With the park opening up after construction we had to come check it out! This is one of our…read morefavorite parks in Folsom and it continues to be. The new construction reminds me of the older one but it's a lot safer now. Some things to keep in mind is there is not a lot of shade. There is a gazebo with 4 picnic benches in the shade but other than that there are no sunshades. Also, when the temperature is hot outside the play structure gets very hot.

This place is wonderful for the kids. They love it, and it seems like the entire neighborhood comes…read moreout around 5pm to enjoy the park. The only reason i didn't get it 5 stars is because there's no toilet. This is really a bizarre thing to skip, when kids are going to be running around and suddenly have the urge to use the bathroom with none in sight..

Five stars really isn't even enough for how great this place is. I was lucky enough to stumble…read moreupon this gem through my mom's group, they hosted a pony play date. The kids all got to pet and love on the ponies, "help" clean the pony stall (pretty sure this was my 2 year old's favorite part), and then ride the ponies around the paddock. We loved it so much we ended up hosting my kids' birthday party here about 2 months later. It was such a hit with everyone that was able to make it. They had a beautiful patio area (with great shade from the heat) set up for us. It made set-up on my part incredibly easy. The kids got to ride Ricky around with Cowboy Justus leading them. He was so great to all the kids, and they had so much fun. Miss D was so helpful (and the absolute sweetest) with everything, and the kids really enjoyed following her around to feed the goats and chickens. The animals all were very kind and gentle with the kids, and seem very well socialized. Clean-up was so easy. 10/10 would go again.

We take our daughter who is 3 and it's such an amazing experience! Delma is so patient and sweet…read morewith her. We do an hour lesson which includes, getting the pony, brushing, learning terminology, riding skills, balance, coordination... the list goes on. Couldn't say enough good things!

I rode this as a kid back in the 80s and love taking my son now. Staff/owners are very friendly.read more

We decided to go for a ride after visiting the nearby Zoo Sanctuary…read more The cost was $5 per person, payable by cash or card (with a $1 processing fee). The ride was around 5 minutes long. The views are of the park, adjacent street, back of the zoo fencing, & a parking lot. You can enjoy areas of nature in the park. The ride is smooth & uneventful. You don't pass by anything specific to a train experience or go under or through anything. There is a loose, thin cloth that covers the wooden seat. Although there's signage that the conductor can assist with boarding if needed, I imagine accessibility issues for some. To get into the seats in the section we found available required having to climb over the edge into the car, which had no door. I'm petite & it wasn't the easiest with my legs. However, in other posted photos, it seems a few seats in the front of the train have cutouts to walk into to make boarding easier. It's a cute experience for little ones to enjoy.

We had a great time and the staff was incredibly helpful and patient with my little grandchildren.read more

I took my daughter (11) and son (13) and had a great experience - the staff were friendly and…read morehelpful, and the space was clean and quiet despite being half-filled with teenagers. We will definitely be back!

The Park was :Clean, Fun and great staff! Attended a birthday party and the kids had a great time.read more

Consistently every time I come here, customer service always sucks…read more This time around, I went here for a birthday party. I was in the party line and the membership line was empty. There was a staff member standing there for about five minutes in her empty line. Finally, she calls me over and asked if she can help check me in for their party. She checks me in like normal, and as soon as she gives my child, a wristband and socks, she leaves and walks away. I was standing there confused. She didn't tell us which room to go to nor did she say that the check in has been completed. I asked the other cashier to direct me to the correct party and she was able to give me that information. Of course, my kids love jumping, and the mini playground that they have here. On top of trying to make it to a timed party, there is no doubt that finding parking in the parking lot can take about five minutes. The lack of parking is frustrating to say the least. As far as customer service, I'd have to give it a solid two out of five.

For a neighborhood aquarium, this place is not bad at all. I came in for a visit and took advantage…read moreof their special deal of buying a general admission with a slight upgrade can you a one year membership with many perks. I highly recommend taking advantage of this deal! This is a great spot to take those Littles who are curious and loved animals. On those hot Sac days, this aquarium is great bc it's indoors with a/c and a great activity for toddlers and/or babies. They have different rooms with different themes and animals. I love how you can purchase tokens and throughout the facility you can buy specific fish food to feed the fish. Great interaction activity. They do have an area when you can pet fish and other sea animals. Don't let that initial fishy smell break you when you walk in, it goes away after a while. I would absolutely recommend this place since it's indoors and in within a diverse shopping center.

