- The list below includes 547 free or cheap things to do in or near Lake Forest, California, including 135 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Running/Jogging and Bowling.
- From Pittsford Park to Baker Ranch Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lake Forest and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Orange, Garden Grove and Irvine.
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Donated to the city in 1929, Caroline Park is named for the sister of park benefactor Olivia Stokes. It features a trail that takes visitors along native trees and shrubs that are home to birds, mammals and other animals.
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A large open green space with multiple pavilions and gazebos, Mary Henley Park offers ample space for sports, picnicking, and relaxation. The park features sports fields, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
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5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Those seeking a scenic hike and unique marine life will appreciate Abalone Cove Shoreline Park & Ecological Reserve. The park features breathtaking views from the bluff, crisscrossing trails and abundant sea life in its two beaches and tide pools.
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Monrovia Canyon Park was first opened in 1911 and offers three trail heads that are open year-round and lead to Monrovia Falls. There is also a renovated cabin that provides 1,200 square feet of private event space.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
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5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Dogs are permitted in the upper picnic area and on designated trails of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. This park features two beaches, tide pools, bluff top viewing areas, and trails throughout the area to bring family and friends.
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Emery Park offers visitors the chance to cook in its kitchen facility or with its barbeque pits. The location also features playground equipment, an activity room, picnic areas, and an open grass area.
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At 3422 feet, Potato Mountain stands guard over the western slopes of the mouth of San Antonio Canyon above Claremont. On a clear day, visitors can view the suburban sprawl of Pomona Valley and beyond to the ocean.
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Gibbel Park is a 12 acre park featuring several recreational amenities. Attractions include two lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, a playground for children, picnic shelters, and large multipurpose fields.
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At an elevation of 1,680 feet, Ben Overturff Trail is a challenging and rewarding hike. The steep trail is 2 miles long and is full of interesting wildlife and other pieces of nature.