Perfect nature center and trail for young kid and/or grandparents. Not too much; not too little. Some of the trail pretty is stroller friendly. The picnic area is nice and bathrooms are well kept.

This a nice quiet area. Nice trails. The visitors center wasn’t open when I went.Lots of birds and squirrels, saw some deer and turkeys but no other animals that I could see. Lots of areas you couldn’t go down but looked like people trampled through anyways.

This was our first visit to the area (and certainly not our last). My daughters and I walked the trails around the nature center and walked over to the river. The trails are well maintained and easy to walk. Beautiful natural setting. We saw a few deer on our walk and we were met by quite a few wild turkeys as we were leaving. It was such a fun experience!

Home away from home! Such a beautiful peaceful place to visit.

Whats not to love I was there at dawn and its was spectacular the critters were quite the talkitive bunch. However I did not see any deer. Next time.

Great place to check out some local wildlife and learn lots of facts about them too. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and take great care of the creatures. Highly recommended!

Really awesome trail and got to see a lot of animals. The trail was really dry when I went but cant wait to go back when flowers are in bloom and when its more green.

Absolutely loved this place. It is an excellent spot to take a walk and enjoy the scenery. There are multiple trails that lead all over the place and can be walked in a variety of loops. Early morning sunrises over the river here are magical and should absolutely be experienced.One this about this place is a lot of people seem to think of it as a playground. Please be respectful and ensure you and your children are staying on trail and not being destructive.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center is perfect for little ones to explore. The trails are long enough to spend a good 1-3 hours together, but they are also well maintained so little ones can walk alongside parents safely. The animals are all rescued, and from the area, as well as there are stuffed (taxadermed) animals to view in the center. There are a lot of hands on exhibits for curious little fingers to explore. The facility also has a water fountain and a water bottle filler at the entrance, so you can fill up before, and after you hike. There are a few wild animals wondering around the park as well. Your in their home, so please be respectful to them.

Seen lots of critters! Lots of deer and a coyote! We love the great nature trail!

One of my favorite places for a light hike and to take a break from the city.

Effie yeaw was a great field trip and I loved the animals. The plants were beautiful and the water was amazing. The animals were beautiful too. I would recommend you go there.

Lovely place for an easy walk. Enjoy the different habitats and the small natural history exhibit. The American River winds through with lits of birds too.

Love this place! Great day with the girls. Saw countless deer, including one who came within 6 feet of us. Also saw two coyotes, several rabbits, birds and many other animals.

An easy walk, very nice to take during the fall. Moderate traffic takes about an hour to an hour 30.

This is a very nice park/nature center. The nature center is quite small, but I personally enjoyed the park the most. They have wild deer, birds,turkeys and wildlife to see as you walk the trails. Great place to take a walk and enjoy nature and wildlife.

Great walk, hike. Very peaceful. People were respectful and it was nice to wander great and educational place fir the entire family.

Our visit was pleasant and peaceful. We checked out the visitors center and walked our dog around the park. The nature center was a wonderful to explore. Some reptiles and birds inside along with a gift center and a small exhibit. The trails are nice. Its a wonderful way to spend a couple hours.

Wonderful trails with signs and markers throughout. Perfect for little kids. You can get a map from the nature center, but you dont need one.

A place were you can get the young ones interested in history & nature.

They charge $5 for parking. There are a few live birds on exhibit in the nature center. Hikes are nice and level, about 50/50 sun & shade. We saw deer, lizards, a lot of turkeys, and ducks. Lots of benches in nice spots, I think we used them all because we are lazy hikers!

It was so fantastic and excited. We added a trip. She was explaining the environment to us. We saw a dear family. One of them was running by jump front of us. Especially my sun funnied.

This place is pretty awesome. Theres tons of trails and when we went, we saw tons of deer and heard a lot of howling dogs at dusk.

Beautiful nature park. Deer roaming. I saw a Falcon, humming birds, turkeys, lizards. Crystalline water so peaceful for hikes. And even a little beach

Beautiful location near the American river. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you Bev Lewis!

Had a great time here with my bff and her daughter. Very peaceful vibes!

Pretty relaxing a great walk and see animals and beautiful river.. a must visit during all times but in covid 19 is a great getaway

The lady at the counter was so lovely. She made our experience pleasant with several suggestions and information.

One of our favorite places to go for a walk. Weve been going for more than thirty years.

A wonderful place for outdoor exploration on a nice day. The quaint nature center is staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people and does good work in the way of education and conservation. The hiking trails are well kept. Lots of wildlife to admire. Be sure to make your way down to the river.

