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With beautiful, wide-open scenery, outdoor enthusiasts get a thrill from the large variety of activities to do. Don’t feel like staying indoors all day? The AV has some of the best desert hiking and bike trails in California. If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids, check out our large selection of parks and recreation. So whether it’s taking the family to our local waterpark or spending a sunny day out on the green swinging a golfclub, there’s something for everyone!

Grab a bottle of water and some sunscreen and get ready to plan some outdoor fun! Check out these awesome places to go!

Aerospace Walk of Honor

The Aerospace Walk of Honor program paid tribute to distinguished Edwards Air Force Base test pilots whose history of achievement in the field was outstanding. Sidewalk monuments along The BLVD continue to [...]

Anaverde Park

This park is a nice hidden gem! Located in a quiet neighborhood, Anaverde Park offers the perfect space to play with a full basketball court and playground.

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Antelope Valley Country Club

Antelope Valley Country Club is a 149 acre club that features an 18 hole / 72 par golf course, tennis courts, a pool, and a health and fitness center. Public banquet rooms [...]

Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

Each spring, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The duration and intensity of colors and scents vary from year to [...]

Apollo Community Regional Park

Dedicated in 1972, Apollo Community Regional Park is named in honor of the Apollo 11 astronauts. The 54-acre park features three man-made lakes. Take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful lakes and [...]

Arnie Quinones Park

Arnie Quinones Park, formerly known as Hillside Park, is a 10-acre site located at 50th Street West and Avenue N. The site was developed in 1995 and has 2.5 acres developed as [...]

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

Donated to the State by farmer Arthur "Archie" Ripley in 1988, Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland provides a haven to an impressive stand of the valley's once-abundant native Joshuas and junipers. The [...]

Barrel Springs Trail

Barrel Springs Trail is a 2.5 mile hiking trail with a 206 foot elevation gain, located near the southern border of Palmdale, CA. Their are parking lots located at either end of [...]

Brite Valley Aquatic Recreation Area

The Brite Lake Aquatic Recreation Area is operated by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District and is surrounded by some of Tehachapi’s most beautiful natural scenery. Camping, fishing, hiking and wildlife [...]

Desert Aire Golf Course

Desert Aire is a full length 9 hole golf course that runs about 3200 yards and has a snack bar and practice range. A golf academy is hosted every Saturday, for beginners [...]

Desert Sands Park

A family friendly park offering plenty of amenities such as a baseball diamond, playgrounds, tables, restrooms and paved pathways. This is a great park for a relaxing day trip with the kids [...]

Devil’s Punchbowl

Devils Punchbowl is a 1310 acre park opened in 1963. It's most known for its geological features. The Punchbowl Canyon is 300 feet deep below the vista point, which was formed from [...]

Domenic Massari Park

Domenic Massari Park has about ten playgrounds built into one park! Kids will definitely not run out of climbing here! Little houses make for imaginative places to play, as does a blue [...]

DryTown Water Park

DryTown is the only water park in the Antelope Valley, making it the perfect destination for some summer fun. Featuring 6 acres of attractions and beautiful landscaping, DryTown water park is great [...]

Fin and Feather Club

The Palmdale Fin and Feather Club is a non-profit, members only fishing and hunting club. They are located off the 14 freeway in sunny Palmdale, CA.

With 48 fishing [...]

Forrest E. Hull Park

This park features large grassy fields, a playground, picnic tables, a fenced section for dogs and a paved, lighted walking trail. The park’s track-like perimeter attracts numerious Community walk-a-thons.

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Fort Tejon

Fort Tejon is located in the Grapevine Canyon, the main route between California's great central valley and Southern California. The fort was established to protect and control the Indians who were living [...]

George Lane Park

This 14-acre park sits on land that was once part of an alfalfa farm owned by George and Olga Lane. In 1959, the land was donated for the purpose of creating a [...]

Jackie Robinson Park

This 9-acre Named for baseball great Jackie Robinson park was dedicated on June 16, 1965. The dedication plaque was unveiled by Los Angeles County Supervisor Warren Dorn and honored guest Mr. Jackie [...]

Jethawks Stadium

The Lancaster JetHawks are a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Colorado Rockies. The JetHawks came to Lancaster in 1996. Since their founding, the JetHawks have seen over 100 former players [...]

Joshua Hills Park

Located in a quiet neighborhood, Joshua Hills Park is nice little park with a large grass area perfect for playing or picnics and a small playground.

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Manzanita Heights Park

Located in the 400 block of Mesa Verde Street, Manzanita Heights Park is a public park nestled in a quiet neighborhood that provides guests with a pool, skate park, playground, ballfields, athletic [...]

