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    The Commons Recreation Center

    3.3 (9 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Kilroy Was Here C.

    Pools are nice but they have other serious sanitation issues here. Ax the guy with the clipboard pestering everyone unnecessarily..Instead put a hose in his hand to spray the bird shit off all the chairs and walkways (and gates, and tables, etc). It's really disgusting. Even worse is the green-watered hot tub filled with human waste. Someone needs proper training on hot tub chemicals. It's literally bacteria soup, so don't get it in your mouth.

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    Joe S.

    Huge recreation center for college park residents. I enjoy the monthly parties they have here like the "casino night" on Feb 1. They had live gaming (for points not cash) for prizes. Was able to connect with several neighbors. They also have many activities for the family like weekly Donuts on Saturday morning. Not to mention the several pools and jacuzzis. Plus a water park for the kids. They have rooms for rent for private parties and a 24 hour gym for residents. If you are lucky enough to love here, then you should enjoy the amenities.

    Splash Pad! The kids love it!

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    I enjoy coming here with my family to swim and lounge around! So much room to bbq, swim, hang out and catch a tan!

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    English Springs Park - Great park for a pleasant walk.

    English Springs Park

    4.6(226 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    My family and I happen to be in the area and decided to take our kiddos to the park since it was to…read moreour right. This park was such a gem. There's a little lake that has geeses, swans, fishes, & turtles. A lot of folks are picnicking. Some shaded areas. There was a street vendor roaming around. There's slight incline if you plan to do some walking but there is some paved paths where I did see folks walking around. There are poop along the path and also on the grass. This is wonderful park to have in the neighborhood. Wished I lived a bit closer and wished we came prepared with a picnic blanket. Tips: -Small parking lot. -Restroom available. -Basketball courts. -Small playground with 2 swings.

    Nice park in the area for taking a walk, a run, sit on the grass, or watch the ducks and nature do…read moreits thing. There's also an open basketball court, which is pretty cool. Very open to the community and lots of families and all ages are at this park. It's not a very big park in itself, maybe about 2 miles all around, but there are different trails you can walk to from this entrance. It's not a loud park, even with a lot of people there it seems. Very relaxing and enjoyable. There is limited parking in the parking lot, but you can also park on the curb. Just check out the street parking times. There are city parking times where you're not to park there, unless collecting parking tickets is your thing.

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    California Botanic Garden - The little bumblebees sure do love the California Lilac blooms! (and so do I lol!!) April 2024

    California Botanic Garden

    4.5(268 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    California Botanic Garden was absolutely beautiful! I loved exploring the different trails…read morethroughout the garden. There was so much nature and wildlife to enjoy along the way. We got to see bunnies, rabbits, turtles, and so many different types of birds. It was such a peaceful and beautiful experience being surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for a relaxing nature walk, want to explore the trails, or enjoy a nice hike, this is a great place to visit. I definitely recommend coming here if you love nature and wildlife!

