Best Nature Preserve Downey Near Me

4worldlovers: Wilderness Park is located off of Florence Avenue adjacent to the 605 Freeway. The park features two lakes and fishing is allowed. It is a beautiful park for birthday parties, family picnics and social gatherings. The park has a playground designed for children 2 -12 years of age. There are restrooms available to the public during hours of operation.

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More than 300 bird species have been observed in the park, including the protected White-tailed Kite, the endangered Least Bell's Vireo, and the California gnatcatcher. Northern Cardinals released nearby in 1923 still thrive in the area and can be spotted regularly on the grounds. The Natural Areas are home to many varieties of raptors including American Kestrels, Cooper's hawks, Turkey vultures, Red-tailed and Red-shouldered hawks..


Whittier Narrows Nature Center Associates (WNNCA) is a chapter of the Nature Center Associates (NCA); a non-profit group of the natural area park system of Los Angeles County. We were founded to enrich the educational and scientific knowledge of our community. Our primary mission is to develop in children and adults an appreciation of the natural world and to preserve Whittier Narrows Nature Center as a natural area for future generations.


Have a class project you'd like to bring to life, we can schedule a time for your class or even boy/girl scout troop for a hands on group adventure. We love nature and all it has to offer and we want to share it with you.


On a trail and dont know what your looking at? Look through our plant and animal guide for the answer while on the trail.

The California towhee (Melozone crissalis) is a bird of the family Emberizidae, native to the coastal regions of western Oregon and California in the

The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher in North America

The most common culinary species is the Indian fig opuntia (O. ficus-indica). Most culinary uses of the term "prickly pear" refer to this species. Pri

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Located alongside Compton Creek Bike Path in the City of Compton, the MRCA built this more than three-acre park on unused land belonging to adjacent George Washington Elementary School. Designed through a collaborative process with teachers, school staff, community members, and other stakeholders, the park features some of the natural habitat and plant communities found in the Compton Creek watershed, shade trees, walking paths, grassy areas, fitness equipment, picnic and seating areas, a multi-use amphitheater, parking, a community plaza, and interpretive signage.

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When can I go on the trails? Find out here: Puente Hills Preserve Hours.

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A permit is required for photography, events, picnics and other gatherings. Please contact the office for further information. Thank you.

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Looking for a bit of nature in the middle of the city? Nestled between the San Gabriel River and the 605 Freeway, El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.


The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.


$65 Regular, $40 Senior 50+/ Disabled / Veterans (Proof of service - Department of Defense ID Card or Proof of Military Service Form (DD 214) must be presented upon purchase)

Day ticket fee removed from annual pass price, redeemable on same day.