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ON T HE CO V E R Putah Creek Council Streamkeeper Rich Marovich reflects on

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FINDING GRE AT BE AR VINE YARDS LEFT: Guests enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting at Great Bear Vineyards on the northern outskirts of Davis. Courtesy photo

Jenny Meadows-Smith, daughter Cara and mother Joy prepare a harvest of grapes. Courtesy photo

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Out-of-town visitors to Davis have had a leg up on locals when it comes to knowing about one of the city’s top attractions. Because if they checked TripAdvisor for the best things to do in Davis upon their arrival, number three on the list — behind the UC Davis Arboretum and the Farmers Market — is the city’s only winery, located on the northern outskirts of the city. Jenny and Marcus MeadowsSmith say many of the visitors to Great Bear Vineyards are not from the area, while residents

of Davis and elsewhere in Yolo County who finally discover the not-so-hidden gem say they were surprised to learn of its existence. And then they keep returning. The family-run vineyard and winery sits on picturesque farmland on County Road 101A, which is what F Street becomes as it crosses over the city boundary north of Anderson Road. The Meadows-Smith family, who have lived in Davis since 2008, purchased the property in 2013. The homestead, barn,

water towers and gardens date back to the 1860s when a family of German settlers originally farmed the land. Those original buildings remain, but are now accompanied by newer structures, including the large Mission-style winery where the family quarters are as well. Stretching out on either side of

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Con ti n u ed fro m Pa g e 4 the long driveway approaching the main building are the vineyards, where on a recent spring morning, rabbits bounded about while vines were beginning to bud. Running along the edges of the vineyards are olive and fruit trees and lavender. Visitors enjoy the view — and the wine — from outdoor patios at physically distanced tables. A pianist who lives in one of the houses on site provides regular entertainment. Jenny, originally from South Africa, is the winemaker. A chemist, she entered the UC Davis winemaking certificate program a few years back after their four children were grown, said Marcus, and the original plan was to make three or four barrels to be enjoyed by family and friends. Now they make 100 barrels a year for a large following, a wine club, and weekend wine-tasting events that often sell out in advance. Jenny’s wines have won numerous awards in recent

Grape clusters are carefully harvested at Great Bear Vineyards. Courtesy photo

years, including silver, gold and double gold medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the chardonnay and Roussanne have been awarded 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. The family credits the location, with soils similar to those of the valley floor in Napa, as well as hot days followed by nights cooled by the Delta breeze, for the intense flavor of their grapes. Another benefit of their location is the expertise at nearby UC Davis, home to a renowned department of viticulture and enology. Professors have used Great Bear Vineyards for a case

study and helped Jenny design the vineyards, Marcus said. Late last summer, dealing with falling ash from nearby wildfires, the couple turned to UC Davis for expert advice as well. Viticulture students also work at the winery, including serving as staff during wine tasting, meaning customers who want more with their wine — such as how it came to be — have servers with that expertise. “Some guests like to know about the whole process,” noted Marcus. As for his role in the family business, Marcus says, “Jenny likes the science and I like drinking the wine.” He is, however, the assistant winemaker, and brought to the family business a career in agriculture. A native of Britain, Marcus moved to California to become the CEO of AgraQuest and brings to Great Bear Vineyards vast expertise on sustainable growing. They tend their vines by hand and implement those sustainable farming practices, then handcraft small lots of wine. Great Bear Vineyards offers four whites and seven reds. Whites include that award-winning chardonnay that Marcus likened to a chablis from France, while reds include a Malbec and a very popular Cabernet Sauvignon. Currently all wine tasting is done outside and in a socially distanced manner on Fridays (5 to 8 p.m.), Saturdays (noon to 4 p.m.) and Sundays (noon to 4 p.m.). Advance reservations are required and have been sold out 80 percent of Fridays and Saturdays during the pandemic, Marcus said. So clearly, while many in Davis and Yolo County may not be familiar with Great Bear Vineyards yet, word has gotten out. Learn more at https:// greatbearvineyards.com

