Improve this listing All photos (21) I recommend you start in the morning around 7-9 am. The riding at Yorba was just great. Riders of ALL ABILITIES are welcome. Dear Wife says it looks like every bridge in Cleveland. Imagine a river in a river bed rather than a concrete channel. Check out the video above to see this ride as a video, and let me know what you think in the comments. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead (Think: Central Park, New York City. I'm 68 and I've been riding the trail for over 30 years. Its a handy location. There are roadies riding. When it leaves La Palma Ave at Yorba Linda Blvd, the trail enters my favorite section. Mostly flat but lots of small hills going under the roads, Trailhead address: 4995 Green River Rd, Corona, CA 92880. No more golf course. This trail gets used. Looking ahead you can now see the Honda Center, Anaheim transportation center, and Anaheim Stadium a few miles away. SUMMARY OF THE RIDE Trail bed = 3-5*. It was. TRAILBEAR TRIES FAIRMOUNT PARK So, here we go again. Some nice homes up there on the slope. The roads are dirt, but the bike trail is 5* blacktop very smooth. I only rode on the 14 mile stretch from Amtrak Anaheim station to the beach but the trail was awesome Great surface to ride, parks and brides along the way many on and off access . The MO is to throw a beater bike in front of you. Views of both the Chino Hills and the increasingly meandering river make this stretch of the trail particularly scenic. Shut the gate; collar Rover; then open the second gate. All those wind socks on the plant structures suggest they are using something that would make a lethal cloud if it leaked. A few crossings were damp up by the 22 and 5. I enjoy it. I would recommend, We started at Kaiser Permanente on Lakeview in Anaheim. Rubidoux. This is the upper end of the survey. They are hard to beat. There was a marked bike lane along Riverdale, as well as several signs indicating the detour and allowing bikes to ride in the car lane (which wasn't really needed, since the bike lane was adequate). @@@ I parked in Moon Park by the 405 freeway in Costa Mesa and got on the trail heading up river. "Just as the city's leaders imagine this," said Mia Lehrer, president of Studio-MLA, in a news release, "our team will uncover . It appears to be the former home of a sewage plant and Has Some Issues. (Very poorly, it would seem. See all you kids out there. Water may be an issue here as all the restrooms were PortaPotty Pitstops (PPPS) and no fountains were seen. We didnt because there was no indication that we should and the paved trail continued on for about a mile and then dead-ended. The homeless encampments and graffiti made the trail feel unsafe. May be there but well concealed. That was it for the day. The trail has exposure to the natural areas along the riverbed, has very few street crossings, goes past multiple parks along the way and has underpasses for crossing the major intersections. The project will construct 3.53-miles of non-vehicular trail on a segment of the Santa Ana River Trail, linking the City of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands to the Pacific Ocean. I'll try it again someday, though, and see if my opinion changes. Back on trackwe continued on this until there was more construction and we diverted to the other side of the canal (the river isnt really a river anymore it is a canal and a great deal of cement separates the two sides). Stuffed with donuts, you return to the trail and head into the Orange Crush where the 22, the 5 and the 57 freeways intertwine. The address is 2620 E. Katell Ave, suite B Anaheim, CA just south of the Honda Center on the left side of trail heading north from the ocean. Its highlights include going under a massive arched, concrete train bridge, traveling through horse riding areas and even running next to a Nature Center that is open on Saturdays. I started at the Arlington Ave end. The river was basically dry here, and it was just a huge concrete channel that you road along. There are a couple of transients that live along the trail. For the first several miles, the trail followed a beautiful section of the Santa Ana River, filled with water fowl and other wildlife. When I get there its mile 15 and I turn back. It does have more parking and a larger restroom. There are also great parks and trails in Irvine and around the university. I suspect that is because it is next to the Kaiser Hospital and there is very little parking in the area. Ahead is the Diversion. It was getting a constant flow of bikies people in for a pit stop, people staging out of the park. Here the trail takes a dive down towards the river under a bluff filled with homes and crosses a grassy parcel called the Agricultural Park (no facilities). Its at GE: 33.661206 -117.939355. From there, its a mile leg to the