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Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

Placerita Canyon Nature Center

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The historic "Oak of the Golden Dream" is the site of California's original gold discovery in 1842. Picnicking is available near the Nature Center.
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To inspire a passion, awareness and respect for the environment, and to preserve and protect for future generations the history and ecosystem of Placerita Canyon. Placerita is an east-west running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. Another landmark is the Walker Cabin , built by Frank Walker in 1920 for his family. A network of self-guiding nature, history and hiking trails radiates out into the park from the Center, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the Santa Clarita Divide. The park encompasses oak woodland, chaparral, and riparian plant communties on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of the City of Santa Clarita. The park not only serves to conserve a slice of the wild environment but also endeavors to educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal presentations, nature hikes, and self-guided educational trails.

10/08/2026

Save the date, Walker Cabin Trick or Treat!

09/19/2026

Our annual Park Community Meeting is coming up on September 29th. All are invited.

09/12/2026

Great article in the SCV News about our upcoming Community Nature Education event, "What the Trees are Telling Us."

Placerita Nature Center Community Nature Education Series presents "What Trees are Telling us," with Natural Areas Biologist Cristhian Mace, 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Nature Center Classroom

07/13/2026

Great article in the SCV News regarding our upcoming Northern Lights event!

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights dance across the sky? Join the Placerita Nature Center Community Education Series on Sunday, July 19, 2-3 p.m. for a presentation of storytelling, science and stunning imagery as two local astronomy enthusiasts take you along on a recent journey ab...

07/09/2026

Cool off with a trip to the Northern Lights on July 19th at Placerita Canyon Nature Center.

06/19/2026

Don't forget our special Rattlesnake awareness program coming up this Sunday, June 21st, at 2pm with guest speaker Dana Stangel.

05/26/2026

Placerita Canyon State Park dedicated today in 1956.

Searchable history of the Santa Clarita Valley (Los Angeles County) in pictures and text.

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

Great coverage about our Open House in KHTS:

Families and children alike enjoyed the numerous activities at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center’s ...

05/06/2026

Get a preview of our upcoming Open House and other Placerita Canyon Nature Center happenings by watching our SCVTV interview:

Preview of Open House 2026

Address

19152 Placerita Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA
91321

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(661) 259-7721

Website

http://www.placerita.org/

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