Take a stroll along a paved path beside the west pond! Lots to see, hear, and smell! The pond and…read morewell kept gardens invite adults and children as well as various birds, squirrels, bees, butterflies, etc. to come enjoy a small piece of nature in the neighborhood. There are also benches for sitting, look out points, and well kept dirt paths that branch off from the paved path. If you have a few minutes or an hour to spare, this is an excellent walk to take.

Moderate to Difficult hike. Big loop is ~5-mile loop with 1,300 elevation. Don't hike on warm…read moredays. VFPD.net/PIO

This is a great trail and running loop…read more Couple variations depending which way you run. Also connects with Alice chair and eagle rock. The views are great if lake berryessa and the trails can get a little technical. Make sure to watch your step. Easy to hurt yourself up on the top trail. But moderate technicals and effort 5 mile loop can usually do in 90-120 min depending how fast you want to go.

Great open land preserve for birds, insects, plants, turkeys etc. A nice place to observe n watch…read morewildlife, came here to see the bats, n they didn't disappoint us, thousands of them flew out to eat the insects around 7:45 pm. The extra nice thing we discovered w as the rice fields grow ing around. Nice foliage green n yellowing. Hope they keep the wetlands free from disappearing. Need to go back in the fall. Don't go in the summertime, it was in the 100's.

I really enjoy spending time at the Yolo Wildlife Area. It's a great spot to walk around, clear…read moreyour head, and catch a sunrise or sunset. The open space and wetlands make it feel peaceful, and there's almost always some kind of wildlife to see. One of the coolest things is watching the bats fly out from under the causeway at dusk. It's such a simple but unforgettable experience. If you go during certain times of the year, you can also do guided wildlife talks and tours with the Yolo Basin Foundation, where you drive out in a caravan with walkie talkies throughout the wildlife area and share a lot of interesting information about the ecosystem. It adds a lot of context to what you're seeing. Even if you're not doing a tour, you can still go to the main entrance and explore on your own. It's just an all-around solid local spot to enjoy nature and slow down for a bit. Highly recommend :)

Man-made oversized puddle near Mrak Hall that makes UC Davis look like a lush area. Kind of an…read moreoasis within walking distance of the quad, even though it's at the edge of instructional campus. This used to be where Picnic Day would conclude for those who lasted long enough. Bands from each college in the parade would end up here and play in to the evening. It went away for a bit but now it's back? (https://picnicday.ucdavis.edu/events/2023-picnic-day-battle-bands) It can be a nice play to get away from folks and sit next to a body of water. A small, small body of water, but still...can be relaxing. Pick the correct day and you can park it on some green grass.

Nice campground. It was March, so it was green and too cold at night, so no mosquitoes. There is…read moresome traffic noise from across the creek, but I didnt find it bothersome. (Hwy128?) I was in site 27 which was longer than it looked on the map or in the photos. I could see the creek from there. I'm not sure there is a bad site there...some had more shade, depends what you like. There are levels...I don't think you can see the water from the upper campsites, but more sun and partially sunny sites up there When alerted to a broken and stuck branch that could have been a problem, the rangers had it taken care of within half an hour or so. Staff was friendly and drove through regularly. The peacocks were fun... fearless, too, so we got a good look at those gorgeous birds. Quail, woodpeckers, a variety of birds. A great place for naps.

Disappointed. I recommend trying a different campground…read more Stayed mid June 2026. Construction was occurring. Water was out intermittently. After paying full hookup fees you have to pay an additional fee for their dump station use. ​

West Manor Park is a small park in west Davis. This hidden gem is located off of Salem Ave behind a…read morefew large apartment complexes. This small but huge park is a favorite for locals and college students, due to how remote this park is. In the mornings you will find people walking their fur friends of all kinds there. During the afternoons you will see kids playing on the big play structure, swinging on the swing, going around on the merry-go-round, digging holes in the large sand box or playing baseball on the baseball diamond. There is a large grassy area with a small gravel walking track that borders the grass and during the spring/summer time there is even a volleyball net the city puts up for public use. This park also has a roller hockey ring, a basketball court, and a tennis court. On Sundays you can even join in with the Davis Bike Polo League. Regular pick up games start at 12pm and end whenever it gets dark. There are 103 trees planted all around this park, (yes I counted all of them) which makes for some great shade during the hot summer days. I would say this is one of the better parks to have a picnic or BBQ at because there are plenty of picnic tables. Nine picnic tables are out in the open covered by the trees, one picnic table is by the basketball courts and there are two that are under a wooden covering. However there are only two small BBQs and one large one all located by the large seating area. This park also has a men's and women's restroom, but be careful because there are no doors on the stalls. The park is also equipped with one recycle container, four trash cans throughout the park, two bike racks and one water fountain. There are two parking lots for this park. The main lot is located off of Salem St, and the smaller lot is located off of Portage Bay Way. There are also two walking entrances from the residential side of the park located on Cumberland Place and Brandywine Place. I do not advise to park there since it is a residential area. Come out and enjoy this beautiful park in West Davis!

As far as I can tell this park is primarily best used for drinking.. Other than that there aren't a…read moreton of redeeming qualities about this space. It's mostly just open (and yellowing) grass, with just a couple picnic tables under a few trees. They do have tennis, roller skating, etc courts, but they're pretty cracked and worn down. The baseball / kickball field only has a backstop, so actually playing the game is a do-it-yourself affair. The park is also pretty modest in size. Still, since the alcohol container ordinance apparently doesn't apply here and the park is pretty isolated, if you want to get drunk outside with your friends this is the prime place to do it! Thankfully, drunk people aren't usually too worried about the quality of a park.

Quiet and green playground, running, walking, and open space a lot greener than I remember…read moreCalifornia! Us three guys wondered around a Sunday morning on vacation and enjoyed the clean air and nice paths.

I love this park. But it is really more than a park! It has walkways which seem to go on forever…read moreand meander thru nature areas and different neighborhoods. Beauty every where and quiet spots if you are looking to get away from it all. But plenty of activity if you are bringing the kids. Different small areas strategically placed with slides, jungle gyms and even a big lady bug and bumble bee for the kids to climb on and sit! Quite cute. I may have a photo already posted of the play areas. If not will post on my next run. Many entrances to this vast area allow access which is convenient. You may enter one opening and exit another! There is an abundance of wildlife too. Your usual squirrels but also many varieties of birds! My fav! Song birds to big raptors. Even saw a hawk in a tree tearing apart something (yikes) for lunch! And in the dusk hours there are turkey vultures that fly in by the hundreds to roost. Quite a sight. Every season portrays the greenbelt in a different way. At the present time, spring has definitely sprung even though the middle of February. Daffodils, mums and lots of wild flowers and trees blooming which are just so beautiful. And the main trail which runs along side the bigger playground is covered by a canopy of trees and in the hot summer it can be cool enough to walk without being in the direct sunlight! One of the few outdoor places like that! People are friendly but doing their own thing. Bicycles allowed on the main trail but unfortunately some go way too fast! Luckily most are respectful as are the walkers of the bicyclists. If you want a little slice of heaven or alone time...this is the park for you!

I love going to ton this park for walks. It's a safe park with great views. I like all the greenery…read morethat has been added as well as park benches. I also want to mention that they have a public restroom that seems clean to me. If you are looking for a clean nice park with great views, definitely check the holding pond out.