Beautiful educational relaxing nature retreat for the family on the American River. Highly recommend.

Wonderful people teach my son and I are a lot about nature its a must see

Excellent place to recharge. Always see deer and turkey or rattle on occasion

I had such an incredible time here with my wife. Beautiful flora. You will definitely get to see many many deers. We were there on a Saturday afternoon, late Feb, and still it wasnt crouded. Loved the overall experience.

Its a decent way to spend an hour or so. Its not really a hike but more of a dirt walk. Sometimes you see some great animals and other times you dont see anything. Overall its a nice time and beautiful place but nothing incredible.

Nature park. Walking trails. Educational

Loved it! A great way to escape the world and get back to our natural roots. (How it should be.)Great info and friendly staff in the visitors center.Good place to take little ones to learn about nature. (Take appropriate clothing)

It is a beautiful walk, good parking ($5.00). Worth the drive.

Loved this place. Got to see deer up close and there was such beautiful scenery. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Easy trails and no way you can get lost. There are also benches along the trails to rest if you get tired. You have to pay for parking but its definitely worth visiting.

Is a great place to get kids in to nature. They have a couple of owls a hawk and snakes. Also a little museum and puzzles depicting wildlife and life of American Indians. Kids love it especially the younger set. Outside lots of short trails and American river.

What a great place to get out with the family and see a bunch of wildlife right inside the city. Check the calendar for there free guided hikes, or show up early in the morning and take a walk quite hike. There are plenty of short trails that will take you all through out this one time walnut farm.

Awesome place beautiful landscapes plus my two year old enjoyed it. He didnt want to leave.

My first time visiting. Its not far from downtown Sacramento. Saw a lot of wild life. Enjoyed it.

Beautiful hiking trails to see nature. Deer, hawks, ducks, geese

Absolutely love it. Nature center is very hands on for the kids and they have live animals for the kids to see. The trails are well maintained and there is a lot of deer along the way. Short walk to the river. We had a great day.

This place is a jewel of nature in the heart of suburbia. Many paths to explore with beautiful views everywhere.

Great for hikes/walks with your little ones. They also have a fantastic inside area that have live animals on display! My son couldnt get enough of them!

Lots of low level trails with learning opportunities along the trails. We saw so many deer and wild turkeys. It was a perfect place to get outside for a few hours on a beautiful day!

Just beautiful. See animals such as deer and squirrels right up close. The visitors center has some local animals for rehabilitation. Lovely little place for a peaceful hike and view of animals.

Good spot to walk and reconnect with nature.

Such a wonderful place to enjoy nature. Bring the kids but leave the dog at home as there is an abundance of wildlife you wont want to miss because your dog barked.

Great place to spend time with your friends and family, this was a school day trip. And it was great there was a few deers and all kind of animals, the tour guide was sweet and wonderful I was surprised wen went down to the American River and the kids went nuts .Good place , and park is really nice.

Lovely trails through woodlands, meadows, and river, all in an easy walk. The staff was very knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. Good parking.

Me and my grandsons had a great time today!

Great place for a short walk. There are many deer, turkeys, and other wildlife to view.

A great place to take your family and have a picnic. Theres an educational center with some live animals, like Sophia the rescue owl, and some Native American history exhibits.

An important place for people to learn about our local natural resources but I wish there was investment in modernizing and sprucing up the infrastructure. Sadly, it is somewhat shabby and could use fresh coats of paint and better maintenance in its buildings and environs.

This place is always Amazing and therapeutic. I always see deer up close

Great place to hang out... enjoy nature and have a nice time!

Beautiful place and an easy hike for kids. Very family friendly.

A beautiful place and many deers.

What a wonderful place to take the kids for a walk and learning experience.

A very well maintained park. You can tell that the employees who work here actually Love the place they are working.

Great place for an easy nature walk with the family!

I love the animals and good everything is set up. I love the volunteer options and all the things you can buy

Theres not really anything to say, its a nice calming place to walk around and look at things, a small gift shop with seemingly nice items.

Great place to take the kids. Has some neat animals and great learning experiences.

I went on my kayak, fishing and enjoying the nature. I highly recommend this place for a hike with your family. A learning experience

Always a pleasant place to walk around and enjoy nature. Daughter was thrilled to see a small herd of deer while there.

One of the most beautiful places Ive been in a long time. Only $5 for parking from sun up to sun down. Great place to bring your family, your girl/boy friend. Awesome river views.

