The 17 best free attractions in Redding

Beautiful place to just sit and relax. The river flowing below has a wide bank and feels magical with the water stream resembling raindrops on the surface. It's pretty cool on a summer evening. Lots of people (not overcrowded) and friendly families around. The car park is extremely close, so it's not much of a hassle to walk it up.

Do visit this place if you visit Redding. The whole bridge is lit up at night making it a surreal experience. They also have bikes and scooters that you can rent. Bike rentals felt cheaper than the scooters. Many scenic trails besides the river. So take your time and have fun exploring the place. Sunday they had the farmers market setup.

This cool, architectural wonder in Redding is at Turtle Bay Exploration Park is super cool. Use the QR code at the beginning for an audio guided tour with lots of cool information as you walk across. On the other side is an Arboretum and Botanical garden. The audio tour says that the bridge is lit up at night... how cool is that!

The Sundial Bridge is a beautiful spot with a great view of the water. It’s a relaxing place to walk, and there’s plenty for kids to enjoy. The nearby museum and park make it even better, offering both fun and learning opportunities. A wonderful place for a family outing. After parking there is a nice river and picnic area as well but it’s not clean space while I visited,this area isn’t connected to the bridge so not to worry!

A must visit place in Redding CA. The city has done an amazing job if constructing a unique educational piece of marvel. Enjoy the gorgeous views of sunset over Sacramento river. The majestic size of sundial is a landmark if Redding.

One of the largest Sundials in the world It’s a super cool bridge with a glass bottom (albeit it’s mostly opaque) and suspended from a giant sundial. If you’re visiting Redding it’s worth a visit. The bridge is right by downtown and other transactions (waterpark and museum) and offers a picturesque sunset viewing place. There’s a lot of paved parking around the area. It can get busy around sunset but we were still able to find a spot.

The Redding Sundial Bridge is a magnificent engineering masterpiece. It is the largest working sundial in the world that is most accurate during the solstices and its shadow accurately tracks time daily from approximately 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The Sundial Bridge was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The walkway has stunning views of the Sacramento River with all its wildlife and spectacular scenic views of the mountains.

Great animal show! We loved the butterfly exhibit and the parrots! Perfect place to bring children, or like us a day time date. I recommend going early to beat the heat.

A Magical Night at Glowing Wild – Redding’s Radiant Hidden Gem If you’re looking for a night of wonder, beauty, and unforgettable memories in Redding, look no further than Glowing Wild. This lantern festival is unlike anything else in Northern California—an awe-inspiring blend of art, nature, and light that feels straight out of a fairytale. From the moment you step through the entrance, you're transported into a dreamlike world filled with giant illuminated sculptures. Towering tigers, graceful dolphins, luminous butterflies, and glowing floral arches line the walking paths, each more breathtaking than the last. The colors are vivid, the craftsmanship is exquisite, and the atmosphere is pure magic. What makes Glowing Wild truly special is how it transforms the familiar landscape of Turtle Bay and the McConnell Botanical Gardens into something otherworldly. The lanterns are perfectly placed to complement the natural surroundings, and as the sun sets, the entire area begins to glow with warmth and wonder. The iconic Sundial Bridge lit up in the background only adds to the surreal beauty.

We enjoyed our visit inside with several exhibits from fish to Legos to a steam punk special. Small but fresh and well curated. The outside was even more special with playgrounds, reptile house, and our favorite the buddies! 😍

What a fun family trip!! We are from southern Oregon and decided to check out Redding for the first time, with this being our first stop… and it did NOT disappoint!!! Everybody had an amazing time, my daughter is 12 and my son is 5 and both of them said that it was the best day. Beautiful well maintained landscaping and animal enclosures, extremely friendly staff. Tons of free giveaway stuff, perfect entertainment for the little ones! You can feed parrots - so fun! And during season you can go inside the butterfly house. It was extremely hot and humid when we went, it would have been nice if they had misters along the walkway/benches but other than that, such a fun memorable experience and we will definitely be back!!! Highly recommend

A beautiful park and scenic bridge with a view of the river and it’s a pretty crowded place. I visited during July 4th and it was packed for the fireworks.

The park is 5 stars easy, very beautiful area, the museum I would give 3.5. It's interesting, not too big but I liked the birds and was there was a Steam Punk exhibit which was nice. The remaining areas were nice but somewhat limited. Some of the animals are in rather small enclosures. It's a bit expensive for a family visiting and maybe getting a souvenir or two. Older kids may get bored after an hour and for $22 each it would not be worth it. I recommend going to the park, hiking, enjoying the bridge, nature, and the many wild animals you can find in the park. I saw deer and a skunk among other things.

