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Placerville
City Park, Placerville
Bring a picnic and come enjoy
a leisurely lunch in the park, then head for
the play area. This park offers two
semi-enclosed play structures with swings,
slides and various apparatus, including a
tot lot area. Restroom facilities
available. There is also a basketball court
for the older kids! From Hwy 50 going East,
exit at Main Street and turn left. Turn
right onto Sacramento Street (near the fire
station & post office). At the first
stoplight, turn left onto Pacific Street.
The park is at the corner of Pacific Street
and Benham.
McDonald's Play
Land, Placerville Indoor play
structure, where kids can climb, slide,
bounce or whatever else their imaginations
can dream up! Downtown Placerville -on
Broadway.
Children's Storytime, Fridays
at 10:30 AM, Placerville County Library -
These storytimes are geared
to the 3-5 year old preschooler and run one
hour. Directions: From Hwy 50 East, take
Placerville Drive exit (you'll see In N Out
Burger right of the freeway). Turn left
onto Placerville Drive, and make a right
just past the signal lights onto Fair Lane.
The Library is located at 345 Fair Lane, in
Placerville.
Folsom
Folsom City Park & Zoo,
Folsom
Look at all the animals, and then head to
the playground/picnic area or ride the
train. Directions: The Zoo is located at
402 Stafford Street - off of Natoma Street
in Folsom, near City Hall. Coming from the
East, take Green Valley Road to Natoma
Street - from the West, take Folsom
Boulevard to Blue Ravine to Natoma.
916.351.3526 4 and under are free, 5-12
$2.00, 13+ $3.00 (Prices subject to change)
Burger King Play Land, Folsom
Outlet Mall -
Lunch and play for the kids,
and shopping for the MoMs! Take Hwy 50 West
to Folsom Blvd - right. Burger King is
across the street from the Outlets.
McDonald's Play Land, Folsom
Outlet Mall
Lunch and play for the kids,
and shopping for the MoMs! Take Hwy 50 West
to Folsom Blvd - right. Mc Donald's is in
the outlet parking lot.
John Kemp Park, Folsom
This park is good for all
ages, including little ones (has covered
picnic area, large soccer field, two play
structures, swings, restrooms, and a water
fountain play area) From Highway 50, exit on
East Bidwell and travel north. Turn left on
Clarksville Road (just past Home Depot),
then take the first right into the Chelsea
development. Park is on the right side
Folsom Kids Play Park, Folsom
Featuring a castle play structure and
enclosed sandbox, this is a great park for
all ages! Directions: Exit East Bidwell from
Us Hwy 50. Turn right at Oak Avenue. Turn
right on North Lexington. Turn right on
Prewett.
Philip Cohn Park, Folsom—E.
Bidwell north from 50, right on Oak, right
on N. Lexington, left on Prewett (park is
across from Oak Chan School). Nice
playground, especially for infants and
toddlers. Lots of sand, picnic tables,
sidewalks for kids to ride bikes. Portable
toilet.
Livermore Park-Large
play structure and a separate swing area.
Large sand volleyball court doubles as a
gigantic sand box. Two covered picnic
areas, water feature with waterfall and
cushy foam ground and a rock stream.
Softball field. Take hwy 50 to East Bidwell
and go North. Turn left on Oak Avenue
Parkway and then a left on Riley. Pass
McAdoo St. and the park is on the left near
a large, round water tank.
Color Me Mine, Folsom -
DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 50,
exit Folsom Boulevard and go North. Turn
right at the Natomas Outlet Mall - Color Me
Mine is located near the movie theatres.
Phone number 916.351.9008
Hazel McFarland Park-
This park has play structures and swings,
but it also has some new things not seen at
other parks. It's attached to two baseball
fields, so there's lots of room to run, too.
It has a very nice restroom, drinking
fountain, and covered picnic area along with
benches to sit on. The toddler section is
great because it's enclosed in (about 98% of
it) by a wall that's too high for toddlers
to get over. Directions: From Blue
Ravine/Green Valley Rd. turn into Empire
Ranch entrance on E. Natoma. Pass the golf
course and the old barn. The park is on your
left hand side right before the elementary
school. From Hwy 50, get off at E. Bidwell
and head north. Turn right on Broadstone
Way. Turn left on Golf Links Drive at the
top of the hill. Turn left on E. Natoma. The
park will be on your right hand side right
after the elementary school.
El Dorado Hills
Bertelsen Park, El Dorado
Hills
This park located on a knoll in Park Village
at the corner of Arrowhead Drive and Redwood
Lane (note: this park is near Brooks School
& Brooks Field, but is not part of it).
Take HWY 50 East and exit right onto El
Dorado Hills Blvd. Turn left onto Park
Drive, and left onto Redwood Lane. Park is
at the corner of Redwood Lane and Arrowhead
Drive. Amenities include play area for
children, picnic area, lawn area, and rest
room facilities.
Overlook Park, El Dorado
Hills
A newer neighborhood park
located in Green Valley Hills Village. The
most prominent feature of this park is the
beautiful Heritage Oak tree, but the
children will head straight for the
playground! A large lawn area is adjacent
(note: no restroom facilities available).
Take Green Valley Road to El Dorado Hills
Blvd. North (South is towards Hwy 50). If El
Dorado Hills Blvd. turns into Lake Hills
Blvd, you've gone too far. Turn left onto
Village Center and then right onto on
Kensington Drive opposite Sebastian Court.
El Dorado Hills CSD Park
EDH Boulevard north from 50, right on St.
Andrew’s, immediate right into park
entrance. It has been completely remodeled
and is totally cool. It has a completely
fenced in play area for toddlers and young
children with a small, covered play
structure. It also has a small sand area,
two infant swings and a plastic tunnel.
Right next to that area is a play area for
older kids with a larger play structure
& swings. Both have water fountains and a
couple of porta potties, but you could walk
over to the CSD office and use the restroom
inside. This park is also next to a
baseball field the kids can run around.
Parkview Heights, EDH—EDH
Boulevard north from 50, left on Governor,
park is at end of Governor, where it meets
Ridgeview. Playground, large grassy area.
El Dorado Hills Community
Pool, EDH -
Come escape the heat at the
coolest water park around! There is a
wading pool with a mushroom fountain for the
younger kids, an Olympic size pool with two
diving boards for the older kids ,
restrooms, snack bar and a grassy area
(limited shade). If you get tired of the
water play, the playground isn't too far
away and offers a play structure, some
shaded benches and two baby swings. Pool
Prices: 12 mos and under free; 1-12 $3.00;
non-resident adults $4.00; resident adults
$3.00. Directions: From Hwy 50, take El
Dorado Hills Boulevard north and turn right
on St. Andrews. Entrance on right. (Prices
subject to change)
Kalithea Park-
large playground with play structure &
swings. large grass area, covered picnic
area. Take hwy 50 to El Dorado Hills Blvd.
exit and go North. Turn left on Olson Lane
and then left on Gillette Dr. Go up the
hill and cross Ridgeview Dr. The park is on
the left
St. Andrews Park-Small
play structure, picnic tables and a very
large, open grass area. Good for running
around & kites. Take hwy 50 to El Dorado
Hills Blvd. North. Park is on the right at
the corner of El Dorado Hills Blvd. &
Francisco Drive.
Cameron Park
Rasmussen Park,
Cameron Park—CP Drive north from 50,
right on Mira Loma, park is at the end of
the street. This one has a playground, and
is better in the spring or fall because of
lack of shade. Several swings, too.
Cameron Park Lake, Cameron
Park
- This favorite park spells water fun for
all ages, plus has a shaded playground close
by. They offer paddle boat rentals,
concession stand, restroom facilities, and
shaded picnic area. Prices: Under 7 years
old is free!! 7 years - adult $1.50
residents, $3.50 non-residents. Directions:
2989 Cambridge Road. Take the Cambridge
Road exit from Hwy 50 and travel north
approximately 4 miles. (Prices subject to
change)
Christa McAuliffe Park,
Cameron Park -
This park offers a large play
structure and other playground equipment,
and has restroom facilities. From Highway 50
East, exit on Cambridge Road and travel
north. Turn left on Merrychase Drive. From
Highway 50 West, exit and continue straight
across Cambridge onto Merrychase Drive. The
park is located on the left side of
Merrychase, across from a school.
Tumble Time, Cameron Park
Take Cameron Park Drive south from 50, and
follow it as it turns into Durock Road.
Follow Durock for one mile, turn right on
Business Drive, then right (two streets
later) on 3867 Dividend. Their phone number
is (530) 677-3893.
Sacramento Area
Chuck E. Cheese, Citrus
Heights -
Pizza, indoor play
structures, arcade games, entertainment -
what more could you ask for? Directions:
From Highway 50, take Sunrise Blvd north and
turn into the shopping center on the left
just past Greenback Lane. Chuck E. Cheese
is on the north end of the center.
