Great beginners trail for toddlers! My daughter is 16 months old and did this walk. We got there at…read more10 and left at 1. We saw only a few people on the trail on a week day. Saw only a handful of dinosaurs. Wouldn't recommend a stroller, you'd have to pick it up at some points, but is maybe doable. Really nice river spot to relax at maybe half way, 3/4 of the way. It's an easy loop to follow. Starts at one side of the parking lot and ends at the other.

This is a nearby nature haven for families. Lots of free…read moreparking right off the road. Pit toilet in the parking lot. Down an accessible path about half a mile is a nice beach on the river. Sandy. Rocks to sit on and throw! The path is wide and mostly poison oak free. Along the path your kids will find small toys hidden on the rock walls, in the madrone bushes, hanging from the puzzle-bark pines. Nice picnic areas have been cleared of brush and poison oak and have picnic tables. Our four-year old loved the walk, enjoyed the beach, and managed the return hike, too! We could have stayed all afternoon if we had thought to bring a blanket and sand toys. Next time we will also bring small toys to add to the fun of the search! This is a loop trail, a little over a mile, but only the first half mile is wide, accessible and clear of poison oak. We returned via this trail because the rest of the loop narrows and poison oak was everywhere. Older kids might like it.

If you're looking for a great place to take your kids in Folsom, look no further than the Philip…read moreCohn playground! This playground is an absolute gem, and it's the perfect spot for families to come and have some fun together. Not only is the playground itself loads of fun, but it's also located in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Folsom. This city is such a great place to raise a family, and the Philip Cohn playground is just one more reason why. So if you're looking for a fun and friendly place to take your kids in Folsom, be sure to check out the Philip Cohn playground. Checkout our YouTube video! https://youtu.be/ce3YlhzxsMo

I was quite thrilled when I saw all the amenities that this park had to offer. The amenities…read moreinclude 2 baseball/softball diamonds, 2 soccer fields/ restrooms/ play area for younger children as well as older children plus access to a multi-purpose trail. The play area has swings, slides and climbing structures. There is also a shaded picnic area. Phillip C. Cohn park is part of the City of Folsom Parks and Recreation District. It was also named after the late California State Senator "Phillip C. Cohn ". Senator Cohn at one time ran the merchandise store on Sutter Street . The Cohn Mansion still stands in the City of Folsom. Overall a clean, well maintained neighborhood park .

Trix loves this park. Loves to chase the ball all the time. Rain or shine, she's a go-getter…read more Trixie, McNab breed , 3 yrs old

We've engaged with the OV Community Center quite a bit this summer and can't say how happy we've…read morebeen! We reserved a picnic area for our kids birthday, and they were on it! There were signs posted at the picnic area, and someone came around to collect trash twice during our reservation, which was great because we had a lot of it. We also put our son in the OV Rec'ing Crew this summer and he LOVED it. It was our first summer camp experience and it reminded me of when I was a kid and went to Rec Camp! Very simple, nothing wild, but the field trips seem well-executed, and the leaders were friendly young adults. We'll be back next summer for sure!

The Preserve Mini Park is a cute little children's park tucked into a strip along lower Sutter…read moreStreet, which is a mostly residential area. It sits just above the Veteran's Center, between Forrest and Fong streets. It's kind of oddly shaped, like six small squares of park all lined up into a long narrow space. The middle two squares are small playgrounds, with added rocking horses and toddler swings. The outer squares are a shaded area picnic area, a basketball court, a few benches, a bocce ball court, and open space. It is almost entirely shaded. The park is within walking distance of Historic Murer House and Gardens, The Young Wo Memorial Site, the East Lake Natoma trail, and several other playgrounds and cemeteries. Dogs are allowed in the park, but must be kept on their leash. I didn't notice any doggie bags or dumpsters, but they did have spigots on the water fountains for dogs. Posted park hours are from 7am until 1 hour after sunset.

