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    Pixie Woods 70th Birthday Opening Day 2024!
    Linda R.

    As an Oakland native, Pixie Woods definitely reminded me of Fairyland! Same concept. I brought my daughter on their opening Day June 1st as they were celebrating its 70th Birthday and had a carnival, cake, face painting, magic show all included with admission which was thoughtful! If I remembered correctly admission is $6. Rides are $5 for 3 rides. (They only have 3 rides: boat ride, train ride, & carrousel) OR $9 for unlimited rides wristband. We ended up getting the wristband but it wasn't worth it, as the park was extremely packed and the lines for the rides were pretty lengthy, we only got on each ride once, but I'm sure on a regular day with no event happening, it's worth it to get the unlimited. Carrousel was so fun, goes pretty fast. Train ride was funny with all the things you pass and see along the ride, and the tunnel was the cutest, get ready to get your phone out and take a video. They even have a little water park so be sure to pack an extra pack of clothes for the kiddos unless you don't mind them getting soaked and getting back in your car. They have a food stand with foods like hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, chili, chips, shaved ice, fountain drinks, etc. We didn't purchase food here but prices ranged from $4-$8 I believe. This was a great way to spend a few hours and let your kids run around, play and tire them out. I'd definitely bring my daughter back. I am pretty bummed, there opening day my daughter & I stood in line for face painting for 1h & 35m literally and it was during the time that they passed out the raffle it was 70 $70 gift cards and apparently my number got called while in line & I didn't hear it and it's not like I had anyone to go get my prize for me. So by the time my daughter got her face painted and we went to give them our #. They said they called it out already and literally handed out the last gift card to someone. So that was pretty sucky. It's okay though. We had a great time and it was a great event. Their hours of Operation are: June - July 2024 Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm August - October 2024 Saturday & Sunday Only 10am - 4pm

    View of splash pads and bathroom from merry go round
    loreal e.

    My family has been coming to pixie woods for 50 years. My grandma brought my mom, me and now my kids as well. As a kid I remember my imagination going wild feeling like it was a magical place with magical creatures, I loved exploring all the playgrounds and seeing familiar characters from storybooks. The concession stand still serves hotdogs nachos and pretzels next to a splash pads for the kids. The bathrooms are clean and have a changing table. I felt safe letting the kids explore while we relaxed on a shady bench. We definitely will be back

    Ashley C.

    Another Yelp search success! We decided to come here last minute since it was a nice sunny morning and I found this place on Yelp. I had never even heard of it before, but if you're from Sacramento it reminded me of Fairytale Town. Definitely a bit older looking and older play structures but aside from the wear and tear, it was a pretty clean place. On top of that, it was super affordable which is great for families (and especially larger families!) because activities can add up really quickly. It's $5 for anyone age 2 and up, and free for under age 2. If you want to ride the carousel or train, it's an additional $1 per person. Since it was Father's Day, my husband had 50% off of his ticket too, so that was a nice surprise! We arrived right when they opened too, so it wasn't too crowded at all considering it was a Sunday and also Father's Day. We even got to ride the train by ourselves because no one else was coming to ride it yet! It was a cute little ride which lasted maybe about 5-10 minutes which is good for a kid's short attention span. There are a ton of little play structures and themed areas everywhere and our son really enjoyed the big fire truck. You could easily spend a couple hours here! You can't bring outside food but they do have a cafe there. Even though it was a sunny morning and got pretty warm, there are lots of trees and shaded areas. Even though the area is pretty random, it's a nice alternative to all of the usual children activities in Sacramento and probably less crowded than those places too.

    The water sucks and it smells

    The place is horrible. The food sucks and their drinks suck. My son dropped him five times. I had to pay for new ones each time. And it's breaking and this place is just smelling.

    Evelyn M.

    It's a great place with so many park areas inside. I love that it is wheelchair friendly but also has a lot of places to sit. I was able to use my canes the second time we came for a visit. They have a water feature next to their food court. The train, boat and carrousel are for purchase of tickets. Very affordable for entrance and the rides. Lots of shady areas so it not like a hot place. They have party areas if you would like to have a party here. Parking and location is good. Wasn't hard to find.

    One of the play areas
    Connie S.

    I took my kids today! The entrance fee $5 per person and kids under 2 are free. My kids loved it! We also bought the unlimited rides pass, which is $8 per person or you can choose to purchase one ticket per ride. My kids had a blast on the merry go round, the train, going on the play structures, and playing in the water area. They also have a boat ride but it was closed today due to low water levels. They have lots of play and shaded areas. The snack bar has a variety. They have hotdogs, corn dogs, and many other foods/drinks. We chose to get ice cream. We really enjoyed our time there and can't wait to go back!

    Marlene A.

    We came here on a Sunday with a 4 and 6 year old. Stayed for 2 hrs. Went through the whole park and back. We all enjoyed it. Loved all the shade cause it was 80 today. It's geared more for little ones but definitely worth the visit.

    Rylan being an elf
    Jane C.

    My five year grandson and I went to Pixie woods on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 and we really enjoyed our time there. We took the boat ride, which was short but fun. We enjoyed the Dinosaurs, the pirates boat, the mirrors that stretched us out or made us small, Alice in Wonderland, the stagecoach, the food center, especially the snow and ice cream cones plus plus. Our favorite thing was the fire truck, I was the assistant, and Rylan was the captain, telling me to do this and that..it was quite enjoyable!

    Patio area by Yum Yum House.
    Bella E.

    Pixie Woods is a classic -- I love coming here with my daughter and reliving memories from my childhood! However, this review is for Yum Yum House (the Pixie Wood's Restaurant). The menu is great (see attached photos). I got the nachos and pretzel, both were excellent. The only thing missing is chicken tenders, but otherwise a great establishment.

    Entrance
    Stephanie D.

    The place has def seen better days but you can call it a hidden gem. My 3 year old loved running around the area and splashing in the water park area. I think they should invest more in the park settings (update paint and replace old characters) but def worth visiting if you have little ones who won't notice!

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    Always fun and the kids love it too! The food lady is very nice. She and her partner do a great job

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    We love it here. My boys can't get enough of it. It's a old place and it's obvious but it's nostalgic to me and my kids love it all.

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    Cute fun places for the little ones. I grew up in Oakland and this reminds me a lot of fairy land.

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    For smaller kids, a bit run down but a nice place overall. The water area was great. They had clean bathrooms. The staff was friendly.

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    Stocktons hidden gem! Great food at affordable prices! Fun for kids! Lots of shade for adults. Water feature so bring a swim suit!

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    How many rides does the park have?

    hello Pixie Woods Children's Park has 3 rides. A boat, merry go round and a train. Currently the train not in service with no estimated time of re-opening as of yet. The park… 

    Is it suitable for birthday party for a one year old? And are they open in January?…

    Yes it's perfect for babies and their little friends. And yes they are opened in January

    How are the snack bar/food prices? Is it affordable for birthday party's?

    Yes very good food and very reasonable. I've had my kids birthday here 3 years in a row and everyone has loved it.

    Is this park open now , with it only being February or does it open closer to summer?

    Opens in May on weekends from 10-4 and beginning in June open Thursday thru Sunday from 10-4.

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    They even have a little water park so be sure to pack an extra pack of clothes for the kiddos unless you don't mind them getting soaked and getting back in your car.

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