midpoint of the Santa Ana trail. Last week while I was commuting to the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station I saw a Pin-Tailed Whydah fluttering about. < http://www.ocsd.com/construction/p2/photo.asp> The bikies cross on the bridge to the Costa Mesa side for more blacktop that will take them eight miles up to the Riverview Bridge in Sana Ana, where they cross back again. YORBA PARK AND YORBA REGIONAL PARK @ GE 33.864335 -117.773531 The major trailhead on the upper SART appears to be Yorba Park right next door to and not to be confused with Yorba Regional Park. Coal Canyon - Santa Ana River, Coal Canyon Trails. Distance: About 10 miles one way. If they are ever under water you have more serious issues than getting a dry ride. It runs over a series of pylons and then onto a bridge over the river. < http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=643> He drove in, heard the price and was outtathere in a flash. My wife commented that not many passers use a bell or warning that they are passing. If you have a good mud slide, they will come out and do a stand up on top of some poor guy's car sticking out of the muck. This trail is very long and connects regions that are otherwise only connected by crowded highways. The Santa Ana River Trail (SART) is a multi-use trail complex that runs alongside the Santa Ana River in southern California. Trail was clean, not trashed, flat, plenty of room, no homeless camps or anything sketchy. Since the 1970s, the Santa Ana River Trail, or SART, has been OC's largest single bicycling amenity- not counting our roads themselves, that is. When you go down, they swarm you. Select from premium Tom Clancys Ghost Recon: Wildlands of the highest quality. The Corps of Engineers did not have its way. It rises way up in Santa Ana, with a branch in Costa Mesa. Please use this The trail currently ends at S. Waterman Avenue, shortly after it crosses the San Bernardino city line. Find local showtimes and movie tickets for Santa Fe Trail (1940) TRAILBEAR SCOUTS FACILITIES ON THE SART Before Flood Week, the TrailBear hopscotched upriver on the SART, checking out potential trail heads. The next city is Colton, the entrance point to San Bernardino County. In May, the city hired Studio-MLA of Los Angeles for $1.963 million to work with the community to develop a Santa Ana River revitalization campaign. The first is Just a Little Thing. As expected, the breeze is on the make, coming up the river. There are horsemen horsing. I start from Orangewood and go to the beach and back and that round trip is just a hair over 26 miles. Here you make a dogleg detour to get across a ravine. I did about 9 miles near Huntington Beach. The plan is expected to be completed by June 2023. During my rides I did not see any homeless encampments. I did go on it one Sunday and it wasn't too bad but there was noticeably more traffic with bikers and walkers. Owner Andrea is very bicycle friendly but tells me she can't advertise near the trail so keep your eyes peeled. Although it links to the San Gabriel River Trail via the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (see the close-up of Legg Lake and Upper San Gabriel River bikeway), the Rio Hondo is actually a tributary of the LA River (Lario); as you'll see if you click onto Google's map, it converges with . We will be back to try the entire trail a. Facilities = 2-3*. In the meantime anyone who would like to ride with us on Sunday is welcome to join. We wind up the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area over by Norco. Its a neighborhood park with water, no restrooms. I have never had issues with any homeless. Best you bring your own. I would recommend using the parking area about a quarter mile inside of the gate though. SAPD recovered two bicycles on 02-08-12. What do you do in a downpour? Well-paved and well-signed. We really enjoyed this trail as our first time . Besides, that booth up the entrance road suggests the collection of fees. TB has a Cunning Plan: He will trailhead in Fairmount Park, ride down the river to the trail end at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, about face and ride back up with the rising up-river breeze at his back. Do it again? Campsite List Seasons & Fees Rules & Cancellations Facility Information Most of upper riverbed was dry. It was described as a biological hot. TraiBear Putting the icons on the map. Free is more his speed. Ride on! No one mentioned in these reviews the dozens of homeless encampments under the freeways, especially under the 5. The shady lakes must be a delight in summers heat, but today the park probably would have baseball diamonds and soccer fields instead. The trail goes through mostly industrial zones with very little scenery and only a few neighborhoods.mostly residential or commercial and nowhere to stop for food. There are