Parks in California

California Parks are great places to spend a sunny afternoon, running on soft grass or relaxing in the shade. Sometimes you just need to get outside and UpTake understands how useful it is to be able to locate a good patch of green. Whether you are looking for a nice spot for a picnic, a dog park for fido, or a safe children's playground, we can point you in the right direction.

Top Locations for Parks in California

Best Results for California Parks

ABelmont Park

Average Rating
3.5
23+ reviews
from 3 sources
Epinions.com
4.0
7+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
5+ reviews
Yelp
3.0
11+ reviews
  • :-( I wish I had remembered this when I was in SoCal last year. I could've ... more on database.thrillnetwork.com
  • Wave House looks inspired by California%rsquos legendary surf history, yet it showcases the futuristic Bruticus Maximus simulated surfing attraction -- this beast uses 800 horsepower to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109

BNickel City

Average Rating
3.5
26+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.5
26+ reviews
  • Great price per hour entertainment! It took over an hour for me and my ... more on yelp.com
  • this place combines all of your favorite Atari 2600 classics with poor lighting, ... more on yelp.com
Nickel City
Nickel City
1711 Branham Ln
San Jose,CA,95118

CEmerald Hills Golfland

Average Rating
3.5
16+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.5
16+ reviews
  • i Love golfing am not good at it, but it's nice to be outside and do something active, ... more on yelp.com
  • Review of the arcade ... more on yelp.com
Emerald Hills Golfland
Emerald Hills Golfland
976 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose,CA,95123

DRaging Waters

Average Rating
3.0
35+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
3.0
4+ reviews
Yelp
3.0
31+ reviews
  • I went with my wife and 4 mo. old son with low expectations ... more on epinions.com
  • The Bay Area's largest water park lets sliders ... more on citysearch.com
Raging Waters
Raging Waters
Tully Road off Capitol Expressway
2333 South White Road, San Jose, CA 95148

EAlum Rock Park

Average Rating
4.5
30+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
25+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
5+ reviews
  • Highlights: picnic tables more
  • Alum Rock has something for everyone! There is ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I cannot believe I haven't reviewed ... more on yelp.com
Alum Rock Park
Alum Rock Park
16240 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA, 95127

FSeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

Average Rating
4.5
297+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
48+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
110+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • Don't go to Seaworld for rides, go to their shows! You can get on the rides in Disneyland/CA ... more on yelp.com
  • Sea World also has R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4D, which replaced the previous Pirates ... more on database.thrillnetwork.com
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr
San Diego, CA 92109-7904

Estimated Price: From $3

GJapanese Friendship Garden

Average Rating
4.0
54+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
25+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
29+ reviews
  • The Garden is a good place to go on a date. Bring some food, ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • I never knew this place existed until my partner in crime took me a couple weeks ... more on yelp.com
Japanese Friendship Garden
2125 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101-4725

HWaterworld USA

Average Rating
3.0
7+ reviews
from 2 sources
Epinions.com
3.0
4+ reviews
Yelp
2.5
3+ reviews
  • This park was very expensive - $24 admission per person. They do not allow you to bring a picnic lunch even though they have picnic grounds. ... more on Tripadvisor
  • Last year, during the California State Fair, I had ... more on epinions.com
Waterworld USA
Waterworld USA
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815

IFairytale Town

Average Rating
4.5
46+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.5
26+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
20+ reviews
  • I think most would agree that fairytale town is a great place. I live in Sacramento, grew up here, so I went there many times as a child. My first experience was at the age of 5....my parents rente... more on Tripadvisor
Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822-1270

JRussian Gulch SP

  • Highlights: picnic tables, restrooms, wheelchair … more
  • ...sea caves, a waterfall, and a beach popular for rock fishing, scuba ... more on Insiders' Guide
  • Overview This park is known for the heavily forested Russian Gulch Creek Canyon, a headland ... more on California State Parks
Russian Gulch SP
Russian Gulch SP
Highway One
Mendocino, P.O. Box 123, Duncans Mills, CA, Mendocino, CA 95430