It was a Friday afternoon, my roommate was out of town, the sun was out, it was before allergy…read moreseason, and I was done with classes for the day. So I got on my bike and got lost. It was about 6 hours ago, and I've already talked about it with a friend. This is one of the nicer small parks I've seen anywhere. Anywhere anywhere. It's along the North Davis greenbelt right at the edge of Anderson and F. There's a pier over the Julie Partansky pond and there's a small pond in the middle of a nice grass area with an island in the middle. All sorts of birds frolicked merrily at this quiet park, the most interesting of the lot being a great white egret that I saw perched on the island in the middle of the small pond. There are benches around it and I stopped off to just look at everything. It's a really nice piece of nature tucked between streets where you wouldn't expect something so nice to be. I must have sat in the same spot for ten minutes just staring. Bike here alone and clear your mind from the weights on your shoulders. Take a date here for a walk or a picnic or something. At any rate, I'll be back, alone or not.

This park is super spacious and perfect for a long walk, clearing your head, or pretending you're…read morein your "romantic main character reconnecting with nature" era. There's plenty of room to roam, and it's honestly such a peaceful spot to just exist outside for a while. Now... the only downside is the public restroom situation. The lack of doors is a bold architectural choice -- very "trust fall with society." As a woman, it's a little... unsettling. And the inside? Let's just say it gave strong Silent Hill vibes. Not quite the immersive nature experience I was looking for. That said, the park itself is beautiful and totally worth visiting. Just maybe handle your restroom business before you arrive -- or be prepared for a survival horror side quest.

This castle themed community park located in Davis CA features 2 wooden playgrounds, a pirate ship…read moresandbox, rocking log, swings, obstacle course and more! Our toddler had a blast!! We'll definitely be returning to explore more of what it has to offer! SYOY! :D *Song Credit: Got Me Feelin' Good by Kidpenny (from Audiio)

Stopped for a quick play before headed to the airport. There is a big pirate ship…read moreThat was tons of fun. The big hit was the monkey bars. The kids said it was the funnest park ever. It had rained so everything was wet but it was still fun!

Arroyo Park is a great space in West Davis! I come here for pick up softball games. There also…read moreseems to be a league that practices here on Saturdays. It's a large space with room for 3-4 softball games to run concurrently. There are great walking paths that go past the park.

I wished I lived near this park. It is so large and has so many amenities. There is a pool with a…read morehuge spiral water slide. There are stations of exercise equipment (elliptical, stationary bicycle, and more.) There is a parking lot as well as plenty of on-street parking. There are play structures for the littles. There is lots of grass. Overall a well-rounded and welcoming park.

Fond memories of this scenic walk as it was one of our family's places to escape during the Covid…read moreshut-down. We visited the Arboretum more recently, and it was just as serene and beautiful as we remembered. From the Davis Commons, there is an entrance to the trail which follows a small creek to the UC Davis campus. The beginning is paved, so you can even push your baby along in a stroller. Along the way are plants and flowers of different varieties, small bridges, a grove of towering trees, and mallard duck couples obviously bonded for life! There is plenty of shade, benches, and spots to rest, but the full loop is about 3.5 miles, which would also make for a phenomenal run with Mother Nature.

Spent my Saturday afternoon here. It was a bit windy & cloudy but there was some sun off and on. It…read morewas so nice to just be outdoors. People were out walking, jogging, enjoying a picnic, reading, etc. parking was a challenge but I parked in the parking structure nearby the Mondavi center. Beautiful views and loved how busy this place was as everyone came out to enjoy the view & some sun.

Cute little park with a unique playground area with lots of opportunities to climb! There's a…read morereally cool slide with wheels that will make you go down super fast and its so fast! Nice and secluded from the street as well with benches and tables for picnics or resting. Would visit again!

Fun small neighborhood park with everything a kid needs to have fun! Large play structure with tall…read moreand short slides, climbing wall, ladders, stepping pods, balance beam, monkey bars, see saw, sand pit, and swings (2 regular swings, a toddler bucket swing, and an accessible swing). One picnic table, lots of benches, and plenty of tree shade.

Great park! There is so much to do here, but my kids…read morefavorite is the concrete slide... It's pretty fast! We live in Sacramento, but we'll definitely be coming back!

