I absolutely love Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park! It's the perfect quick escape -- close enough…read moreto civilization for convenience, yet far enough to leave the hustle and bustle of traffic and city life behind. Right now the cherry blossoms are in full, breathtaking bloom, turning parts of the park into a dreamy pink wonderland. The wildlife is thriving too: squirrels galore that are so bold they'll walk right up to your feet if you sit still and stay calm. On warmer days I've spotted rattlesnakes scurrying across the trails, so I always recommend staying in the middle of the paths as a safety precaution. From the main entrance at Colima Road, you can choose the paved walkway or head straight for the dirt trails depending on your mood. I usually make my way toward the horse stables and equestrian area -- watching the horses get fed or running around their enclosures is one of my favorite parts. Just be mindful of the occasional big mounds of horse droppings on the trails; it's a small price to pay for the beauty. The park is generally very clean, with plenty of trash cans scattered throughout. There are numerous benches, picnic areas, fire pits perfect for groups, a children's playground, and even a seasonal creek with several charming wooden bridges crossing directly over it (though the water is pretty dry now that the rainy season is over). You'll also notice signs posted along the trails warning about bobcats and mountain lions. I've been coming here regularly for six months and haven't heard or seen any myself, but I've seen quite a few hikers carrying pepper spray as a precaution. Just be safe out there. Weekends get busy with families celebrating birthdays and enjoying the outdoors, but it's all part of the lively atmosphere. For dog lovers, there are two fantastic off-leash dog parks right near the front entrance -- one for large dogs and one for medium/small dogs. Outside of those areas, dogs must be on leash per the signs. The hilltop trails offer absolutely stunning panoramic views that make every visit worthwhile. My only heads-up: the park is officially closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (per LA County rules), but a lot of locals park across the street at the nearby mall and walk in through the gates anyway. If you're in the Rowland Heights/Hacienda Heights area and looking for a beautiful regional park with trails, nature, horses, cherry blossoms, and those lovely wooden bridges over the creek, I highly recommend Schabarum. Just bring water, wear good shoes, keep an eye out for those snakes in the summer, and stay aware on the trails! 5/5 -- I'll definitely be back soon.

The cherry blossoms have arrived in full swing, so I decided to take pictures again before they dry…read moreout due to hot weather. For convenience, I decided to buy a parking pass, which cost $10 and allowed for re-entry until 8 pm the same day. There were plenty of trees to photograph. Because of the current hot weather, there were several flowers already drying out. It's important to note that park rules prohibit cutting any tree or flower growing in the premises. Park amenities are minimal, but you can find multiple restrooms with water fountains and picnic tables to sit. When I went, there wasn't a big crowd, and the green space is already expansive. When the weather isn't hot, it's calming to take a walk along the paths and grass to visit different areas of the park.

3.5 stars! This…read morepark has a decent walking trail but I will preface it with 1) the majority is dirt or concrete 2) many people don't seem to pick up after their dogs so you will see dog poop in certain areas. I am always on the hunt for a park with a good walking trail as I have been spoiled with padded tracked parks. One loop is about 0.6 miles. The park also has a community center for classes and renting meeting rooms, along with several tennis courts. There is a small playground area on the upper level. Parking is plentiful. Overall, I will come back again if in the area.

So mom has been feeling rusty and she needed her vitamin D so I took her for a short breezy walk…read morearound the park to enjoy the sun. She was out of breath but needed the exercise badly including me. This way I can spend some time with her and look at what God created for us. There is a diamond up here to play softball, a picnic area and throughout the walking path there are little exercise areas to additional things. Down below they have tennis courts and basketball courts and other buildings for group and community activities. Lots of shaded areas to bring your pups for walks. Beware there are rattlesnakes and coyotes that you may come across but leave them be and you'll survive. Don't feed the coyotes because they'll come back to the area for food where you're not there and potentially prey on other unsuspecting peeps.

I really enjoyed this park! My son and I came here during the week and there was only one other…read morefamily here. They have elaborate playground equipment with cool slides. They have a small side and a bigger kid side and my son enjoyed playing on both sides. I have noticed unsavory characters in the parking lot before but they left us alone. There seemed to be a restroom in the community center area but it was locked when we went so when my son had to use the restroom, it was time to go! There was also a nice little walking trail as well and baseball courts that we didn't use.

Super cute park with two play grounds, lots of benches, basket ball courts, tennis courts, and…read morewalking trails all along. This is also a dog friendly park with lots of doggy bags around the park to help keep it clean. 5/5

What nice and fun little park to take the kiddos to. It's located in diamond bar not too far from…read moretarget and the freeway. There is a round about parking near the entrance with a moderate amount of parking spaces but if you go past that further in there are more parking available. The play ground is quite large compared to other smaller park playgrounds. The cool think i like was that stairs from the first parking lot with the restrooms connect to the playground. So kids can jump right into the fun. Next to the playground its surrounded with plenty of picnic tables (concrete) and lets parents sit and relax while the kids play. The playground has multiple entries with two slides? Two monkey bars, stepping stone style elevated steps, a fireman pole, etc... definitely a fun park to come to. There is a little creek adjacent to the playground where you get a nice tranquil stream of flowing water drowned by the screams and laughter of children in the background, lol.. its nice really and something that sets it apart. We did not go further past the stream but there appears to be additional tables and a trail. Had a great time meeting our friends there and enjoying some fun times with the kids in the process. My kids loved it.

