Kid-friendly places in Carmichael

Carmichael's community park, with two playgrounds, lots of picnic tables and summer concerts at the bandshell.

Oak woodland trails down to the American River where you'll likely spot deer, plus a nature center with live animals and programs for little kids. Watch for rattlesnakes and ticks in the warm months.

Old oaks on a bend of the American River, with trails for spotting deer and birds and shady picnic spots by the water. The Effie Yeaw Nature Center is inside the park.

A small, shady garden with paved paths under magnolias and redwoods, and thousands of tulips in spring. A quiet stroller walk, not a place to run.

A food hall with seven counters (pizza, sushi, tacos, gelato, pie), so everyone orders what they want and nobody negotiates.

An old-school burger counter famous for its orange freeze, with corn dogs, chicken strips and grilled cheese for the kids.