miles of standing waves and rooster tails. Going up and back is approx. There is a new bike trail head and overlook at N33.96103 W117.49522, about 0.2 miles beyond the Nature Center parking lot and the park shops. I really didnt like it. But it does have the 405 SART underpass. I used this bike trail for recreation and shortcuts to work in Santa Ana when I was a resident of Anaheim and/or Garden Grove (Euclid and Katella / Lampson Ave and Brookhusrt) during the years of 1974-1981. Not too bad. There was a nice wind here and birds flying overhead. The diverse urban demographic is still here at late morning. They are flushies without roofs. The proposed project is part of the Santa Ana River Parkway and Open Space Plan. Where did the rest go? The trail picks up again there. We enjoy this trail! I went out on the trail yesterday starting in the City of Orange. When the full trail is completed it will. Yorba Regional Park is a county park with a variable entry fee ($3/5/10), lakes, walks, shelters, BBQs and all manner of nice things. A former overlook, perhaps. SART - START AT THE BEACH The SART starts on the Huntington Beach side of the Santa Ana River at the mouth. From my turnaround spot, I could see the Honda Center and Angel Stadium in the distance (maybe a couple of miles away?) The restrooms are individual units or cabins vs. the communal design. At Tustin I turned right and it was a very short jog to the trail entrance on the right. I will definitely ride this trail again. Parks contain water, parking and restrooms. Trail dumps you right into huntington beach. Great place to take a break. Signed, bikeE Dave. An unknown gem to many SART users is the huge free parking lot and the Perk U up Coffee shop serving food, and both alcholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Talbert (GE: 33.664916 -117.943935) is more the bike-in pit stop, with water, a restroom, a picnic grove and horse facilities. Stop for a few pix, then round the corner and head uphill to the MARSHA McLEAN ANAZA NARROWS REGIONAL PARK, 738, GE: N33.96727 W117.43230 The river has been doing some cutting here. THE UPPER SART SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL What a change! Heading back to cucamonga on hamner(milliken) the high of the ride starts to come to an end. < http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/parks/CentennialPark.asp> EDNA PARK, SANTA ANA GE: 33.763686 -117.898962 About three miles above Centennial Park, on the western bank is Edna Park. Thats rather sparse for a trail page. There have been some muggings. Dont count on this on a summer weekend unless you are really early. A reporter for the Los Angeles Times described the river as "swollen crazy-mad". If you dont have a ride picking you up and taking you back, then you will need to turn around here and drive the 27 miles back. Even better, it's like pedaling your lawn chair through the scenery. Rather, denizens of the Lower Demographic - those who wear heavy coats on hot days. There are numerous access points and places to park along the Santa Ana River Trail's route. One is a commercial trailhead, the Stadium Promenade Mall, GE 33.808821 -117.871579, which abuts the trail. Welcome to to r/Riverside, Riverside, California Subreddit. Start the hike at the bottom of the parking area by heading onto the Santa Ana River Trail bike path. You will go under the PCH, loop to the right, make a left just before getting to PCH. TB did. Skaters. This is it Nice trail. and a nice restroom and water at the Orange St. beach access sign at GE: 33.628114 -117.952813. TrailBear filling in the blanks on the map, TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Huntington Beach Bicycle Trail at SR 1/Pacific Coast Hwy (Huntington Beach) and S Waterman Ave (San Bernardino). From there the trail crosses approximately 33 miles of National Forest traveling to the west . Trailbear Pedaling his lawn chair up river and down. Started in San Bernardino off of Waterman Ave and rode to the end of trail in Jurupa Valley. There are lips over the loos, but the rest is open to the cyclone wire above. The benches beneath the trees along Lake Evans are a great place to relax. The popular trail, currently open in two disconnected segments, links inland neighborhoods, businesses and shopping districts with the beach. On the second visit a grey morning one soul was there trying to try clothing on the fence railings. Size? Mom, pop and the kids. Seen trailheads with better facilities, but it was getting bikie business, including a flock of trikes. It's on the winter schedule, waiting for a storm to blow thru. The silt had been removed from the underpasses - which shows someone was on top of trail maintenance. About 18 miles. Clean, away from roads/traffic and not busy. Santa Ana River Trail 4 37 #8 of 33 things to do in San Bernardino Biking Trails