One of my favorite new parks that my friend introduced me to. We always park on the street to save on parking inside the park. There really is something for everyone and I love the surrounding "hiking" trails. Around the lake by the tennis courts there is also a free little library that have good quality books and sometimes I saw a stack of CDs as well. We have been here multiple times and will be back again to take a stroll after lunch. read more

Ralph B. Clark Park in Buena Park gave me the kind of experience that stays with you long after you leave. I went there with someone, and the moment we stepped into the park, I felt this bright, open energy that reminded me of the same playful excitement I felt when I visited Funko Hollywood. The whole place felt alive in a way I didn't expect from a park. What really stood out to me right away was how many teenagers were there. They were walking around the trails, relaxing under the trees, taking pictures near the lake, and just enjoying the space in a natural, comfortable way. Seeing so many teenagers made the park feel even more vibrant, almost like it was designed for them to have a place where they could be themselves. As I walked around, I appreciated how easy it was to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. The park is big enough to explore but not so big that it feels overwhelming. The lake area especially has this peaceful atmosphere that still feels exciting because of all the activity happening around it. I saw teenagers taking photos with the water behind them, and the scenery looked so good that it almost felt like a real outdoor version of those fun, creative photo spots at Funko Hollywood. Everything was free, which makes it even better for teenagers who want a place to hang out, take pictures, and have fun without spending money. I only visited Ralph B. Clark Park one time before making this review, but it left a strong impression on me. I didn't realize how much there was to enjoy until I walked deeper into the park and saw the trails, the open fields, the museum building, and all the little areas where people were relaxing. The experience turned out exactly the way I hoped it would. It reminded me how much I enjoy places that feel youthful, open, and creative. In the summertime of 2024, I learned that I am still physically and mentally 18 years old even though I have lived for 24 years, and that sense of youthfulness connected perfectly with the atmosphere of this park. My prefrontal cortex may be more developed than the average 25 year old's, but that does not stop me from appreciating places that make me feel playful, sharp, and relaxed at the same time. Ralph B. Clark Park is honestly one of the most enjoyable outdoor places I have been to in a long time. It has that perfect mix of calm and excitement that teenagers love, and it gives them a space to talk, laugh, take pictures, walk around, and feel creative without any pressure. I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it is the kind of place where they can have fun, feel comfortable, and make memories in a setting that feels safe, open, and full of life. read more

Drove from Riverside to visit the park, pay to enter no problem. No restrooms were operating, none of the water fountains worked. Park was "nice" looking, however when you have a 4yr old who needs to potty...SMH We visit different parks in various cities, this one SUCKED Port-a-potties not where they said!!! read more

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I have been to this park a few times to play Pokémon GO. There is a $3 weekday, $5 weekend parking but you can park on the street for free if you don't mind the short walk. The park grounds are very clean and well maintained. There are no rubbish laying around, even on a busy day. The walkway around the duck pond is also clean, albeit the occasional/inevitable duck turd. It is a big enough park to do a 30-minute brisk walk, or a one-hour PoGo session (ha!) to spin all the gyms and stops that are scattered around. read more

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First time here. There's plenty of street parking. Parking during the week is $3. And spring/summer hours are 7am-9pm. Winter/fall is 7am-6pm. Walking trail for a good 30-45 min walk. read more

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Beautiful park with well maintained fields and restrooms. Just wish the baseball field side had better and more parking available. Bummer they charge for parking that isn't the greatest or safest to avoid foul ball territory. read more

Just had my son's birthday here. Shelter 1 had 4 clean tables and running water! It was perfect distance to a play ground with lots of grass to run around and put up a bounce house! We had lots of trees for shade and the pond was a nice little view! read more

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This is a great park with both paved and dirt trails to walk about, with flat trails and hills for a nice workout. The park is very pretty, well maintained, clean and safe. There are plenty of picnic areas and pavilions, a history center, playgrounds, shade, grass, volleyball and more. The staff are always friendly. The restrooms are usually very clean. Weekdays are great when the park is empty! There is plenty of parking for when it is not so empty! Pro tip, though entry costs very little, purchase a yearly pass form Orange County (on line if you like) so you can visit all the parks all the time without having to pay each time. It pays for itself very quickly. You can renew it each year on line easily and it is very inexpensive! Great park. Orange County does an excellent job!!!! read more

