Doty Trust Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Doty Trust Park is a beautiful nature preserve located in Riverside, California.


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Summary

The park spans over 104 acres and attracts visitors from all over the state. There are many good reasons to visit the park, including its picturesque natural beauty, abundance of wildlife, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

One of the main points of interest in the park is the Santa Ana River, which runs through the center of the preserve. Visitors can enjoy fishing, canoeing, and kayaking on the river, as well as hiking and biking on the many trails that wind through the park. There are also several picnic areas and playgrounds for families to enjoy.

Doty Trust Park is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, including many rare and endangered species. Visitors can see everything from wildflowers and cacti to coyotes and bobcats. There are also several bird watching stations throughout the park, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts.

One interesting fact about Doty Trust Park is that it was once the site of a gravel quarry. In the 1960s, the land was donated to the community and turned into a nature preserve. Today, it is one of the most popular parks in the region.

The best time to visit Doty Trust Park is during the spring and fall months, when the weather is mild and the park is at its most beautiful. Summer can be hot and crowded, and winter can be rainy. However, the park is open year-round and there is always something to see and do.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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