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PADDLE ON, S TRE AMKEEPER By Edward Booth

Rich Marovich, the longtime Putah Creek Streamkeeper of the Solano County Water Agency, is planning to retire after more than 20 years on the job. Under the care of Marovich, the creek has thrived. Bird populations doubled over the past two decades, salmon have come back and native plant restoration efforts continue to move forward. Marovich credits the revitalization of the creek to collaboration, to opening up a dialogue between groups that were previously at odds. The streamkeeper job, along with the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Council, was first created as a result of the Putah Creek Accord, signed in 2000, which resolved a 10-year legal dispute over creek water rights. The lawsuit was first brought in 1990 by the Putah Creek Council against the Solano Water Agency, which decides how much water is released into Putah Creek at any given time. Environmentalists who went on to found the Putah Creek Council noticed in the late 1980s that Putah Creek was running dry. The water was being used up by local farmers and there was a drought occuring, so the Putah Creek Council took the water agency to court arguing that the water agency needed to provide water for environmental purposes. The city of Davis and UC Davis joined the lawsuit in 1993. Putah Creek landowners were

Putah Creek Streamkeeper Rich Marovich stresses the importance of collaoraton and open-mindedness as he heads toward retirement. Taylor Buley photo

also sued at the time by the water agency to adjudicate the water supply. Marovich said the landowners essentially saw the move as a water grab. “It basically alienated all these landowners along Putah Creek who thought the water agency was just after their water. And so finally, the water agency came to terms with the plaintiffs, with Putah Creek Council, city of Davis and UC Davis, and the landowners were not part of that settlement.” When Marovich first arrived on the job, in Dec. 2000, he noticed there was much work to be done, primarily to remove trash from the creek. “The first time I canoed Putah Creek, it was like canoeing through a landfill,” Marovich said. “There were these cascades

of trash atop the bank all the way down, and site after site was like that. It was amazing how much trash there was.” But the most important work was getting buy-in from Putah Creek farmers. Marovich said there were originally about five out 100 landowners who were willing to work with him. That was a problem because about 75 percent of the land around the creek was privately owned. Marovich and his team completed physical and biological assessments of the creek, but no recommendations for action were made until they’d had a chance to meet with farmers. “If you go to any landowner and you present a plan that they had no part in developing,

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This pair of fall-run Chinook salmon spawned in the restored section of Winters Putah Creek Park in 2015. Ken W. Davis photo

down too hard, and likewise we don’t want to be too convinced of our facts. “We tend to think of creek restoration as being kind of a scientific endeavor,” Marovich said. “Well it is a scientific endeavor, but when we focus on the science we lose track of the role of human interactions. Humans determine what happens. Science doesn’t determine what happens. We’ve seen that with the pandemic.”

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FINDING ONE SELF IN THE HUNT By Lauren Keene Solve the hunt. Win the prize. That, in essence, describes The Hunt, a local scavenger hunt where players solve puzzles based on some of Davis’ most unique features. The winner walks away with a $50 prize. It was created by 21-year-old Gabe Rogers, aka “The Wizard,” whose chief goal is to get people out enjoying the great outdoors. “It’s all about encouraging community,” said Rogers, a Santa Cruz native who moved to Davis last fall with plans to transfer to UC Davis. “I think people have been too isolated, even before Covid.” Back in Santa Cruz, Rogers ran an Instagram account featuring a unique daily puzzle, one whose answers couldn’t be Googled. He also aspired to launch a scavenger hunt where the prize pool grew with the number of participants. “Once I got here, I thought maybe it would be interesting to combine both of the ideas,” Rogers said. “You get the fun of the puzzles along with the incentive of the prize.” He advertised the biweekly game, which costs $4.99 per month, on Reddit and Nextdoor, also placing his business card on car windshields “because I was too nervous to talk to people,” Rogers said. “The Hunt” (www.the4clues. com) takes players to local landmarks and scenery throughout the city, the locations

of which are revealed through a series of clues. The games take place every other Saturday, starting at noon sharp. The more expansive your knowledge, the better. Some recent clues featured geographic coordinates, binary codes, a Vigenere cipher and the Mohs mineral hardness scale. Once, Rogers directed players to the Central Park carousel using Japanese characters, flipped in mirror image for added difficulty. Participants can go it alone or in teams. Two players, friends Mary Ann Mort and Kelly Torbet, play together and recently shared the $50 prize. “One thing I’ve been missing with the pandemic is escape