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Great park to kick off our 2026 park challenge! Visited the park on 1/31/26, it was a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We paid $5 for parking and easily found a parking spot. The park has a nice fishing lake, plenty of picnic tables with and without shade and plenty of playground spaces for the kiddos. Pleasantly surprised to find plenty of very clean restrooms throughout the park. Enjoyed walking the short walking path, less than a mile around the perimeter of the park with wide walking path. Although the park is in the midst of a bustling city it gives off a secluded vibe, as if you were in a remote setting. Overall, a solid park in our quest to visit 12 different parks in 2026. On park down and eleven more to go! read more

Beautiful park To enter the park there is a small entrance fee. Otherwise park on the street. I've never had any issues finding parking. The park itself has a couple of softball fields, tennis courts, and lake. You can walk around the lake which you can easily walk around in 10-15 minutes. There is a hiking trail that is around the perimeter of the park. Parts of the trail is shaded but there are parts of the trail where you are exposed to the sun. I would recommend bringing a hat, water, and apply some sunscreen. According to my Apple Watch, I walked about 1.4 miles around the park. Not too shabby. It took me 30 minutes. Kids can definitely do it! There's plenty of picnic tables, restrooms, and trash cans. There is a nice playground too! read more

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I was in the area for work and looking for a park nearby that had walking trails and greenery. This came up in my search so I decided to give it a try. Soooo glad I did. This park is beautiful, clean, well maintained and has lots of activities spaced well apart so you can almost feel like it's your own space. There is a fee to enter by car and park inside - I thought it was worth it as I didn't know the area and wanted to drive all the way around before deciding where I want to spend time. Note that many had parked on the street outside and likely walked in which is also an option. I started on the walking path. It's a nice wide, dirt path that circles the outside of the park. Great views, feels a bit secluded but still safe. I specifically came for walking and really enjoyed this option. After my walk I wanted to explore all the areas so I used the wide concrete walking paths to navigate around the beautiful lake area (with a small bridge!) and the grassy open areas. There were also quite a few playgrounds that families were using and many pavilions with a variety of seating options. You could find shady areas and wide open sunny areas as you prefer. I saw multiple people fishing and releasing in the lake. After my exploring I found a nice shaded park bench and enjoyed the scenery and a few chapters in my book. I would definitely come back here if I was in the area and highly recommend it as a nice park in this area. read more

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Good park and great for the kids. I love walking around with my toddler. Feel really safe and there's lots to do. Fishing here is tough. Bass are super finicky but are big if you can get them. Last note would be parking is $3 on weekdays and $5 on weekends. It's worth every dollar. I can't tell you how many times I see cars broken into on Rosecrans Avenue where parking is free. read more

Our first time at this park was a blast! The place is huge, with something for everyone. If you're into fishing, there's a catch-and-release spot to test your angling skills (the fish get to go home, but you'll still get bragging rights). There's a volleyball court for those who like to spike, a playground for the kiddos to burn off energy, and plenty of open space to just chill. The hiking trails are a great way to get some steps in while enjoying nature, and there's even a cute little amphitheater perfect for small gatherings. Plus, there are spots to have a barbecue gathering, so bring on the burgers and hot dogs! Oh, and enjoy the photos - my boyfriend moonlights as our personal photographer! If you and enjoy looking at cute little pets. Don't hesitate to follow our Pug social media page on Instagram - Little_man_geo and Mister_wild_barry read more

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Great park, but the re-entry fee is ridiculous. I get that parking fees help maintain the park, but it's still greedy to make visitors pay again just because they need to leave briefly and return. read more

I used to come to this park with my mum to do the little trail, but I hadn't came here in a while. Since they repaved the road, it is so much nicer to drive through. I think it was relaxing and lovely to come here when it's not busy, although I've never really been here when it's packed. I remember coming here for cross country a long time ago. There are bunnies, and a part of it is preserved. I also like how there is a total other half to the park on the other side of the road. read more