Call Write a review About Scenic ride through the San Bernardino Mountains, perfect for beginners into spectacular mountain views without the rougher terrain. I hit the path going south with the river to my right and the 91 fwy to my left. A man was found murdered on a trail in Santa Ana, Calif., on July 24, 2020. Escolha entre fotos premium de Tom Clancys Ghost Recon: Wildlands da melhor qualidade. The Santa Ana River Trail is easy to follow as it leaves the parking area on a wide cement two-lane bike trail. Where is the best place to park my car? While the river is not the prettiest for the entire route, and there isn't much access to local businesses, the water and shade accommodations are plentiful along throughout and the river definitely has its bright moments. CENTENNIAL PARK, SANTA ANA GE: 33.726726 -117.912702 Two miles above Costco is the Centennial Park, adjacent to the trail. Completion of the Santa Ana River Trail is the top priority of the plan. The Santa Ana River Trail is a 12-foot wide path following the Santa Ana River, a waterway that is cement-lined through much of Orange County but free flowing in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is probably the best way to experience this trail, as the written content below is just from memory based on my time on the trail. Along the stream watch for dippers, yellow warblers, red-breasted sapsuckers, raccoons, two-striped garter snakes, quail, rainbow trout, brown trout, and signs of deer. And yet, I wish I still was living in SoCal. A friend and I both have new e-Bikes. Big book of best short stories - Western . He can read a map. Trikes. Not the most scenic, but there were zero traffic intersections to negotiate. (Cut and paste these GE coordinates into Google Earth to follow along up the trail.) Water fountains at Anza and Bark Park. The Santa Ana River Trail took a major step in its march from the mountains to the sea on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 when Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe and Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. broke ground on the newest segment, which will run from San Bernardino into Redlands. Yorba Linda Regional Park is on your right. We did the Northern section of the trail. In the 60s she and others stopped the Corps of Engineers from fitting the upper river into a nice concrete channel. Suggest edits to improve what we show. It was full up with them on the first visit, with more lounging on the hillside. It was described as a biological hot spot by renowned biologist E.O. I used an eBike for the journey, but of course, you dont need an eBike if you are used to riding 27 miles (one way) on a regular bike. At the far end is the TESQUESQUITO AVE. ACCESS, 761, GE: N33.97620 W117.39661 The end of Tesquesquito Ave. is blocked off where the trail turns left to run along the base of Mt. Parking, water fountain, tables and shade and a concrete moon emerging from the grass. It has a few other parks along the way. ), the park offers two lakes shaded with trees, a band shell, rose gardens, a boat house, tennis courts, tot lot, picnic areas, a golf course and numerous paths to explore. There is a wooden bridge north of the 17th Street/Westminster Avenue exit. It goes along the freeway here and will be following the freeway for much of the first half. Lower: 5 stars. Lets see green cloud, chlorine. It hard to ride in the moorings, but if there were light on the trail, that would be great. Are the greens under water? Once past the wastewater treatment plant (catch a whiff), you enter Pipe Reach. Flowing for approximately 100 miles through San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, the Santa Ana River is Southern California's longest waterway. Most of the lower river underpasses are high enough that they were well above water level. Straight ahead takes you to the trail end at Waterman Blvd., about 8 miles upstream. Flock of roadies? These last two miles have you riding along a wide river with beautiful views out towards the ocean. Need a stress relief? mile 5. However, there are none of the channel works that go with a settling ground. (It is the canyon section.) My first time cycling and my boyfriend and I started near Yorba Linda park off imperial Hwy. We are looking for the owner; likely a bike shop since they appear brand new. Enjoy this trail, I know I did! The Santa Ana River Trail is a 20-mile long paved path that follows the riverbed of the Santa Ana river through Riverside and Colton in Southern California. Ride on! My experience with this route is excellent. TB likes that one under the shade tree. Dog walkers. I finally got a chance to do it in 2021, and it was an incredible experience and something that I really recommend. In short, this is not at all like the lower Santa Ana River, the L.A. River, the San Gabriel