Yorba Regional Park
About
175-Acre OC Park Along the Santa Ana River
Yorba Regional Park is an Orange County park stretching 175 acres along the Santa Ana River in east Anaheim - one of OC Parks' largest with four lakes, paddleboats, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and 2 miles of paved bike trails.
What Kids Can Do
Four stocked fishing lakes connect by streams - kids catch bluegill, catfish, and stocked rainbow trout. Paddleboat and rowboat rentals from the boathouse on Sundays. Two miles of paved bike trail loop the park. Multiple playgrounds across the park. Picnic shelters with grills bookable for parties. Santa Ana River Bikeway runs through the park connecting to longer regional trails [marked: lakes stocked seasonally - check OC Parks for fishing reports].
What's Included
$3 weekday/$5 weekend vehicle parking fee. Lakes, trails, playgrounds, shelters included. Boat rentals $5-15 Sunday only.
Experience
Plan 2-4 hours. Almost entirely outdoor - bring sun protection, water, fishing gear. Stroller-friendly throughout. About 8 miles east of Disneyland. Free on-site parking after day-use fee.