Lake Yosemite Located on Lake Road, 209-385-7426, Open from sunrise to sunset, this popular lake affords a wealth of activities, including boating, wind sailing, swimming, and canoeing. Picnic areas with barbecue grills and facilities to rent are also available.

Rancho Del Rey Golf Club 5250 West Green Sands Road, Merced, CA 95301, 209-358-7131, An 18 hole, par 72 semiprivate golf course that is hilly, with many trees lining its fairways. The greens are extremely fast and water hazards come into play on a few holes.