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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Patriots ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 6827 Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA Patriots Park features a state-of-the-art playground, walking trails, picnic areas, butterfly garden, and a Wall of Honor for heroes who gave their lives for their country or community. |
Maidu Museum & Historic SiteParent rating: ![]() Location: 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA The Maidu Museum & Historic Site, formerly the Maidu Interpretive Center, offers a loop trail that takes visitors past ancient petroglyphs (rock art) and hundreds of bedrock mortars (acorn grin...
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FunderlandParent rating: ![]() Location: 1350 17th Avene, Sacramento, CA Funderland is an amusement park for younger children that features a mini roller coaster, a carousel, teacups, bumper cars, and a miniature train. Birthday party packages are av... |
Placer Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3700 Christian Valley Rd., Auburn, CA Placer Nature Center features Exhibit Halls, a Discovery Laboratory, history gardens, and nature trails. The center presents environmental-based education programs for all ages. |
Effie Yeaw Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA Effie Yeaw Nature Center is an award-winning environmental and cultural education center located in Carmichael, California. The center offers programs for children and adults, interac... |
Cameron Park LakeParent rating: ![]() Location: 2989 Cambridge Road, Shingle Springs, CA Cameron Park Lake offers four tennis courts, a volleyball court, playground, walking/jogging trail, fishing, boat rentals, paved parking, a swim area, and picnic areas. The park has a concessio...
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Sutter Street TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 717 Sutter Street, Folsom, CA Sutter Street Theatre presents a variety of theatrical performances throughout the year, as well as offering art and theater classes for all ages. |
Fairytale TownParent rating: ![]() Location: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Place for Family Bonding in Sacramento, Fair...
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Discovery Museum Science & Space CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA Discovery Museum features a range of scientific exhibits, most of which are interactive. Families can also hike down a nature trail that winds through 14 acres; visit a discovery room... |
Golfland SunSplashParent rating: ![]() Location: 1893 Taylor Road, Roseville, CA Golfland SunSplash is a waterpark that also offers mini-golf, go-carts, lazer tag, and video games. |
Belle Cooledge Park & Community CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 5699 S Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA |
Mather Lake Regional ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1933 Naomi Way, Sacramento, CA The 1600-acre park features hiking trails, picnic areas, a golf course, and a lake teeming with fish. A visit to Mather Regional Park isn't complete without checking out the vernal pool... |
Reichmuth ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 6135 Gloria Drive, Sacramento, CA Reichmuth Park offers grassy picnic areas, a lighted ball field, two lighted tennis courts, two soccer fields, an adventure play area, tot play area, and a spray pool. |
Fremont Park Farmers' MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 16th and P Streets, Sacramento, CA The weekly Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets features locally-grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and cheeses. the market is held on Tuesdays May-October, from 10am-2pm. |










