Laguna Creek Parkway- a 13-mile waterway and hiking trail that traverse the flow of the Elk Grove, Laguna and Whitehouse Creeks, includes wetlands, biking, walking and riding trails, fishing and bird watching.
[Trail Map ]
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - the 505th unit in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The NWR is located on the western edge of Elk Grove, a narrow stretch of floodplain, and home to over 200 species of birds and numerous wildlife and fish species.
[Stone Lakes Brochure ]
Cosumnes River Preserve - on the southern edge of Elk Grove, a riparian habitat running along the Cosumnes River. Activities in the preserve includes driving tours, bird watching and kayaking.