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Beautiful park! My husband likes coming for fishing and we'll have a picnic. They have the typical sunrise and sunset hours. They offer parking at a price so you'll see the street lined with cars. read more

I love the hiking trail here. It's a great place to clear your mind. Beautiful atmosphere

I remember having my birthday parties here when I was under 10! I came by earlier today, my nephew was fishing. The place was great, everyone was kind. Parking wasn't a problem. Everyone was cool and one of the persons working here was super helpful. Lovely park that I'd recommend! read more

The park is very nice and clean. We went on a hike there over the weekend and it was nice. The best part is the they have workers there on the weekend cleaning up the park like emptying out the trash and cleaning the restrooms. They have several restrooms that are spread out thru the park which is nice and they are always clean . The hike trail is nice too . There is parking inside the park but they charge you a fee but you can park outside on the street for free. They also have tennis courts too. Along the trail they do have some benches just in case you get tired from your hike you can rest. read more

The paleontology exhibits in the Interpretive Center are underrated. Everything is from Orange County and some fossils were found at the park. The exhibits are mostly terrestrial Pleistocene (i.e., "Ice Age") animals with some older fossils representing marine environments from times when O.C. was under the Pacific Ocean. Interactive exhibits for kids (books, puzzles, etc.). On Saturdays the fossil prep lab is staffed by volunteers and professionals, and you can watch them process new fossils. The museum is normally open 10AM-2PM Wed thru Sat. Volunteers and Park Staff are there to answer questions or to provide optional tours for individuals or groups. There is no charge, other than the normal fee for parking inside the park. read more

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A vast and quaint park. Perfect dog walking, nice novice trails. Ideal way to spend a gloomy and overcast Sunday read more

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10/12 Morning. Foggy park walk. I always live with gratitude that there is such a beautiful and comfortable park around us. read more

I adore this park. Awesome for walks and especially with my baby it's perfect! Totally fine with $3 parking during weekdays and $5 on weekends. This place is perfect, clean, and awesome to have huge gatherings! Enjoy! read more

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I've been coming here since the early 90s. Lovely park, I like the fishing. I'm 40 now, I remember having a birthday here when I was like 5. Crazy eh? Anyway, the place is clean, reasonably priced. Amazing park. read more

Great place for hiking, picnic, resting & an outing. It's a regional park so it's $3 on the weekdays & $5 on the weekends/holidays. There is a man-made lake with ducks & bass. You are able to fish here but you a license is required for adults. This park has a lot of hiking trails to exercise. I had a good time walking the trail by myself. There was a lot of other people walking as well. I felt safe while doing the hikes. The hike lasted about 30-40 minutes. Park is well maintained & relatively clean. This park also has an Interpretive Center which is only open from Tuesdays thru Fridays. An awesome park for family gatherings. read more

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I love this park but tried to make a reservation on the phone and Asian lady was extremely rude. Won't ever book here.

Beautiful park!! Great place for a picnic. Decent amount of shade. You do need to pay for parking $5 but it's worth it! They have volleyball court, have multiple playgrounds for kids. It's pretty big big to have different activities like soccer or some other sports. read more

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Love this park! They have the most beautiful yellow blooms every spring and have ample space for kids to play. $5 parking on weekends, and there's free parking on the street outside. read more

Pictures worth a thousand words. This is a beautiful, spacious park with great facilities for resting, fishing and family gathering. The location is convenient for all the neighboring cities. Just sitting for the lake and watching the animal offer great relaxation. Very well maintained park. The park does charge for parking. Based on what it got to offer, i say it is worth it! Quick tip: if you dont want to pay for the parking. You can park at the little baseball park right across the street. read more

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Great place to be with your family and friends for hiking, jogging, sports, camping, fishing, having BBQ and picnic. You'll love nature more in this place read more

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The park here is beautiful. I've been coming here since I was a kid! Always a fun place to go to. Sometimes my brothers will come here and go fishing. They have a lot to choose from here. Price to get in isn't bad. My daugher loves it too. read more