This experience was amazing. There are so many things to do included in the admission fee. Our favorites were the dinosaur exhibit, butterfly house, and the bird house. Aside from the favorites everything else was great also. Something fun is that most of the exhibits have things for kids to touch. Hands on learning is when my daughter has the most fun so I appreciated this experience.

Our family — and truly the whole community — benefits so much from this beautiful water park in Redding, CA. We don’t say it enough, but we’re incredibly thankful for the team who takes on the big responsibility of running this place, especially with so many people coming from all over. They absolutely deserve a 5-star review. That said, I do hope they’ll consider improving the process for ride height checks, especially during long wait times. Today, after waiting in line, our son — who has enjoyed this ride many times — was told he couldn’t go due to his height. Meanwhile, his friend, who is the same height, was allowed through. I typically don’t speak up, but in this case, it felt necessary to advocate for fairness. Our son handled it well, but it was hard to watch. In the end, I stepped in and thankfully, he was able to ride. I share this only in hopes that it might help improve the experience for other kids and families in the future. We’re still deeply grateful for all the fun and care the staff provides every day.

My family of 5 rented a 6person cabana and we were all so excited for our day of fun. When we got to the cabana we were pretty disappointed because of how dirty it was but we weren’t planning on spending much time in there so we dropped our stuff off on the chairs and off we went. Then came lunch time we put our flag out for our server to come get our order. She came and got our order fairly quick so that was nice. We got our food but unfortunately even though our server read back to use that we had ordered deep fried Oreos she did not have it on our receipt so we called her back and asked if we could order the Oreos not saying anything about them being forgotten. She asked me if I would like a receipt and I declined that and gave her an $20 cash, $15 for Oreos and $5 for tip.All good right? Nope! Chicken burger was cold , two burgers were cold so we walked them up and the staff didn’t seem very happy but they remade the hamburgers and when we sat to eat them they were uncooked like really uncooked. We thought oh well we will let the kids eat the oreos and head back out. About 45 minutes went by and still not Oreos so I went up and asked what’s up with it and the girl said “what order?” I was like umm the two orders of Oreos and she oh ok I will bring them right there another 15 min went by and still nothing so I just went to the office. Lady was nice gave me a pass for 5free ice creams and wanted to give me more burgers I said nah we just want to go in the water and are tired of waiting. She then goes to the cafe to see what was up as I walked back to my cabana. As I stand at my cabana the office lady comes up to me along with the server and the cook. The cook aggressively snaps at me and said “you already got your Oreos!!” I said no we’ve been waiting for them at our cabana he said “no you came to the window and showed me your Receipt and I gave them to you. “ As they all were looking at me for answers I said no that did not happen I didn’t get a receipt remember as I looked over to the server. I said I don’t care we just want to get in the water so it is what it is. The office lady said come to me before you leave and we can get you the burgers. I said ok. My family and I went off to get back in the water a few minutes later we noticed the staff back at our cabana going threw our trash!!! Freaking unbelievable. I told my children it was ok our things will be fine. Literally the worst experience EVER!!! At the end at about 5 ish I went to the office and as I walked it the office lady was holding a small child behind the counter and she just left. I gave up at that point and just wanted to get my family out of water works park.

It was decent. We had fun! About 4 hours into our visit, the manager came out and said we couldn't have our outside water there. Idk if she was having a bad day or what but she started bitching about her employee working the door. They provide no water fountains though. We spent plenty of money there on food. We left 30 minutes after that confrontation. It kinda left a bad taste in our mouths. Eat before you go and hide your drinks under a towel if you can get them through the door by the nice staff that work the gates.

This place is completely overrated. You would think that being one of the sunniest places in the country we would have a decent water park but nooooo.. just this joke of an establishment. Outdated and overpriced. My six year old was able to ride the avalanche one trip, but the next time he was there with his grandma they told him he wasn’t tall enough, granted this was a summer later and there’s no way he got SHORTER. The food is awful and they won’t even let you bring in your own water despite it being 100+ degrees through much of the summer. Lame slides, this last time my son was there the raging river was shut down for most of the day, which due to the inconsistent height checks was the only thing he was able to ride. You would think with the amount of money charged for admittance, food, cabanas etc and the amount of time they have during the “off season” they would spend some time and money making some updates and improvements. Such a shame… we need a real water park.

