Davis is adorned with numerous parks, most of which are networked by The Greenbelt and thus accessible by bicycle. In Davis' parks, you'll find frisbee golf, horseshoe pits, archery, a fishing pond, soccer/baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, an area for R/C gliders, BBQ grills and picnic tables, basketball courts, batting cages, dog areas, town art, volleyball courts, a rock climbing wall, exercise courses, a fire pit, swimming pools, roller and street hockey rinks, amphitheatres, a skate park, toddler play areas, a carousel, fountains, drinking fountains, wildlife, and all of the usual amenities.
Map of parks in Davis
Map all the parks by going to Davis Map (select only Parks and Recreation) or visit the official parks page provided by the City of Davis.
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North Davis Parks
- Covell Park — tennis courts, amphitheatre
- Barbera Playground Park
- Bird Entry Park
- Flicker Pocket Park
- Hacienda Park
- Market Park at the Cannery
- Northstar Park — fishing pond, soccer field
- Northstar Pocket Park aka. Teacup Park — small play area, bbq
- Senda Nueva Greenbelt - playground, picnic tables, basketball court, trails
- Harvest park
South Davis Parks
- East Putah Creek Park
- Pioneer Park — tennis/basketball courts, soccer fields, toddler play area, volleyball posts, off-leash dog area
- Playfields Park — baseball/softball/soccer fields, basketball/volleyball courts
- Putah Creek Park
- Putah Creek Riparian Reserve
- Putah Creek South Fork Preserve
- Rosecreek Greenbelt Play Area
- Southfield Greenbelt Play Area
- Village Park — basketball court
- Walnut Park — off-leash dog area, volleyball posts, toddler play area
- Willowcreek Park — basketball court, backstop
- Woodbridge Park — picnic area, toddler play area
- Yolo County Grasslands Regional Park — wildlife, RC glider area, archery, horseshoes, off-leash dog area
East Davis Parks
- Cedar Park — horseshoe pit
- Chestnut Park — tennis/basketball courts, softball field
- Frank Lloyd Wright Park — field
- John Barovetto Park — Baseball, Soccer Field, Basketball, swings and play area
- La Playa Park — basketball courts, backstop
- Mace Ranch Park — basketball courts
- Manor Park or Slide Hill Park — tennis/basketball courts, toddler play area, backstop, pool, huge slide
- Oak Grove Park — basketball courts
- Pirate Park
- Robert Arneson Park
- Sandy Motley Park — soccer fields, backstop
- Toad Hollow Dog Park — for dogs
- Wildhorse Park
West Davis Parks
- Arroyo Park — rock climbing wall, fire pit, pool
- Aspen Greenbelt — wildlife, off-leash dog area
- Dinosaur Park — toddler play area, swings, picnic benches, sand
- Stonegate Dog Park — for dogs
- West Manor Park — softball field, tennis/basketball courts, roller/street hockey rink
- Westwood Park — soccer/softball fields
- Whaleback Park
Central Davis Parks
- Civic Center Park
- College Park
- Community Park — off-leash dog area, skate park, pool
- N Street Park — volleyball posts
- Oxford Circle Park (Little Big People's Park) — amphitheatre, frisbee golf course, horseshoe pit
- Redwood Park
- Sycamore Park — tennis courts, off-leash dog area
Downtown Parks
- Central Park — basketball court, carousel, horseshoe pits, fountain
Quick Features/Shade Guide
Many people wonder which parks are shaded or have certain features. Use this table to help compare shade and basic features of the parks.
Legend
| Yes |
| No |
| Limited/Sort of |
| Unknown |
Morning shade checked around 10:00am; Afternoon shade checked around 3:30pm
| Park | Morning Shade? | Afternoon Shade? | # of Big-kid Swings | # of Toddler Swings | Sandbox? | Drinking Fountain? | Restrooms? | Other Comments | |
| Arroyo Park | No | No | 2 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dinosaur Park | Yes | No | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Oak Grove Park | Unknown | Limited/Sort of | 2 | 2 | Yes | Unknown | Limited/Sort of | Permanent Port-a-potty | |
| Pioneer Park | Yes | Yes | 2 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Bathrooms have no door, better for kids than adults :) | |
| Playfields Park | No | No | 4 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sandy Motley Park | No | No | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Limited/Sort of | Permanent Port-a-potty | |
| Sycamore Park | Yes | Limited/Sort of | 2 | 2 | Limited/Sort of | No | No | Shade starts to come in around 4:00pm | |
| Village Park | Yes | Yes | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Walnut Park: North side | No | No | 4 | 0 | Yes | Limited/Sort of | Limited/Sort of | Drinking fountain and permanent Port-a-potty next to tennis courts | |
| West Manor Park | Yes | Yes | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | No | ||
| Westwood Park: Big-kids side | No | No | 6 | 0 | No | Yes | No | ||
| Westwood Park: Little-kids side | No | No | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Playgrounds/Play Areas
Many parks include play structures, slides, swings, and sandboxes. There is a pdf map on the city website that categorizes play areas based on their suitability for "tots" (ages 2-5) and/or older kids (6-12).
An editable google map of parks and playgrounds in davis is under construction. Eventually all locations should link to park pages on daviswiki.