Marie Kerr Park

Public park with a the following amenities: pool, skate park, playground, ballfields, athletic courts, amphitheater & BBQs.

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Meadowbrook Park

Meadowbrook Park is an eight-acre community park located in Golden Hills. The “new” Meadowbrook Park opened to the public in October, 2016 after undergoing a $650,000 improvement project.

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Melville J. Courson Park

The park's playground comes equiped with swings, slides, fire poles and climbers. Melville J. Courson Park amenities: 4 basketball courts, restrooms, field house with restrooms, children's playground, gazebo, picnic pads and benches.

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Mojave East Park

Mojave East Park is located in Mojave, CA within Kern county. Mojave East Park is a privately held company Categorized under Parks. Mojave East Park has an elevation of 2,740 feet.

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Mt Waterman Hiking Trail

Mount Waterman's round summit provides boulders for climbing and viewing. Take a trek through a sylvan mixed forest of incense cedars and Jeffrey pines as you ascend 1,265 feet over 2.75 miles. [...]

Pelona Vista Park

The 73-acre Pelona Vista Park has approximately 30 developed acres and serves as Palmdale’s primary soccer facility. The park serves youth and adult soccer organizations, walkers and joggers. It hosts local cross-country [...]

Philip Marx Central Park

Philips Marx Central Park is a 5-acre park that features central gazebo, picnic tables, barbeques, restrooms and playgrounds. A community building located on south side of the park next to the public [...]

Pioneer Park

A quaint little neighborhood park, Pioneer Park offers visitors a basketball hoop, benches and a playground. There are several picnic tables available and a place for the kids to play. It [...]

Poncitlan Square

Poncitlan Square is located in front of the Chimbole Cultural Center. The square may be rented for meetings, parties and weddings and features a gazebo, park atmosphere and fountain.

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Prime Desert Woodland Reserve

The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve a 100-acre scenic location, first proposed in 1985, that has provided visitors opportunities to learn about the animals, plant and the region in we inhabit. Enjoy a [...]

Rainbow Ridge Ranch

Located in between Acton and Palmdale, Rainbow Ridge Ranch is a horseback riding and rental stable with alot to offer. You can board or lease Horses and you can also rent ponies [...]

Rancho Sierra Golf Course

Enjoy a fine round of golf any time of the year at our public 9-hole golf course. Offering a varity of wide-open fairways, smooth rolling greens and a fair amount of water, [...]

Rancho Vista Golf Club

Rancho Vista Golf Club has facilities to provide its guests with an exceptional golfing, dining and entertaining venue. The golf course features a Ted Robinson designed 18-hole golf course offering a lush [...]

Rosamond Park

Acquired from Kern County in 2007, the RCSD owns and operates the park. Located in the Westpark area of Rosamond, this park has facilities perfect for family gatherings; barbeques, playgrounds and offers [...]

Saddleback Butte State Park

With an elevation of 3,651 feet, Saddleback Butte is a towering granite mountaintop that rises some thousand feet above the Antelope Valley basin that exists on the western edge of the Mojave [...]

Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park

Formerly known as Lancaster City Park, Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park is a 63-acre, tree-lined park that is a hub of community activity. The park was named in 2016 in honor of [...]

Soledad Canyon RV & Camping Resort

Settled at the base of the San Gabriel mountains, Soledad Canyon RV Resort provides a beautiful campground with resort-style amenities. Towering cottonwood trees and Italian Stone Pines as well as Palm and [...]

Tehachapi Mountain Park

A 490-acre park is that provides rentals for family campsites. The mountain camp area features cabins with electricity and heating, a kitchen-dining building, showers and restrooms.

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TMTA/Lehigh Trails West Entrance

We are a non-profit organization that is into mountain biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities with a focus on creating and preserving non-motorized trails in the greater Tehachapi area.

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Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park

This park, created in 1993, preserves the integrity of the unique site of Tomo-Kahni, or "Winter Village," a village occupied by the Kawaiisu people. The location was likely selected for its ideal [...]

Vasquez Rocks

Vasquez Rocks is a 932-acre park known for its spectacular rock formations. Vasquez Rocks has a seasonal stream and is home to Tataviam Indian sites. for its spectacular rock formations. Vasquez Rocks [...]

William J. McAdam Park

McAdam Park's 20 acres have picnic areas and an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant playground. Swim lessons are offered in summer at the heated pool. McAdam Park amenities: Heated outdoor swimming pool, [...]

Willow Springs International Motorsports Park

Willow Springs International Motor sports Park is a 600-acre complex of eight racetracks embracing nearly every conceivable motor sports discipline. The park is located about an hour north of Los Angeles, California [...]

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