I love walking on the many trails in this nature center

Beautiful nature sanctuary and river

Would give this place 10 stars if I could. Went there with my kids in the 80s & 90s, now taking my grandkids. Such a wonderful place to teach children how to stop, take a breath, and listen, smell, see, feel the beauty all around us. The Nature Center is staffed by kind & caring people who are ready to share their knowledge of local flora & fauna, and there is always someone walking around with a snake or bird (all rescued and cared for lovingly) encouraging children to touch gently and learn. One of my all-time favorite places--a peaceful place to quietly learn more about the beauty of our local environs.

Effie Yeaw is an amazing place to walk. It has trails that walk you throughout nature. On your walks you will see deer, doe, fawns, turkey and many more. You will hear and see woodpeckers high in the trees. If you get tired, there are several benches to sit at. They have fantastic Maidu Indian replicas of a house outside. Bring a picnic and sit outdoors. There is a animal sanctuary inside; owl, lizards, and snakes. Inside you will also find a hands on self guided room with information about California wild life. Their docents are very friendly and will answer every questions your child has.

Used to come here as a kid with family and friends to walk around. Last time I was here probaly 10 months ago but I know this place is really nice.

Love this place! Great place to take kids and people visiting from out of town. Ive been coming here since I was 7 yo., parents started taking us for picnics, then we started frequenting the nature center from time to time. That was over 30 years ago. Im just as delighted to go now as I was back then

When it comes to nature its always beautiful

Got to see many animals!

This plase is always fun to walk around and see some awesome wildlife.

Free, informative, exceptional staff, beautiful surroundings, and free. Great place for kids and/or adults. Parking for the Park itself is 5 dollars. Well worth it for this special place!

What an amazing place to walk and be in nature. Great for families and children

Beautiful deer everywhere. We were there for 3-4 hours and mustve seen at least 50 different deer. Its very majestic. Down by the river is great, too.

Beautiful scenic walks and the nature center is always so fun for the kids

Just Positively Love this place. It is always a pleasure to visit. The volunteer staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Be sure to stop in the Center to visit to see the Animals and the interactive displays to immerse yourself in the Lives of the Native Peoples of the Area. Please pack it in, pack it out; Leave only footprints. With much Respect, thank you. Wado

Great short walks with lots of nature. Wonderful for little kids to get out and enjoy. Big kids too. We have seen deer, turkeys, squirrel, tadpoles and lizards within an hour. The Nature Center is small but packed with hands on exhibits and tons of info about the history of the area. Any time of year is good for a short or long trip.

Beautiful area with lots of wildlife to view.

I absolutely love the nature center in Carmichael along the Sacramento River! The place has always had a fond place in my heart, its shared itself with former love interests making for enjoyable times. Its also seen me hiking solo through the preserve whenever I need to collect my thoughts and perhaps cool my jets by going all zen with mother nature! The grounds are well kept, clean, plenty of parking, helpful staff and plenty of drinking fountains for those hot summer days!

I loved being there to see the rescue animals and learning about the local tribes.

It was a really pleasant experience. There was some hands on stuff & informative. The staff were also friendly & helpful.

Nice hiking (nature) trails. Lots of birds, squirrels, mule deer.

This place is awesome. Hiking, swimming in the river, viewing all sorts of nature. Coyotes, deer, birds, fish. And all the trees you could want to see for half a life time.

I really enjoy coming here. There are numerous trails with deer and turkeys all over the place. The trails will take you right to the rivers edge. It is fun to pack a picnic lunch with my almost 3 year old and head to the river so she can see the geese, ducks, and throw rocks in the river. The Nature Center is a great stop on our way out. The kiddo gets to see all kinds of birds and snakes up close. She lives seeing tiny Sophia. There is a recommended donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children. I bought an annual membership so it covers the parking too. I think that was $5 for the day. During the school year it can get busy with field trips and such, but with all the trails there is always something to see while you wait for the nature center to clear out. I definitely recommend.

My great loves it!

Incredibly peaceful and beautiful area. So much information in the visitor center and very friendly staff.

I love the Effie Yeaw Nature Center! Great trails, lots of neat places to explore, and the Ancil Hoffman golf course is right there, too, for a round, the driving range, or practice putting greens. Not to mention food and drinks! and lots of squirrels for my dog to chase (not that shell ever catch one)!

I love to try and spot as much wildlife as I can. Love to go at dusk when the turkeys fly up into the trees for the night.

Place was beautiful. My daughters and i walked the trails for almost 2 hours. Looking at deer and picking up rocks. It was a wonderful day

We love this place for a nice nature walk with an educated your guide

Easy, dog friendly trail with lovely views of the river and local wildlife.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center how many wild animals do you guys have