WaterWorks Park felt quite cramped with limited space to move around. We did get a cabana, and while our waitress was absolutely wonderful, friendly and attentive -- the cabana itself was disappointing. It was dirty, and the furniture was old, dirty and stained, which made it uncomfortable to relax in, but better than putting our things out in the opened on the lawn chairs and tables. The rest of the park wasn’t much better. The water was murky throughout, the lazy river had little to no current, was overcrowded, and felt too narrow. There were only a few large slides, and they were just average at best. Overall, the experience was mediocre. Given that it’s one of the only water parks in Northern California aside from Sunsplash in Sacramento, it may be worth checking out once, especially for families with small children and if you don't want to travel to Sacramento or Sparks, NV for their larger water parks. We paid a group rate of $26 per person, which felt reasonable, but I wouldn’t pay more than that. Not in a hurry to return. Three stars because my two oldest children had a blast. **Note: The young lady who waited on us at the Fiji cabana on Saturday, 7/12/25 (we didn’t catch her name) was absolutely wonderful. She was kind, incredibly attentive, and worked so hard throughout our visit. We truly appreciated her great service and warm attitude even in the triple digit heat.

We went on a Wednesday. It was not busy. We had a 6 year old. We did notice wait lines on the big slides. We stayed away from the food court due to negative reviews. I noticed they did have a small store as well. There is a tube rental area to use on the big slides. Restroom was large and clean. Water in thermos was permited from what I saw. Plenty of parking. Picnic tables outside the park by parking lot.

I have a season pass and they didn't let me and my 2 kids into the park today. There were multiple parents and kids who I spoke to who are season passholders who were denied entrance as well. When signing up for a season pass it said that we'd be allowed to enter during regular business hours and since the park is open every week at 10 we should've been able to attend. I asked for a refund and the manager was very rude and denied refunding our 5 season passes. How they can feel good about wrongly denying so many parents and kids with season passes without being

Staff were friendly and helpful. Indoor arcade was clean with a large selection of games. The outdoor mini-golf course gives you two 18-hole options. The holes are challenging but fun to play. The go-karts are a blast!! At night the place is beautifully lit and lots of fun. There's food and drinks for all ages. We love coming here. Our daughter worked here and later her son. They both loved it. Family has been coming for decades.

They have so much to offer for all ages! The new upstairs area is gorgeous! Great for meetings and small events too.

This place has changed a lot since I was young. For the most part it been all for the better. Recently I was trying to book a venue last minute for my son's birthday. His first choice was rare air. However since he had taken so long to decide rare air was already all booked up. Unwilling to work with me in the slightest... Oasis fun center on the other hand. Even though their online booking said they were also full. I called and they had no problem finding a windows to accommodate us. My son and his friends had a blast. Playing laser tag, riding the go-carts, and playning mini golf. Not to mention the 50+ stuffed animal keychains they brought home from one of their claw machines.

Buy the GAME CURRENCY at the ( Kiosk ) towards the back & towards the mini golf area. Do NOT Buy Game Currwncy on Your Device, through the app at least for the 1st time; unless u have excellnt service everywhere!!! Any how the Cell Service is Horribly Bad "Inside". No wi-fi access. Post paid Verizon. Anyhow I bought the deal they had after scanning a game with my device. Then apparently I couldn't use my device at some machines because of the ability to connect to the rest of the world in a city the size of Redding, CA. In 2025 is apparently not possible! Lol So I am stuck with a bunch of useless digital currency that I can NOT use. Lol figures. So I paid cash for mini golf for the lady and I,& we made the best of it... I guess it was kinda worth some of the disappointment because we did have a good time all together! The manager seems tech/wifi deficient. Because it is so supper easy to set up a protected guest network on ANY router now a days. No offer of a refund or some other type of correction action was taken on the facilities part for our trouble. Except on one game that didn't activate the Pez dispensing game after taking my credit twice. The kid was somehow able to help me when the manager was rude and got me back those funds to a usless account I can't use reliably there...

Went in on Father's Day and played a little mini golf and also went through the laser maze. Mini golf is always worth it and we had a great time. The place was quite busy but we still were able to enjoy ourselves and didn't feel like we were too crowded playing golf. The laser maze our daughter really wanted to go through so we went with her. It was fun but not what I expected. Would probably not do the laser maze again.

