- The list below includes 164 free or cheap things to do in or near Davis, California, including 95 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Science Museums and Gardens.
- From The Davis Arboretum to Davis Greenbelt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Davis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sacramento, Carmichael, Vacaville and Elk Grove.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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At The Davis Arboretum, visitors can access over 100 acres of gardens, plant collections, and exhibits. The location also offers guided tours, family programs, and plant sales with products grown at the Central Valley gardens.
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The Davis Greenbelt offers miles of biking and hiking paved and unpaved paths for visitors to use. The location contains trees from all around the world and the Julie Partansky Pond.
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The Carolee Shields White Flower Garden is inspired by the medieval moon-viewing gardens of both Japan and India. The location contains a vine-covered gazebo and is a popular weddings and special events site.
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Slide Hill Park is a local neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for those who visit. A full basketball court, barbecue grills, a playground area, and a softball field are among these amenities.
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Northstar Park is an 8 acre park with a pond at one end. The park features trails for hiking, biking, and in-line skating, as well as soccer fields and a playground for kids.
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Situated on 15-acres of land, Arroyo Park is a recreational park that includes the Arroyo Pool, a rock climbing wall, several playgrounds, and a flying saucer. The pool in the park has a water slide.
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An easily accessed public park, Davis Community Park provides picnic areas, grills, ball fields and a sand volleyball pit. The park also has a dedicated skate and skateboard section as well as numerous hiking areas.
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Situated on nearly six acres, Central Park is home to a farmers market, an outdoor movie series and the US Bicycling Hall of Fame. It features a basketball court, picnic areas, restrooms, a playground, a carousel and open grass fields.
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A large dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, Toad Hollow Dog Park offers large spaced for dogs to run and play. It features running trails, tennis balls and frisbees for community use, and water fountains.
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Univeristy of California Davis, 1 Shields Drive, Davis, CA 95616
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Featuring over 100 acres of gardens, the UC Davis Arboretum is a popular location for those with a love for plants, gardening, or nature. Visitors commonly enjoy peaceful contemplation in the scenic gardens, educational exhibit viewing, or taking guided tours.