Came into town for a Saturday evening wedding. It was a beautiful day; and we wanted spend the morning outdoors and get some exercise. Lake Katherine was just what we were looking for, close, easy to find, no charge to enter or park. A simple, beautiful nature park, with a marked one-mile trail around the lake. The wood chip path has markers for the various trees and plants.
Park the car and enjoy a walk around the pond and waterfall, through the vegetable or wildflower gardens (spring-fall) or around the lake (with swans). Beautiful, Enjoyable and free!
Located on the banks for the Cal Sag Canal, this nature center feels like you are miles away from anywhere. It's beautifully maintained and good for an hour or so. You can hike around the mile trail and enjoy the lake and wildlife. Be forewarned, it's always crowded. Be forewarned that on beautiful days the lot will be full, but you can also park in nearby lots on the weekends. Lots of people enjoying the same thing. Lots of people with dogs so be aware of that as well. It is a wonderful place for a family as the little ones can easily walk the mile trail and enjoy the views and wildlife in the lake (turtles, ducks, etc.). They won't even realize they just walked the mile. The now rent canoes for $8 an hour. Although I haven't tried it yet, it is available. There are no picnics allowed and really no where to picnic.
Very well kept 1 mile trail that serves as a great place to get away while you get your exercise. Only downfall is that the trails are woodchips so bringing the little ones that are pushed in strollers is difficult.
A pleasant little park and great place to take a moderate walk and enjoy the out of doors. My best friend took me and I loved it.
If you want to take a walk go to this nature center. You can take your dog too! Its a beautiful place to walk or jog. Husband and I go often since we live close by.
Great place to get some exercise and peace of mind. My wife and I took our wedding photos here and I had a surprise 40th birthday party in the clubhouse.
Well appointed, safe, clean, wide manicured trails, large pond/ small lake with ducks, swans and geese to look at while you walk around. What is not to like?
This place is phenomonal. Gorgeous settings, well kept areas, and lots of stuff to do. Been there with the kids - loved it. Been there with the hubby - even he loved it!
This is the gem of the whole area. I love walking here daily. No matter what the season there is great beauty to be found here. It feels like you are far away from all noise and busyness when you step on the trail and start your journey around the lake. There are lovely little gardens with a waterfall too. Just perfect!