River, the San Juan Creek, Aliso Creek, San Diego Creek, Bellona Creek, Peters Canyon Wash, Coyote Creek and quite a few others down in The OC and LA County. With all the homeless on the trail, I've heard a lot of talk about it being intimidating at time. The floor length urinal in the mens loo was the Yellow Sea and the floor was rather wet with something one did not wish to dwell upon. We rode about about 10 miles then turned around. Its location also provides a great place for visitors to relax, take in the fresh, mountain air, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you prefer it on the quiet side, it best to ride the bike path on weekdays. Guesstimate is 6 or better in height. I guess they think its a bike trail only. When riding southwest, I took the trail under Lakeview, and then came up to the street where I kept right, followed Lakeview to Riverdale and turned right. Seemed like a very safe place to park since there was a steady stream of cyclists in the area. Document Description. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. You need to exit just after the Yorba Linda Parkway overpass and ride on the sidewalk or bike lane for a couple of blocks to a car wash on the right. Now its looming over you MT. Come take a leisurely ride along the Santa Ana River Trail. also, it does smell like horse dropping throughout the way so hopefully you dont mind. 30 miles. We got there at 10 and it was very busy. But the . I went to Moon Park and it was clear all the way. Tomorrow night. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Sports Joggers. You do see homeless living along the river, but they are a part of the local culture. Ishi_96130, When riding the SART though Santa Ana, best be careful. You drop down, then run along Van Buren, duck under it and come up on the other side to enter the Sewage Plant Reach a 0.7 mile stretch of tanks and ponds on one side and the river bottom lands on the other. A very unique element of the Santa Ana River Trail is its great diversity. One senses that Norco does a lot of horse business. I use Fairmount Park as a starting point. Total miles from San Bernardino to Jurupa Valley and back was just shy of 40miles. They would like a check for $4 dropped in the Iron Ranger on the honor system. A delightful park with pay parking. Most were clearing out probably after an early morning on the trail and we got a slot in the blacktop lot, but this park is doing a lot of business with trail users. That bridge must be crossed to continue northbound, but there's no sign indicating that's where the trail continues. What will you get next? Scenery = 5*. You're now at approx. Portapotties at Hidden Valley Clean restrooms done in the prison style no doors on the stalls at Fairmount and Anza Narrows. Across the street are the meadows of the undeveloped Tesquesquito Arroyo Park. Fairview Park would be the trailhead, with parking , water, picnic tables under ramadas, restroom, etc. But it is a moderate climb. There is a LOT of water coming down and really moving fast. Both have facilities. Flowing for approximately 100 miles through San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, the Santa Ana River is Southern California's longest waterway. somewhere. There are miles of paved and dirt trails leading to the summit, so you can pick your pain. decomposed granite. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Feb 21 - Feb 22. They must be there, somewhere, but none were seen down at the lakes. The Santa Ana River Trail begins in the Sand to Snow National Monument, at the Pacific Crest Trail at 8,600 and Forest Road 1N37 (Bean Flat) east of Heart Bar. The Riverside/San Bernardino segment is approx 20 miles long. Along those 15 miles, I passed by a couple of parks with restroom facilities and at least two porta-potties (which are regularly maintained). The trail crosses under two pipes crossing the river. Im an adult male and I was uncomfortable, I cant imagine being a female using this trail alone. The diversions take you to a trail on the northern side of the canal to a hard packed dirt pathway (ok with hybridsmaybe not so great for road bikes). It becomes the Trailhead du Jour. The weather was very overcast and cool. TrailBear remembers the days before PC. The 10 mile San Bernardino section has fewer hills and is a little flatter. On the west end of YPR, off Huxford Lane, is a City of Anaheim park called Yorba Park. 8/27/2021. Leaving the golf course is my least favorite section on the ride. Follow the trail to the 2nd wooden foot bridge (trail on this side of the river ends, you must exit the trail), turn right to cross the bridge, as you come off the bridge turn left and continue the last 6 miles or so to the beach. There was only one lane of travel in these areas but the longest one was about 30 feet so no biggie. Back on the bike and head for