Spring 2023 Newsletter Mails
on April 15, 2023
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View the Spring 2023 Newsletter with these articles: Spring 2023 Newsletter (811KB PDF)
Dogs on the Trail (or Not)
on August 26, 2022
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Important information on why some trails allow dogs and others don’t. Remember to check out those signs to see where dogs are allowed when you visit parklands and recreational areas.
Dog on Dirt Trails Don’t Mix
on July 27, 2021
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State Parks are not created for dogs. State Parks are created to protect the native plants and animals. For example, when dogs urinate, their scent can disrupt the normal foraging of mule deer whose nourishment needs are highly specific. You may see your dog as a pet, but a deer smells a canine predator. Chino Hills State Park also offers an array of dangers to your pet: ticks, inhaled foxtails, and rattlesnake bites are just a few. It is certainly … Read More
June E-Newsletter Released
on June 15, 2021
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Learn about how humans impact our wildlands and their inhabitants and why dogs are only allowed in some places. Following park rules is a must to maintain the ecological integrity of the land. Also, information on new heli-hydrants is covered as well. View the June 2021 E-Newsletter.
Off-Leash Dogs Pose Risk, Obey Rules
on June 7, 2016
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This is an important reminder to not only keep your dog on leash, but also to only use trails where dogs are allowed. While it may fun to bring Fido out, there are risk for the dog (rattlesnake bites) and risks for the wildlife (injury or death). Many people don’t realize when a coyote smells dog urine or feces, the dog has invaded its territory. Please obey all signs, trail maps and bulletins. Descriptions of what is allowed in the … Read More