Sycamore Canyon Park has a playground and tables to sit and lounge around it. Its a very shaded…read morearea which I thoroughly like about this park. Also there is a hiking trail that I now frequently go to now. Especially the last few weeks (despite it being late January/early February) its been very warm in SoCal. This trail is relatively easy as it only takes about 30 minutes to complete the trail. I also love how most of this trail has plenty of shade. One of my favorite parks and hiking trails to go to around the Diamond Bar area.

My son really likes this park and often requests to come here. There so much to do and it keeps him…read moreentertained for hours! We've brought friends, come solo, and everyone we have a good time. The bathroom is a small walk, but they have one which is more than some places can say. My biggest qualm with this park is that we usually run into parents/families not watching their kids. No fault of the park or the space, but some parks you have to make sure other kids aren't trampling over yours more -- this is one of them! We've come at different hours and I think early morning is best and the people tend to pay attention better. I think there's such great variety in things to do at this park: Swings, a merry go round type thing, a seesaw, rocking seat, about 6 slides, unique climbing elements and more! I definitely recommend it!

Actually a big fan of the playground in this park for the kids. Everything in the playground is…read morestill clean and new, the area itself is contained enough that you don't lose kids that often, and there a lot of little quirks that differentiate the playground from others. For example, there's the tandem swing that you can go on with you younger kids, which made for some great videos, and the mini store fronts and rocking school bus that help with pretend play. My favorite, of course, is the spinning disc that I always end up spinning way too fast for the kids... Fun place for younger kids for sure if you're looking for a nice clean playground. Definitely didn't have anything this fancy when I was growing up.

Nice lake to walk around and get some nature in for the day. I wanted something little kids and 2…read moreseniors could do and this was the perfect location that felt like there was a lot of interesting things to see but not too overly safe and fenced off from nature. Parking is easy with a large lot right next to the lake, opposite of the lake are some hiking trails if you have more time. It's a nice loop going around with some different areas along the way such as a small creek, reeds near the shore, and some water works that looks like they have been turned off or no longer function. Even in Winter there are a lot of different birds around. My kids loved following and chasing the large pelicans in the lake. You can fish here and there are children's fishing competitions. Just keep in mind to have a permit because when we went there was a police officer checking and ticketing people.

Free parking? Free entry?…read morePlenty of places to hike walk bike fish? Relax in the sun? Benches? Restrooms? They got it all here. Super legit place in a very nice neighborhood in city of Fullerton, wha a gem to fish here today! No complaints, zero.

Super duper neighborhood park. Simple as they come. Accessible parking, small quaint and safe…read more There's a jungle gym for the kiddos, large open space for team sports, picnic tables and even a small walking and or running trail available . Perfect for an hr of fun with kids, or small meet up with friends. Clean outgoing and visited by many families. Need to small work outs... Great, this is the place.

This is me and my dogs favorite park and it's not even far from our house. A great place for…read morechildren too because it has a playground.

Came to this park to kill some time with the kids. The playground is catered more towards older…read morekids. Its not your typical playground with slides and swings - seems more like a climbing type. Still good enough to kill some time but not the best for younger kids.

We came on a Tuesday. Easy parking. Lots of older people exercising and walking around the field…read morewith a walking path. Has exercise equipment. Play structure for all ages. Splash pad turned on at 10am. Restroom at the community center. Tables and benches around the park.

This park is relatively hard to get to and sort of hard to find. This the basis of its appeal in…read moresome ways I suppose. But if you go to the middle school up this hill you'll know of this park. 2 play sets, clean restrooms, grass area and some benches. Nothing spectacular but the play sets do have the shade which is always nice!

Larkstone Park is located at the top of the hills close to South Point Middle School. This is a…read morehidden gem that you will not just randomly find unless you live in the area. I loved how it is secluded from the city and it was very quiet and less crowded. There is a parking lot that holds about 15-20 cars. Even on the weekends, it was still quiet. I loved how the park was well maintained and clean. The bathrooms were also very clean. The park offered 2 age groups background, 2-5 yrs and 5-12 yrs. The playground was pretty new as well too. My son loves coming here and be entertained for awhile and still want to go home. I love the fact I don't have to worry about watching my son whenever I'm at this park. The park offers a walking trail for you and your dogs. There are benches and even a bbq grill.

Outstanding park with a beautiful north view overlooking Diamond Bar, parts of San Gabriel Valley…read more(and mountains). Does not have the biggest grassy area, but there is a cool trail that connects you from DB Blvd. up to the park. Fun for hikers and people with dogs, and exercise buffs. The community center is also available for events and provides a lot of activities and classes for all ages. Cool for city locals

I'm not quite sure this is called Summitridge Trail or Grand View Trail because it has many names…read moresuch as Canyon Loop or Diamond Bar Loop. Anyhow, we parked our car at the Diamond Bar City Center then we started to hike. This trail is about a 1.5-mile loop trail. It takes an average of 47 min to complete. I would say this is an easy hike for us. However, we enjoyed this beautiful trail with some nice views up on the mountain. Some sections are a little steep but not to the top. This is a popular trail for hiking. We hiked on New Year's Day and the weather was so nice and it had a lot of people there. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.