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Gabe Rogers crouches at the Davis Cemetery, one of the local landmarks that were revealed in a previous rendition of The Hunt, a local scavenger hunt. Owen Yancher photo

A screenshot from a previous Hunt demonstrates Davis landmarks that are revealed throughout a series of clues. Courtesy photo

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Con ti n u ed fro m Pa g e 1 4 rooms,” said Torbet, 26, who found a satisfying substitute in The Hunt. “I feel like this is the first time I’ve been excited in more than a year.” “I like that it’s local, and it makes you explore more of Davis,” added Mort, 25. Rogers designed The Hunt so that drivers and bikers alike can equally compete, primarily featuring landmarks in Davis’ central area as well as the UCD campus. Games have taken players to public art pieces such as the obelisk on University Avenue (its main feature, reclaimed bike parts, solved that particular clue); parks, greenbelts, the Davis Cemetery and even a storm-drain tunnel under Highway 113, an homage to Rogers’ childhood hobby of traversing the drains of Santa Cruz. His puzzles are inspired by things he sees while exploring the city. For example, while biking through the cemetery one “Even if you’re not doing this, I’d encourage people to get outside, and with friends, because that makes everyone happier,” Rogers said. Owen Yancher

day, Rogers spotted a headstone featuring his last name. At that moment, the Earth, Wind & Fire song “Into the Stone” played through his earphones. Suddenly a clue was born. To solve it, players had to track down the headstone and enter the departed’s date of death. Be careful, though — some puzzles might lead you astray. Mort and Torbet said their interpretation of the cemetery clue led them to an outdoor rock exhibit at UCD’s geology building. Another meant to take players to Redwood Park instead took a few to the Redwood Lane labyrinth. Those who solve all four clues are directed

Mary Ann Mort and Kelly Torbert celebrate winning The Hunt recently. Courtesy photo

A coded puzzle leads The Hunt participants find the next clue. Courtesy photo

to Rogers, who stations himself somewhere in town — outdoorsy, of course — to hand over a crisp $50 bill to whoever reaches him first. Winners also get their pictures posted on The Hunt’s Instagram page. “It’s a perfect activity for a smaller town,” Torbet said. “I definitely see this growing into a staple of Davis.” Rogers’ long-term goal, he says, is to create a subscription service, kind of like Netflix, that highlights local activities that bring communities together. Until then, he’s hoping The Hunt grows in popularity, perhaps enough to offer a year-end hunt with more clues and a larger prize. “I’m really enjoying hearing from people about their experiences doing the puzzles. It makes me happy,” Rogers said. “Even if you’re not doing this, I’d encourage people to get outside, and with friends, because I believe that makes everyone happier.” — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@ davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene.

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By Caleb Hampton After a long closure due to the pandemic, patrons are breathing new life — at a distance of at least six feet from one another — into Woodland’s State theatre, which reopened in March as local COVID-19 cases dwindled. Constructed in 1936, the theatre is one of Woodland’s oldest cultural institutions. Its reopening this year is only its most recent resurrection. The story of the Depressionera theatre is “interwoven with Woodland’s social, cultural, and architectural history,” local historian David Wilkinson wrote in Hollywood Comes to Woodland, his book chronicling the town’s cinema history.

