The park is named after Bernardo Yorba, a prominent 19th-century ranchero who held the Rancho Cañón de Santa Ana land grant.
The four lakes within the park are stocked regularly with fish by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The park serves as a vital segment of the Santa Ana River Trail, which spans approximately 30 miles in total length.
The park contains an extensive collection of native and non-native trees, including mature coastal redwoods in specific zones.
It is situated on land that was once part of the expansive Yorba family holdings in the Santa Ana Canyon.
Yorba Regional Park spans 166 acres along the Santa Ana River in Anaheim, California. The park features four man-made lakes connected by a stream, serving as the primary hub for local fishing. It serves as the eastern terminus for the Santa Ana River Trail, a paved path extending to the Pacific Ocean. Visitors have access to over 400 picnic tables, many shaded by mature sycamore and willow trees. Recreational amenities include volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and extensive biking trails. The grounds provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and indigenous riparian flora. It is owned and maintained by OC Parks, serving as a significant recreational green space in Orange County.
The wooden footbridge spanning the central lake, providing a clear view of the water and surrounding tree canopy.
Bring a fishing license if you intend to fish in the designated lake areas.
Use the interior service roads to move between picnic areas, as the park is quite large.
Check local wind conditions if planning to use the picnic areas near the open fields.
Do not attempt to swim or wade in the park lakes, as water contact is prohibited.
Park gates may close earlier than sunset during winter months; check OC Parks website for seasonal gate hour updates.
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times; do not feed the resident ducks and geese.
