Chino Hills State Park
2026 Summer Season Programs
Ontario Tower Buzzers Chino Hills State Park Day - Sept. 6th
Ontario Tower Buzzers Chino Hills State Park Day - Sept. 6thCalifornia State Parks — Inland Empire District
Chino Hills State Park
2026 Summer Season Programs
Program types
Campfire with Friends
Naturalist Night
iNaturalist
Junior Rangers
Discovery Day
Hike
Fourth Grade
Community
July 2026
Postponed — See you August 1!
Campfire with Friends
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Campfire with Friends will take a patriotic pause on July 4th. Celebrate this historic milestone with your local community!
4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
Fourth Grade Discovery Morning
Fourth graders and their families can pick up a Fourth Grade Adventure pass, then learn about birds in this open house–style activity. Swing in before noon!
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
iNaturalist Summer Start Bioblitz
Download iNaturalist before you come! Snap photos of 11 living things while you are in the park — animal, plant, or insect. Your uploads help real science!
4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
Junior Rangers: Tracks and Traces
Scientists don’t have to observe something to know about it. Learn how animal tracks and trace evidence tell the story of their lives.
4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
RSVP Required · 714-524-2471
iNaturalist and Scout Group Photo Safari
Download iNaturalist before you come. Learn about summer wildflowers and pollinators. Walk a trail, snap photos of plants and insects, and upload to help science!
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
Groups of 6+ RSVP · 714-524-2471
Naturalist Night
Speaker: Paul Spitzzeri · Topic: Olinda, Early Brea
Historian, Museum Director, Author, and giver of historical tours Paul Spitzzeri shares the story of Olinda — the oil-rich Orange County of the past.
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
August 2026
Campfire with Friends
Learn about the park through songs, games, jokes, and skits. We end every campfire with s’mores. Weather permitting.
Amphitheater · 4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
RSVP Required · 714-524-2471
National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes neighborhood camaraderie. Your State Parks VIP crew will be at local events — check your community calendar for locations.
Check your local community
Discovery Day: Land Crustaceans
Discover the fascinating world of crustaceans at Chino Hills State Park. Visit the Discovery Center for touchables, crafts, and fun in this open house–style event.
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
Junior Rangers: Snakes
The California State Parks Junior Ranger program has a new look and new design. Check out this 2026 version of an old favorite. Weather permitting.
4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
RSVP Required · 714-524-2471
iNaturalist and Scout Group Photo Safari
Download iNaturalist before coming to the park. Take photos of plants, animals, and insects on your walk and upload to help real-time science and discovery.
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
Groups of 6+ RSVP · 714-524-2471
Naturalist Night
Speaker: Nathan Swiderski · Topic: Historical Landscape of Chino Hills State Park
Learn about the wildlife that has always wandered the hills. Nathan will focus on history and geology while exploring the native grasses that entice wildlife to the park.
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
September 2026
Campfire with Friends
Learn about the park through songs, games, jokes, and skits. Every campfire ends with s’mores. Weather permitting.
Amphitheater · 4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
RSVP Required · 714-524-2471
Weekend Wind Down: iNaturalist Hike
Download iNaturalist before coming to the park. Photograph plants, animals, and insects on your walk and upload to contribute to real-time science and discovery.
4500 Carbon Canyon, 92823
Junior Rangers: Autumn Colors
The California State Parks Junior Ranger program has a new look and new design. Check out this 2026 version of an old favorite. Weather permitting.
4721 Sapphire Rd, 91709
Last Hike of Summer: Indoor Exhibit Hike
End the season indoors with a guided tour of the Discovery Center, followed by a watercolor painting experience. A perfect way to close out summer!
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823
RSVP Required · 714-524-2471
First Hike of Autumn: Season Changes, Shifting Poles
Learn about the change of seasons and why the autumn equinox brings shifts for Fall and Winter.
Lilac Trailhead, Olinda Village
Naturalist Night
Speaker: Paul Spitzzeri · Topic: Soquel Canyon’s Hidden History
Historian, Museum Director, Author, and giver of historical tours Paul Spitzzeri shares the hidden and surprising history of Soquel Canyon.
4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, 92823