Information about the Orange County parks, habitat restoration areas,
golf courses, and natural recreation areas on the banks of the Santa Ana River.
Note that these parks, golf courses and other natural areas and
recreational facilities are listed from the mouth (ocean end)
of the Santa Ana River to the most inland section of the river that
is situated within Southern California's Orange County.
Costa Mesa
Talbert Regional Park
91.5 acre Orange County regional park situated on the east
side of the Santa Ana River at 1298 Victoria Avenue in Costa Mesa.
The park is divided into four zones based on the progression of
plant groups and changing conditions along the Santa Ana River.
The main activities in the park are nature walks and hiking.
Facilities and amenities include trails, picnic tables, restrooms,
and a scenic overlook.
Huntington Beach
Le Bard Neighborhood Park
City neighborhood park on the west side of the Santa Ana River
at 20451 Craimer Lane in the city of Huntington Beach.
See also the park's
Stockteam Article
Huntington Beach
Arvalos Neighborhood Park
City neighborhood park on the west side of the Santa Ana River
on Shalom Drive in the city of Huntington Beach.
See also the park's
Stockteam Article
Costa Mesa
Mesa Verde Country Club
Private golf course and country club situated on the east side of the Santa Ana River.
Located at 3000 Clubhouse Road in the city of Costa Mesa.
Costa Mesa
Moon Park
City park on the east side of the Santa Ana River.
Facilities include an amphitheater, picnic tables, and several sports courts and fields.
Located at 3337 California Street in the city of Costa Mesa.
See also
SART Moon Park Entrance
Santa Ana
Centennial Regional Park
Large vcity park on the east side of the Santa Ana River, about
7.3 miles north of Huntington Beach and about 21.5 miles from
the north end of the Orange County section of the Santa Ana River Trail.
Located at 3000 West Edinger Avenue in the city of Santa Ana.
(McFadden Triangle Habitat Restoration) | Santa Ana |
Santa Ana
Spurgeon Park
City park on the east side of the Santa Ana River in the city of Santa Ana.
Santa Ana
Willowick Golf Course
Golf course on the west side of the Santa Ana River,
across the river from Spurgeon Park.
Located at 3017 West Fifth Street in the city of Santa Ana.
(Fairview Triangle Habitat Restoration )| Santa Ana |
Santa Ana
Edna Park
Park on the west side of the Santa Ana River near
mile marker 10 on the Santa Ana River Trail.
Located at 2140 West Edna Drive in the city of Santa Ana.
Santa Ana
Riverview Park
Park on the east side of the Santa Ana River near mile marker 10
of the Santa Ana River Trail.
Located at 1817 W. 21st Street in the city of Santa Ana.
(Santa Ana River Goes Underground Here)
Santa Ana
Riverview Golf Course
Golf course on the east side of the Santa Ana River.
1800 West Santa Clara Avenue in the city of Santa Ana.
(Santa Ana River Returns Above Ground Here)
Visitor attractions near this section of the Santa Ana River
include the Outlets at Orange Shopping Center in the city of Orange
and Angel Stadium and Honda Center Arena, both in the city of Anaheim.
The Anaheim Regional Transportation Center and train station is
sitauted on the west side of the Santa Ana River between
Angels Stadium and Honda Center.
(river turns east about here)
Anaheim
Riverdale Park
City park on the south side of the Santa Ana River.
Located at 4545 Riverdale Parkway in the city of Anaheim.
Anaheim
Santa Ana River Lakes
Recreational fishing farm situated on the north side of the Santa Ana River.
Offers day and night fishing sessions for which no fishing license
is required. Lakes include Big Lake, Chris' Pond,
Catfish Lake (catch and release only), and the Huckleberry kids' pond.
Santa Ana River lakes is located at 4060 East La Palma Avenue in Anaheim.
Anaheim
Yorba Regional Park
140 acre Orange County linear park situated
on the north side of the Santa Ana River.
Located at 7600 Est La Palma in the city of Anaheim.
Anaheim
Featherly Regional Park
Orange County managed natural riparian wilderness area
on both the north and south sides of the Santa Ana River.
The park's entrance is located at 24001 Santa Ana Canyon Road
in the city of Anaheim.
Anaheim or Yorba Linda
Canyon RV Park | Anaheim | South Side |
Located at 24001 East Santa Ana Canyon Road in
either the city of Anaheim or the city of Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda
Sycamore Park
Park on the north side of the Santa Ana River that is ituated
near the terminus of the Orange County section of the
Santa Ana River.
Located near the intersection of Still Pond Way and
Cross Creek Drive in Yorba Linda, across the river from
the 91 Toll Road.
- Centennial Regional Park | Santa Ana |
\- Featherly Regional Park | Anaheim |
- Santa ana Rier Trail Park | Orange |
- Vista Park | Costa Mesa | (views of the river?)
- Santa Ana River Trail Start | Corona |
Resources
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Orange Coast River Park Organization
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Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA)
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Water Education Foundation "Santa Ana River" Article
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Wikipedia "Santa Ana River" Article
Visitor Attractions in Orange County
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