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The activities that I found
are listed in the following categories: Parks, Libraries and Book Stores,
Water Parks or Parks with water activities, and Miscellaneous.
Parks
(Unless otherwise noted, all parks are free of charge)
Almond Park
5901 Almond Ave, Orangevale, CA
This park has two playground structures, quite a distance
from each other. So, if you had kids
at both structures, you would not be able to watch them both at the same
time. One structure is for smaller
children/toddlers and includes toddler swings. It has a woodchip base.
The park is not shaded. The
other structure is for older kids, with great slides. There are also swings for the older
kids. This structure also has a
woodchip base. There are drinking
fountains at both structures.
Orangevale Community Park
7301 Filbert Ave, Orangevale, CA
This is a nice playground. The play structure is not shaded. You do have to follow a toddler on the structure, but they can
climb on just about everything. There
is a woodchip base. There are swings
for both toddlers and older children.
There are shaded picnic tables.
There is also a horse area right next to the park. The kids can look
at the horses, but riding is not available.
Pecan Park
5945 Pecan Ave, Orangevale, CA
Nice play structure.
You do not have to follow a toddler.
The structure is slightly shaded.
There are swings for toddlers.
There is a wood chip base.
Restrooms are available.
Snipes-Pershing Park
5624 Snipes Blvd, Orangevale, CA
Very small play structure. Kids swings only. There
is a woodchip base. This park is not
for toddlers.
Bannister Park
3820 Bannister Rd., Fair Oaks, CA
There is not a playground at this park. There is a good hiking trail that leads to
the river.
Fair Oaks Park
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA
Great playground with climbing structures, slides, toddler
and child swings. Floor cover is
rubber mat. There is a large sand
area. It is shaded all around the
playground, and benches and picnic tables are availalbe. Drinking fountains, and restrooms are also
available.
Little Phoenix Park
9041 Phoenix Ave., Fair Oaks, CA
Small playground with climbing structure and slide. No swings. Floor cover is rubber mat.
There is a very small sand area.
There is one drinking fountain.
Montview Park
4401 Minnesota Ave., Fair Oaks, CA
Small playground that toddlers can climb on by
themselves. The play structure is not
very shaded.
There is a sand base.
There are also two toddler swings.
Restrooms and drinking fountains are available.
Miller Park
8480 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, CA
Good playground with climbing structures, slides, toddler
and child swings. Floor cover is
woodchip and dirt. There is no sand
area. Shaded around playground, but
not shaded on playground itself.
There is a small creek and a small hiking trail.
Village Park
4238 Main St., Fair Oaks, CA
Small playground, but nice. There is a woodchip base.
Not much shade. Swings for
both toddlers and older children. There are a few picnic tables, and a
drinking fountain.
Carmichael Park
6825 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA
Great park for toddlers.
A small gate surrounds the playground, so the little ones cannot
escape. You do not have to follow
toddlers on the playground. The base
is rubber mat. There are no
swings. There is a small sand area,
and a few picnic benches. There is
some shade.
Sutter Park
Corner of Sutter & Forrest, Folsom, CA
Good play structure that you do not need to follow a
toddler on. Base is wood chips. There are two toddler swings. The play structure is not shaded. There is a shaded picnic area. Drinking
fountains are available.
Tippens Park
Corner of Bundrick & Tippens, Folsom, CA
A great play structure.
There is a woodchip base.
There are swings for both toddlers and older kids. The main attraction is a small water
area. The water area is on a rubber
mat about 8ftx8ft that shoots water out from the ground. This is great in the summer. There is a very large covered picnic
area. Restrooms and drinking
fountains are available.
Libraries and Bookstores
(The activities listed here are subject to change. It is best to check call each center
directly to get current information.)
Folsom Library
300 Persifer Street, Folsom, CA Phone number 916-355-7373
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am to 9pm *
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
* Sunday 1-5pm
Toddler Story time
Ages 2-31/2
Registration is required – numerous 6 and 8 week sessions
available
20 minutes beginning at 9:45am Mondays or Thursdays
Free
Preschool Story time
Mondays & Thursdays 11am Ages 31/2 – 5 (45
minutes)
Parents do not need to accompany children
Drop – in No
registration necessary
Free
Sleep Tight, Toddlers!
