Wildwood Regional Park

Located in Thousand Oaks, California, Wildwood Regional Park is an outdoor paradise with abundant hiking trails, two waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas. It is owned and operated by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, a joint venture between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation and Park District. There are a variety of recreational opportunities to enjoy, including horseback riding, hiking, biking, and camping.

Wildwood Regional Park is situated on 1,765 acres and has several distinct plant communities. These include riparian woodland, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and southern oak woodland. The park also features a creek, two waterfalls, and many other natural resources. There are numerous hiking trails to enjoy, including the Mesa Trail, which offers a commanding panoramic view of Lizard Rock. Located at the park’s Mesa Trailhead, the informational signs provide information on the park’s 17-mile trail network.

Wildwood Regional Park is open year-round, and offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and swimming. There are many ways to enjoy the park, with several view points and picnic areas to choose from. One of the park’s most popular attractions is the Arroyo Conejo Creek. The creek runs throughout the park, and is lined with sycamore trees. The creek is a popular fishing spot for both locals and visitors.

Wildwood Regional Park is also home to many wild animals, including a variety of snakes. California kingsnakes, southern Pacific rattlesnakes, and western aquatic garter snakes are a few of the common types of snakes found in the park. The park is also home to the western pond turtle, introduced/invasive crawdads, and many other wild species. The park is also home to many wildflowers and birds.

One of the park’s most popular hiking trails is the Paradise Falls Trail. This trail is about 3.5 miles east of Oak Grove and is one of the most scenic hiking trails in the park. The trail has a short staircase that leads to a pool of water at the base of the falls.

Another popular hiking trail is the Hill Canyon Trail. This trail offers a scenic ridge hike with several viewpoints along the way. The trail is about 1.9 miles (about 4,500 steps) round-trip, with a 0.5-mile decline into the canyon. The trail is rated easy.

Wildwood Regional Park has several entrances, including one off the 101 Freeway, another off the Ventura Freeway, and another off Avenida De Los Arboles. Each entrance has its own viewing attractions and offers a different perspective of the park’s landscape.

The park’s most notable features include two waterfalls, a log fort, and an abundance of hiking trails. There are also several scenic volcanic outcroppings, including Lizard Rock, which offers panoramic views of the Conejo Valley. Located in the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, Wildwood Canyon is a rich habitat for hundreds of species of birds and wildlife. The canyon is also home to centuries-old interior live oaks.

The park’s trail network is also very well maintained. There are several shared-use trails, allowing visitors to enjoy the park’s diverse terrain.

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden