Raptor Center, Davis
Part of UC Davis, the Raptor Center houses raptors who have been hurt or who can no longer survive in the wild. Those that it can help are nursed to health and set free. Some have become permanent residents and make appearances to help educate the public. At the Center a brief history of the resident and its condition stands at each cage. Groups less than six can drop in M-F 9am – 4pm and Sat. 9am –...
Rancho Cordova
Located at 2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova, Hagen Park is home to the Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum. There are mini steam engines that you can ride on which take you through trustles, wooded areas, and past miniature town features. The trains are open to the public (donation requested) on two Saturdays a month from noon – 4pm. The ride takes about 20 minutes, if your kids will let...
William Land Park, Sacramento
An unexpectedly large park surrounded by residential and retail areas, William Land Park is kid central in a way that doesn’t seem overly crowded. It is located on either side of Land Park. A map of the entire park can be downloaded here: Parking is free and right off of Land Park Drive. It is a large parking lot so depending on the age of your kids you may need a stroller / wagon. These activities...
Memorial Union, Davis
At the Memorial Union, which is a central spot on campus, is a bowling alley and video games area. (Stairs to reach it are near the bookstore.) The bowling area has sixteen lanes so is not often too crowded, especially during the day. They have available 6 lb. balls for kids and you can request lane bumpers to keep the balls from rolling in the gutter. Also available is a ramp on which the ball can be placed...
Explore the Campus, Davis
UC Davis is a great place to explore both on bike or by foot. Across the street from where you catch the double deckers is the Memorial Union. This is a cluster of activities for students: the bookstore, coffee shop, and bowling alley / video arcade, just to name a few. On the side of the MU nearest the bus station are a few tables and a fun set of huge chimes, but on the other side of the MU are lots of outdoor...
