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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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My bestie raved about this Great Wolf Lodge and her past visits with her family. We planned this…read moretrip on our kid's second week of Spring break and was hoping it would be quieter since we planned on going during the week. Easter weekend coming earlier this year I'm sure didn't help. We made the most of it. We booked a standard family suite for 3 nights. We added their breakfast club buffet for our time here and an unlimited eat and play package. The indoor Waterpark is included with your stay here. Our beds were comfortable, but the restrooms could use a vent and a deep clean about the shower itself. (See picture). I was emailed an offer to extend, bummed that when we tried calling the front desk. No one picked up and then we waited over 20 minutes to have an older lady working front desk that there was nothing left, so she's not sure why I got an email to extend. Room rates are cheaper when you book in advance or plan for longer stays, but overall we still spent a lot here. We should have just gone to Disneyland this time around. I like that it's convenient and they offer dining and booze on property, but like anywhere there's convenience; you pay the cost for that. We did everything we could possibly do with our kids here and they still spent most of their time at the arcade. The prizes and the ability to win more tickets were amazing. We were bummed our son wasn't more excited for the MagiQuest and the other activities offered on property. It was crowded everywhere we went here no matter what time of day it was. I recommend downloading their app to reserve tables, preorder food and drinks. We dined at their buffet for our breakfast club deal and they offered a little more than a continental breakfast with their omlet station. I made it a point to load up on protein and fiber. There weren't any employees that stuck out to me besides the gift shop ladies. They were actually friendly besides the guy that ran the buffet in the morning. Thank you. We enjoyed our trip here besides the crazy crowds. Our next trip we'll plan for an off season.

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Review update for the start of 2026 season:…read more I expected the park to be refreshed and in top top shape for the start of the season. They just opened for the season! Unfortunately, I didn't find that was the case. We went during spring break on a weekday, and found it was more packed than usual. With that, it's no surprise considering local schools were on break. What was surprising to me was how dirty some of the rides (the caterpillar is an example) were. I feel like all of the attractions need a good pressure washing and clean up before busy season starts. We were also surprised to learn that they're now a cashless park. I'm not sure when they stopped accepting cash ( I usually use a card ) but wanted to highlight it for visitors to plan accordingly! Will be updating this review later into the season. Fingers crossed they just haven't checked some of the cleaning off the to do list yet!

Pixie Woods - amusementparks - Updated May 2026

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