Davis
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Woodland
Winters (+$20)
Sacramento (+$30)
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Scenery includes the "Valley-Wise" Ruth Risdon-Storer garden, the charming Carolee Shields Gazebo, the Peter Shields Oak Grove, tile murals, expansive lawns, and a vista of Putah Creek's North Fork.
Meeting Point: Carolee Shields Gazebo Parking: Free street-side parking along Garrod Drive and at visitor parking lot 55. |
Scenery includes the beautiful T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove, charming arched bridges, the Mary Wattis Brown Garden of California Native Plants, and Spafford Lake.
Meeting Point: Wyatt Deck @ Spafford Lake Parking: Free parking at visitor parking lot 5. |
Scenery includes the iconic shovel arch, a vista of Putah Creek and its arched bridges, an ornamental grass garden, wildflowers, oak trees, lush greenery, walking paths, and more.
Meeting Point: Shovel Arch Parking: Free parking on 1st Street and the Davis Commons lot. |
Central park includes a lovely garden, expansive gassy field, trees, and playgrounds. A great shoot location for kids and families!
Meeting Point: Oak Tree by the Pavilion Parking: Free parking along C Street, 3rd and 4th Streets. |
A large park lying adjacent to a wetland habitat, varied scenery includes a pond, reeds, and lush greenery. The site includes a scenic bridge and picture-perfect walking trails.
Meeting Point: Northstar Park parking lot Notes: Free parking in lot off Anderson Rd. |
A large park with sprawling lawns dotted with trees, playgrounds, baseball fields, a skate park, and a kids BMX track. Easy access to picture-perfect Rainbow City playground, the F Street pedestrian bridge, and a scenic walking path along Covell blvd.
Meeting Point: Davis Art Center Parking: Free parking at Davis Art Center parking lot. |
A small but beautiful preserve along the South Fork of Putah Creek with water front access. Scenery includes ample shrubbery, trees, tall grasses, and of course Putah Creek! Easy access from I-80 via Old Davis Road.
Meeting Point: Old Davis Rd Trailhead Notes: Free parking at gravel parking lot off Levee road at Old Davis Road Trailhead. |
A small park with playgrounds adjoining Nugget fields and the Wildhorse Greenbelt. Lush greenery, beautiful blooms, and incredible sky views can be had here throughout the year.
Meeting Point: Covered Picnic Benches at Sandy Motley Park Notes: Free off-street parking on Moore Blvd, or at the Nugget fields Parking Lot (while games are not in session). |
A neighborhood park with trees, fields, a playground, shaded seating, landscaped features, and paved walking paths. Easy access off Poleline Road/County Road 102.
Meeting Point: Pioneer Park Parking Lot Parking: Pioneer Park Parking Lot. |
A nature preserve and pond with maintenanced dirt/gravel walking paths. Lots of birds and other wildlife, native grasses, shrubbery, and sweeping plains vistas. Easy access off Poleline Road/County Road 102.
Meeting Point: Parking Lot Meeting Point: Free parking at East Regional Pond parking lot off County Road 102 and Farmers Central Road. |
A sprawling grassy park dotted with oak trees. Features a nature area and playground with plenty of space for large families and pets.
Meeting Point: Covered Picnic Benches Meeting Point: Free streetside parking along Ashley Ave and W Southwood Drive. |
Expansive park with view of the state capitol. Features include the World Peace rose garden, desert garden, trees, expansive lawns, and beautifully landscaped walking paths.
Meeting Point: World Peace Rose Garden Parking: Metered off-street parking with several nearby paid parking lots and garages available. |
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A 320 acre park with Sacramento Skyline views, as well as riverfront view and access. Also offers views and access to the charming Jibboom Street Bridge. Extensive paved walking and biking paths with trees, fields, lawn, and sweeping California wildland.
Meeting Point: American River Parkway Trailhead Parking: $6 paid parking at the main Discovery Park parking lot. |
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Features a well-tended botanical garden with gravel path, expansive lawns, trees, and pond with fountain.
Meeting Point: WPA Rock Garden Entrance Sign Parking: Free parking along 15th Ave. |
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