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Oso Creek Trail & Mission Viejo Library
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Oso Creek Trail & Mission Viejo Library

Mission Viejo, CA

★★★★★4.7(66 Google reviews)

A whimsical paved creek trail dotted with mosaics, gardens, and a koi pond — right next to the library's story-time programs.

Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA

Open nowToday: Open 24 hours

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What visitors say

  • Kianelli Palles★★★★★

    I remained engaged throughout my visit. A lot has changed since 2021, (more activities and picturesque sightings of flowers and greeneries). It's a very nice area for morning, noon, or afternoon walks. I've seen some spots for picnics or family gatherings, a place for kids and kids at heart for exercise/playground. I will definitely return for a nice hike/biking/walk. Its not a flat hike all the way, so its not boring. The trail is very neat and well-maintained. :) I will take more pictures next time. There will be scheduled maintenance from April 6-9, so it will be inaccessible on those dates.

    4 months ago

  • L. R.★★★★★

    Such a lovely place to walk around while enjoying the scenery. You can take stairs to the lower level where the trails are, artwork, tile pathway, tunnel, bridges s as well as educational signs and wild animal postings. There’s plenty of trails on concrete or dirt so be aware that there are bike riders, electric as well who are not always kind to people walking. There’s plenty of greenery and flowers. There’s open fields for baseball and soccer on the upper level. There is also some workout equipment that was fun for everyone. There’s a playground, bathrooms and even a book drop off and exchange. We saw that there were workers in a truck with a sign reading for pest control. It was a nice visit.

    a year ago

  • Genezaret Cardoso★★★★★

    Very flat and easy trail to hike or run. There are some parts where it’s a little hilly but overall, great place to exercise. They even have some bird watching chairs set up! This trail is maintained well. Great for an early morning run or evening stroll.

    a year ago

  • Maria Narvaja★★★★★

    What a gem of a trail!!! Beautiful trail with mosaic artistry, a hedge maze ,tunnel, creek & bird tree houses

    6 months ago

  • Walnut Go★★★★★

    Very nice up and down green trail! With lots of tree shadows to keep you from getting burnt by the sun. Don’t wear white sneakers as they’ll get so dirty in the end lol

    10 months ago

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