Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Carmichael)

Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Nature Center admission free; vehicle parking $8 ($11 holidays).

Address2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608

HoursNature Center Tue–Sun: Feb 1–Oct 31, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Nov 1–Jan 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ancil Hoffman Park open daily 5:00 a.m.–dusk

PricesNature Center admission free; vehicle parking $8 ($11 holidays)

Price notesAdmission and parking fees from the nature center's official visit page, verified 2026-11-05. priceVal is 0 because the center itself is free; the vehicle fee is listed under parking.

Age notesNo official age guidance published — age fit Not confirmed; bands exclude 0-2 because trail/stroller suitability is unverified.

BookingNo reservation requirement stated on the official visit page reviewed 2026-11-05.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the nature center's official pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.

Parking$8 per vehicle ($11 on holidays/holiday weekends); free for nature-center members and Sacramento County Park Pass holders, per official site. Vehicle entry is via Tarshes Dr / California Ave — the San Lorenzo Way entrance is permanently locked.

Hours in detailOpen Tuesday-Sunday. February 1-October 31: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. November 1-January 31: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Tickets & bookingUnscheduled groups may explore the Nature Center and Nature Study Area after 1:00 PM; trail groups are limited to 20 people and should call ahead to register (916-876-4918).

ParkingA $8 daily parking pass is sold at the self-pay station near the park entry kiosk (Effie Yeaw members and Sacramento County Park Pass holders park free). Walk-in groups pay the County park entrance fee of $8 per vehicle ($11 on holidays and holiday weekends) or $30 per bus. ACCESS NOTE: the San Lorenzo entrance to Ancil Hoffman Park is permanently locked - the only car entrance to the Nature Center is from Tarshes Drive and California Avenue.

Sensory notesALLERGY WARNING (official): fish and nuts are used in some programs in public spaces. No dogs are allowed (ADA service animals welcome); the center posts rattlesnake and tick warnings and a strict Leave No Trace / stay-on-trails policy; wildlife must not be fed, and the center is not a wildlife rescue (call 311 for injured animals).

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center — Carmichael, California