Oak Canyon Nature Center

Category: Park in Anaheim, California

Address: 6700 E Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA

Phone: +17149988380

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–5:30PM

Monday: 7AM–5:30PM

Tuesday: 7AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 7AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 7AM–5:30PM

Friday: 7AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 7AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Randy Myers

May 22, 2022

Nice place to walk. Nice trails. Peaceful. Plenty to look at.

Natalie Michelle Photo Co.

Sep 8, 2021

Gorgeous location for an outdoor wedding! I photographed one here in July, and the trees provided lots of much-needed shade for the hot weather. Trails are wide and relatively flat, so very easy to walk on in wedding attire. The amphitheater is a great blank canvas to decorate however you'd like, and the trees provide such a beautiful, natural backdrop! If your wedding is in the spring or summer, just bring some bug spray as there were quite a few gnats around that love sweat ;)

Robert Nguyen

Sep 4, 2021

I came here for a wedding. It was beautiful and peaceful. There is a stage with benches to sit and watch the ceremony. The nature center can provide microphones and speakers. Very clean. Looks like a nice place to hike, too, as I saw many people with their families walking through. From what I observed, it looks like they also offer personal guides if you like. The staff that I met was very friendly.

Daniel Seyyedi

Apr 28, 2021

Its a great hiking trail. It offers few hiking paths, so you can pick based on your interest. The path next to the river is the easiest one, pretty much flat. Lots of birds to see along the hiking paths. There is also an small set of old mining facilities which is interesting to see. There is restroom and seating area at the entrance next to the parking lot. The parking is free.

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Questions & Answers

Hi im lazy but my mom tells me to go. Are there easy but pretty trails to hike on?

Xer | Aug 20, 2018
Sam Rodriquez II | Aug 20, 2018

There are different trails you can go on, some are extremely easy while some are a little more challenging. You can follow the stream under the trees or hike up on the canyon edge if you like.

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Does anyone know if there is any Mountain bike trails here?🤔

Ricky Guillen | Aug 20, 2019
Doug Mejia | Aug 20, 2019

Biking is not allowed...☺️

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You can also go to one thousand steps is located on Laguna beach Pacific coast hwy.

Ed Varela | Aug 20, 2019
Cindy Allison | Aug 20, 2019

Yes. It is a good work out. It is very steep

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Do you know how much rain occurs in in the month of March?

Rhonda Castellanos | Aug 20, 2019
cxjxgerdes cxjxgerdes | Aug 20, 2019

Not enough!

Wanna take some nice photos of the family this Saturday. How badly was this area burned? Hoping there are still wooded and shaded areas that will be a nice backdrop

Mike Macias | Aug 20, 2018
Kayla Lavilla | Aug 20, 2018

The fires did not reach this park area, there should still be wooded and shaded areas.

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Hello! Is the park open to the public? Thanks.

Erika Nava | Aug 20, 2018
StuMan Chu | May 21, 2022

Absolutely, but keep it our secret. 😉

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Do you need a permit or reservations??

Gina Gonzalez | Nov 22, 2021
Daniel Olson | Nov 22, 2021

Not for hiking. Pictures (professional) yes. Events yes.

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Is picnicking allowed?

Inoka Hapugalle | Aug 19, 2020
Yanet Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2020

Yes. There are a few tables by the entrance. We usually bring snacks and find a shady spot to rest and eat.

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Can someone tell me if there are areas to climb in this park?

Lilia Garcia | Aug 19, 2020
Marco Perez | Aug 19, 2020

No

Hello Dies the park stay open till sunset ? Or does it have a certain time ?

Noemy Arvizu | Aug 19, 2020
Don Nguyen | Aug 19, 2020

I'd park out on the street just in case. It's the same amount of walking as from the lot and you won't get towed or locked in if you straggle back after sunset

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Do you need a photo permit just to take pictures on your phone?

Luis Lopez | Aug 19, 2020
Robert Hamilton | Aug 19, 2020

No

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I saw a sign saying photography or filming require a permit. Does this requirement apply only to commercial operations or also to amateur photographers? Will be nice if the sign was more explicit.

Jane Berthet | Aug 20, 2019
Jane Berthet | Aug 20, 2019

Thank you everybody for answering my question. I read their rules and they are very unclear and contradictory. Certainly written by a lawyer. Why it is OK to take pictures with a cellphone but not with a photo camera (DSLR)? Some newer high-end cellphones take better pictures than some low-end DSLRs.

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Just wondering what the least busy time of day would be. I hear summers are busy, and even evenings are busy with a family outing/presentation.

Debbie W. | Aug 20, 2019
hal burkhardt | Aug 20, 2019

generally mornings are the least populated.

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Its been raining lately so Im wondering if oak canyon nature center will be open this Saturday?

Dee Turner | Aug 20, 2019
Billy R | Aug 20, 2019

They should be open. I went 2 days after a heavy rainfall and it was open except for 1 trail.

Do u have to pay a fee for entrance

Alicia Maldonado | Aug 20, 2019
Vincent S.W. Oey | Aug 20, 2019

Parking is free I think the donation box is reasonable, specially when you take the tour and they bring out some reptiles for you to get a closer look

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Will the central be open on Monday

Erika Cisneros | Aug 20, 2019
VARINDER K LAKHANPAL | Aug 20, 2019

I am 99.99% sure it's open on Monday.

Are the buildings or any of the trails here wheelchair capable?

Luke LL | Aug 20, 2019
Sam Rodriquez II | Aug 20, 2019

Yes they are. There is a fairly decent path that is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

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Anyone know if you need a permit to take pictures of a friend there ?

Mr Majestic | Aug 20, 2018
Walter Albayero | Aug 20, 2018

No u dont

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Hi! Is there a fee to park or for admission into the park?

G. April Jackson | Aug 20, 2018
cxjxgerdes cxjxgerdes | Aug 20, 2018

Go enjoy a nice walk under huge, shady trees....or go on a lil 35 minute hike. Its all FREE!

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Do people fish here?

Rudy Ornelas | Aug 20, 2018
Robert Luce | Aug 20, 2018

No fishing and not allowed I think too

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Very nice place to do hiking and I like to do it, but I also like to do mountain bike and would like to know if there are routes to do it here?

joe medina | Aug 20, 2018
Michael Luzzi | Aug 20, 2018

The reservoir to the northeast is great for bikes. But the walking/hiking trails of the center no.

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What time do the hiking trails close

Jazzy geosano | Aug 20, 2018
Yaron Elbaum | Aug 20, 2018

An hour before sunset.

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Are dogs allowed ?

Jonathan Ward | Aug 20, 2018
Lori Rivera (Lolo) | Aug 20, 2018

No

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Was the park affected by the wild fires?

Cindy Lane | Aug 20, 2018
StuMan Chu | Aug 20, 2018

No. The Park was spared.

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