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    The Rec Pool

    The Rec Pool

    2.8
    (6 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This is one of my favorite places to hang out during the summer. Usually there's not a lot of…read morepeople either cuz their busy studying for summer classes, or because it is tooooo hot. Today im lucky enough to come on a weekend that's not overbearing with heat or overfilled with people. The music in the background and the people talking around you creates a soft ambient noise which will put you right to sleep! Don't forget your sunscreen though! Shady areas around trees can run out fast

    The good news is that the planned renovation includes adding a sand volleyball court as my family…read moreis big into beach volleyball. Bad news, we are not happy they are making the space for swimming much smaller and removing a diving board leaving us all to share one, which will leave us dripping along side a long line waiting to dive. As a UCD alum, I've been taking my family to the REC POOL for last 25 years. We just sat and watched the video of what's coming in dismay. Maybe the point of making the useable space for swimming much smaller is to discourage families from going as it was intended to be for unmarried students without family living close by. My 10 and 12 year olds have celebrated birthdays here over the past decade. The original 1966 pool design seems more innovative than the new 2019 one that seems very basic with two small rectangle pools being planned... I guess a lot of cement will need to be ordered to fill in swimming area?!? Wow. Then again maybe the video was not scaled to planned size very well. I would have only renovated the 50 year old locker rooms and added the beach volleyball court with tall thin netting around it in an attempt to keep driven leather v-balls from rolling into pools or students studying on their beach towels. Where are our creative architects? Where's the water slide, slip & slide OR Zip line into the pool? Insurance issues can be avoided with planning. What about water aerobics in a 4' level shallow end for those who have joint pain or who are athletes mending an injury aquatically? What about a low and high dive diving board area? Insurance issues avoided with planning and setting rules for use. Wheres the creativity? Did they consider inviting ideas and raising funds by local fundraisers to pay for implementing a much more innovative plan?

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    RIP Hickey Pool.
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    Sandy Motley Park

    Sandy Motley Park

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I've driven by this park so many times as it's connected to Davis AYSO Fields but didn't realize…read morethe actually park portion was here, since the grassy fields are so large and close to Pole Line Rd. The actual park has a decent amount of recreational activities you can partake in. It's a little difficult to discern where AYSO Fields ends and the park begins, but so long as there isn't a soccer game going on, I think you can likely use the whole space for whatever needs you have. In the actual park, there's a playground, a covered gazebo with a modest amount of seating, and a basketball court. Nearby there are soccer nets/goals and what looks like a wall to practice soccer kicks, though you could easily use it for a handful of other games. Not sure if the soccer stuff is actually part of the park, but again, they're pretty much connected. Lots of space here to picnic or play with your dog while there isn't a game going on. Would be nice to see a covered restroom over porta potties, but I'm sure folks make do. Only other complain would be that there's not really any shade covering outside of the gazebo and the AYSO Fields side of thing is in need or some trash removal; all the cans are full and some trash has ended up spilled over into the makeshift parking lot. The actual park's trash cans are much cleaner, on the other hand. A nice resource for folks that live out this way, for sure!

    This park is very clean and spacious. There are at least two different playground structures for…read morethe kids to play on. It is conveniently located right next to a bike/walking trail. There are a lot of space and you can hold picnics or small birthday parties. They also have a basketball court available and next to it is a dodgeball wall. I haven't seen those in years. It seems like a really fun park. I will definitely return here next time I need to go out to a park

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    Grizzly Waters Kayaking

    Grizzly Waters Kayaking

    5.0
    (24 reviews)
    26.1 mi

    What a great time!! I took a paddle board lesson from James this morning and very glad I did. I've…read morebeen wanting to learn for years. He shared a lot of safety info and techniques that made me feel comfortable on the board. If you've wanted to learn but not sure, go for it! He eased us into how to do it right so it wasn't so intimidating. So much fun.

    Came across this kayaking company via instagram and had to check it out. They were offering a full…read moremoon guided tour and I wanted in. Prior to excursion, my friends and I had to reserve a spot on their website. The initial tour ended up being fully booked, however, James the guide offered open up another day due to the moon tour being so popular. The meeting area was at the boat launch ramp area. We signed waivers and were given a run down on kayaking 101 (it was our first kayaking excursion) with 4 other people. The weather was warm, the waters were calm and the mosquitoes were biting. So don't forget to apply sunscreen and have plenty of bug repellent! Wear water shoes, bring snacks and water. Also, maybe bring a small fanny pack or water resistant bag to carry small items in. As we paddled, James checked up on everybody and made sure we were all doing okay. Along the way he informed us about the wetlands and what type of wildlife were around. James even provided us with his own bug repellent to use to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Once it was dark enough, we settled in an area of the wetlands to wait for the moon to rise. My friends and I were elated and in awe that we got to see the Harvest moon rise on the hills whilst kayaking. Kodak moment for sure. The journey around Suisun Bay lasted for about 2 hours. It was a cool experience, especially with the moon acting as our guiding light. My arms definitely got in a work out from paddling so much. Overall, great experience, reasonably priced and James was professional and informative. Highly recommend!

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    Mother Lode River Center

    Mother Lode River Center

    4.8
    (170 reviews)
    48.2 mi

    We booked a rafting trip with Mother Lode River Center in June of 2024. None of us had ever done…read moremuch more than easy trips on calm water, so it was a pretty new experience for us. Our guides were Erin and Lauren. We had an absolute blast; it was the most fun I've had in years. My sister-in-law was visiting from the UK and she said it was the highlight of her trip. Yes, the rapids are fast and wild and yes, there's a possibility you might fall out of the boat. If you're not a big adrenaline junkie or you're older and this worries you, don't let that keep you from doing this. I'm also not a big adrenaline junkie. Three of us on the raft were over 50. We all had a fantastic time. I never felt like I was in danger and I was never scared. The guides are great at showing you what to do, easing your fears, keeping you safe, and making sure you have a good time. Highly recommended experience, especially if you have a visitor and you want them to experience the best of Northern CA recreation!

    I decided I wanted to take the kids I nanny (11 & 13) to do something fun and unique and thought…read morewhy not finally cross off whitewater rafting from my bucket list?! We were gifted a beautiful day on the river with multiple sightings of wildlife including fish jumping, ducklings, geese, and even a bald eagle! The best part was getting to see the kids do something, get scared, have a blast doing it, and then ask to come back for more intensity next time. I really appreciated the guides for their hospitality, humor, and kindness. However my main piece of feedback would be a friendly reminder that nature and outdoor recreational activities are a form of escape and respite from our every day life, so being more mindful of the topics of conversation brought up during the ride is very important to the atmosphere.

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    Mother Lode River Center
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