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Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim

4.8

#7 of 9 in Parks in Anaheim

Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Walk above the dessert canyon walls and along the creek bed under the canopy of oak trees at Oak Canyon Nature Center. Watch for birds as you hike the well-marked and easy trails. In the spring, you can see prickly pear cacti, poppies, and other budding plants along the canyon walls. Visit the interpretive center to learn more about the area. Make sure to bring a hat and apply sunscreen before heading on the Roadrunner Ridge trail. Put Oak Canyon Nature Center on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Anaheim trip app.

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Oak Canyon Nature Center reviews

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31 reviews

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4.7

By Explore13407372133

This was a relaxing stroll along a stream in a beautiful park. The cotrast in the rich vegetation fed by the stream and the dry hillsides was striking.

This was a relaxing stroll along a stream in a beautiful park. The cotrast in the rich vegetation fed by the stream and the dry hillsides was striking. more »
By Tara M

So nice to get inside a quiet area with plenty of greenery and trails to casually walk through as well as some higher trails to challenge us.

So nice to get inside a quiet area with plenty of greenery and trails to casually walk through as well as some higher trails to challenge us. more »
By patminder

First time visit. Thoroughly enjoyed. Staff was very friendly. Many different trails to choose from. Great for kids. Free to do. Ask for donation of $2 if you can. Will go again.

First time visit. Thoroughly enjoyed. Staff was very friendly. Many different trails to choose from. Great for kids. Free to do. Ask for donation of $2 if you can. Will go again. more »

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By Daniel Welch

This was a place I was taken to as a kid by my mom, now I finally had the chance to take my daughter. I always loved it, and it seemed she did as well. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars on this visit, was because the visitor center was closed and that was one of the highlights in the day. They also had construction on one of the trails with a fence blocking the trail, and nothing on the map to identify it. It was still a great trip and an amazing experience to share with my own child.

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By Natalie Michelle Photo Co.

Gorgeous location for an outdoor wedding! I photographed one here in July, and the trees provided lots of much-needed shade for the hot weather. Trails are wide and relatively flat, so very easy to walk on in wedding attire. The amphitheater is a great blank canvas to decorate however you'd like, and the trees provide such a beautiful, natural backdrop! If your wedding is in the spring or summer, just bring some bug spray as there were quite a few gnats around that love sweat ;)

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By Cindy Russell

Just discovered one of my favorite spots to wander. You can even have your wedding here. Great day camps for kids.

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By Nico Ekasumara

Nice hike with lots of shade. Also lots of colorful flowers right after the rain!

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By Abe S

What a wonderful hidden gem. Amazing trails with beautiful foliage. Trees provide wonderful shade, lots of benches on trails to sit and enjoy the scenery. Great place for kids as they have little attractions here and there for them to play with. Lots of families go here. Free parking in this area, although it's not that big a lot. The longest highest trail we hiked is the Roadrunner Ridge.

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