We drove past here every time on our way back from OR except this time, 07/13/22. I saw the go-kart advertisement somewhere and decided to give it a try this time. The prices were very reasonable and the track was fairly lengthy with great twists and turns. Karts were zippy. We also played a game of lazer tag. The arena was fairly big compared to other different locations. It had multiple levels and a slide. The gun version nowadays require 2 hands to activate vs one hand back then. Only negative was the AC inside the arena, either not turned on or too low. We were drenched in sweat afterwards and had to stand underneath the blowing AC in the arcade room. Next time we're nearby and with ample time, we'll return for the track and arena. 4.5/5 for the overall price, track, and the laser tag arena. Arcade area and overall inside are small.

Haven't been in a while but has always been a really fun place to go. I like the go kart,mini golf and Axe throwing those three are a must. Maybe even Laser Tag.

Great Mt. bike and hiking trails for every level! We took our granddaughter out in her new @ Huckleberry Hiking Cascade! Success!!!

Decent ride Mello elevation climb lots of riding on a ebike

Took Mule to 4 corners, to Meiners loop to catch Escalator (which I LOVED!!!) It was a fun climb that is not super technical but you can crank it and go fast, to Summit Trail and up to the top of Bear Mnt, then down Snail Trail (which was a BLAST to crank it going down!) and Mules Loop to the parking area. 15 miles???? My first time in Redding. I lucked out and found a friendly local to ride with. People here are so nice, the trails were in great condition (it was misting the whole time when I rode) and I think Escalator and Snails Trail are my two favorite northern California trails. I love it here!!! (PS: I was having too much fun going down Snails to stop and take pictures of that trail.)

Hike, bike, horseback riding, you can do everything out here. No place to get water, so bring your own. There are 2 bathrooms, 1 at the lower parking lot, 1 at the back lot, vault toilets but usually clean. No camping. Couple of purpose build mountain bike jump trails and flow trails, there are maps at both lots as well. Even a bike repair station with tools and a pump at the lower lot!

Beautiful hiking area. It's in the Carr fire burnt area but you can see lots of new growth and new life in the area

Lots of great trails.. And cleaned up since the burn all new trail markers.

Some nice trails and overlooks not far from Redding CA.

Nice sculptures and landscape is well kept however the homeless definitely ruin it. They are all over here day and night, they leave behind poop, trash, needles etc. it has been a problem for years, in a way I don’t think it’s a safe area, especially when the sun goes down.

It's a decent place. A few sculptures, a water fountain and only like a mile from the river walk in Redding.

It’s a nice park to pass by and just enjoy while deciding should I EBT, HEALTHCARE LICENSE, SUE OR WHAT? HUHU :> #ITSCOLDOUTHERE

It takes about 30 minutes to go through and see all the art, but as long as it's not broiling outside it's worth it. They also have the Taste of Redding event here every year in June...this year it was 102 degrees when we got there at noon, and 106 when we left an hour later. I really wish the organizers would use common sense and have the event in May.

Beautiful art and great for photos. Nice area to take a stroll but only during daylight hours. Fountains and benches throughout the park and ample parking.

Went for a Taste of Redding. Good bands - great food and drink

A lot of sculptures are gone... The roses in the botanical garden are dying and there's litter scattered around the bushes from the homeless.... And a lot of spider webs everywhere....

The baseball fields at this complex are atrocious. It is dated and in very rough shape. They have patched the turf in several areas and on all the fields. The patch jobs are so bad leaving raised edges that the balls can take bad hops off of and cause injury. On the plus side, now that it is no longer Big League Dreams fields you can bring in coolers instead of being subjected to eating over priced and poorly cooked food from the one and only concession.

Admission=$7.00 3 hot dogs=$23.00 1 Pretzel=$6.50 1 Bottle water=$3.00 The concession stand is pretty expensive, the fields are in need of major repairs, grounds need proper maintenance, tournament plays with no scoreboards (they have not operated in years), it's an embarrassment when people come from all around to the sports complex, fields are not in top condition, Redding needs to take a little more pride in their sports complex. I for one am very proud of where I live and so should the people of power,

Beautiful....except only two bathrooms stalls working for half of girl soccer team.

We play Volleyball out there. The facility is clean, family friendly and has lights on the courts. The organization of the Volleyball schedule is the best it has ever been, I'm guessing thanks to Tracey. Summer '17. Our team of 8 , love it at BLD's.

