Chino Hills State Park

Chino Hills State Park Chino Hills State Park is a premier natural open-space area in the hills of Santa Ana Canyon near Riverside. Most of the trails accept multiple use.

It's vitally important as a refuge to many species of plants and as a link between natural areas essential to the survival of many animal species. Chino Hills State Park, a premier natural open-space area in the hills of Santa Ana Canyon near Riverside, is a critical link in the Puente-Chino Hills biological corridor. It encompasses stands of oaks, sycamores and rolling, grassy hills that stretch

nearly 31 miles, from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Whittier Hills. Chino Hills is vitally important as a refuge to many species of plants, and as a link between natural areas essential to the survival of many animal species. Chino Hills is also a place where people can escape the pressures of urban life and find peace and solitude in a natural setting. Visitors can simply enjoy a walk, horseback or bicycle ride on trails that meander through valleys and along ridge tops through woodlands, sage scrub and grasslands. Ninety miles of trails and fire roads also offer excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife and native plants. Facilities consist of a picnic area, equestrian staging area, pipe corrals, a historic barn, water spigots and restrooms. The Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center, located on the western side of the park, is a premier interpretive facility which showcases the parks extraordinary biodiversity. However, a few trails are designated for hiking only, because of safety issues or the potential for damage to habitat.

06/02/2026

Chino Hills State Park Free Junior Ranger Program. June 20th at 10am

Let’s explore Summer Solstice together! • Earth changes causing different seasons• How sun dials are used to tell time• ...
06/01/2026

Let’s explore Summer Solstice together!

• Earth changes causing different seasons
• How sun dials are used to tell time
• How the position of Earth and the sun cause the highest ultraviolet rays.

Crafts and science experiments are free to all participants!

Registration isn't required but it'd be great if you could let us know you're coming! Call the Discovery Center and leave your name and how many are attending! 714-524-2471

These programs were developed for kids age 7-12 but we can take any age if they are interested or it fits their learning level! Need accommodations? Let us know when you call to save your spot!

This event is not at the Discovery Center. Please go to Rolling M Ranch.
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Junior Ranger programs are held every 3rd Saturday of the month!
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Visit us any time at the Discovery Center.
Located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

Its the best way to kick off summer and learn about everyone's favorite California wild space! Join Chino Hills State Pa...
05/30/2026

Its the best way to kick off summer and learn about everyone's favorite California wild space!
Join Chino Hills State Park for Campfire with Friends. We provide the campfire, the fun, and the s'mores. You be ready to play! This program is made for all ages and best for the kid in all of us. Parking is paid. Program is free. Enter at Sapphire and Elinvar. Drive to the Rolling M Ranch. Stay after for Blacklight and Bugs from 7 to 9:30 pm. 'moreSummer

ATTENTION POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS. THERE IS A RESCHEDULE FOR THE SECOND TRAINING DATE.
05/30/2026

ATTENTION POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS. THERE IS A RESCHEDULE FOR THE SECOND TRAINING DATE.

Calling all ENTOMOLOGY ENTHUSIASTS! Join us on Saturday after the Campfire with Friends for Blacklights and Bugs. We wil...
05/30/2026

Calling all ENTOMOLOGY ENTHUSIASTS! Join us on Saturday after the Campfire with Friends for Blacklights and Bugs. We will use blacklit tarps to attrack the bugs that live here to get a close look at them without imposing on them. Bring a camera, dress in layers, bring something to sit on. The program participants must be here by 7pm to participate. Please call the Discovery Center for more information.

05/29/2026
Chino Hills State Park presents an iNaturalist Walking Trail Safari. Bring your camera. Bring your walking shoes. If yo...
05/29/2026

Chino Hills State Park presents an iNaturalist Walking Trail Safari. Bring your camera. Bring your walking shoes. If you know about iNaturalist, you are welcome to safari on your own time. If you would like to be guided on how to use iNaturalist, and learn about native animals, plants, and insects, please join us on Saturday May 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center: 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea CA 92823

Come to the Discovery Center to sign up for the Fourth Grade Adventure Pass and use it all Summer long. Need Summer prog...
05/27/2026

Come to the Discovery Center to sign up for the Fourth Grade Adventure Pass and use it all Summer long.
Need Summer programs? We have those too.

Address

Brea, CA
92823

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19517806222

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