This was clean and quite hidden park. No restrooms or water fountain but still ok. We brought our…read moreown snacks and drinks. The play structures were good some with wear and tear. They had some sitting with cover. It was great near the street but not loud enough to disturb. There was a small community the homes were close enough to cross the street and enjoy a park picnic. I'm glad I found this park. We will be back

My fiancé and I decided to take my daughter here one beautiful morning. This park was named after…read moreVeteran Brian Thomas Collins "aka" B.T. Collins(see plaque), he was in special forces in the Vietnam war where he also received his Purple Heart! Just one of many things he was known for! I would definitely recommend visiting this local park the next time your with your littles in Folsom, my 5 year old had a blast on their playground, they have 2 FYI, as well as nice kept lush green grass and picnic tables!

This park has a great disc golf course which is challenging and fun. It's a great place to take…read moreyour dog for a walk and also to run the trails for hill training. Everyone here is vey polite and the park is safe at all hours.

We sort of happened upon this historic site while taking a walk in Folsom. I was honestly surprised…read moreat how fascinating the site is. It's intact and been really well preserved. There was a docent named Tom that gave us a short tour and he definitely made the experience more enjoyable. I would absolutely return to the site. I'd love to take more photos, it's super cool.

Who knew the engineering that went into supplying Sacramento with hydro-power! It's not typically…read moremy "go-to" type of history but my granddaughter was really wondering about the place so we stopped in. I've lived in the area for 50 years and this honestly, sadly, was the first time I experienced the old powerhouse. Just go, you won't be disappointed and do bring a picnic and enjoy river views under the trees!

Ever since moving to the Sacramento area back in 2001, I have yet to conquer all the hidden trails,…read morecreeks and nature surrounding it. This takes me to the city of Folsom where I stumbled across "Hinkle Creek Nature Area", a place I had not even heard about until making an actual visit. Located in a residential part of Folsom alongside Baldwin Dam Rd., this park/nature preserve is closest to Oak Ave and Folsom-Auburn Rd while being just west of the American River. I came here with my lady during the afternoon of Sunday 2/1/2026 at around 1:00pm. Much to my surprise, parking was free and easily accessible. What I particularly liked about this nature area was that you may enter through either a paved or unpaved trail as the entire walk stretches in just under a mile. And much to my surprise, the 36-acres that accommodates this park actually made me feel as if I was more in the open air wilderness. Since we came during a comfortable day, we witnessed a ton of fresh green grass and the absence of leaves on many of the trees. During my walk, The overall nature area is the perfect spot for relaxed, leisurely walks that even the most non-skilled person can do while it is stroller and pet friendly. I also wanted to add that the trail can also be used for mountain biking and even horseback riding even though we did not witness that on our walk. I also encourage everyone to pay a visit to the actual Hinkle Creek Nature Center that offers useful information and educational programs to children. All in all, this is an excellent and well-maintained nature center that caters to all walks of life. My rating, a unanimous five stars.

What a find! I have to say that the Hinkle Creek Nature Area is one of our most favorite suburban…read morenature areas in the Sacramento region. The one-mile loop, partially paved and all easily marked, truly makes you feel that you aren't in the middle of a neighborhood. For the most part, it's quiet, and serene -- even when homes are nearby. The only real noise is when you walk beside a road for a few 100 feet.The small creek and pond provide a beautiful setting to walk by or sit and relax. Dog are allowed, but keep in mind that if your dog is a barker or not totally canine-friendly, there are few places to let others pass when you are on the unpaved portion of the trail. Go in the spring time when the grass is green and lush. This is a gem of a find.

Came for a softball tournament that was unluckily scheduled on the same day as Folsom parade…read more Parking limited as lot filled with trucks/horse trailers staged for parade. Bathrooms quite a mess. Infield in ok condition lots of room for pops for spectator shade

Large open green space for ballgames, running, walking and running a dog!…read more There is a parking lot. It's a spot to veer off the Johnny Cash trail and enter the main town.