Terrible place. It's used to be something special, but now it's just a waste of money

Our first time playing here, what a wonderful and versatile facility! Not only are the fields and stands nice, but there are indoor bathrooms, concessions and a cafeteria and bar. Wonderful experience.

Fantastic venue and plenty of parking. The fields were pretty bad though and the two our girls played on were far from flat. Oct 2017

Nicely curated art gallery, a beautiful quiet old timey building

If I could give 0 stars I would. Daniel at the front is nice though.

Excellent Park you’re going to love it!

Lots of things for kids to climb on, swing, zip, slide, etc. Area is fenced with a single entry point to make monitoring children easier.

We went in June it was 102° so we went foe the splash pad... which is great and the kid loved it but it needed more spaced out features. Kids ran into each other a lot.

Kids Kingdom is a great playground at Enterprise Park. It’s fantastic for locals and it’s proximity to the Hwy 5 and fast food make it also an ideal rest area for travelers. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked with toilet paper, hand soap, and paper towels. The playground itself has a giant castle-themed play structure, which includes elements for bigger kids and smaller tikes. There are 2 swing sets with baby swings, kids swings, and even one for an adult to swing with a baby! There’s a smaller adjacent play structure, a rock climbing structure, a train, a few sensory things like bongo drums, and our favorite—a sliding swing, kinda like a zip line! We enjoyed lunch at one of the many picnic tables in the sun or shade. Speaking of needing shade, Redding can get kinda cold in the winter, but it also gets very hot in the summer! It looks like a spray fountain water play area is right next to the Kids Kingdom. Hopefully it’s operational during summer, it was dry when we visited. BONUS: The giant play structure is wheelchair accessible, too! Go around the back to find the wheelchair ramp. If you choose to give a thumbs-up 👍🏽 or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

This was a wonderful place to take through kids on a hot day to play in the splash pad. Bathrooms were close, and they had two options for ice cream/icees to cool you down.

AMAZING, super fun park for kids of ALL ages. It has a water park play area right next to it so once they overheat from having so much fun they can just go cool off! It’s a blast! The park is spacious with a picnic/bbq area for parties and trails into the forest if you choose. They have zip line type swings for younger kids and older kids as well! Highly recommend going here.

Stopped here for a break during a long road trip and it was really nice for our kids (1.5 and 3). I hate bark as my kids get slivers but I’d say 50-60% is squishy turf which is amazing. We spend some time on a type of zip line that we’ve never seen before and my kid loved it. Came in May and the water feature wasn’t on so I can’t comment on that but it’s great they have one!

Absolutely great bicycle trail, not too much traffic and run's are cool due to being on the river. Currently half the trail is closed though, Harlan and Keswick Dam area badly damaged by Carr fire, in summer 2018.

Some beautiful sunsets can be seen at the top of this hills.

Catch the most beautiful sunsets at the top. Beware, trail does get very dark going up/down hill, during night time.

Excellent local paved trail system for biking and walking

Truly, one of the best things about Redding is the outdoor activities available. The trail system runs throughout the city, has lots of access points with parking, and has some of the most breathtaking views. If you come out early in the morning or late in the evening, you have a good chance of seeing some of the wildlife making their way towards the water. Bring a camera along, and don't forget your sunscreen.

Variety of terrain from a leisurely stroll to intense climbs. Great views of the Sacramento river.

The Sacramento River Trail is a great place to go for the Enthusiast that loves the outdoors we're talking about Runners bikers hikers families on bicycles or just walking around you just can't go wrong with the river trail. Sections of the river trail are a little more challenging than others. there are straightaways and they are really hilly parts that will really get your blood pumping. so there's a little something for everybody. if you're on a bike those Hills will challenge you believe me I know I ride my Cannondale on it quite a lot. But for your weekend warrior with little kids it is just as good. you can go on the other side which is really smooth and there's no problem or go to side the challenge you or both sides walk up the hills it's all good. the river trail has something for everyone you can do little Loops or you can go for miles and miles and miles. you can start at Caldwell Park you can start at the Sundial Bridge . there are many different places to start and enter the river trail. there are suspension bridges so you can check out the views and the water on the River Trail. we've had many fires lately so you will see some burnt areas and some beautiful green areas. The rivertrail has something for everyone . I would probably go midday and Scout around and try it out. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Nice little walk 2.25 to the peak mostly uphill took just under an hours up then another hour to go back down. Nice view from the top. There’s a picnic table up top. A good number of people on the trail from kids to dogs.

great hike. we only saw two other people on the trail. Picnic table at the top to sit and enjoy the beautiful view. The peak and trail offered several views of Mt Shasta and Mt Lassen.

