Nut Tree Family Park Map and Brochure (2025 – 2023)
Centered along Interstate 80 in Vacaville, Nut Tree Family Park was once a compact mix of aviation nostalgia, miniature rides, and California highway whimsy. Its map traces the tight footprint where the carousel, train loop, and airplane-themed rides clustered around shaded picnic spots.
- Location
- Vacaville, California
- Years Active
- 1921 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Nut Tree Family Park Site
A Nut Tree Family Park map helps visitors or history buffs picture how dining pavilions, children’s rides, and the tiny airstrip connected—right down to the tram stop where crowds once spilled in from the shopping plaza. Blink, and you’d miss it; that was part of its charm, a roadside fantasy gone local legend.
Nut Tree Family Park Map 2025
In 2025, Nut Tree Family Park in Vacaville, California, continued operating its signature No. 5 Train and Carousel attractions as part of Nut Tree Plaza.
The park hosted a Halloween Festival on October 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a holiday event featuring Santa Claus on December 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., maintaining its seasonal programming schedule through the year.
Printable Nut Tree Family Park Map PDF 2025
Nut Tree Family Park Map 2024
Printable Nut Tree Family Park Map PDF 2024
Nut Tree Family Park Map 2023
FAQ
Why did the Nut Tree close?
The original Nut Tree closed in 1996 due to a combination of financial losses, a family feud among owners, and declining business from changing travel habits. A lawsuit and failed sale efforts left the landmark unable to sustain operations. It was later demolished and redeveloped into the modern Nut Tree Plaza that reopened in 2006.
What time does the Nut Tree close?
Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville generally closes at 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and at 6:00 PM on Sundays. Individual restaurants and stores within the center may vary their hours slightly. The plaza’s train and carousel typically close around dusk.
Does the Nut Tree still exist?
The Nut Tree still exists in Vacaville, California, as an active retail and entertainment complex. The site, located off Interstate 80, features Nut Tree Plaza with restaurants, shops, and attractions like the carousel and train rides. It operates daily and continues to host community events as of 2025.
Who owns the Nut Tree?
The Nut Tree in Vacaville is owned by Tower Investments and Nella Holdings. The two family-owned companies jointly acquired the 371,000-square-foot Nut Tree Plaza in April 2022 for about $124 million. The retail center is managed by NewMark Merrill Companies, which oversees leasing and operations for the property.
