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  Open Space Parks

 

This land is protected and managed as a natural environment with passive recreation value and minimal development.

1-Douglas Family Preserve
Douglas Family Preserve

A 70-acre open space area donated to the city that sits above Arroyo Burro Beach. Trails and views. Dogs allowed off leash.

Location: end of Medcliff Road  & Selrose Lane
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
2-Equestrian Circle
Equestrian Circle

Open space used as a drop-in equestrian riding ring.

Location: east of the City Limits line and Mission Creek
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
3-Hale
Hale

An open space park with trails through oak woodland area. Dogs allowed off leash.

Location: Camino Viejo  & Eucalyptus Hill Road
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
4-Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley

This partially developed, partly wild locale offers a lawn, barbeque facilities and children's play area, plus over 15 acres of creekside foliage and wildlife accessed by a walking path.

Location: Calle de Los Amigos  & Torino Drive
Hours: Sunrise-1/2 hour after Sunset
 
5-Honda Valley
Honda Valley

Open space parkland with extensive hiking trails through large shade trees and California Coast Live Oak.

Location: Carrillo Boulevard  & Miramonte Drive
Hours: Sunrise-1/2 hour after Sunset
 
6-Gould Park
Gould Park

Open space parkland and a trailhead for Cold Springs Trail

Location: Cold Springs Road  & Ashley Roadunrise-10pm
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
7-Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon

This open space, tucked back in a neighborhood, is ideal for a quick dog walk or informal softball game.

Location: Laurel Canyon Road
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
8-Loma Media
Loma Media

A small gift parcel used for roadside beautification and planting projects.

Location: Alameda Padre Serra  & Loma Media Road
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
9-Parma
Parma

Owned by the Parma family since the 1890s, this 200 acre parcel was donated to the city in 1973. This permanently undeveloped park features hiking, walking and equestrian trails, vista points, extensive creek side habitats, and abundant wildlife. The firebreak road may be used by mountain bikers.

Location: Stanwood Drive
Hours: Sunrise-10pm
 
10-Rattlesnake Canyon
Rattlesnake Canyon

Adjacent to Skofield Park along Mission Creek. Excellent hiking and horseback riding trails. Rattlesnake trail is a popular hiking destination and connects with other foothill trails.

Location: Adjacent to Skofield Park
Hours: Sunrise-10pm