# Quarry Park Historic Granite Quarry Winter Walk & Adventure Grounds > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Quarry Park Adventures & Rocklin Amphitheater, 5373 Rocklin Rd, Rocklin, CA 95677 - Ages: All ages (Free public park, trails, and playground) - Price: Free entry to park walking trails, quarry viewing decks, and public playgrounds; adventure ropes courses have separate tickets - Organizer: City of Rocklin & Quarry Park Adventures - Official page: https://quarrypark.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/quarry-park-historic-granite-quarry-winter-walk-and-adventure-grounds--listing-4418df353a69fda0c2115709 ## About Located in Rocklin, Quarry Park is an innovative 17-acre municipal park built around the historic Big Gun granite quarry that provided granite for the California State Capitol in the 1800s. In the winter, the sheer 60-foot granite cliffs and tranquil, deep-water quarry pools form a dramatic backdrop for family strolls. The public park grounds feature paved walking loops, scenic observation decks overlooking the water, expansive green lawns, and a custom nature playground with climbing boulders, swings, and climbing ropes. Adjacent to the quarry trails, families can explore historic mining artifacts, picnic in shaded plazas, and observe ducks gliding across the quarry water. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide paved paths circle the perimeter of the quarry and connect the playground, amphitheater, and picnic areas. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Abundant park benches overlooking the quarry; modern ADA restrooms with changing tables in the amphitheater plaza. • Age Suitability: The free public park, walking paths, and children's playground cater to all ages from toddlers to seniors. • Sensory Tips: Dramatic stone cliffs reflect gentle echoes; cool open breezes across the quarry pond make it crisp and invigorating in winter. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Soil Born Farms American River Ranch Winter Family Farm Walks](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/soil-born-farms-american-river-ranch-winter-family-farm-walks--listing-d9487208d5e02d67b99ba400) — Open on its own schedule · Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, Rancho Cordova · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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