" honoring Officer Natalie Corona. Features flat spray features for little ones and gentle dumpers for bigger kids.
Address: 5th St & B St, Davis, CA 95616
Community Park
Sports fields, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.
Address: 1200 Drexel Dr, Davis, CA 95618
Davis Central Park
Large park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and outdoor movie nights.
Address: 401 C St, Davis, CA 95616
Rainbow City at Community Park
Beloved community-built wooden playground with turrets, bridges, sand areas, and imaginative play structures. Features castles, pirate ship, ice cream stand, and working intercom system.
Address: 1405 F St, Davis, CA 95616
Sandy Motley Park
Clean, spacious Wildhorse community park with two playground areas including a dedicated tot zone. Features shade sails and excellent visibility for caregivers.
Address: 1919 Moore Blvd, Davis, CA 95618
Slide Hill Park
Home to Davis' iconic cement slide and refreshed playground. Features big open fields perfect for scooters and ball play. Manor Pool is adjacent (fee-based).
Address: 1525 Tulip Lane, Davis, CA 95618
1-2 Hours Drive
Cache Creek Regional Park
Regional recreational area along Cache Creek with picnic zones, fishing, hiking trails and small boat launch—great for family outdoor recreation.
Address: County Rd 96A & Hoag Rd, Woodland, CA 95776
Cosumnes River Preserve
51000-acre nature preserve south of Sacramento for bird-watching, paddling, guided walks and wetlands education—excellent for wildlife learning.
Address: 13501 Franklin Blvd, Galt, CA 95632
Delta Meadows River Park
Untouched delta wetlands along Sacramento‑San Joaquin River offers walking, fishing and wildlife viewing in a quiet, undeveloped landscape.
Address: Railroad Slough Levee Rd near Locke, CA
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Nature center in oak woodland with trails, wildlife exhibits, gardens and interactive learning programs for kids and families.
Address: 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Large recreation area with boating, swimming, hiking, biking & picnicking – wide trails, beaches, and water fun.
Address: 7755 Folsom‑Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630
South Yuba River State Park
Scenic river canyon with swimming holes, historic covered bridge, easy hikes and nature education—great for family day trips.
Address: 17660 Pleasant Valley Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve
Native oak‑grassland reserve offering nature trails, wildflower viewing and creek crossing—educational hikes close to Davis for families.
Address: UC Davis Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, 9750 Toomey Rd, Davis, CA 95616
Weekend Trips
Castle Rock State Park
Redwood‑covered park in the Santa Cruz Mountains with rocky overlooks, scenic trails and woodland exploration—great for nature hikes and picnics.
Address: 1500 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Hendy Woods State Park
Old‑growth redwood groves in Anderson Valley, shaded hiking paths, creek‑side picnic sites and camping—peaceful immersion in ancient forest trees.
Address: Hendy Woods State Park, Philo, CA 95466
Point Reyes National Seashore
Coastal park with beaches, tule elk viewing, lighthouse hikes and tide pools—excellent wildlife viewing and beachfront walking adventures.
Address: 1 Bear Valley Rd, Inverness, CA 94937
Redwood National and State Parks
Home to the world’s tallest trees—ancient redwood forest hiking, visitor centers, scenic drives and wildlife viewing—younger kids love towering giants.
Address: 2380 Headquarters Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531
Yosemite National Park
Iconic national park with towering waterfalls, granite domes, meadows and easy-to-moderate family hikes—majestic outdoor learning and scenery.
Address: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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