FAIRMOUNT PARK, 789, GE: N33.99395 W117.38115 The trail ducks under Mission Blvd. In Orange County, the trail begins at a junction with the Huntington Beach Bicycle Trail, providing direct access to the city's two state beaches and busy municipal beach and pier. Professional sports fanatics will be pleased with this stretch, as the next landmark is the home arena of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks. If you want to start at the Waterman end, Tifanie (yesthat's how she spells it.) It is a nice easy ride but can be challenging when the winds blow (onshore and Santa Ana's). Pause where the trail meets the unfinished portion of Jurupa Ave. Across Jurupa is Rutland Park. However, it has a TrailLink page with no reviews, ten photos and a map showing only two parking lots and one trail end. Lot of bike tracks and foot prints. No restrooms, however. The next phase of the trail survey is to ground-truth the map findings and get the GPS coordinates for those water fountains, parking lots and restrooms. You choose where and when you want to start and finish! As you proceed south, you go under several overpasses and there are some nice wide curvy sections with beautiful vegetation on both sides. There is a linear park along PCH on the ocean side with four parking lots (metered, $1.50/hr.) It was my first time riding. Santa Ana River Area Status: Open Come for remote mountain streams, some pools, pine forests in gentle terrain and snow in winter. There is the Costco snack bar. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Newport Beach had 2 inches of rain as of early Saturday evening, appearing to . Background Originally just the service road along the Santa Ana River levy, the route was designated for cyclists when Caltrans transformed Santa Ana Canyon Road into a freeway. He saw the bridge underpass closed off in advance of Flood Week. There is ample parking. Confused? Right after the park ends you cross a bridge with a wooden surface and now have the river on your right. Riding in the morning was cool and comfortable, with a slight onshore breeze in my face, but not difficult, since there seemed to be a slight downgrade to the trail. This section goes along the outskirts of Yorba Park, and it is stunning. He found a water fountain at the far end of the Gypsum Canyon Bridge at GE 33.868329 -117.713090 where the trail heads back under the bridge and along the freeway. It rises in the San Bernardino Mountains and flows for most of its length through San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, before cutting through the northern Santa Ana Mountains via Santa Ana Canyon and flowing southwest through urban Orange County to drain into the The lower Upper SART is a ride worth doing. At the end of this section, the trail goes under the 405 freeway and arrives at Moon Park. Posted. Another mile and there is THE SANTA ANA RIVER VIADUCT (UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD BRIDGE), GE: N33.96790 W117.43551 < http://www.flickr.com/photos/80651083@N00/324299744/> The rail road crosses the river here at the Anza Narrows on this classic concrete arch bridge. 'Bents. After riding the lower trail to the beach many times I decided to try the upper trail. On the far side is a junction. The Santa Ana River runs clear. The Upper SART is the best I've ridden in SoCal. Rio Hondo Part of the Hondo/San Gabriel/Legg Lake circuit. THE KATELLA CROSSOVER There are two facilities of note here. Check out videos on hundreds of California adventures. Best Hiking in Santa Ana, CA - El Moro Trails & Crystal Cove State Beach, Turtle Rock Viewpoint Trail, Peters Canyon Hike, El Modena Open Space, French Hill, Fairview Park, Santa Ana River Trail, Shady Canyon Trail, Bommer Canyon, Orchard Hills Trail To reach Edna Park, you cross back over on the Riverview Bridge and there is Edna, right on the trail. It's a nice place to stop and have a snack for a few minutes. He had Google Earth up and was busily laying down a track line of the trail while making note of anything on or near the trail that looked like a park or a mall or a public facility. Usual restrooms and water and parking and such. The trail is a scenic urban walk or ride on a ten-foot-wide trail spanning the length of 8.5 miles and a 2-foot-wide dirt shoulder on either side parallel to Santiago Creek. Over there one citizen is doing just that. Follow the trail as it make a 360 turn to continue west. Started at Carlson Bark Park (off of Mission Inn Blvd, Riverside) and rode upstream for 5 miles and then returned. She also let me use the restroom in the lobby. Received. Of course, after a week of rain about 10 of it the whole river has water in it, but that will pass. The water fountain here is inside the Little Dogs Park, together with shade trees and a picnic table. 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