Murrieta Recreation and Parks

Murrieta has over forty neighborhood and community parks to serve residents, including larger parks with recreational centers offering indoor gym facilities and outdoor park and field facilities for families and individuals. While Murrieta does not have any state or national parks adjoining it, a further drive up hwy 76 and you are in the region of Mt. Palomar, where you can enjoy hiking and camping in old-growth forests. In addition, the natural beauty of the area includes native plant communities such as oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. It makes for a great day of hiking and exploring the Southern California backcountry within easy distance of the coast.