Not long after the inception of the motion picture industry in the early 1900s, “Hollywood reached far and wide across the Golden State, even into Yolo County, which became a movie set on several occasions,” wrote Wilkinson. On one occasion, a section of the Sacramento River was used to film a movie that was set on the Mississippi. Stars like Clark Gable and Sebastian Cabot stayed at the Hotel Woodland. In the first half of the 20th century, at least 20 cinemas opened in Woodland — most of them housed in repurposed buildings. In 1936, with economic recovery from the Great Depression on the horizon, veteran movie theatre developers

George Mann and Morgan Walsh laid out plans for Woodland’s first theatre built from the ground up, the State. Mann and Walsh hired prominent architects S. Charles Lee and William B. David to design the theatre. Lee was already one of the most prolific theatre architects on the West Coast. Among other items on an eclectic resume, David worked as a set designer for the politician and media mogul William Randolph Hearst. In addition to the State, David

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Con ti n u ed fro m Pa g e 2 0 designed several California theatres still operating, including Sacramento’s Tower Theatre and the Varsity Theatre in Davis. For the State Theatre, Lee and David used a Streamlined Moderne Art Deco style, with neon banding covering a canopied entrance, a large bowshaped marquee and a towering “State” sign. Inside, the grand auditorium featured hanging ceiling lights, air conditioning and stadium-style seating with a capacity of 999. “It is our desire to build here with an eye for the future and in a manner that will give Woodland the best theatre entertainment for many years to come,” Mann said. Shortly after its construction, the Woodland Daily Democrat called the theatre “a symphony of modernistic architecture that is one of the most beautiful in northern California.” Today, the theatre is a stone’s throw away from several architectural jewels in Woodland’s historic downtown, including the old Corner Drugstore, the Victorian Opera House, the terra-cotta Renaissance Revival courthouse and the Mission Revival style post office. “If you want to learn RIGHT: One of the Art Deco ceiling lights is recovered from the grand auditorium during the renovation. Cinema West photo FAR RIGHT: The State’s ticket booth stands ready in 1954 to sell tickets to “The Bridges at Toko-Ri, starring William Holden, Grace Kelly Fredric March and Mickey Rooney. Yolo County Archives photo

RIGHT: The State Theater as it looked when it closed in 2010. The original marquis was taken down decades before. Cinema West photos

about American architecture,” Wilkinson said, “Woodland is like a laboratory.” By 1962, the State was the only cinema left in Woodland. Four years later, when Main Street expanded from two lanes to four, the State Division of Highways — now Caltrans — ordered the theatre to take down its iconic marquee and tower, which purportedly encroached on the road. “Denuded of its flashy and glamorous neon, the exterior appearance of the once proud State shrunk to the mediocrity characteristic of the plethora of vanilla style commercial

buildings built in Woodland in the last half of the twentieth century,” Wilkinson wrote. The theatre’s long, continuous run ended in 2010. A group of dedicated community members, calling themselves “Friends of the State theatre,” pushed the city to renovate the defunct cinema. After several proposals fell through, the movie theatre chain Cinema West acquired the State Theatre in 2013 with plans to renovate it. The project took three years and cost $10 million, $2.7 million of which the City of Woodland contributed. “It was like an archeological dig,” architect and Cinema West Executive Director James Howard said. “The whole place was bastardized from the original design.” Peeling away layers of paint, Howard uncovered the original color palette and the grand auditorium’s expansive ceiling mural. He scavenged old floor tiles and light fixtures and

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West Sacramento Breweries 5 Bike Dog Brewing Co. 2534 Industrial Blvd. #110 West Sacramento 6 Jackrabbit Brewing Co. 1323 Terminal Street West Sacramento

Winters Breweries

2 Sudwerk Brewing Co.

2001 2nd Street Davis

8 Berryessa Brewing Co. 27260 Highway 128 Winters 9 Green River Taproom 4513 Putah Creek Road Winters 4 Three Mile Brewing

231 G Street, Suite 3 Davis

7 6 5

7 Yolo Brewing Co. 1520 Terminal Street West Sacramento

1606 Olive Drive Davis (530) 231-3502 dunloebrewing.com Rotating styles, see website for current line up and can availability. Currently doing curbside can sales Tuesdays and Fridays 4-7pm with a beer garden ready and waiting for when we are allowed to open again.

