"I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude." -Henry David Thoreau…read more I love this place for its quietness. I'm usually the only person there, walking on the little trails, bird watching and enjoying sunset. There would be a few people here and there walking their dogs, but other than that, it's really nice to be alone. The field is big and pretty even when it gets a little overgrown. But it becomes super green and lush after just a day or 2 of rain. It really is a hidden nature's gem. Parking is mainly at the entrance lot. But you can also park along the street next to the field just steps away.

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park covers about 4 acres, plus it connects to around 30 more acres of…read morenatural habitat. It's located near the Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and some oil fields, a pretty unique area! There's a Fitness Zone, and a newly renovated playground for different age groups. If you walk a bit farther, you can get to a trail near Overlook Park. No street parking so you'll need to park in the small on-site lot. Dogs are allowed, and there's a public restroom.

Charming Park on Graham Street with old eucalyptus trees. There were a few men there mowing and…read moretrimming while I visited. I was surprised to see how poorly considered the planting area is in the center of the park. The dirt is soaking wet with an automatic watering system full of water tolerant plants.

I wish there was a paved walkway from the neighborhood side to connect to Graham. You have to walk…read morein sometimes wet grass. Also a lot of grass is dead. The homeless element makes me feel unsafe to frequent the park because the homeless talk to you. Otherwise it would be a nice park.

Not so much a park. More of a walking trail around a flood…read morecontrol basin The Good: a convenient hiking/walking trail for the residents of Huntington Beach. It's maintained twice a year, once before and once after bird nesting season. Lots of wildlife in this small natural space in the urban jungle. The Bad: This is a basin, which means it holds water, which means it's a breeding site for mosquitoes. Dress accordingly. Also, they only maintain the vegetation twice a year. It becomes quite overgrown, and it invites undesirable natural and urban predators, like coyotes or meth creatures, homethheads addictedus Also, the dog owners that don't leash their dog. It's very annoying but typical HB resident behaviors. Be alert of both dog and owner when suggesting they follow the rules. The Ugly: the filthy meth creatures (homethheads addictedus) that not only disturb the residents and park goers, but the wildlife. You gotta have some "situational awareness" at this park. Especially if you're alone or have kids. Keep them close.

When I moved here 13 years ago, I wanted to be part of the community, so I responded to an ad in…read morethe paper for a cleanup day at Bartlett Park. My kids now just call it the dirt park. When we arrived for cleanup day, we began to learn about this little bit of open space in the "walled city" of HB. Lots of homeless people live in the park. They were given time to clear out their personal belongings and the suckers brought in had the lovely chore of clearing out their garbage. The next day, the homeless were allowed back in. Just great. Hey, I realize the homeless need to be able to sleep somewhere, but I don't want to be the one to clean up their crap and welcome them back home with open arms. I started studying about the history of this park. Most know about the historic Newland House and Newland Barn in the rear of the Newland Center mall. But the lower portion, the undeveloped area is quite a mess. The area behind the main mall, the upper portion, is owned by the city and the lower portion, down near Adams Ave. is owned by the county. The city portion is a protected Indian burial ground, tree sanctuary and home to some kinds of protected insects, as well as home to a bunch of coyotes. The lower area is similar but is also a flood control channel, formerly operated by the county. Recent development has rendered the flood control useless but it still fills up with water and produces some lovely moss covered mosquito breeding grounds. Kids use the open space for various unsanctioned activities. There have been bmx bike jumps and ramps dug into the ground with shovels, paintball and pellet ball areas and there is a big nightlife in here for teenagers to do what teenagers do. The sound of helicopters in the area remind us about this activity and folks know cat burglars forage for goods in cars and open garages and stash them in the unpatroled park. Its actually a great area for folks to walk their dogs during daylight and people are generally cool about picking up after them. They have a few trash bins and a dog waste bag dispenser. There was a study conducted years ago about potential development. The most popular thing neighbors wanted was a golf course, to replace a closed down course on PCH 20 years ago. The least wanted thing neighbors wanted was also a golf course. Pretty funny. Ball field or soccer fields are sorely needed but the city has decided to create some walking trails, a tot-lot park, some picnic areas and leave it relatively undeveloped. Since this was voted on, 3 years ago, next to nothing has happened yet. We will see what the future holds.

