I was looking for a dog-friendly hike that's close enough for a day trip,…read more Wildwood Regional Park I was the perfect find! We hiked out to Paradise Falls, and while the view from a distance had me thinking, "That's it?"... once you get closer, it's actually beautiful. The weather was in the 80s, with the cool breeze made the hike so much more enjoyable (especially on the steeper parts). My pup had the best time too! I would've loved to let him run free, but this isn't an off-leash park. What I really loved is that there are so many different trails. Whether you're in the mood for a quick walk, a jog, or a longer hike, you'll find a route that fits. There were lots of people out enjoying the scenery, and the nearby town has plenty of cute spots to grab a bite afterward. It was such a fun outing. I would totally do it again!

Very adventurous trail to the waterfall. It was a beautiful day, love the rest stop along the way…read morethe tipee rest stop. It was a relaxing hike.

Nice wedding venue but it's a completely blank slate so expect a lot of overhead cost to bring…read moreeverything in as rentals Music cut off time is ten pm Ceremony and cocktail hour area is very cute

I attended the Rose Day event 2026. It was a beautiful day with free rose, cocktails and mocktails…read moreall day (with the price of admission). The parking lot is very dusty, but once inside the venue there was grass and compacted dirt. We weren't allowed to bring chairs, so we brought blankets to lay out on the grass, and it was life saver. I would go back next year.

A friend recently took me to Paradise Falls, and it was such a beautiful and peaceful experience…read more We started on the Teepee Trail where we saw a really cool teepee structure, then continued down to the bottom of the falls. The waterfall is stunning from below, and the view from the top is just as spectacular. Along the way we explored a small cave and passed two beautiful creeks. We even saw some ducks flying overhead, which made the whole hike feel even more special. After that, we hiked uphill on the Teepee Trail, stopped at Lizard Rock, and eventually made our way back to the parking lot. The views throughout the hike are wonderful and so peaceful there's nothing like disconnecting and reconnecting with nature here. Parking is free and the lot is fairly large (around 40 cars or more). There are bathrooms at the trailhead and also near the campground, which is very convenient. We ended up hiking about 5 miles. It took us 2 hours and 30 minutes of moving time, and about 3 hours total including breaks and photo stops. I highly recommend this trail if you're looking for a scenic and relaxing hike.

Such a beautiful hike to the waterfall and easy to find plus great view of the sunsetread more

We recently rented Pavilion A at Oak Canyon Community Park for our daughter's 4th birthday splash…read moreparty, specifically because of its proximity to the splash pad. The park itself is beautiful and clean, which is why we felt confident booking it for such an important celebration. Unfortunately, shortly after our event began, the splash pad stopped working and remained off for the duration of our rental. This was the main activity for approximately 20 children in attendance. While a park ranger attempted to assist, there was ultimately no resolution. What was especially disappointing was the lack of urgency and care from park staff. There was no real apology or effort to make the situation right. We had to go through hoops just to get someone on the phone, which was frustrating in the middle of hosting a children's party. If pavilions are being rented out for private events, you would expect someone to be readily available to assist renters when issues arise. Additionally, we were told at booking that Pavilion B was already reserved and that inflatables were only permitted in that space. However, Pavilion B remained empty the entire time. Had we known, we would have booked that pavilion or adjusted our plans to include a bounce house to make up for the loss of the splash pad. While the park grounds are well maintained, the lack of communication, unavailable amenity, and absence of real-time support made what should have been a joyful day unnecessarily stressful. I hope improvements are made so other families do not have a similar experience.

Oak Canyon is a gem in my neighboring city of Oak Park. It's my go to for trail running or a walk…read morethrough nature. It's a perfect place to relax while enjoying the landscaping. Check it out.

We were on Oak Park visiting friends and decided to enjoy some beautiful SoCal weather…read more Indian Springs park is located right next to an elemntary school. It has an area for children to play, a baseball diamond, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court and plenty of grass. Surrounded by rolling mountains, it's a beautiful park. The park is well kept and attended by friendly locals. Highly recommended!

This is one of the best little neighborhood parks I've seen - it basically offers everythings you…read moreneed in a local park! Various sports can be played here, you can walk your dog, take your kids to the playground, have a picnic... And if you want a bigger park, Oak Canyon Community Park is right down the street.

A place with kinda weird vibes. This was one of Ronald Reagan's three ranches that he owned during…read morehis lifetime. The property is now part of Malibu Creek State Park. Best thing to do if you want to explore it is park at the lot near the intersection of Mulholland and Lake Vista Drives. The lot is at the end of a walking/biking trail that leads you to (?). If you walk about one-third of a mile on the trail, there is a historical marker that tells the history of the property. Ronald Reagan would own this land before he was elected Governor of California. I think it was right after his divorce with Jane Wyman that he purchased it. When he dated Nancy Davis, she was a frequent visitor here. The future prez would ride horses and do other things here in between work. It's kinda bizarre knowing that he once lived here. I'm not gonna lie - today, it's very sad looking. Surely there have been talks of restoring parts of the property but I'm sure there's reasons (like natural disasters) that's keeping the plans from going. But you gotta use your imagination on this one.

One reviewer said this was a maintenance facility and they were exactly correct. If you want to…read moretake off and go on a trail, walking or on horseback, there are a number of parking places. Otherwise there isn't much to see other than a view . Go across the street and visit Paramount Ranch.

I feel like I am a connoisseur at parks and playgrounds. I went here when it was Covid and haven't…read morebeen back since. I like how this park is gated, plenty of parking, feels like just a nice hike away, and I do appreciate the shaded areas (it was over 90° today). I do like how there are private bathrooms with urinals and paper towels. There's also a lot of nice grass area as well.

Tucked within the "(thousand of) oaks forest" and a few hiking distance away from civilization is…read morethis oasis called "Old Meadow Park"! Very tranquil, somewhat isolated with lushes of greenery, and pocketful of picnic areas for many families to lounge around, relax and rejuvenate. It is also a kids friendly park. I believe, you may reserve for group events. Contact the local park ranger office for more detail. Have a nice relaxed expedition!

Hikes with cool endings are always my favorite. This one definitely doesn't disappoint. It took me…read moretwo visits to figure out how to get here since there's not a lot of info on this one. It's about a 5-mile roundtrip hike. There's some tall brush that you'll have to walk through at the end so you may want to wear pants and wear hiking shoes. There are a number of different trails that can take take you here. I started from the trailhead located at the end of Falling Star Ave in Thousand Oaks. The trailhead is a little hidden. It's located off to the right at the end of a cul-de-sac. Make your way along the curvy Hidden Meadow Trail. You'll reach a fork where you will need to make a sharp right continuing uphill on Sandstone Hill Trail. After a decent incline, take a left at the fork and continue to head in an uphill direction. The trail eventually dead-ends at a power line transmission tower. From there you will see the arch high up on the mountain. You'll then probably say to yourself, fogettaboutit! But it's actually not as hard as it appears. There's a small path marked by a cairn. You will need to power your way up the hill. The trail is well-marked but really overgrown with tall dry brush. When you get to the top head left. The trail will lead you to the backside of the arch. Be sure to spend some time reading the short messages and view the various trinkets left by behind by people. Relax in the cool shade. Climb on top of the arch and appreciate the views. I really liked the inspirational message someone wrote. "Hope you find your peace and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings...Push through the pokey brush and trust your instincts carving a path."

This is a difficult hike but worth it for the views. Lots cool rock features and several caves near…read moreby with cliffs that overlook the surrounding cities.