10 Hooby’s Brewing 9 E. Main Street, Suite J Winters

Woodland Brewery 11 Blue Note Brewing Co. 750 Dead Cat Alley Woodland

Clarksburg

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Yolo Magazine  Spring/Summer

Historical Sites Davis Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum 820 Pole Line Rd. 530-756-7807 https://cal.network/39Gxblk

Western Yolo Arbuckle Cemetery 400 State Rte 99W 530-476-2534 Capay Cemetery 25000 County Rd. 22 Knights Landing District Cemetery 10150 County Rd. 102 Rumsey Town Hall 14380 Manzanita St 530-796-2285 https://cal.network/39J649i Cottonwood Cemetery County Rd. 89 & County Rd. 25

Winters Winters Cemetery 415 Cemetery St. 530-795-2475 https://cal.network/2ulTFrD Winters Museum 431 G St.

Woodland Gable Mansion 659 First Street Mary’s Cemetery 12020 County Rd. 98 530-662-9221 St. Joseph’s Cemetery 860 W St. 530-662-8645 Woodland Cemetery 800 W St. 530-661-5887 https://cal.network/2QLE4Jm

Indoor Activities Davis 28

C.N. Gorman Museum 1316 Hart Hall 530-752-6567 https://cal.network/37HR9dH

Memorial Union Games Area 457 Memorial Union 530-752-2580 https://cal.network/36tjT9A

Gallery 625 625 Court St. 530-309-6464 https://cal.network/2tt2RtV

Impossible Acres 37945 County Rd. 31 530-750-0451 https://cal.network/2Fpk4XD

California Raptor Center 1340 Equine Ln. 530-752-6091 https://cal.network/2MXnu8l

Pence Gallery 212 D St. 530-758-3370 https://cal.network/2tvz040

Reiffs Gas Station Museum 52 Jefferson St. 530-666-1758 https://cal.network/2MXBQW5

John Barovetto Park Off Leash Dog Exercise Area 4400 Alhambra Dr. https://cal.network/2ugOQQc

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St. 530-756-4100 https://cal.network/2ZVgm1j

Rocknasium 720 Olive Dr., Ste.S 530-757-2902 https://cal.network/2QPneJv

The Gibson House (YoloArts) 512 Gibson Rd. 530-309-6464 https://cal.network/37C5Oa5

Manor Pool 1525 Tulip Ln. 530-758-2000 https://cal.network/2STuTcA

Davis Senior Center 646 A St. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2QRn04P

The Artery 207 G St. 530-758-8330 https://cal.network/2MW0iqW

Outdoor Adventures 1025 Extension Center Dr. 530-752-1995 https://cal.network/2s1YPby

Design Museum of UC Davis Cruess Hall #124 530-752-6150 https://cal.network/2Fntymw

U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame 303 Third St. 530-341-3263 https://cal.network/37BNgXr

Woodland Community & Senior Center 2001 East St. 530-661-2000 https://cal.network/39DeLSB

Equestrian Center 1 Equestrian Ln. 530-752-2372 https://cal.network/2tssTxf

West Sacramento

Explorit Science Center 3141 Fifth St. 530-756-0191 https://cal.network/2sQGZsb Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd. 530-756-7807 https://cal.network/2rW13ci Hattie Weber Museum 445 C St. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2QNzrhR International House 10 College Park 530-753-5007 https://cal.network/35mPOrb Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art 254 Old Davis Rd. 530-752-8500 https://cal.network/2STq0A7 John Natsoulas Gallery 521 First St. 530-756-3938 https://cal.network/2FzfZ3v

Sutter Health Park 400 Ballpark Dr. 916-376-4700 https://cal.network/2QqcK4n West Sacramento Community Center 1075 W Capitol Ave 916-617-5320 https://cal.network/2Fn9W1J Cache Creek Casino Resort 14455 State Hwy 16 800-992-8686 https://cal.network/2tvDxTV Knights Landing Community Center 42114 7th St. Winters Community Center 201 Railroad Ave.

Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology 240 N West St. 530-662-1675 https://cal.network/2FntVgU

Outdoor Activities Clarksburg Clarksburg Boat Launch 38125 South River Rd. https://cal.network/2tADypu

Davis

Putah Creek South Fork Preserve 28875 County Rd. 104 https://cal.network/2MYqlhr SkyDance SkyDiving 24390 Aviation Ave 530-753-2651 https://cal.network/37B54C8 UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden 920 Garrod Dr. 530-752-4880 https://cal.network/39QXOEi

Civic Center Pool Complex 23 Russell Blvd. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/39Gx5tY

Wildhorse Golf Club 2323 Rockwell Dr. 530-753-4900 https://cal.network/2SVzxH9

Community Park Skate Park 203 E 14th St. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2sFQtGX

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area 45211 County Rd. 32B

Davis Little League Fields 1865 H St. https://cal.network/2sP4RfY

Clarksburg Branch Line Trail S. River Rd. & Gregory Ave

West Sacramento

Winters Museum 13 Russell St. 530-304-1528 https://cal.network/39HvG6w

Davis Wetlands County Rd. 28H https://cal.network/2MWjPaX

Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area County Rd. 124 https://cal.network/35rkZRS

California Agriculture Museum 1962 Hays Ln. 530-666-9700 https://cal.network/2sFCUY4

Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven Bee Biology Rd. 530-902-8847 https://cal.network/2sOGMG4

Sacramento River Train 400 N Harbor Blvd. 800-866-1690 https://cal.network/37CLJAv

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Davis Bike Loop

UC Davis

Lillard Dr.

Map by shawn.collins@mcnaughton.media

Not for hardcore cyclists, this slow and scenic route — designed for casual riders, families and children — is just the right speed for a great ride. You’re just as likely to see inline skaters and strollers as you are bicyclists. Davis is home to the nation’s first bike lane, which opened to two-wheeled traffic in 1967. The 12-mile loop around Davis, marked with a green “Davis Bike Loop” logo, takes bicyclists on a scenic route along paths, parks, natural areas and

quiet residential streets throughout the neighborhoods of Davis. For more information on the city’s bicycle infrastructure, or to read more about the first bike lanes in Davis, stop by the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame at 303 Third St. in downtown Davis, on Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or Wednesdays 4-6 p.m., call 530-341-3263, or see usbhof.org.

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Yolo Guide Yolo Magazine  Spring/Summer

Sherwood Harbor Marina 3505 South River Rd. Vierra Farms 3010 Burrows Ave. 916-849-9450 https://cal.network/2SUymHL Westacre Skate Park 1755 Evergreen Ave

Western Yolo

Winters

Davis

Bear Flag Farm Stevenson Bridge Rd. 530-753-9494 https://cal.network/2QovLnU

Arroyo Community Park 2000 Shasta Dr. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2ueApvY

Bobbie Greenwood Community Swim Center 708 Railroad Ave. https://cal.network/36teqzH

Central Park 5th & B Sts https://cal.network/37xDcPg

Yocha Dehe Golf Club 14455 State Hwy 16 530-796-4653

Pleasure Cove State Hwy 128 707-966-9600 https://cal.network/2QMvfip

Capay Organic 23804 State Hwy 16 530-796-0730 https://cal.network/37F7O1y

Putah Creek Fishing Access 24135 State Hwy 128 https://cal.network/2QMDuLw

Esparto Little League Field 26041 Grafton St.

Putah Creek Nature Trail 201 Railroad Ave. https://cal.network/2QMAz5w

Full Belly Farm 16141 County Rd. 43 530-796-2214 https://cal.network/2ZSFcix

UC Davis Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve 24875 State Hwy 128 https://cal.network/37B9EAn

Pierce Canyon Falls Trail 7575 State Hwy 16

Winters Little League Field 412 Abbey St.

Fremont Weir State Wildlife Area County Rd. 16

Western Yolo

Knights Landing Boat Launch 9350 State Hwy 45 https://cal.network/2QO0DNB

Charles Brooks Community Swim Center 155 N West St. https://cal.network/2rYet7N

Blue Ridge Trail North 1475 State Hwy 16

Clark Field 70 Beamer St. https://cal.network/2MXAr1I

Blue Ridge Trail South 1475 State Hwy 16

Hyman Field 1200 Elm St.