Nice trail. Not too crowded at all. Beautiful at the top. There is one picnic table at the top. Views are gorgeous. You can see Keswick dam and mt. Shasta. Some areas are pretty rocky. Very hot in the summertime.

Good hike! 5.5 miles round trip. It has a pretty great view of Mt. Shasta and Shasta Dam. The top doesn't have a lot of room to sit or be in general but there is a picnic table underneath a tree that sometimes provides shade. Overall pretty good!

Great hiking trail just a few miles from town. The trail is in great shape as it missed being burnt by the Carr fire. You climb up steadily to the junction and turn right to summit this little peak (maybe 700’ vertical). There are a couple of small streams in the coulees down low and the trail rises up to give you nice views of the Sacramento River and the three Shastas. The trail is very runnable and bike-able if you have the legs. ;)

Great hike! It's pretty open so it's good to do on a cloudy/rainy day. It's also dog friendly. The hike isn't too strenuous and you get an awesome view at the top.

An easy going hike, take around 1.5 - 2 hours up and down (with no stopping for lunch or anything). Beautiful views, easily one of the best hikes in the area! I have been at various times in the year, always well maintained and worthwhile. Highly recommend for families, or people who struggle to hike, but still want to get out and do things!

I love all the river trails around the Sacramento for the most part they're always nice and clean and have great access to the water

Its always a "get back to nature" trail.

Great fun on your bike continue on to shasta dam. Not that far.. take a lunch..great afternoon

Bathroom is just disgusting county really needs to clean or change the toilet it's really bad... So sad

Love this walk not to hard at all and it's beautiful

Beautiful... even after the fire

Beautiful, beautiful hike

It's a ghost town, with a CourtHouse, Jail, Museum - filled with relics & awesome stories, plus there's a stagecoach and barn. Also the main street comes complete with all the remains (buildings) from this once lively little Gold Rush city. It's a very laid back atmosphere so Feel free to walk about - and enjoy this unique experience.

A small museum with interesting facts about the history of Shasta county. Entrance fee is $3 for adults and $2 for kids over 5 years old.

Closed , but still very entertaining. They have plaques up and down both sides of the street and they are informative. Really enjoyed it. The street isn’t busy and for a minute you can imagine the wagons and horses along a dirt trail. Good times

A well preserved place for gold rush era. Beautiful brick buildings demonstrate the heyday of Shasta. Courthouse museum is closed. It’s relaxed to explore this park by walking on the deck and trails and stop by the introduction signs at one’s pace.

Shasta State Historic Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, allowing visitors to step back in time to the Gold Rush era. As you wander through the park, reading the signs and exploring the remnants of this once-thriving town, you gain a deeper understanding of our rich history. While it may not be a sprawling attraction, Shasta State Historic Park is well worth a stop if you're in the area. It's a chance to learn about the hardships and triumphs of those who lived during the Gold Rush, and to appreciate the legacy they left behind. Overall, visiting Shasta State Historic Park is a rewarding experience that sheds light on an important chapter in our history. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories of the past and gain a newfound appreciation for the pioneers who shaped our world.

Not much is left of Shasta. But the museum and ruins are interesting to see. Because it is so small I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit. But if you are nearby it is definitely worth visiting. The entry to the museum is 3 dollars for an adult. The buildings are free to see for everyone

Great museum, historical buildings, staff, picnic area and restrooms.

Regular cyclist here, love this trail. Just use caution after dark, travel in groups in the eve, 'cause there are a lot of transients some good and some terrible. Stay on your toes guys and don't stop for shady looking people 😎.

Best trail in the area! Hiked a couple hours and found so many different trailheads that led to new adventures! Must bring a bike!

Absolutely gorgeous! Took my kids and my dog. Small parking lot but there wasnt too many people there. Beautiful views ❤

Even after the fire still a great hicking, biking, and running trail

I have risen her in years past and enjoyed the hell out if the area. The trails are maintained smooth and fast for those that enjoy the thrill of taking corner and mother nature at your speed. I tried to ride the other day but mother nature decided she needed to wash away more of the remnants of last years fires. I cant wait to see the area after the fires because I want to watch mother nature heal her self. This is after is was one of the fire fighters helping out to stop them.