We've come here to this park almost a handfuls of time especially when we use to reside in Fullerton. Have came here for bday parties & even just a park play date. There's a car entrance fee since it's a regional park. $ 3 on weekdays & $ 5 on weekends/Holidays. They have a man made lake w ducks and fish in the lake of course. I do often see people fishing here. Not sure how well people do w fishing. Came here to attend a bday party on Friday 07.22.22 My friend hired a petting zoo for her daughters 9th Bday. Lots of benches & tables available through out the park. Also this park have hiking trails. I see people do park outside on the street of Rosecrans along side the park. This park have a few tennis courts inside the park, near Rosecran Street & by the main entrance of park. Park seems pretty clean with great playgrounds. The Interpretive center located inside the park is currently under construction it seems where I saw from the playground. Would highly recommend this park. Awesome regional park for the city. read more

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Love this location for walking and just to enjoy the scenery. My first time spotted wild eagle and it was super rare site. read more

Ralph B Clark Regional Park - Spotted a beautiful bird looking down on me. - Parks Near Me - Buena Park, California

Paid Parking ($3+) The perfect place for a picnic, outing, or hiking. We parked in Lot A which was near the baseball field/hiking trail. The hiking trail is up the hill which has visible markings. the trail is probably 30min walk which plenty of resting areas and some seating areas. parts of the trail are blocked off for the wildlife. I found the trail to be perfect for a beginner. read more

Great park for exercise... ball park for baseball.. trails for walking and running.. stairs for exercise... clean and friendly. Lovely place to enjoy a family day out. If you are by the tennis courts, you'll see an entrance for a running path on the other side of the street. It's part of the park, but a trail that travels into the hilltop. Enjoyable hike with great views. read more

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We had our daughters 2nd birthday here! so happy they had multiple areas with bbq area on each and every one of them because we weren't able to reserve a shelter area earlier enough. This park is such a beautiful park with peaceful scenery. They even have a fishing area (catch and release) Can't go wrong with it! read more

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Great park that is fairly well maintained. It's well attended and popular among locals. Many regular visitors will park out on the street; avoiding the $3-5 dollar parking fee. To me, the whole park experience is complete with a paid entrance fee in my opinion... it's less than a Starbucks drink and much more enjoyable... plus it supports a nice park that is clean, mostly quiet and free of homeless wanderers and seedy squatters. If you are looking for a nice, traditional city park experience, drop in and support and nice green space. read more

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Nice clean park. The lake is pretty big, n u can go fishing. Catch n release only. Directly around the sidewalk of the lake there's a lot of duck shit so not good for rollerskating or skateboarding. Couple of playgrounds for the kids to play at. It's a regional park so it cost to get in. Think it was 3 dollars. read more

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This is one of the larger regional parks in the area. It was my first time exploring the park grounds. Each time I drive pass here, it seems busy as most people just park on the street. Otherwise, they do charge for parking. The park is well maintained, clean and spacious. There are hiking trails but currently closed due to habitat restoration. We enjoyed a leisure 60 minutes of cardio exercise along the paved pedestrian trail. There are activities for all ages ranging from golfing, baseball, volleyball, tennis and a play area for the kiddos. The layout is beautiful with a man made lake, waterfall and wooden bridge. It's such a nice park to have a family picnic or just to enjoy the greenery. I definitely enjoy the fresh air and nature so Ralph B Clark Regional Park is great option for physical outdoor activities or leisure time. read more

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PRO-TIP: Just grab street parking outside of the park to save yourself a couple extra bucks and walk in! Honestly, based on some of the photos, the map, and reviews of this park, I thought it was gonna be Schabaurum or Mile Square Park massive. Nah. It's good to kill an hour or so by walking around or taking a rest near the pond, but that's it. There's a couple playgrounds, a trail, and a pond with some waterfowl and seats beside it. Not sure if it's related to the government shut down, but the interpretative center was closed that day much to my great dismay. From the pictures, it looked super cool and just peeking inside I was very disappointed that it wasn't open. I must say that the park is immaculate and quite clean. Even some of the trashcans were shiny, squeaky clean. The only other concern is that my friend used the men's restroom and said that it was super dark, no partition between urinals (although this park and area seems safe enough so that there aren't any perverts...), and instead of a sign, there was spray paint saying no water bottles inside the rest room?? Anyways, it's an okay park, that's it. read more

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