Huntington Central Park & Shipley Nature Center
Huntington Beach, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.6(304 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
The nature center is free with a donation box, and reviewers say volunteers hand out maps to identify what you see. Easy trails around a pond and marsh with plenty of benches, and one reviewer's toddler managed it fine. There is a gift shop and classes. Paths get muddy, so leave good shoes at home.
The county's largest city park: a free nature center, a fairy-tale-themed Adventure Playground, dog park, and a lakeside cafe.
Good for
- Stroller-friendly
- Shade
- Nap-schedule friendly
- Sensory-friendly
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17851 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA
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What visitors say
- Joe Revette★★★★★
This is one amazing nature center! I loved that even in busy Huntington, you can hear the birds and insects. The views you get of the Pond are pretty spectacular. The marshes are cool. All in all a very enjoyable walk and time spent. And its free! They ask donation but not required. One place you will want to go many times to enjoy over and over again.
4 months ago
- Richard Chau Nguyen★★★★★
This is a wonderful place with more natural animals and plants. This place has many protrusions so pedestrians can go deeper and explore. Volunteers provide full support with documents and maps to identify and confirm objects. Many colorful flowers of many sizes and shapes, with many diffused scents, perennial trees growing in the forest, and nuts. Animals can see most birds, butterflies, squirrels, and insects. This place is suitable for children to explore and learn about nature. There are also many attractive souvenirs if guests need to celebrate
2 years ago
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