My family loves this park, ESPECIALLY since the recent renovations! The park itself is in a great…read moreresidential area and is relatively low key. This is now one of the parks in the SCV areas where they have added climbing/hiking steps similar to that of Central Park, so it has become a bit more popular in that regard. I took my 4 and almost 2 year old on a saturday morning 9:30-11:30 and they had a blast. What is amazing is they also added shade sails over the existing 3 play structures and the exercise equipment area, which makes it so much more convenient, accessible and comfortable year round. They also added a softball field with a shaded/covered bench and viewing area, new bathrooms near the field, more covered picnic tables (available to reserve for parties and events), and a new basketball court near the playgrounds featuring 1 regulation height full court and 2 lower hoops for younger kids. They also added 2 big-kid swings in a shaded area near the big kid play structure which is awesome, as before there were just two toddler swings (which are now also significantly shaded btw). Sun exposure can still be tough depending on time of day, as when we were leaving the smallest 3 slides were heating up quite a bit for my little ones comfort, but the kids had a blast nonetheless. My only knock, is that with all these great improvements and renovations, I wish they would have improved and upgraded the existing bathrooms near the playgrounds too. Not that there is anything particularly wrong with them, but they could use some basically upgrades for the sink, dividers between urinals, and just overall modernization and environmental efficiency similar to the new bathrooms by the softball field and at some of the other renovated parks. Highly recommend this park. It is definitely one of my go-tos when I need to get the boys out of the house. It is a great place for kids to roam, explore, and play,

Park - #5/50 My goal…read morefor now til the end of the year is to review 50 parks. We frequent new parks and I hate when I can't find any updated photos for them so that's how I started my instagram @thatabcsquad to share. And now I'd like to contribute to Yelp as well. I've had my eyes on this park for a while now but whenever I would put it into Google Maps, it would say it's under construction so I didn't wanna haul three kids to a park that 'may' be closed (we live 40 mins away) But a friend passed by and saw it was open so we had to go check it out! We loved every second of it!! - huge fully shaded playground!! Three sections, bigger, middle and smaller. - BIG slides for those who love them! - lots of climbing and crawling areas - plenty of grassy space - baseball fields - shaded picnic tables - clean bathrooms - water fountains - parking lot close by to playground If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend this park!! We were told there's also a little nature trail too! We gotta check that out next time.

Greatest park for all my grands !! Play areas , shade and tables for all , space to ride bikes and…read morescooters and grass for any balls and games . My favorite park in Scv

Held my son's birthday party and this venue was perfect! The picnic shelter is a good size and…read morethere were hooks to hang decor. There were ample garbage receptacles as well. Highly recommend taking your kids of all ages here!

I came to visit the ducks TWICE in a row this week, yesterday and today to feed them some bread I…read morehad leftover at my pad. For some reason there's like zillion ducks and turtles here. I also shared my food w/kiddos as well; how can I possibly say "NO" to them?! Sharing is caring. So, they say.... I feel like it's very therapeutic for me to feed them oddly to say.. I LOVE ANIMALS!!!!!!

Soft breeze. Good sniff notes. Dad finally stopped talking about productivity long enough for me to…read moreunleash a truly golden masterpiece by the lake. Excellent privacy, zero jogger interference, and plenty of grass texture variety. Would absolutely poop here again. A top-tier turf encounter.

I really enjoy this park, set up on the hill. I live near this park and bring my pup regularly for…read moresome canine socialization. My dog is on the small side, so I take him to the small dog park, just next to the large dog park. There are always some larger dogs on the small dog side, but those pups tend to be afraid of the large dogs, so they socialize with the small pups. The park is clean, well-maintained, and they have poop shovels/bags ready when you need them. In addition, there is a playground for the children, a basketball area for the teens, restrooms, and plenty of parking. You will love it and so will your pup. Enjoy!

Awesome park and dog park. Very clean and well kept. I would love to come back with our dog,…read morehowever it felt very clique-y and odd. We've been to many dog parks and the other owners are typically very friendly, welcoming and in control of their dog. This group of people just stared at us when we walked in despite us saying hi first. The experience felt uncomfortable and exclusive, plus the other owners seemed dismissive of their dogs' sometimes aggressive behaviors. Our dog laid on her back very submissive and the other owners just laughed it off. Unfortunate.

When you're ending the year 2025 with a hiking adventure. Let's begin this banger review…read more Whitney Canyon Park is a 442-acre park known for its diverse trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, featuring oak woodlands, chaparral, and riparian areas with seasonal waterfalls. It is located next to the freeway in Santa Clarita. I have been eyeing this trail/park for months and I am glad I crossed this on my All trails hiking list. I came on a late Monday morning and it was bloody windy (~45 mph) with a cool temp of 64 degrees. This park has multiple trials including Elsmere Trail. WCP has a wide track trail through a canyon that was known for oil drilling and ranching some of its remnants are still visible. Its trail has little to no tree shade but the trailhead was kept clear. I have seen some hikers (family and kids) and bikers along the way; most are friendly and nice. Parking lot is huge with no shades. Trash bins are available. Overall, it's a nice easy park to go hiking. I recommend it.

