Redding, CA · 96001
Top 8 Free in Redding, CA
Redding-wide list; ZIP badge shows each pick's ZIP.
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Sundial Bridge 96001
Sundial Bridge Dr (Turtle Bay)
Redding's icon: free and open daily, with river trails on both sides
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Sacramento River Trail 96001
Trailheads at Sundial Bridge and Diestelhorst Bridge
Paved trail system (17.4 mi per Visit Redding); the classic loop is about 5.5-6 mi
- 3
Fantasy Fountain Splash Park 96002
Enterprise Park, 4000 Victor Ave
Free splash pad next to Kids Kingdom. Seasonal (roughly May-Sep)
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Caldwell Park 96003
56 Quartz Hill Rd
Skate park, fish viewing, and River Trail access. Expansion under construction (bike park, pump track)
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Clover Creek Preserve 96002
3705 Shasta View Dr
Flat, paved loop of about 1.5-2 mi through a nature preserve
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Redding Saturday Farmers Market 96001
777 Cypress Ave (behind City Hall)
Year-round Saturday market
How we ranked this list
Activities are ranked editorially by how good a local outing they are.
- How unique it is to Redding
- Year-round availability
- Cost (free scores higher)
- Family-friendliness
Editorial: no admission cost, uniqueness to Redding, then year-round access.
Rankings are editorial; no business paid for placement.

