Challenger Park

Coordinates: 34°14′30″N 118°46′50″W / 34.24167°N 118.78056°W / 34.24167; -118.78056
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Challenger Park
Simi Valley, CA
Coordinates34°14′30″N 118°46′50″W / 34.24167°N 118.78056°W / 34.24167; -118.78056
Area141.550 acres (57.283 ha)
StatusOpen

Challenger Park is a 141.55-acre open-space park (57.28 ha) located in southern portion of

Bridle Trails, a private hiking area. There are scenic views of the City of Simi Valley from the park and it is a native habitat for numerous species of animals, including mule deer, mountain lions, coyotes, rattlesnakes, crawdads, California king-snakes, grey foxes, bobcats, as well as red-tailed hawks, barn owls, and numerous other raptors.[2]

One of many trails in Challenger Park.
Warning sign at the parking lot.

From

Thousand Oaks, CA and go northeast for nearly 2 miles to Wood Ranch Parkway. Turn right on Wood Ranch and go approximately two miles to the junction with Long Canyon Road. Then turn left onto Long Canyon Road and follow the road for 1.7 miles. Challenger Park will be on the right, shortly before Long Canyon Road becomes First Street in South Simi Valley.[5]
The address is 105 Challenger Park Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065.

References

  1. ^ "Challenger". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  2. ^ .
  3. ^ "Torrent of water tears through Challenger Park in Simi Valley: VIDEO". ABC7 Los Angeles. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  4. ^ "New Page 1". Archived from the original on 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
  5. ^ Lozano, Carlos V. (June 20, 1993). "Simi Valley Draws the Line Over Road Extension". Los Angeles Times.