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    Pixie Woods

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    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… Read more

    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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    Super fun place that I recommend! The tour was engaging enough, and the cave itself was a really…read morecool experience. Beautiful stalatctites and stalagmites and 100 feet down and up. It wasn't too claustrophobic at all -- but the initial walked down. Could be scary for some people because it's a little bit narrow. But everything is on stairs and steps and paved and you're pretty out in the open once you get down the staircase. It just takes a few minutes to walk down. We paid $25 each for the tour and they also have a crawl tour. You just see the main part of the cave on the $25 tour!

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    I love rides and I love amusement parks, but these rides were a lot. Maybe it's my aging body,…read moremaybe it's the fact that it was raining and we were being pelted in the face on each ride, but the DC universe rides were not for me. I love a good spin and flip ride, but when the flips and spins come one right after the other and don't seem to stop, that's when you lose me. I was surprised they didn't have more in between roller coasters, ones that weren't just for 7 year olds or the ultimate thrill seekers. I've been to Great America a ton and was expecting some more options like that. We came at Christmas time and were pleasantly surprised to see how great they decorated the place. It was so festive and fun to see. I loved the gingerbread village and the reindeer roundup. It was a cold rainy weekday when we were here, so the park was pretty empty and we didn't have to wait for anything. In fact, each time a ride ended they offered you to stay on and ride again without even having to move. We waited in line to buy tickets for just that day and luckily the guy at the window told us they were about half the cost if you got them online, which we were able to do on the spot on our phones. Kinda strange that the cost to buy in person is so much more than buying online, but we were very thankful that was shared with us.

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    Gilroy Gardens is such a beautiful and relaxing family park. The landscaping is absolutely gorgeous…read more-- everything is so well maintained, clean, and peaceful. It's perfect for families with young kids, with gentle rides, plenty of shade, and lots of places to explore without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.If you're looking for a calm, family‑themed park where kids can have fun and adults can actually relax, this is the spot. A really lovely place to spend the day. We are season pass holders and the money is used to preserve the park. They offer themed events during the entire year.

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    3.0
    (715 reviews)
    27.1 mi

    This place is smaller than I expected, but there were still plenty of activities to keep the kids…read morebusy and entertained. We visited on a Sunday, and it wasn't too crowded, which was nice because the kids had plenty of room to play. They also have party rooms available, and the rooms are a good size for birthday celebrations and group events. My only suggestion is that the food court service could be more attentive. It often seemed like no one was at the counter when assistance was needed. Overall, it was a fun experience, and I'd recommend it for families with young children.

    Very disappointed in our visit. First of all, all of the social media posts we see about this…read moreplace, shows adults going down the slides with their children. We were informed that adults are NOT allowed on the second story of the play structure and cannot accompany our child on the slides. Our 21 month old had to stay on the first floor the whole visit. She started getting upset that we wouldn't allow her to follow the other kids up to the slides. I asked an employee why we couldn't go down the slides with our daughter and she said per new ownership, they changed the rules. Except recent videos (as of today) on social media of people advertising this place show adults going down the slides. We also witnessed adults walking around the top floors with their kids and going down the slides. It seems that the rules aren't applicable to everyone. Tons of balls in the ball pit were deflated, the ball cannon shooters were not working and that's pretty much all there is to do if you stay on the ground floor. Older kids can play in the ball pit and it's simply way too small for that. My daughter was terrified of the older kids running and jumping into the pit around her. It was a rainy day outside and very crowded. I asked one of the floor workers if she could turn on the giant overhead fan to help move some air around since it was very muggy and warm and she said she had to ask the owner first. She even admitted she was getting hot as well. 20 minutes went by and it was never turned on. I guess it doesn't work? Not sure why you need to ask the owner for permission to turn on a fan. The layout could use a little rearranging. It's a cool concept, just not executed nearly as well as others with the same idea. For the price, $40-ish for two adults to accompany their toddler, it's absolutely not worth it. We won't be returning. Also keep in mind, if you order tickets and sign the waiver ahead of time, you'll still have to wait in line behind people who didn't. Just one person in front of us with one child took 15 minutes to buy their tickets and sign the waiver. Once we were checked in which took less than 5 minutes, the line was out the door. There are also no lockers to safely put your belongings in, just open cubby's.

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