Yorba Regional Park
Managed by County of Orange
144 acres6.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: CrispyCream27 · CC BY-SA 4.0AOutdoors
Outdoors in Anaheim
15% of Anaheim’s land is conserved: 4,778 acres
55 miles of mapped trail cross Anaheim, 1.1 per square mile of land. 92% of residents live within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Yorba Regional Park (6.8 mi), Chino Hills State Park (4.3 mi), Oak Canyon Nature Center (3.5 mi).
Ahead of 85% of U.S. towns · #228 of 847 in California. What drives it
Conserved land
15%
4,778 acres · of 50.3 sq mi of land
Trails
55 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,803 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
92%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
64 mi
48 mi lanes · 12 mi paths
Highest peak
1,079 ft
Robbers Peak
Lakes & rivers
21
2 beaches · 1 boat launch
What kind of outdoors town is Anaheim?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Anaheim have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Anaheim is ahead of 85% of U.S. towns, #228 of 847 in California. Conserved land holds the grade up; park acres per resident pull it down.
A
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Anaheim’s overall grade.
Conserved land15% of the land · typical CA town 4% · U.S. 4%A−Trails1.1 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (55 mi) · CA 0.9 · U.S. 0.4A−Park land11 acres of park per 1,000 residents (3,803 acres) · CA 5 · U.S. 13B−Parks close to home92% of residents within a half mile of a park · CA 91% · U.S. 72%A−
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 85%
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California towns of 2,500+ (847)Ahead of 73%
Among the 400 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more, Anaheim ranks #130 on Outdoors.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from A− to A. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Yorba Regional Park, with 6.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Chino Hills State Park
Nature preserve
647 acres4.3 mi of trail
Coal Canyon TrailPipeline TrailTrail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Nature preserve
60 acres3.5 mi of trail
Oak Canyon TrailRoadrunner Ridge TrailStream TrailQuail Trail
No dogs
No trailhead mapped yet
Weir Canyon Regional Park
Managed by Orange County Parks
114 acres2.2 mi of trail
Weir Canyon Trail LoopLemmingsDeerweedCliffhanger
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Pearson Park
Managed by Anaheim
20 acres1.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
Managed by Orange County Parks
73 acres1 mi of trail
Weir Canyon Trail LoopOld Weir Canyon TrailAnaheim Hills TrailWeir Canyon Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 61 parks & preserves
Yorba Regional Park144 acres · 6.8 mi of trail · County of Orange
DirectionsChino Hills State Park647 acres · 4.3 mi of trail
Oak Canyon Nature Center60 acres · 3.5 mi of trail
Weir Canyon Regional Park114 acres · 2.2 mi of trail · Orange County Parks
Boysen Park26 acres · 1.2 mi of trail
DirectionsPearson Park20 acres · 1.2 mi of trail · Anaheim
Santiago Oaks Regional Park73 acres · 1 mi of trail · Orange County Parks
Chaparral Park11 acres · 0.9 mi of trail
DirectionsDeer Canyon Park Preserve134 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
Modjeska Park21 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
DirectionsRonald Reagan Park18 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
DirectionsBrookhurst Park26 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsPelanconi Park18 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsSycamore Park10 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
Juarez Park9 acres · 0.6 mi of trail
Maxwell Park28 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Twila Reid Park25 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsParadise Park2 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsPeralta Canyon Park19 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
John Marshall Park15 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Rio Vista Park9 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Willow Park8 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Edison Park6 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
Walnut Grove Park3 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsSchweitzer Park8 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Manzanita Park5 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Barton Park5 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Pioneer Park15 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsEucalyptus Park11 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Sage Park6 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Ross Park5 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsGeorge Washington Park1 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsColony Park1 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Anaheim Coves Park11 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
DirectionsPalm Lane Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Ponderosa Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsCenter Greens3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
DirectionsRoosevelt Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Hansen Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsCitrus Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsFarmer's Park2 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsJulianna Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Explorer's Cove Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · City of Anaheim
La Palma Park16 acres
DirectionsStoddard Park13 acres
DirectionsOlive Hills Park8 acres
DirectionsImperial Park8 acres
DirectionsRiverdale Park8 acres
DirectionsOak Park8 acres · City of Anaheim
DirectionsCanyon Rim Park5 acres
DirectionsPeter Marshall Park5 acres
Lincoln Park4 acres
Energy Field Park3 acres
Boisseranc Park2 acres
Magnolia Park1 acres
Little Peoples Park1 acres
Convention Plaza1 acres
DirectionsAloe Greens Park1 acres
Jacaranda Park1 acres
Paul Reever1 acres
DirectionsCottonwood Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
4,778 conserved acres
15% of Anaheim’s land. Who manages Anaheim’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County4,921 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits2,357 ac
Town or city965 ac
State parks612 ac
Joint51 ac
State fish & wildlife21 ac
Regional agency5 ac
Local Recreation Area · 2,634 acConservation Easement · 2,123 acLocal Conservation Area · 1,755 acLocal Park · 1,471 acState Park · 612 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 26 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Ranch Open Space Local Recreation Area | County | 1,810 | Restricted |
| Gypsum Canyon Nature Preserve Local Conservation Area | County | 1,743 | Open |
| Santa Ana River Trail Local Recreation Area | County | 728 | Open |
| Chino Hills State Park State Park | State parks | 612 | Open |
| Weir Canyon Regional Park Local Park | County | 319 | Open |
| Deer Canyon Park Local Park | Town or city | 287 | Open |
| Santiago Oaks Regional Park Local Park | County | 166 | Open |
| Yorba Regional Park Local Park | County | 154 | Open |
| Walnut Canyon Reservoir Trail Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 82 | Open |
| Oak Canyon Nature Center Local Park | Town or city | 61 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
173 places to go in Anaheim
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Anaheim
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Anaheim
Donald's Duck Pond
DirectionsGoofy's How-to-Play Yard
DirectionsImperial Park PlaygroundIn Imperial Park
DirectionsRedwood Creek Challenge Trail
Directions97 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Anaheim
Jacaranda Dog ParkIn Jacaranda Park
DirectionsOlive Hills Dog ParkHours: Mon–Sun 6 am – 8:30 pm
DirectionsPlus 2 dog parks without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Anaheim
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Waterfalls in Anaheim
38 waterfalls are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Scenic views in Anaheim
Plus 15 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Anaheim
Robbers Peak1,079 ft elevation
DirectionsGrizzly Peak110 ft elevation
DirectionsBig Thunder Mountain
DirectionsCadillac Range
DirectionsCascade Peak
DirectionsMatterhorn Mountain
DirectionsPicnic areas in Anaheim
Disneyland Resort Picnic Area
DirectionsPlus 2 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Community gardens in Anaheim
1 community garden without a name on the map.
