Department
Programs : Ranger Service
Trails/Open Space
Click
here to find details on City natural reserves, open
spaces and trails, including topographic maps, trailhead directions
and open space guidelines.
Ranger-Led Hikes
Join a City
Ranger for hikes of
beautiful local open spaces. Hikers learn about geology, vegetation
and wildlife. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Hike duration varies with group.
For more information or to schedule a group hike, call 781-7302.
FREE.
| Open Space |
Ages |
Days |
Dates |
Times |
| Froom Ranch @
Home Depot Lot |
All |
Sun |
Mar 10 |
1 pm |
| South Hill |
All |
Sun |
Apr 14 |
1 pm |
| Johnson Ranch |
All |
Sun |
May 12 |
1 pm |
| Cerro San Luis |
All |
Sun |
June 16 |
1 pm |
| Froom Ranch @
Madonna |
All |
Sun |
July 14 |
1 pm |
| Bishop Peak @
Patricia |
All |
Sun |
Aug 11 |
1 pm |
Trail maps available
online here.
Trail
Workdays
In partnership with SLO Stewards, frequent Trail Workdays are held
in the City's Open Space. Tools will be provided, along with water and snacks.
Meet at the trailhead at 9 a.m.
Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
For more information or to schedule a group hike, call the Ranger Service Desk at 781-7302.
| Open Space |
Ages |
Days |
Dates |
Times |
|
Johnson Ranch |
All |
Sat |
Mar 9 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Reservoir
Canyon |
All |
Sat |
Mar 23 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Islay Hill |
All |
Sat |
Apr 6 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Froom
Ranch @ Home Depot Lot |
All |
Sat |
Apr 20 |
9 am-12 pm |
|
Bishop
Peak @ Patricia |
All
|
Sat
|
May 11 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Bowden
Ranch |
All
|
Sat
|
May 25 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Reservoir
Canyon |
All |
Sat |
June 15 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Froom
Ranch @ Madonna |
All
|
Sat
|
July 13 |
9
am-12 pm |
|
Irish
Hills @ Prefumo Cyn |
All
|
Sat
|
Aug 10 |
9
am-12 pm |
Jr. Ranger Activity Camps at
Sinsheimer Park
Taught by City Ranger Service
The Ranger Service offers environmental education camps
during summer. These fun-filled, week long camps
are designed
to teach young outdoor enthusiasts about many facets of the
wild environment surrounding San Luis Obispo.
Register online!
Volunteers
Needed
The generous
time and work of volunteers has become invaluable to the care
and upkeep of the many acres of City open space. Service groups,
associations, organizations, clubs, students, families, friends,
or individuals are encouraged to volunteer.
For more
information call 781-7302.
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Help to
build and maintain trails
-
Help restore
native vegetation along the creek corridor
-
Build
bridges, catwalks, benches and more
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Litter
pick-up
Bishop Peak
Photo
Tour
Take
a photo tour of the Bishop Peak
Nature Reserve via the Felsman Loop.
General Information
Through enforcement, education, maintenance and rehabilitation of
the parks, creeks and open space, City Park Rangers manage the land
for the public and for future generations to enjoy.
Protecting
open space is not just a job for the Park Rangers. There are over 40
miles of trails and roads available to the public. The City
encourages every user to aid in the preservation of the natural
surroundings while enjoying time spent in these areas. Through
environmental education on
Ranger-Led Hikes, after-school programs and public contacts, the
community builds awareness of the human effect on the natural
environment and how people can personally help to restore its
natural beauty. For more information on Ranger Service programs,
call Doug Carscaden,
Recreation Supervisor, at 781-7302.
City
Open Space Hours:
Dawn to Dusk
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