I love walking here! Depending on the season, you see different types of wildlife. I like the…read moreentrance on PCH than the one on Warner. Both lots have limited parking. Warner has an educational center and clean bathrooms. PCH has a port a potty, but is next to a beautiful bridge/walkway, I basically walk all the way to the Warner lot, use the restroom, visit the center and walk back. That's around a 3 mile loop. Always stopping to take pictures!

This reserve right across from the beach just beautiful. Watching the sunrise was amazing and…read moreseeing all the birds in their natural habit. Free parking. The path is very long. Started getting packed when sun started to rise.

This park is very well kept and although we don't live here any more whenever we are in town we…read morecome here to play. It's a memorable place for us as well, as we celebrated my son's first birthday here! It's accessible for wheelchairs on the premises, but not the playground itself.

I was shown this little park as a great place to park and head into the Bolsa Chica Wetlands from…read morethe rear. The park is clean and welcoming, and there's restrooms as well! Certainly a good place to hit the wetlands from if you want to avoid the traffic of PCH and the line of fishermen posted up where they aren't supposed to be. Cleaner restrooms as well, so it's an all around win! :)

We actually walked the trail that does straight north of the park from several block! Lots of…read morepeople walking their dogs, biking, and playing on the green belt.

I'm a morning walker and commute far for work so I like leaving home early to get to the area and…read morefind places to walk before I actually go to the office. Well, I saw the greenbelt and decided to walk it but didn't know where to park. So I found this park with plenty of residential parking. This is the start of the greenbelt, or end if you're coming the opposite way. Cute park with a jungle gym, benches and trash cans nearby. The only downside is the electrical tower but those are necessary to power a city! And another great benefit is the extra walking on the greenbelt if you feel like taking a long walk. I love parking near here in the early AM and doing a quick walk up and down the greenbelt. I've gone past Ellis before but usually turn around before crossing Ellis Ave. One note, one pre-sunrise, I did get here and saw a raccoon and coyote, same morning! So I ended up driving away. The coyote was rummaging the trees and when it saw my car, stopped and stared. The coyote was also rummaging but had something dangling from its mouth. So just be aware of your surroundings, as always. I'm sure they won't harm us but it is their land. Get up and take a walk.

This park is right next to golden wet college. Hidden…read morewithin the neighborhood and just remodeled. Lots of big trees for natural shade but also added shade on the slides. Great big area for dog or kids to run around along with basketball courts to enjoy.

Love this park! I've been coming here for decades! Cute little park situated in a nice neighborhood…read moreclose to Goldenwest College. They have a play structure for kids, flat green area for soccer or volleyball nets/badminton, seating and benches for people, shade, swings, basketball courts and plenty of street parking. Took the kids while we were visiting family and they had a blast. Nice place to have lunch or maybe a birthday party. Nice and small but plenty of fun!

I would this location a strong 2.75 to 3.0 star location. Great for people looking to walk and do…read moreshort jobs. In addition, long winding trails to rear of the park with jumps and turns and quick uphill and downhill for bikers. Parking can be done on Garfield...and or seapoint drive. Fill with many internal paths, I have a great sense of feel of being bigger than it is. Great photo shots can be obtained for sunrise and sunset. Just west, is another interconnecting park system, just 1/4mile away - with many more trails. The positive- little know park means less people and positive- next door park is bigger and family oriented. And positive parking is available. Beach is only 3/4 mile. Away and bikers walker joggers and runners can all have a great time. Lacking water fountains, lacks bathrooms and lacks its own parking lot - see street parking and lacks a map of the location. But, has that small hometown feel.

We ventured here to get some photos of neowise comet in July 2020. Randomly found it one night…read morewhile we were driving around to locate an area with no obstructed views. Found the comet too! Woohoo