This place is incredible, especially if you have young children. We've been coming here since our…read moredaughter was a tiny baby--almost two years now--and it genuinely never gets old. We bought a membership last year and loved it so much that renewing again this year was a no-brainer. They're open every single day, which is amazing when you need somewhere to take the kids--especially when it's a million degrees outside or pouring rain. We went twice just this week! It's the perfect place to pop into for an hour or two without having to turn it into an entire day-long outing. They have done SO much with the place, particularly since the new owner took over, and they're constantly making improvements. The animals are clearly happy, healthy, and well cared for, and there is always something to see. Personally, I could stand there and watch the otters play all day. If you live nearby and have young kids, I cannot recommend the membership enough. It is easily one of the best bangs for your buck in the area, and after having one for two years now, we have absolutely gotten our money's worth. Such a great local gem, an amazing value, and one of our absolute favorite places to take our daughter. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed visiting this really neat, fun, educational, & free experience in a lovely nature area…read more We found ample parking in the lot on a Sunday morning. Park at the far end from the lot entrance to be situated closer to the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is small, but clean, organized, & packed with lots of facts & information. Some areas offered hands-on experiences. They also had coloring sheets for kids. Giant fish heads offer a listening experience teaching about the Chinook Salmon & Steelhead Trout. We enjoyed wandering around. Restrooms are available & were maintained. Just watch out for some spiders on the ceiling above. We went out to the hatchery early enough to get to scoop up some free fish food by the gate with available containers. It ran out while we were still there. It was a very cool experience to see the fish go into a feeding frenzy! Do keep the gate closed, which is posted on a sign. Some people weren't being attentive. There are observation points & a lovely trail to walk along the river with some informative signs here & there. It was so pleasant to take in the pretty, peaceful scenery & watch birds. We hope to return to see more action with the salmon & trout from November to February. Do check their website for up-to-date visitor information as they close the facility to the public after Memorial Day until Labor Day & times may be subject to change.

Fun place for a weekend family outing!…read more Great for kids, and plenty of open space, parking, and fresh air to run around and let the kiddos explore. They host plenty of family friendly educational events, including tot-time story time every month. Plenty of school outings/field trips come here, but they are open to the regular public to explore and observe. They are attached to the American River Hatchery, which has plenty of spawning pens where you can closely observe the fish and occasionally feed them (until the food runs out). Highly recommended!

This is such a worthwhile experience where you get to see different rescued animals in a relaxed…read moresetting. We hadn't been in several years, but enjoyed a recent visit once again. Admission was $10 for anyone over age 2. No paper maps are available, but there is a map on display by the entrance that you can snap a photo of. There are elevation changes & paths to different sections, but it's a fairly easy stroll & not very big. A lot of trees provide shade & there are some benches. We saw bears, roaming peacocks, a coyote, zebu, raccoons, macaques, bobcats, many kinds of birds, donkey, horses, & more. Getting a good look at some of the animals was hit or miss. Signage gives information & facts about the animals, stories of how they came to the Sanctuary, & their names. A small gift shop is onsite with a variety of items. The staff we interacted with were friendly & helpful.

The Folsom Zoo is a charming hidden gem located near Old Town Folsom. At just $10 for admission, it…read moreoffers great value and is a wonderful place to spend a few hours enjoying a leisurely walk while getting up close to a variety of animals. What makes this zoo unique is its collection of rescued wild and domestic animals that you may not typically encounter at larger commercial zoos. It's both educational and enjoyable, making it a great destination for animal lovers of all ages. If you're looking for a relaxing way to spend the morning before heading to brunch, this is an excellent stop. Both kids and adults will find plenty to enjoy, and you might even learn something new along the way. As an added bonus, the public library is located right next door, making it easy to turn your visit into a quiet, family-friendly outing. Overall, it's a peaceful and enjoyable attraction that's well worth a visit when you're in Folsom.

Very clean and although it's crowded, it doesn't feel overwhelming at all. The only downside for me…read moreis that outside food and drinks aren't allowed. But thankfully, there's a nice little cafeteria with affordable prices, okay for lunch or snacks. We'll definitely be back tomorrow! It's a great spot both for families with kids and for adults without children. There are slides, inflatable toys, and even an Olympic-size pool. There are plenty of lifeguards around, and one big plus for me: they play music! It really lifts the mood. We loved it!

It is very crowded. An entrance fee of $10 if you swim or not. Another $5 of you want to play on…read morethe side of the inflatable obstacles. No food allow from outside. The place is a zoo!

Cool place for messy art with no clean up It can get very…read morecrowded Great staff and owner! Fun for kids of different age groups

We have come to The Art Box 3 times during Open Play business hours, and they have been closed…read more Every. Single. Time. Nothing on their pages about being closed for the day, no sign on the door. We booked in advance the last time, a week in advance, and received no refund when they didn't actually open that day. This is not okay, and people who are excited about going here need to know that it may not work out, every time you try. Really tough explaining that to children, especially ones on the spectrum, who were so very excited to check it out.