THREE GREAT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DRIVE TO NEAR WEST COVINA, CA

FRANK G. BONELLI REGIONAL PARK

Bonelli Park is a large, scenic park spread out over 1,975 acres. The centerpiece of the park is Puddingstone Reservoir, a large body of water where you can take part in activities such as boating, windsurfing, and jet skiing. It’s also a popular place for fishing and swimming.

If you’re staying for lunch, there are numerous picnic tables and barbeque pits spread around the park. Walkers are also well catered for, with several different hiking trails to choose from. Children will appreciate the well-designed playgrounds here, and there are always plenty of ducks for them to feed. Bonelli Park can be found at 120 Via Verde.

RAGING WATERS LOS ANGELES

Raging Waters Los Angeles is the biggest water park in California and a great place to visit for a fun family day out. There are 50 different attractions here to keep you and your family entertained all day. We like the more relaxing rides, such as the Amazon River and the wave pool. Your kids may want to try the Aqua Rocket coaster, or the terrifying Bombs Away drop tubes.

Another great thrill ride is Neptune’s Fury, a four-seater raft that plunges you into darkness. There are cabanas available for hire here, picnic tables, and plenty of food options around the park. Younger children will enjoy visiting Splash Island and Kids Kingdom. Raging Waters is located at 111 Raging Waters Dr.

SANTA FE DAM RECREATION AREA

The Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area is a very pleasant place to spend the afternoon. We love the great views of the San Gabriel Mountains from here, which make the perfect backdrop for a family picnic. The lake here is clean, and many people come here to go boating, swimming, and fishing in the clear waters.

Fishing lovers are well catered for here, and the lake is stocked with bluegills, carp, and largemouth bass, as well as rainbow trout in the cooler months. There is plenty of wildlife to see here, and many ducks and geese are waiting to be fed. Watching the sun setting over the lake is a real treat. The recreation area is at 15501 Arrow Hwy.

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