Friends of Chino Hills State Park

06/22/2026

Cheers to all the father figures doing the hard, rewarding work of raising kids every day. Today we celebrate you!

Come to the park for a hike with the kids, play in the Discovery Center and explore the Discovery Trail! There are self-guided activities for the kids to learn about the park and the environment.

Don’t forget to visit the Friend’s Shop and get your swag! Your purchases go directly to supporting our efforts in Conservation, Recreation and Education at the park.

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Friends of Chino Hills State Park (CHSPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports conservation, interpretive, and educational initiatives within the park. Contributions can be made online or at the Discovery Center.

Discovery Center is located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/20/2026

It’s happening tomorrow! Call the Discovery Center and leave your name and how many are attending! 714-524-2471

Explore Summer Solstice!

• Earth changes causing different seasons
• How sun dials are used to tell time
• How the position of Earth and the sun cause the highest ultraviolet rays.

Crafts and science experiments are free to all participants!

This program is at the Rolling M Ranch not the Discovery Center. Enter through the Sapphire Entrance in Chino Hills.

Visit us any time at the Discovery Center.
Located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/15/2026

This Saturday we are exploring the Summer Solstice!

Haven’t called us yet? Registration isn't required but it'd be great if you could let us know you're coming! Call the Discovery Center and leave your name and how many are attending! 714-524-2471

• Earth changes causing different seasons
• How sun dials are used to tell time
• How the position of Earth and the sun cause the highest ultraviolet rays.

Crafts and science experiments are free to all participants!

This program is at the Rolling M Ranch not the Discovery Center. Enter through the Sapphire Entrance in Chino Hills.

Visit us any time at the Discovery Center.
Located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/08/2026

Junior Ranger programs are held every 3rd Saturday of the month!
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These programs were developed for kids age 7-12 but we can take any age if they are interested or it fits their learning level! Need accommodations? Let us know when you call to save your spot!

June we are exploring the Summer Solstice!

• Earth changes causing different seasons
• How sun dials are used to tell time
• How the position of Earth and the sun cause the highest ultraviolet rays.

Crafts and science experiments are free to all participants!

Registration isn't required but it'd be great if you could let us know you're coming! Call the Discovery Center and leave your name and how many are attending! 714-524-2471

This program is at the Rolling M Ranch not the Discovery Center. Enter through the Sapphire Entrance in Chino Hills.

Visit us any time at the Discovery Center.
Located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/06/2026

Join us June 10-14 for the 5th Annual California State Parks Week Celebration!

"This is where you live."

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources.

Check the website for events and happenings at Chino Hills State park and all the parks in California.

https://castateparksweek.org/

Like, Follow and Share this page to keep learning about Chino Hills State Park interpretive programming and conservation efforts!

Friends of Chino Hills State Park (CHSPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports conservation, interpretive, and educational initiatives within the park. Contributions can be made online or at the Discovery Center.

Discovery Center is located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/05/2026

Celebrate World Environment Day!
Donate today to help us in our conservation efforts at Chino Hills State Park! We work hard removing invasive plant species and barbed wire left from old ranches.

Invasive Black Mustard stops our native plants, like the California Poppy from growing! Old barbed wire stops the wildlife from roaming freely through the park and can be a hazard to humans as well.

Like, Follow and Share this page to keep learning about Chino Hills State Park interpretive programming and conservation efforts and when you can help us remove these items from the park.

Friends of Chino Hills State Park (CHSPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports conservation, interpretive, and educational initiatives within the park. Contributions can be made online or at the Discovery Center.

Discovery Center is located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Let’s explore Summer Solstice together!

• Earth changes causing different seasons
• How sun dials are used to tell time
• How the position of Earth and the sun cause the highest ultraviolet rays.

Crafts and science experiments are free to all participants!

Registration isn't required but it'd be great if you could let us know you're coming! Call the Discovery Center and leave your name and how many are attending! 714-524-2471

These programs were developed for kids age 7-12 but we can take any age if they are interested or it fits their learning level! Need accommodations? Let us know when you call to save your spot!

This program is at the Rolling M Ranch not the Discovery Center. Enter through the Sapphire Entrance in Chino Hills.

Junior Ranger programs are held every 3rd Saturday of the month!
Comment, like and share to fix your algorithm! And follow us to learn about all our park events!

Visit us any time at the Discovery Center.
Located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

05/31/2026

Join us in June at the park! Take a hike and learn about the animals that live at the park, meet and learn about agriculture and the environment at the Discovery Center, and don’t forget about Campfire with Friends! So much to do and explore at the park in June!

Don’t forget to visit the Friend’s Shop and get your swag! Your purchases go directly to supporting our efforts in Conservation, Recreation and Education at the park.

Like, Follow and Share this page to keep learning about Chino Hills State Park interpretive programming and conservation efforts!

Friends of Chino Hills State Park (CHSPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports conservation, interpretive, and educational initiatives within the park. Contributions can be made online or at the Discovery Center.

Discovery Center is located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.

05/29/2026

As the weather heats up, please remember to bring enough water when visiting the park. Dehydration is dangerous when you get to places on the trails without phone or internet service. Use your outdoor ethics and plan ahead and prepare for heat! Also remember that as it heats up our wonderful snakes come out. Keep your distance from all wildlife. If a snake is on the trail, wait until it passes or turn around. Never go off trail to avoid wildlife as you may just come across more in the tall grasses.
See you at the park!

Like, Follow and Share this page to keep learning about Chino Hills State Park interpretive programming and conservation efforts!

Friends of Chino Hills State Park (CHSPIA), a 501(c)(3) organization, supports conservation, interpretive, and educational initiatives within the park. Contributions can be made online or at the Discovery Center.

Discovery Center is located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road, Brea
Opens at 8am daily
Parking is $10 per vehicle.