Park Amenities:
Amphitheater
Barbeques/Fire Rings
Barbeques are scattered throughout the park and are available for public use.
Barbeques require the use of charcoal briquetts.
Visitors may wish to bring their own wire brush, or cover the grills with foil.
No fire rings are located within the park.
Baseball Fields
One base ball field, non-lighted, day use only.
No sports equipment provided.
Basketball Courts
two, non-lighted basket ball courts, day use only.
No sports equipment provided.
Bicycling/Bike Trails
The park has both on-road, pathway, and natural surface trails to ride bicycles on.
Helmets are required for riders under 18years of age and recommended for all.
One could complete an approximate 3.5 mile loop around the park.
Botanical Preserve
The park has a small historical memorial rose garden, located behind the park office adjacent to Shelter #1. Named after Peggy Craig. You can enjoy the beauty and fragrance of several varieties of colorful and unique roses here. Best enjoyed April through September.
Dogs Permitted
Dogs must be kept on a leash not longer than 6 feet in length at all times.
Dogs must be under their owners control at all times.
Pet owners are responsible to clean up after their dogs.
Equestrian Trails
Horses are allowed in Craig Park.
Parking for equestrian trailers is best in the park's gravel over-flow parking area near shelter # 8.
The Equestrian trail is short.
Family Picnic Area
Approximately 90 acres of the park is turfed and shaded with trees.
Picnic tables and barbeques are scattered throuought the facility.
Specific picnic shelters can be rented out for a fee.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed in Craig Park's pond.
A California State Fishing license is required.
The pond is stocked a minimum of 1 x per year.
Hiking Trails
The hiking trails consist of park walkways, park roads and some natural surface trails.
Hikers could cover a hilly couse-loop of approximately 3.5 miles.
Horseshoe Pits
Craig Park has a total of 6 horseshoe pits located in three different areas of the park.
Horseshoe pits are on a first-come first-serve basis at no charge. Pits cannot be reserved.
Vistitors are responsible to bring their own sports equipment.
Interpretive Center
The park has a small nature / interpretive center locted behind the park office next to shelter #1.
Inside is a diorama of Orange County native mammals and birds depicted in their natural habitat.
The nature center is designed to provide the public with basic information on Orange County's vanishing or threatend wildlife.
Note: as of 5/04 the nature center is closed for modifications.
Interpretive Programs
Park Rangers, park docents and park volunteers can occasionally be scheduled to lead interpretive walks or talks within Craig Park.
It is easier to schedule a walk or talk during the months of October through April.
Cost: $2.00 per person per hour.
Model Sail Boating
Wind-powered model sail boats are permitted on the park's 3 acre pond.
Playground/Tot Lot
Craig Park has 3 tot-lots.
Private Party Area
The Ted Craig Shelter and the La Presa/Spillway Group Area are available for group reservations between 300 and 400 people.
NO Alcohol is permitted.
Racquetball Courts
3-wall raquet ball or hand-ball courts are available to use on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No sports equipment provided.
Restrooms
Eight public restrooms are available within the park.
Scenic Overlook
Although just outside the park to the South, the top of the historic Fullerton Dam (built in 1941) offers a partial view of the surrounding hills and canyons.
Fullerton dam is accessible by trails inside and outside the park.
Shelters
There are seven shelters and one group area available for reservation. There are also two small shelters (6 & 7) that can be used on a first come, first serve basis.
Tables
There are dozens of wooden picnic tables scattered throughout the park.
Tables are secured in place.
Table cloths are allowed.
Volleyball Courts
Two sand volleyball courts are located in the sports complex area of the park.
Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Visitors must supply their own volleyballs.
