Free things to do in Merced

Outdoors

Fahrens Park

The Black Rascal Bike Path passes through this recreation area with a playground & disc-golf course.

Outdoors

Rahilly Park

A 2.9-acre community park with a playground, picnic shelter & access to a cycle path.

Family

Merced's Applegate Park Zoo

This park with picnic areas & a playground is home to a small zoo that shelters native wildlife.

Outdoors

Henderson Park

Outdoors

Lake Yosemite Recreation Area

Scenic park with an artificial reservoir for swimming, fishing & kayaking, plus picnic shelters.

Outdoors

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

10.2-acre wetlands & grasslands known as a legendary wintering habitat for waterfowl & shorebirds.

Outdoors

McNamara Park

Community park offering over 8-acres of green space & recreational amenities, including a pool.

Arts & Culture

Merced Theatre

This 1,640-seat music venue with a balcony hosts national names & tribute bands, plus kids' shows.

Arts & Culture

Castle Air Museum

Aircraft museum housing more than 40 WWII & Cold War airplanes including a Grumman US-2A Tracker.