Camp Haswell 1999 Hwy 16 https://cal.network/2ZSBdCw

Wild Wings Golf Club 18540 Wildwing Dr. 530-661-4720 https://cal.network/2QqpPKX

Fiske Creek Trail 1475 State Hwy 16 Frog Pond Trail 1475 State Hwy 16 Valley Vista Regional Park Trails 1999 Hwy 16 https://cal.network/2SUxz9L

Woodland Yolo County Fairgrounds 1250 Gum Ave. 530-402-2222

Great Parks

Community Park 203 E Fourteenth St. https://cal.network/2FpoZYN

Sycamore Park Off Leash Dog Exercise Area 1313 Sycamore Ln. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2QqzSjh

Cache Creek Regional Park 1475 Hwy 16 https://cal.network/2sOZr4C

Toad Hollow Dog Park 1919 Second St. https://cal.network/2uexh3c

Rotary Park 201 E Main St. https://cal.network/2QKuIh0

Walnut Park 2700 Lillard Dr. https://cal.network/39J5YOY

Community Park Dog Run 203 E 14th St https://cal.network/2FjzU6l

West Area Pond 1900 Lake Blvd. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/37xDcyK

Davis Community Gardens 1825 Fifth St. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/35tIIku

Whaleback Park 1011 Marina Circle https://cal.network/36pHb08

Grasslands Regional Park 30475 County Rd. 104 https://cal.network/303iQuZ Market Park 551 Cannery Loop 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/2SVFB2o Pioneer Park 5036 Hamel St. https://cal.network/2QHuNlq

West Sacramento Bridgeway Island Park 3345 Golden Gate Dr. Sam Combs Off Leash Dog Park 205 St.one Blvd. Sam Combs Park 205 St.one Blvd. Summerfield Park 2950 Linden Rd.

Winters

Winters City Park 411 Abbey St. https://cal.network/2QKuIh0

Woodland City Park 629 Cleveland https://cal.network/2Qqq493 Freeman Park 1001 Main St. https://cal.network/37xDm9k Gracie Hiddleson Park 1310 College St. https://cal.network/2MXevE8 Monument Hill Memorial Park 35036 County Rd. 22 530-662-1069 Pioneer Park 1925 Branigan Ave. https://cal.network/39Hjhzc

Pioneer Park Off Leash Dog Exercise Area 5035 Hamel Dr.

Summerfield Park Dog Area 2950 Linden Rd.

Playfields Sports Park 2500 Research Park Dr. 530-757-5626 https://cal.network/39DJa30

Western Yolo

Rick Gonzalez, Sr. Park 2109 Miekle Ave. https://cal.network/35k9g7S

Capay Open Space Park 15603 County Rd. 85 https://cal.network/2QNzytN

Slaven Park 1705 Miekle Dr. https://cal.network/2SXGc3h

Putah Creek Park 1111 El Campo Ave. https://cal.network/39Jl86z

Dunnigan Park County Rd. 89A https://cal.network/2ZQnVqj

Wayne Cline Park 223 Teton Pl

Slide Hill Park 1525 Tulip Ln. https://cal.network/2MVYXjU

Esparto Community Park 17001 Yolo Ave. https://cal.network/2FogZak

Wild Wings Park Wood Duck St. & Goldeneye St. https://cal.network/2QLEaAI

Slide Hill Park Off Leash Dog Exercise Area 1525 Tulip Ln. https://cal.network/2QsKmyF

Tuli Mem Park 17257 Yolo Ave https://cal.network/2FlFm8u

Woodland Off Leash Dog Park 2001 East St. https://cal.network/2SWzD0Y

Vernon Nichols County Park 17195 County Rd. 57 https://cal.network/2QsLPoF

Woodland Sports Park 2001 East St. 530-661-2009 https://cal.network/2ZPTTTA

Sycamore Park 1313 Sycamore Ln. https://cal.network/39H42Xi

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