A bedtime story time for families with 2-5 year olds.
Held the third Wednesday of every month 7pm-7:30pm
Drop – in No
registration necessary
Free
Roseville Main Library
225 Taylor St., Roseville, CA Phone number 916-774-5225
website: http://www.roseville.ca.us/
Toddler Story time
Tuesdays 10am – 10:20am
Ages 2-3
Registration is required
Free
Preschool Story time
Tuesdays 10:30am-11am
Registration Required
Tuesdays 7pm-7:30pm
No registration necessary
Wednesdays 10:30am-11am Registration Required
Ages 3-5
Free
Roseville Maidu Branch Library
1530 Maidu Dr, Roseville, CA Phone number 916-774-5900
website: http://www.roseville.ca.us/
Toddler Story time
Thursdays 10am – 10:20am Ages 2-3
Registration is required
Free
Preschool Story time
Wednesday 7pm-7:30pm
No registration necessary
Thursdays 10:30am-11am
Registration Required
Fridays 10:30am-11am
No registration necessary
Ages 3-5
Free
Borders Bookstore
2030 Douglas Blvd. Suite 9, Roseville, CA Phone:
916-784-1088
website: http://www.bordersstores.com/
Children’s Story time
Wednesdays 11am
Free
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
1256 Galleria
Boulevard, Roseville, CA Phone number: 916-788-4320
website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Children’s Story time
2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm
Saturdays 11am
Wednesdays 11am
Free
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Birdcage
6111 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights,
CA Phone number: 916-853-1511
Website: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Children’s Story time
Tuesdays 10:30am
Free
Water Parks and Parks with Water Activities
Orangevale Community Swimming Pool
6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale
Various Times available for open swim and swim lessons
Fees apply for both open swim and swim lessons
Folsom Aquatic Center
1328 Riley Street, Folsom
Various Times available for open swim and swim lessons
Fees apply for both open swim and swim lessons
Golfland & Sunsplash
1893 Taylor Road, Roseville Phone number 916-784-1273
$19.00 General Admission
Children under 3 are free
Negro Bar State Park
Located at the eastern end of Madison Avenue just before
you reach Auburn/Folsom Road.
$6 entrance fee
Kids can see and feed ducks and geese and splash in the
water
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Located on the corner of Hazel Avenue and Gold Country
Blvd
Kids can feed the fish for $.05 a cup full
Various events throughout the year
Miscellaneous
Folsom City Zoo
Located in City Park at the Corner of Natoma &
Stafford Streets
Hours: Tuesday –
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Admission: $3
Adults, $2 ages 5-12, 4 & under Free
Various events throughout the year
There is also a small train ride – all riders are $2
There are numerous shaded picnic areas and a nice
playground.
Folsom Zoo Story time
First Friday of every month 10am-11am
$5/child includes
Zoo admission
William Land Park – includes the Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, and
Funderland
Sacramento Zoo
Located at the corner of Sutterville Road and Land Park
Drive
Hours 10am – 5pm Daily
Admission:
Weekends/Holidays General
$7.25 Ages 3-12 $5
2 & under Free
Weekdays General $6.75 Ages 3-12
$4.50 2 & under Free
Fairytale Town
Located on Sutterville Road across from the Zoo
Hours 9am-5pm Daily
Admission:
Weekends/Holidays General
$3.75 Ages 3-12 $3.50
2 & under Free
Weekdays General $3.50 Ages
3-12 $3.25 2 & under Free
Funderland
William Land Park
17th Ave. off Sutterville Rd.
Open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Small amusement
park rides for young children
Rides vary in price
Effie Yaw Nature
Center
Ancil Hoffman County Park
6700 Tarshes Dr. east of California Ave.
Phone number 916-489-4918
Open Daily 10am – 5pm
Free admission - $4 parking fee
Wild Things Play Center
10910 Olsen Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA Phone number 916-851-9280
A nice rainy day play center during the week. Two indoor play areas, one for toddlers,
and one for older children. Food and
some electronic games are also available.
Admission is $5 per child.
Nice during the week when it is not very busy. Be sure to call ahead to check if school
groups are there. It is harder for
the little kids when there are a lot of school age children.
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