We recently bicycled this trail enroute to Redding. It was very uncrowded, well maintained and quite flat ( we started at the boat access). In mid October the temp was perfect, the fall colors lovely and we even saw a black bear ambling along the opposite riverbank. Highly recommend.

Nice, easy to moderate trail. Condition is great for both hiking and mountain biking. Great views of river. The fire went thru 2 years ago, but life is back! I was pleasantly surprised!

Nice park. Well kept. Some druggies roaming. Busy often. Large space though. Playground, Water, & public bathrooms are all available as well.

Great park with lots to do and nice areas to play. Next to the river and very scenic, has a boat launch and a nice play area. Has a pool and areas to ride your bike. There is a skatepark nearby also. I think there is a restaurant inside the park somewhere. The park is overall great. Things to be aware of are the bathrooms are usually unavailable but they usually have a porta potty open, and there can be a lot of homeless people near the entrance. Would be 5 stars if the bathrooms were available more often. The homeless people usually mind their own business but I did once see one pee on a tree right in front of everyone right at the entrance which was pretty nasty.

A super awesome spot to hang out with your family. Has a really cool outdoor dirt bike track, playground and a pool. You can walk beside the river and has lots of beautiful trees and green grass. You should definitely check it out. I'm glad I did!

One of the only places in Redding that actually has shade, and abundant shade at that. Park is beautiful although not much to do or see unless your a kid which is pleasing to say they do have a skate park, and bike jumps, and swimming pool/slide, and a volleyball court as well. other then that, there's various seating and benches spread thru out the park and only dislike is that each bench or table is so far from the next. But at least there's shade.:) There's always a lot of activities going on there but if your not involved in the activities yourself, it's still nice to walk thru and sit in the park and watch the big flock of geese wander from visitor to visitor, or chase each other. Never a dull moment yet the place to rest and relax as well.

Caldwell Park used to be a gem, but it's really gone downhill. My husband and I recently visited, and it was a shadow of the beautiful place I remember. The lack of maintenance is immediately obvious—the landscaping is a mess, there are dried-up dirt piles where trees are missing, and even fallen trees that haven't been cleared away. ​What's more, the park no longer feels safe. We saw a lot of sketchy individuals and even someone who seemed to be living out of their camper with a generator running. We didn't feel comfortable leaving our car and didn't stay long. It's truly sad, as this was once the perfect spot for family outings; my daughter even had her first birthday here. ​To make matters worse, people on motorized rental scooters were riding at high speeds with no regard for anyone else. We even saw a teenager chasing the geese on one. It's a shame to see a place that once felt so peaceful and well-kept become so neglected and, frankly, unsafe. I wouldn't recommend it and certainly wouldn't bring my grandkids here.

Great park! Perfect place to run the energy outta the kids for a bit. Skate park, Bike jumps, playground, aquatic center, and so much more! Lovely Sacramento River Trail to stroll down that passes right through.. This is my kids' favorite park to visit by far!!

The park does provide a lot activities for children and adults, walking trails. Skate park the aquatic center. Several place structures, boat ramp, bathrooms. But the park does need cleaned up lot of homeless

Seemed like a cool place to check out while we were visiting California. Only we got there after 4 PM and the water shuts off. Around that time watched many people show up to play in the water only to turn around and walk off.

It's one of the coolest water fountains I've taken my kids to wish we had one in Springfield Oregon and the playground right next to it kids kingdom is amazing

We came for the water park but ended up at the regular park… because apparently it was still April and the water doesn’t turn on till May. Fun park just the same. Just not as refreshing.

We love this park every time we go to California we stop by with the kids to wear them out

This is a great free place to take your kids in the hot summers we have. It runs daily from memorial day to labor day. It's really just an area in the park where automated fountains are available to get wet in. There's a big volcano that errupts about every 10 mins. There is no supervision. No park employee keeping an eye on the kids. It is the parents responsibly to keep your kids safe. I cannot express how important this is. The ground is painted concrete. It is very slippery. Please don't let your children run here. I highly advise aqua socks. A serious injury is a very real possibility. I have personally witnessed several concussions happen just because someone was running and slipped.

Very nice water fountain for kids to play in. Cool sounds effects and clean area.

Although the fountain was closed, kids kingdom was open and amazing my 5yr old loved it and by far one of the best.