Rancho Simi Community Park

The Heart of Simi Valley

Found in the suburban landscape of Simi Valley, Rancho Simi Community Park offers a green space popular with locals and visitors alike. You might hear residents call it "Lemon Park" - a nickname that stuck thanks to its location on Lemon Drive.

This sprawling community space features clean grounds, various recreational options, and enough space to find a quiet spot or active area, depending on what you're looking for.

A Touch of Nature

At the center of the park sits a picturesque pond complete with a fountain that adds a soothing soundtrack to your visit. It's home to a cast of feathered characters - ducks and geese that have become unofficial park mascots. While feeding them can be fun, just know that some of the geese have quite the personality and might waddle over to say hello (or demand snacks).

If you're feeling patient, bring your fishing gear - the pond offers fishing opportunities right in the middle of suburbia.

When summer heats up, the Splash Pad becomes the coolest spot in the park, running from late May through early September. There's also a community pool kept at just the right temperature where you can swim laps or join classes suitable for everyone from tiny tots to seniors.

Honoring Service

Take a moment to visit the award-winning Veteran's Plaza, a thoughtfully designed space with a reflective pool, fountains, and memorial pilasters. It's a quiet corner of the park dedicated to remembering and honoring those who have served.

Get Moving

Feeling energetic? The 2,805-foot walking trail (about a half-mile) loops through the park, providing a fantastic circuit for your daily steps. The smooth, paved paths throughout make walking, jogging, or biking a breeze.

Sports enthusiasts will feel right at home with softball fields, brightly lit tennis courts, pickleball courts (complete with regular games and lessons for the pickleball-curious), basketball courts, soccer fields, and even horseshoe pits if you're feeling a bit old-school.

Kid-Friendly Zones

If you've got little ones in tow, you'll appreciate the park's thoughtful approach to play spaces. There are two separate playgrounds - a gentler area designed specifically for the under-5 crowd, and a more adventurous zone for children ages 5-12. Both feature the classics: slides, swings, bridges, and climbing structures that will keep kids entertained for hours.

Parents can relax in the shaded areas nearby, which offer comfortable seating great for supervising (or sneaking in a few pages of your book while the kids play).

Community Connections

What makes this park special is how it brings people together. Picnic pavilions dot the landscape, offering perfect spots for everything from impromptu sandwich breaks to full-blown birthday celebrations. Some can be reserved if you're planning something special.

The park's amphitheater hosts community performances and events, transforming the space into a cultural gathering spot all year long.

The Practical Stuff

You'll discover clean restrooms within the park and modern water fountains that include bottle-filling stations (perfect for those reusable water bottles). Dog lovers can bring their four-legged friends, but remember to keep them leashed and use the provided waste bag stations.

Perhaps best of all, the park is completely accessible with two free parking lots and no entrance fee. Open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, Rancho Simi Community Park strikes that perfect balance between recreational facilities and natural elements - a place where you can choose your own adventure, whether that's an active afternoon or just finding a peaceful spot under a tree.