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Crescent Compass

Things to do with kids in Del Norte County

· Crescent City · California ·

A calm, verified directory for caregivers of children aged 0 to 18. Every listing shows its source and when it was last checked.

A living atlas for a connected community

Nine ways to start

Kim's launch categories, each one a verified list and a map. Pick what your family needs today.

A bench above the rocks and sea stacks

· Parks and playgrounds

Playgrounds, picnic lawns and the county parks, with access notes where known.

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· Pools and indoor recreation

The municipal pool, indoor play and sports halls for wet days.

Sea stack at sunset

· Attractions

The lighthouse, the aquarium, the museum and the visitor centres.

Emerald pool on the Smith River

· Rivers and beaches

River put-ins and swimming holes on the Smith, and the beaches.

Looking up into the redwood canopy

· Hiking and nature

Short redwood and coastal trails that work with children, with warnings stated.

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· Learning and STEM

Schools, preschools, childcare, the college and classes.

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· Arts

Galleries, music and making, as they are verified.

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· Libraries and family services

Libraries and family services with their official sources.

Fog over the beach and headland

· Programs, events and people to call

After-school programmes, youth clubs and the people to call.

What people can do

Discover

Find schools, parks, libraries, clinics, trails, public events and local resources, each with its source and the date it was checked.

Coordinate

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Belong

Save useful places, share approved information, and join community life at your own pace. Quiet is always a choice.

A gentle starting experience

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Browse without an account

The whole map and every listing are open. No sign-up, no location permission.

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Choose what help you want

Family support, local orientation, community events or practical guidance. Age bands and budget are your choices, never a child profile.

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Keep control as you settle

Save places, ask questions, suggest corrections for review. Permissions grow only by choice, and you can pause, simplify or leave at any time.

This week

Ranger-led afternoon walk: Simpson-Reed Grove

Wed 21 Oct, 14:00Free

Ranger-led afternoon walk: Simpson-Reed Grove

Fri 23 Oct, 14:00Free

Children's Halloween Craft Night (Library)

Fri 23 Oct, 16:00

Coastal overlook at evening, sea stacks in low light

Project-supplied coastal photography. Scenic images are not mapped or labelled as verified locations.

Core promise

The map helps people notice and care for their shared surroundings. It must never claim to be a complete picture of a place, or of the people who live there.