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Rancho Conejo Playfields
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Sign by entrance
Type Multi-use community park
Location 950 N. Ventu Park Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Area 13 acres (5.3 ha)
Created 1997; 28 years ago (1997)
Operated by Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD)
Status Open daily 7:00am to 10:00pm

Rancho Conejo Playfields is a fun 13-acre park in Newbury Park, California. It's right next to the beautiful Conejo Canyons Open Space and the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve. These areas offer over 300 acres of nature and many trails in the western Simi Hills.

Fun Activities at Rancho Conejo Playfields

This park is packed with things to do! You'll find fields for softball and soccer, courts for tennis and basketball, and grassy areas for playing. There's also a playground for younger kids and picnic spots for families. The park opened in 1997, thanks to the developer of the Rancho Conejo neighborhood. It is managed by the Conejo Recreation and Park District.

Exploring Nature on the Trails

Rancho Conejo Playfields is a great starting point for outdoor adventures. It's home to the main entrance for the Arroyo Conejo Trail. This trail winds through the western Simi Hills and connects to many other paths.

You can follow these trails into different areas like La Branca, Hill Canyon, and the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve. You can even reach Santa Rosa Valley County Park, Mount Clef Ridge, and Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks. People use these trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. It's a perfect way to explore nature!

See Also

  • Parks in Ventura County, California
  • Simi Hills topics
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