Trails & water
19 named trails and 21 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 10.3 miHorses · 11.1 miUnpaved · 24.1 mi
Weir Canyon Trail Loop2.4 mi
Coal Canyon Trail2.1 mi
Santa Ana River Hiking & Riding Trail1.5 mi
Pipeline Trail1.4 mi
Oak Canyon Trail1.0 mi
Santa Ana River Hiing & RidingTrail1.0 mi
Trail0.8 mi
Roadrunner Ridge Trail0.7 mi
Four Corners Trail0.6 mi
Lemmings0.5 mi
9 more trails
Anaheim Hills Trail
0.5 miDear Canyon Trail
0.3 miStream Trail
0.3 miOld Weir Canyon Trail
0.3 miDeerweed
0.2 miCliffhanger
0.1 miWeir Canyon Trail
0.1 miYucca Ridge
0.1 miQuail Trail
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Anaheim LakereservoirBear CreekCrescent Retarding BasinreservoirFantasyland LagoonFowler's HarborParadise BayPixie Hollow LagoonRadiator SpringsRivers of AmericaRivers of the WorldSchweitzer FallsSeven Seaways CanalSleeping Beauty's Castle MoatSmuggler's CoveThe BayreservoirTomorrowland LagoonToontown LakeWalnut Canyon ReservoirreservoirWashout FallsSanta Ana RiverStorybook Canal
Biking & sports
64 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
48 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
12 mi
off-road bike paths
4.7 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
99Tennis
66Baseball
66Basketball
15Soccer
14Pickleball
7Football
6Volleyball
5Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →13 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 13 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Carnegie LibraryBuilding · listed 1979
About itPickwick HotelBuilding · listed 1979
About itFerdinand Backs HouseBuilding · listed 1980
About itOld Backs HouseBuilding · listed 1980
About itPhillip Ackley Stanton HouseBuilding · listed 1980
About itTruxaw-Gervais HouseBuilding · listed 1982
About itSamuel Kraemer Building (American Savings Bank/First National Bank)Building · listed 1983
About itKroger-Melrose DistrictDistrict · listed 1985
About itMelrose-Backs Neighborhood HousesBuilding · listed 1986
About itSt. Michael's Episcopal ChurchBuilding · listed 2004
About itJohn Woelke HouseBuilding · listed 2013
About itGeorge Hansen HouseBuilding · listed 2013
About it1 more on the History page.
When to get out
The best walking months in Anaheim: April to June
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.1 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13.0 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 9.9 |
| High (°F) | 69 | 69 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 75 | 68 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
August is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 3.3 inches fall in February, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Anaheim →
Next door
Anaheim and its neighbors
Anaheim has the most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Anaheim55 miOrange55 miYorba Linda44 miFullerton39 miPlacentia7.4 miBuena Park6.0 miGarden Grove2.7 miStanton0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 15% | 1.1 | 11 | 92% | A |
| Orange | 9% | 2.1 | 13 | 91% | A |
| Buena Park | 2% | 0.6 | 2 | 92% | B− |
| Yorba Linda | 18% | 2.2 | 30 | 98% | A+ |
| Placentia | 3% | 1.1 | 2 | 99% | B |
| Stanton | 2% | 0.1 | 1 | 86% | C |
| Fullerton | 8% | 1.7 | 8 | 98% | A− |
| Garden Grove | 1% | 0.2 | 1 | 71% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Anaheim
Where can I hike in Anaheim?
The longest trail networks: Yorba Regional Park, 6.8 miles; Chino Hills State Park, 4.3 miles; Oak Canyon Nature Center, 3.5 miles; Weir Canyon Regional Park, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Anaheim is conserved land?
15% of its land, against a typical 4% for a California town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Anaheim’s trails?
Yorba Regional Park and Chino Hills State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Anaheim?
64 miles of bike routes are on the map: 48 of painted or protected lanes, 12 of off-road paths and 4.7 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Anaheim?
69,636 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Anaheim or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,803 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Anaheim have?
Ahead of 85% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #228 of 847 in California. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Anaheim neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →