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George J. Hatfield SRA is located in the San Joaquin Valley and home to a variety of trees and wildlife. The Merced River meanders through the park, with swimming and fishing activities near facilities. It offers spacious grassy fields and picnic tables shaded by native oak trees for day use activities.

Brannan Island State Recreation Area is located in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This area northeast of San Francisco Bay has countless islands and marshes with many wildlife habitats and many opportunities for recreation-including boating, windsurfing, and swimming. One of the outstanding water-oriented recreation areas in the world, the area offers great fishing, which includes striped bass, sturgeon, catfish, bluegill, perch, and bullhead. Little Frank's Tract, a protected wetland marsh, is home to beaver, muskrat, river otter, mink, and 76 species of birds.

Henry W. Coe State Park is primarily a wilderness park. Spring is the most popular time of year to visit with fabulous displays of wildflowers. Camping is permitted all year. There are numerous creeks and ponds, ranging from 2 to 22 miles from the Coe Ranch Entrance. Fishing is allowed in the park; Fish and Game regulations are enforced. Be prepared to hike or bike on dirt roads and trails. Vehicle access is restricted beyond park entrances.

On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. It is said that the view is surpassed only by that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo. The park features exce hiking and rock climbing opportunities. The mountain was formed when a mass of underlying rock was gradually forced up through the earth's surface so, unlike other mountains, older and older rocks are encountered as you climb the mountain. The mountain was regarded as sacred to Native Americans.