Things to Do with Kids in Mariposa, CA

  • TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Mariposa, California, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oakhurst.
  • From Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch to Mariposa Museum and History Center, the Mariposa area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Ziplines and Movie Theaters.
  • Spanish for the word 'butterfly,' Mariposa was named for the flocks of Monarch Butterflies that would come to the area during winter. Mariposa lies at the foot of Sierra Nevada, and includes a lot of Yosemite National Park. With its close proximity to these natural wonderments, guests can easily find hiking opportunities.
  • TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Mariposa, California, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oakhurst.
  • From Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch to Mariposa Museum and History Center, the Mariposa area offers 48 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Ziplines and Movie Theaters.
  • Spanish for the word 'butterfly,' Mariposa was named for the flocks of Monarch Butterflies that would come to the area during winter. Mariposa lies at the foot of Sierra Nevada, and includes a lot of Yosemite National Park. With its close proximity to these natural wonderments, guests can easily find hiking opportunities.
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46.2 Miles
58% 26 votes
Bowling 6450 N. Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710 MoreLess Info
A 48-lane bowling center, AMF Sierra Lanes features a non-smoking environment used for open and league bowling as well as private parties. The center offers pool tables, an adult lounge, karaoke, arcade games and food options.
46.4 Miles
70% 80 votes
Water Parks 6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA 93723 MoreLess Info
Large climbing structures which slide into the kiddy pool, or large wave pools, these are only two of the things to be found in Island Waterpark. Food and beverages can be brought from the outside.
46.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Botanical Gardens 945 N. Clovis Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611 MoreLess Info
The Clovis Botanical Garden Park is a water-wise demonstration garden that uses developed gardens, programs, and exhibits to raise water conservation awareness. The park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
46.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 885 N Clovis Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611 MoreLess Info
Dry Creek Park is a neighborhood public park that features shade trees, paved sidewalks, and open lawns. The park also offers playground and picnic areas with barbecue grills and a pavilion area as well.
46.8 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks 5550 North Forkner Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711 MoreLess Info
Oso de Oro Lake Park is a 9.3 acre park featuring a Margaret Hudson California Grizzly Bear sculpture and two interpretive mazes. The park also offers picnic areas, a basketball court, and a playground.
47.0 Miles
91% 2020 votes
Gardens 5021 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 MoreLess Info
The unusual Forestiere Underground Gardens are located in Fresno, California. Visitors descend into an intricate series of subterranean rooms and passages that are filled with fruit trees, gorgeous flowers and succulent greenery. Many of the trees are almost a hundred years old.
47.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gymnastics 2070 E Canal Drive, Turlock, CA 95380 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1990, Gymnastics Unlimited is a gymnastics facility offering a number of services to help its students grow in the sport of gymnastics. Group classes, private lessons, and competitive teams are among the services available.
47.3 Miles
100% 11 votes
Other Entertainment 2377 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711 MoreLess Info
The Fresno Philharmonic hosts a variety of concerts, including those which features pianos, guitars, and violins. A Fresno State professor, Benjamin Boone, also offers an interactive presentation one hour before each concert.
47.3 Miles
60% 25 votes
Movie Theaters 3351 W Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regal Cinema Chain, the United Artists Broadway Faire Theatre is a ten theater movie multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies. The theater features stadium seating and other amenities.
47.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Dog Park 500 S Berkeley Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380 MoreLess Info
Sunnyview Park and Swanson-Centennial Dog Park are the two area dog parks in Turlock, California. At Sunnyview Park, children cannot enter the site without adult accompaniment. Dogs must be licensed and tagged who enter the facility.
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