# UC Davis Arboretum Putah Creek Winter Nature Stroll & Waterfowl Walk > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden, 470 La Rue Rd, Davis, CA 95616 - Ages: All ages (Free public garden open 24/7) - Price: Free admission daily; free weekend parking in campus visitor lots - Organizer: University of California, Davis - Official page: https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/ - 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/uc-davis-arboretum-putah-creek-winter-nature-stroll-and-waterfowl-walk--listing-de18a21691427557ca6d8224 ## About Stretching across 100 picturesque acres along Putah Creek on the UC Davis campus, the UC Davis Arboretum & Public Garden serves as a living museum of world plants and urban wildlife. Winter brings vibrant life to the arboretum, as hundreds of migratory ducks, herons, and egrets gather on the creek waters, while winter-blooming camellias, California native currants, and sweet-smelling witch hazels burst into vivid blossom. The paved, ADA-accessible 3.5-mile main loop path provides an effortless, mud-free stroller stroll through 17 specialized garden collections, including the Ruth Risdon Storer Garden, the Peter J. Shields Oak Grove, and the Redwood Grove. Children love crossing wooden bridges and spotting resident river turtles basking on logs. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely paved and level paths throughout the entire arboretum; bridge ramps allow seamless crossing of Putah Creek. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Numerous shaded park benches, wide grassy picnic lawns, and ADA public restrooms with changing tables at the Arboretum Gazebo and Wyatt Pavilion. • Age Suitability: All ages; highly recommended for families with newborns in strollers and energetic toddlers who love watching ducks. • Sensory Tips: Refreshing outdoor air with floral aromas and gentle waterfowl calls; peaceful, tranquil setting free from vehicle traffic. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Sacramento Zoo Winter Wildlife Walks & Animal Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/sacramento-zoo-winter-wildlife-walks-and-animal-encounters--listing-6950061580339244a849efc9) — Open on its own schedule · Sacramento Zoo · All ages · From $19 · checked Nov 5. 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