Visiting Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
If you haven’t yet visited Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, you’re in for a real treat. 104 acres of pure pleasure can be found at the base of the Coyote Hills in Buena Park, California. With a history that dates back to the 19th Century, Buena Park has a rich history and a gorgeous historical district.
It is a sparkling jewel in the crown of Orange County and the Ralph B. helps it shine.
Fueling Fossil Fun at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
The park has a wonderful history of its own. The area was inhabited by mammoths, ground sloths, and other curious creatures centuries ago when the park was a mix of oak trees, meadows, and marshes. It has given paleontologists land visitors lots to think about with fossils and remains of prehistoric animals.
A highlight is the park’s massive fossilized pond turtle exhibit at the Interpretive Center, a mini-museum dedicated to local geology and ice age exhibits. It is the largest collection of turtle-bilia in Southern California. This abundance of fossils led to the preservation of the area and ensures that the park will remain open and accessible.
In 1987, the park was named the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park to honor a former county supervisor who devoted himself to the park for nearly two decades.
Hikers Love Ralph B Clark Regional Park
Hikers of all ages enjoy the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park Perimeter Trail. At only 1.4 miles long, it’s well-suited to beginner hikers, including kids. When the trail reaches its apex at Carmel Hill, hikers can enjoy glorious vistas and great views of
- Catalina Island
- The Santa Ana Mountains
- Long Beach Port
For experienced hikers, the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park offers a more challenging hike on the Castlewood Trail. Hikers share all the trails with trail runners and mountain bikers. Dogs are welcome along the trail, too, as long as they are on a leash. Other trailblazers that live in the park include bats, raccoons, opossums, and even bats. It’s a wonderland of fun for animal lovers and bird watchers, too. Birdwatchers have logged more than 125 species here.
Don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers! The park is filled with gorgeous wild blossoms that are as fragrant as they are colorful.
If you find yourself in Orange County and are looking for a wonderful way to spend a day or evening, make sure to put the Ralph B. Clark Regional Park on your to do list.
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