A friend took me to Whitney Canyon Waterfall today, and wow what an adventure. The hike is…read moremoderate, about 3.5 miles, and parking is free. Reaching the waterfall is not for the faint of heart. You climb uphill, descend back down, reach a small waterfall, and then go through it to finally arrive at Whitney Waterfall. It's a bit sketchy, definitely thrilling, and absolutely worth it but only if you're prepared. Hiking shoes are a must. This trail is not recommended for kids or beginner hikers due to steep and slippery sections. It was 48 degrees and freezing cold today, so check the weather before you go and layer up. Also, there are no restrooms, so plan ahead. If you're looking for a raw, adventurous hike with a rewarding waterfall at the end, this one delivers.

We finally got around to checking out Jingle Fest! It's a one day event that's been held at…read moreCentral Park for the past 4 years. Lots of vendors selling specialty foods, handcrafted items, clothing and decor. There's a live band, bar (Newhall Refinery) and food trucks. Kids can visit with Santa for $8, with pics taken with your own phone. Overall a really nice park event. Free admission, pets allowed and lots of parking.

What another beautiful and HUUUUUGE park in the SCV! Something for everyone here. Lots of great…read morehiking trails in the adjacent hills, many soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts, Disc Golf, Community Gardens, TWO dog parks(small and large pups welcome to their own space) and for avid stairclimbers, who enjoy (???) walking actual stairs, a DEDICATED exercise staircase. The staircase was the first feature I noticed the first time I passed by at night. I could see something in the distance that resembled the Mulholland aqueduct cascading down the Newhall Pass near my home. So on this beautiful Wednesday evening, we headed to Central Park to "investigate" the lights at the back of the park. How cool! We arrived just as the late afternoon sun was descending o're the horizon and the clouds were moving from white to pink, to grey, to pink, to peach, to orange. Gorgeous! Perfect timing to see the beginning of the "River of Lights" that caught my eye. A beautiful array of 214 programmable lights that seem to "flow" in ever changing colors from the flag pole at the top of the exercise staircase down, down, down the 172 steps and into a main plaza, lined with benches and trees, to encircle a lovely 2025 art installation entitled "When Cloud Met A Cloud" by Sujin Lim. The overall effect is rain falling, cascading down and evaporating into the clouds to cycle again. It's so pretty! Along the plaza are educational displays from the SCV water Agency, highlighting the importance water has in our lives. It does INDEED resemble what we in the SFV see on the "other side" of these hills, as the aqueduct flows into our valley. I may not attempt this staircase walk anytime soon, but we did enjoy walking the forged trail around the park and seeing all the people - and lots of free parking! - utilizing this space. Signs are posted to remind you to watch for rattlesnakes, so hike with care. Cheers! "CC"

Easy walking and bike trails. Green soccer fields. Clean restrooms. Hidden gem in Valencia.read more

What a lovely surprise! We are stepping into 2026 with a mindful intention of walking everyday. It…read morestarted with just 20 mins/day and has turned into an adventurous hobby. When we run errands, or go to lunch, we now look for a nearby neighborhood or park to explore. Today brought us to Valencia. When I searched for "largest park", Heritage appeared. After running errands and before dinner, we went walking. After parking in the large, free lot, we went towards the restrooms to prep for our hour long constitutional. We set a timer for 30 minutes and off we set towards the San Fransiquito Creek Trail along the northwest edge of the park. We had no idea how well paved, well marked and how, well...LONG this trail is! We walked for 30 minutes north, past homes and communities, then turned back before we could even see anywhere NEAR the end of the trail at Copper Hill Dr. Along the way we passed many a happy walker, jogger, puppy dog, and cyclists enjoying the final golden minutes of the day and this lovely area preserved for our recreation. By the time we returned to the actual park, soccer practice and flag football began occupying the fields. Many more youths had taken to the playground and a few adults had settled into the tables at the picnic area. As we left, we agreed it was a great walk and a beautiful location we look forward to traversing again, next time following the trail in the opposite direction. Cheers! "CC"

SCV has some many wonderful parks and this is one of the top ones. It's nestled in a neighborhood…read moreup in Stevenson's Ranch. It's a nice safe park due to it being off of the street. There is plenty of parking, and also plenty of benches and tables. The playground has some pretty high slides chic my kids love. It's nice and spread out so you don't feel like you're right on top of other people enjoying the park as well. You can also get a lovely view is SCV from there.

Love this park. Clean, safe, and well kept. I appreciate the little kiddie section being separate…read morefrom the older kids playground.

Very nice park, always well kept and managed. The landscaping is pretty, lots of grass to run…read morearound on, trees for shade and beautiful flowers to highlight the area. The kids love coming and playing here, I pack a picnic lunch so we can spend the day and have fun!

Beautiful well kept neighborhood park. Lots of kids playing, dogs running around, people enjoying…read morethe environment. Grateful to live down the street.

I always enjoy a great park that can provide some time to chill and relax. This is a great park…read morethat allows you to have a good run, hike, jog or bike as well. If you have fur babies they will enjoy this place as they can run around and get nice and tired for a good nights sleep.

I don't visit Simi Valley very often, but whenever I do, I always make sure to stop by this park. I…read morewas there recently for a baby shower, but I've also been with my kids countless times. The park has plenty of parking and large open spaces where everyone can run around and burn off their energy. There are also several bathroom facilities, making it convenient for families. In the summer, when the heat kicks in, they have a splash pad to help stay cool, and there are always plenty of ducks to watch, adding a little extra joy to the experience.