What a nice little community park! I came here to watch the 4th of July fireworks and was not…read moredisappointed. They put on a great show! It lasted about half an hour and was almost directly over our heads. The crowd included all ages, families, students, seniors, either walking, biking or driving over to enjoy the show. There we're a few venders selling drinks, candies, cotton candy, etc, mostly fund raisers for local groups. I saw at least two tables for local theater groups, Barnyard Productions (actually held in an old barn outside of town) and Davis Musical Theater, promoting their current production of Hairspray, which I was lucky enough to see last weekend. This was a small town celebration and was not commercialized though. The park includes a pool, tennis courts, and I heard a skate park too, along with all the grass and trees to enjoy. It takes up a city block approximately. It is located right next to Davis Senior High School, close enough the students there can enjoy it too.

This is a very nice & unique park with lots of space…read more We missed out on getting here in time for the Farmers Market that was shutting down, but enjoyed the different play areas with little one. There is a farm-themed structure, an older area, and a newer area. Some of the playground equipment were things not usually seen or that I've never seen, such as a contraption to dig in the small sand area. I also noted that the newer area was built with inclusivity in mind. Some really nice aspects are that there's a large covered cemented area, some picnic tables & benches, and lots of grass. There's a neat manually-powered carousel with suspended animals to ride on that was operating for a fundraiser. There are also musical activities. We were able to spend a lot of time here enjoying being outdoors while little one played on everything.

Been to the Davis Farmers' Market? You've been here. Tons and tons of other events have taken…read moreplace in the park as well. I guess you could hang out and eat here or monkey around on the playground...really only been here for the farmers' markets though. Pretty sure they used to turn on the water and it was a great place to cool down. Everything has to have a name. This is the park near Burgers and Brew. I'm learning more and more names of places around Davis as people make entries. Hilarious.

Nice open park conveniently located near Grocery Outlet. Small parking lot for visitors (Yelp…read morelists bike parking as well, but I haven't spotted where it's located just yet). Not the lushest park in Davis, but nice and open. There's a basketball court, tennis court, and another concrete space. Plenty of grassy areas and a play zone for kids.

Very near a grocery outlet! Amazing place to come and lay…read moredown in the grass or work alongside nature. People at this park tend to be very kind and it really is a small space of grass, but it is very good place to just chill

Cute little park in the midst of south Davis homes. It's a bit of a distance from the street,…read moredepending on which side you're coming from, so that makes me feel safer about the kids running around. Street parking only. There's very easy walking access from the surrounding neighborhoods, and I saw a few people taking a stroll and some biking. There are two separate play areas, but they're not super far apart, which makes it easier to supervise the kids. One is more geared for older kids and one for toddlers, although my toddler loved both of them. There are two big kid swings and two little kid swings (again, separate areas). There are wood chips in the play area, no sand. We saw some gardeners doing landscaping as we were there; the park definitely felt like they kept it up well. As for eating, there are two picnic tables and a drinking fountain. There are NO bathrooms. While there were lots of trees, they were not necessarily covering the play structures, just the surrounding grass. I wouldn't come on a hot, sunny afternoon!

There are so many little parks located near this area, and Walnut Park is wonderful! Located next…read moreto Peregrine (a school) it has a vast open grassy field, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a playground. The courts are lighted so you can play at night. The courts are rather new so there are barely any cracks through them! For those that prefer to watch, there are bleachers that line the courts so you can hang out there! I saw tons of people bring their dogs with them so definitely bring your four legged friend with you to enjoy the park. There is a parking lot right by the courts that you can park at to walk around. It's also extremely close to Oakshade Town Center so you can go over there to grab a bite to eat. I haven't gone there when school is in session but on the off days, it is pretty empty and accessible :)

My friends met up for a little family time before sunset. There's a sturdy jungle gym for little…read morekids and well manicured lawn for bigger kids to play. We appreciated the clean picnic tables to sit and enjoy our dinner. There's a clean restroom, too. While there are some path lights around, it does get dark fast :( Lots of street parking all around this park. It is well maintained and pretty safe :)

PARENTS BEWARE!! Toddlers w behavioral problems frequent this park! My little baby was aggressively…read morebit by an older kid here. I couldn't reach for him...before I knew this monster kid was biting the baby fat on his little arm. :( Worse the grandma that was "watching him" was elitist and unapologetic. Parents do yourself a favor go elsewhere!!!!! Don't say I didn't warn you!