Schabarum Regional Park

This park is huge! Huuuuuuuge!
I came with my coworkers after we had a really large meal at the Buddhist temple and we just wanted to burn off some calories and a continue to spend some quality time together, so we decided to come here.
At first our horseplay was just limited to the playgrounds. I am a huge fan of the swings and we were just playing around enjoying the scenery while taking a stroll through the park. The swings were plentiful with at least 6 of them per play area and there were various play areas in the park.
There were many people who were just there to appreciate nature, there were joggers, there were parents with their children, and there were people on romantic dates. Then there was us.
What does an Indian, a Japanese, and a Thai person do when together? Trick question, what everyone else does :]. But my Japanese coworker knew that this place had a Sakura event every year so we set out to find some.
When we found them they were starting to flower and bud. The season is barely starting and it seemed that each tree had its own personal buzzer with hundreds of thousands of bees swarming each tree. It gave me a bit of an anxious feeling as I’m passing under it because of my experience of being stung by bees.
But alas the Sakura was magnificent. According to my Japanese coworkers she claim that it was not a Sakura aka cherry blossom tree but rather that they are plum trees which ate similar but different. But whether they are cherry or plum trees the trees are magnificent.

This place is great for a few reasons:
Here are my reasons–
It is across the street from Puente Hills Mall. So, I would recommend to get some pre cardio done by shopping around, and then come on over for a nice stroll.
The front part, which is where that parking is ect, has a play area for kids, and it looks like any other park (picnic tables), but if you keep moving along you will find a path that will take you around the park, with pretty views. (nature, and the city) a pretty serene feel in my opinion.
I personally find it that I enjoy coming here alone.
It is secluded enough to clear your mind, but open enough to all views in which a hike alone doesn’t feel too scary. The times I have visited I get the feeling as if I am camping. I usually find a spot and sit, think, write and/​or take pictures of what is around me.
You will come across solo hikers, small groups, couples, loners and bikers. I myself have noticed a lot of old folks around. Their sweet smiles and hellos are pretty warming and welcoming.
I would consider this more of a level ½ hike on a self-​made 1 – 5 scale. 5 being intense, but since it is a self-​made scale my 5 may be your 1 or vice versa… okay back to the topic. So there isn’t much intensity, however it is def nice for a nature walk with a slight incline.
Also, there is a horse stable in which I met a cutsie little rebel that I named freckles. Such a tender horsie. I believe you can pay and ride the horses, but I didn’t inquire.
Overall, this is a nice place to come alone, with kids and/​or friends.
Keep in mind that there are signs warning you in regards to snakes and mountain lions, but it’sK because you can just move away from the snake or freeze in fear… your choice, and you can wave your hands over your head and make noise to scare away the mountain lions or once again, freeze in fear and die. I kidd.
Parking: Fee is under $ 6 or you can park for free next door at the little plaza
Enjoy!
XOXO
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