For experienced hikers, Sanborn Park has over fifteen miles of trails that showcase the geographic features of the park. The Lake Ranch Trail offers a shaded, easy hike between Lake Ranch and Black Road. Ranger led nature walks are available upon request. The day use area offers a variety of amenities. A one mile nature trail is available to the park visitor which provides an excellent example of the flora and fauna to be found in the park.
Picnic tables are available year round in the forty-acre, grass covered, day use area.
For large gatherings, there are three group areas available by reservation. An RV campground , open year round, offers electric and water hook-ups and a dump station. Vehicle length limit is 30 feet. Tent camping is available at the walk-in campground from the last Saturday in March to October 15. An American Youth Hostel is also located within the park and a nature display can be viewed at the Youth Science Institute.