    Claremont, CA This…read morebotanic garden has grown on me. There are so many varieties of California native plants and they do have a nursery that is usually open a few days a week but is closed for Summer and reopening in October, 2026. What I love about this property is the sprawling amount of walkway to take a nice walk. You'll find enough shade along the way but many parts are not shaded. The pathways are decomposed granite, concrete and or asphalt so it's like hiking in nature but without the dirt road or elevation gain. I also really love that it's not crowded here. It's also smack dab in the middle of nature so you will occasionally see wild animal poop on a path, cracks that have not been repaired, but none of that really bothers me. There are plenty of benches along the path and a restroom on one side of the property so plan accordingly. They used to have a nice gift shop here and novelties like hats, t shirts, children's toys, books are now displayed in a small outdoor kiosk near to where you check in. California Botanic Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Network of Gardens (AHS). So if you have an annual membership at one of the participating Gardens associated with AHS Gardens you automatically have access to visit all of the gardens in network, unlimited visits for no additional charge. It is nice being a member at one garden and having access to visit hundreds of gardens. Currently, 380 gardens participate in this Network throughout parts of United States and Territories of U.S.A., Canada, and Cayman Islands. https://ahsgardening.org/ahs-garden-network/ I copy and pasted the exerpt below from AI but it has been a treat to see the blooms and how they change color, specifically Native California Buckwheat which can be seen along many hills and roadsides in California. To observe how the plant changes and matures in different seasons is quite fascinating: "Native California Buckwheat flowers start out white (or pale pink/creamy) and transition through shades of orange, cinnamon, rust, and deep red-brown as they age and dry out into summer and fall. Flower Color Changes Fresh Blooms (Spring): Tiny clusters open up as bright, clean white or pale pink. Aging and Drying (Summer): As the weather heats up and soil dries, the petals shift into rusty orange, copper, and tan. Late Season (Fall/Winter): The spent flower heads mature into deep rust-red and chocolate brown tones across the hillsides." I truly enjoy seeing the change of colors on each visit, they are so bright and vibrant! Look for it, and you will find a lot of beauty in the varied California native plant foliage and blooms on this property. Visiting seasonally gives the best picture. For example, The 1000's of large Matilija poppies which resemble a crinkly giant sunny side up egg just finished peak bloom a few months ago. They will be back!

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    California Botanic Garden - Hedgehog cactus - "strawberry" (aka Echinocereus engelmannii) - superbloom April 2023

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    Hedgehog cactus - "strawberry" (aka Echinocereus engelmannii) - superbloom April 2023

    Prado Regional Park - Lake flora

    Prado Regional Park

    3.0(187 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Nice spot for camping, fishing, and picnic for celebration and bbq…read more This park offer Hiking and Nature Trails, Dog Park, Recreational Fishing - License required, Camping Sites, Kids playground and Splash pad for little ones, Picnic areas, etc. Check their website for more information. Entrance- $15 per car.

    Prado...what happened?…read more We used to love you so! We've camped here many times over the past few years, and it has been green and beautiful. However, this last trip was less than awesome, and we're so disappointed. First of all, unless you really like camping in the dirt, definitely avoid campsite 50. It's big and spacious, but your RV will be full of ants before you go to sleep, as the nearby trees are FULL of ant trails. If you don't already, make sure you use the DE or Borax powder on any potential entry point! The site itself is shady all day, but again, it comes at a cost. There are also tons of flies, gnats, and mosquitoes (they don't bother me, but they love my boyfriend!). A bug zapper helps, but the moment the sun goes down, it is ON! Those little effers are out in force! As for the dirt...well, we didn't realize that there are sites with concrete pads, and those without. This was our first time stepping out onto dirt from the RV instead of concrete, and it was awful. If we had been prepared, we might have been ok. Other sites have a pad and are surrounded by grass, but this one was just dirt. Upon scouting out the park in the evenings, we noticed that most of the camp area is full of totally brown/dead grass and dirt. So much so, that we asked the ranger the next day and she explained that they can't keep up with the maintenance of their irrigation systems because "people keep driving over the lines in the dark...and park where they're not supposed to"! She seemed upset about it, too, and explained that they can't enforce anything with citations, or warnings at all. She said maybe next year they'll catch up on it. Shrug. Anyway, we likely won't be back unless we can book a site that we already know has a concrete pad. Also, they upgraded the campground restrooms and showers, which were clean enough. However, it would have been so lovely if they could have included soap and soap dispensers in the restrooms! The only place I found a soap dispenser was in the RR near the marina...but...it was empty. Sigh. A disappointing trip all the way around, because the lake was closed due to an algae bloom the 3rd day we were there, so no fishing or peddle boats, either! The splash pad was a redeeming quality, because we had a blast with my granddaughter! Otherwise, this was a dud. Prado needs to get it together!

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    New million dollar park finally opened! https://www.championnewspapers.com/community_news/article_a300814a-c98a-11ef-9483-7f6759cfacdb.html

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