Scandia Family Fun Center,
Sacramento -This
is the place to be for family fun and
entertainment. They offer Miniature Golf,
Lil' Indy Race Cars, Bumper Boats, Batting
Cages, Snack Bar and an Arcade that has
activities for toddlers to teens. There is
something for everyone and every age to
enjoy. Prices range from $3.95 to $5.95 or
you can buy packages for $10 -15. Arcade
tokens are $.25 each. Directions: Take
US-50 West to HAZEL AVE exit. Turn RIGHT
onto HAZEL AVE. and LEFT onto MADISON AVE
approximately 7.5 miles. Turn LEFT onto
HILLSDALE BLVD. Scandia is at 5070
Hillsdale Blvd. Phone number is
916.331.0115 (Prices subject to change)
Discovery Museum Science and
Space Center, North Sacramento -
(916.575.3941)
Come see the exciting exhibits and
participate in fun activities. Cost is
$5.00 adults/$4.00 13-17/$3.00 6-12/free 5
and under. Take Hwy 50 to Watt Avenue
North. Continue to Auburn Blvd, turn right
to 3615 Auburn Blvd. (Prices subject to
change)
Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land
Park Dr, Sacramento - (916) 264-5885
Take Hwy 50 West to I-5 South (towards
LA). Exit at Sutterville Road and turn right
onto Land park.
Fairytale Town, Sacramento,
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento -
(916)
264-7462 This spells fun for kids of all
ages! Take Hwy 50 West to I-5 South
(towards LA). Exit at Sutterville Road and
turn right onto Land park. Costs $3.75
adults/$3.50 children 3-12. (Prices subject
to change) For more information, go to
www.fairytaletown.org
CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD
MUSEUM, Old Sacramento -
What child isn't fascinated
by the Choo-Choo Train? Tour the California
State Railroad Museum, which is the largest
interpretive railroad museum in North
America. The Museum is actually a complex
consisting of six buildings within the Old
Sacramento State Historic Park. The Museum
of Railroad History is architecturally
designed in 19th-century railroad themes
with tracks, trusses and railroad bridges
spanning the length and width of the
building. Twenty-three meticulously restored
locomotives and cars are on display.
Admission: $3 adults, youths and children
ages 16 and under are free. Directions:
From Hwy 50 West, take the I-5 interchange
going North. Exit on J Street, and follow
the signs to Old Sacramento Parking. The
Museum is on the corner of Second and "I"
Street. (Prices subject to change)
Other areas within 90 minutes
driving time
Jelly Belly Visitor Center,
Fairfield -
Come see how these favorite
treats are made! The Jelly Belly Visitor
Center and Factory in Fairfield offers free
tours of their facility every 15 minutes,
lasting 45 minutes long. Afterwards, lunch
in the Jelly Belly Cafe. Also on site are an
Ice Cream Bar, Candy Demo Kitchen, Java Bar
and Sampling Counter! Visit their website
at www.jellybelly.com for more information.
Directions: Take Interstate 80 West,
towards San Francisco. In Fairfield, take
the Abernathy/Chadborn Road Exit. Turn left
on Chadborn Road, and left on Courage Drive,
into the Solano Business Park. Left again
on N. Watney Way, and left on Jelly Belly
Lane. (Please note: these were recorded
directions, so the spelling may not be
accurate).
Explor it Science Center,
Davis -
Investigate the diversity of
species that depend upon wetlands and learn
about their fascinating way of life at the
new exhibit. All ages - exhibit runs from
2-4:30 PM. $3.00 general admission; free
for 3 years and under. 3141 5th Street,
Davis. Directions: Take I-80 West towards
San Francisco. In Davis, exit on Mace Blvd
and turn right. At the second traffic
signal, turn left onto Alhambra. At the
first stop, turn left again onto 5th street
and look for 3141 - on the right side.
(Prices subject to change)
Stockton Children's Museum,
Stockton -
This hands-on, interactive
museum, encourages kids to learn through
discovery. The museum consists of a
miniature city, and the children get to play
all the various roles (there is even
child-sized fire-engine, ambulance, police
car and helicopter)- this will be wonderful
outing! Cost per person is $4.00 (under 2
years free) unless we get a group of more
than 10 - then it is only $3.00 per
person. Directions: Take Highway 50 West* to
99 South. In Stockton, exit Highway 4 West
towards I-5. At El Dorado Street, turn
right. At Weber Avenue, turn left. 402 W.
Weber Avenue (Prices subject to change)
*There is a shortcut to
Highway 99 from Hwy 50, From Highway 50,
take the East Bidwell exit in Folsom and go
South until you dead-end into White Rock
Road. Follow White Rock Road West to Grant
Line Road. This takes you through Elk Grove
and to the end of South Sacramento at
Highway 99.
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