Best parks and nature in Whittier (US)

Turnbull Canyon (NOT a former landfill site) is a part of the Puente Hills Preserve, owned and managed by the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Habitat Authority), a local government agency. Home to deer, fox, coyotes, snakes, butterflies, birds, and hundreds of flora and fauna. Public hiking trails allow for the public to enjoy sharing nature. Please take only photos and leave no trace (do not litter). Enjoy!

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Michigan Park is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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Penn Park is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Hellman Park Trailhead is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Parking is available approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile away. Please do not park in restricted areas. Visit city website for boundaries of restricted parking area cityofwhittier(dot)org or habitatauthority(dot)org Hellman Park is a part of the Puente Hills Preserve, owned and/or managed by the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Habitat Authority), a local government agency. Home to deer, fox, coyotes, snakes, butterflies, birds, and hundreds of flora and fauna.

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Whittier Dog Park is most popular around 6 PM on Mondays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Central Park is most popular around 7 PM on Mondays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here.

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