The Best Park in Long Beach!
In this city of almost a half million people and 65.9 square miles, there are 92 parks. Hard to believe, but it’s true.
In 2002, 2003 and 2004, The National Parks and Recreation Society awarded their Gold Medal to the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine for “outstanding management practices and programs.” The overall park area they manage is an astounding 3100 acres, including the 815 acre El Dorado Regional Park. El Dorado offers fishing lakes, an archery range, youth campground, bike trails, and picnic areas.
Yes, this brings us to the best park in Long Beach. The sparkling jewel of El Dorado Park is the 102+ acre Nature Center. In the hustle and bustle of a busy metropolis, the Nature Center is a quiet, relaxing oasis.
On an incredibly calming walk, you will see all kinds of wildlife, including turtles, ground squirrels, butterflies, beetles, and perhaps even some snakes, skunks, coyotes, foxes and hawks. Don’t forget to linger at the viewing areas along the lakes, where you most surely see the nesting herons and egrets.
Enjoy your well-canopied stroll through the pines, across wooden bridges and be sure to visit the museum for an extra treat on your way back to civilization.
Nature Center Hours
Trails: Tue-Sun, 8am-5pm
Museum: Tue-Fri, 10am-4pm
Sat/Sun, 8:30am-4pm
• Vehicle entry fees are $4, M-F;
$6, Sa/Su and $7 Holidays
• Buses are $26
Other buses are $30
• Daily park hours are 7am-dusk
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