Our Local Parks
Did you know Redlands has 18 parks?? Continue reading to see which are kid friendly, preferred by our furry companions, a hiker's dream, and great for events!
FIT4MOM Stroller Strides group at Prospect Park
Kid Friendly Parks
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Brookside Park
A 9.2 acre neighborhood park with picnic and playground facilities. Great paved paths for kids to ride their bikes, or for adults to take a stroll. The trees and grass make for a great family outing.
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Heritage Park
An 18.4 acre natural park reflecting the history of Redlands. An outdoor Amphitheatre is a main feature of the park, built over several years in cooperation with the Redlands Service Club Council as part of the annual Day of Service projects. The Barton School House, a small farm, vineyards and orchard also occupy the park. A trail winds past boulders giving an outline of the history of Redlands.
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Israel Beal Park
Awesome playground, paths to ride bikes, grass and trees. Lots of open space!
**Note: This park is on the bluff behind the Redlands Shooting Range. You can hear the occasional gun shot. You are in no form of danger. This park is safe, clean, and fun!
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Jennie Davis Park
A 5.2 acre neighborhood park with picnic and playground facilities. Nicely shaded.
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Ford Park
A 27 acre park with two ponds for fishing, lighted tennis courts, picnic and playground facilities.
Kids will love feeding the ducks! Make sure to leave the bread at home, but do bring cracked corn, oats, rice, birdseed, frozen peas, chopped lettuce, or sliced grapes! Our duck friends thank you.
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Prospect Park
An 11.4 acre natural park with trails and picnic facilities. The park contains the Avice Meeker Sewall Theater, an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 407. The theater is home to the Redlands Summer Theater Festival.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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Smiley Park Historic District
A 9.2 acre park at the Redlands Civic Center. This park is home to A. K. Smiley Public Library, a facility listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the Lincoln Shrine, containing the largest collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia west of the Mississippi River; and the Redlands Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater with seating for approximately 4,000 persons where summer concerts are performed each Tuesday and Friday evening during July and August.
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Sylvan Park
A 23.3 acre park with softball field, group and individual picnic areas and playground facilities. The historic Mill Creek Zanja flows through the park. Sylvan Park is the home of the Redlands Fourth of July programs and Oktoberfest event.
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Texonia Park
A 10.7 acre neighborhood park with lighted softball field, basketball courts, picnic and playground facilities.
Dog Friendly Parks
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Heritage Park
An 18.4 acre natural park reflecting the history of Redlands. An outdoor Amphitheatre is a main feature of the park, built over several years in cooperation with the Redlands Service Club Council as part of the annual Day of Service projects. The Barton School House, a small farm, vineyards and orchard also occupy the park. A trail winds past boulders giving an outline of the history of Redlands.
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Caroline Park
16.8 acre nature park with trails and open space planted with native California plants and a water conservation garden. The park and botanical nature garden is enjoyed by naturalists, dog walkers, picnickers, homeschoolers, walkers and runners. The overlook terrace off Sunset offers some parking and a dramatic 180 degree view of the mountains ringing Redlands.
Caroline park is located at Mariposa Drive and Dwight Street. 1748 Chaparral Dr.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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Ford Park's Dog Park
Two beautifully fenced in areas for dogs to run and play. One side is for small dogs, and the other is for large dogs. Owners will love the benches and shaded area provided for their comfort.
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Oakmont Park
Oakridge Trail is an established trail 3.2 miles along the western side of the park. It provides a short uphill climb before traversing the hilltops. This trail provides great vistas of the San Timoteo Canyon and in the distance, the mountain ranges of the San Bernardino National Forest. There are multiple trails to choose from, not just the Oakridge Trail.
Best for dogs in the winter. Do not go during hot months! Snakes are seen often in summer.
The parking lot is where Sutherland Drive and South Lane meet.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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Prospect Park
An 11.4 acre natural park with trails and picnic facilities. The park contains the Avice Meeker Sewall Theater, an outdoor amphitheater with seating for 407. The theater is home to the Redlands Summer Theater Festival.
Read Dog's view of the park to get in your furry friends mind.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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San Timoteo Canyon Nature Preserve
A 40 acre natural preserve facility.
Redlands Conservancy says, "Through STNS, two historic trails form a four-mile loop, end to end. The Cocomaricopa Trail, named for the original trail of the Native Americans through the canyon, follows close to the edge of the creek on an abandoned Flood Control District access road, while the Carriage Trail, built by the Smiley Brothers at the turn of the last century, traces in and out of the hills below Smiley Heights ridge where the brothers had established their world-famous botanical garden, Canyon Crest."
Read more about the preserve here.
Note: Be aware this is also a horseback riding trail.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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Smiley Park Historic District
A 9.2 acre park at the Redlands Civic Center. This park is home to A. K. Smiley Public Library, a facility listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the Lincoln Shrine, containing the largest collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia west of the Mississippi River; and the Redlands Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater with seating for approximately 4,000 persons where summer concerts are performed each Tuesday and Friday evening during July and August.
*Note: Only service dogs are allowed inside A.K. Smiley Library and Lincoln Shrine.
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Sylvan Park
A 23.3 acre park with softball field, group and individual picnic areas and playground facilities. The historic Mill Creek Zanja flows through the park. Sylvan Park is the home of the Redlands Fourth of July programs and Oktoberfest event.
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Texonia Park
A 10.7 acre neighborhood park with lighted softball field, basketball courts, picnic and playground facilities.
Caroline Park
Parks for Hiking
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Caroline Park
16.8 acre nature park with trails and open space planted with native California plants and a water conservation garden. The park and botanical nature garden is enjoyed by naturalists, dog walkers, picnickers, homeschoolers, walkers and runners. The overlook terrace off Sunset offers some parking and a dramatic 180 degree view of the mountains ringing Redlands.
Caroline park is located at Mariposa Drive and Dwight Street. 1748 Chaparral Dr.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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Oakmont Park
Oakridge Trail is an established trail 3.2 miles along the western side of the park. It provides a short uphill climb before traversing the hilltops. This trail provides great vistas of the San Timoteo Canyon and in the distance, the mountain ranges of the San Bernardino National Forest. There are multiple trails to choose from, not just the Oakridge Trail.
The parking lot is where Sutherland Drive and South Lane meet.
**Photographer and artist approved.
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San Timoteo Canyon Nature Preserve
A 40 acre natural preserve facility.
Redlands Conservancy says, "Through STNS, two historic trails form a four-mile loop, end to end. The Cocomaricopa Trail, named for the original trail of the Native Americans through the canyon, follows close to the edge of the creek on an abandoned Flood Control District access road, while the Carriage Trail, built by the Smiley Brothers at the turn of the last century, traces in and out of the hills below Smiley Heights ridge where the brothers had established their world-famous botanical garden, Canyon Crest."
Read more about the preserve here.
Note: Be aware this is also a horseback riding trail.
**Photographer and artist approved.
Ed Hales Park (Christmas style)
Event Worthy Parks
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Community Park
18.2 acre park with lighted baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic and playground facilities.
The park is located at San Bernardino Avenue and Church Street.
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Ed Hales Park
0.7 acre downtown park with picnic facilities.
The park is located in the downtown central business district at State Street and Fifth Street.
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Franklin Park
A 0.6 acre natural open space area. Small with picnic tables.
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Redlands Sports Park
Phase I is a 35-acre site located at the northeast corner of Dearborn Street and San Bernardino Avenue. This park includes 8 full-sized soccer fields with lighting and a basketball court. Off-street parking is accessible from Dearborn Street north of San Bernardino Avenue. The facility is reserved for scheduled soccer activity. Future phases are in the construction planning stage and will include 4 additional lighted soccer fields, 15 acres of open field and recreational space, and a softball complex.
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Simond's Parkway
A 0.9 acre neighborhood park. All grass and nicely groomed.
Reserve a park for your next birthday party, baby shower, family reunion... you name it!
Park Reservations. Parks - Quality of Life Department - (909)798-7655
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