Trails & Open Space Newsletter

MAY 2025

For more information, call (818) 548-3795

RSVP using the links below or visit GlendaleCA.gov/Trails 

This Weekend!

Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
Brand Park
1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201
Sunday, May 4, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Details:
• $46 thru May 3 and $52. on race day

For more information and to register, visit RunTheVerdugos.com.
Have questions? Contact us at VerdugoMts10k@GlendaleCA.gov.

Nature is Calling and the
Wander the Wilderness Bus
is Answering!

Enjoy Deukmejian Wilderness Park without worrying about how to get there. Wander the Wilderness Bus is a FREE shuttle operating every weekend, since Sunday, January 28, 2024, to help you and your family get to the park.

For more information visit the Wander the Wilderness Bus website.

Funding for the bus is provided by Metro, a partner in our community.

Volunteer Workdays

Riverwalk Workday
Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
300 Paula Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201
Saturday, May 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Spend the morning working next to the Los Angeles River on the City of Glendale's Riverwalk. We need volunteers to help us remove invasive plants from the landscaped areas along the L.A. River. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. We'll provide the tools and gloves. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. 

Wilderness Workday
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Help us water our bigcone spruce and coast live oaks, assist with trail repairs, and remove invasive plants from the park. Please wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing, and bring water. Families, individuals, clubs and students needing community service hours are welcome. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled. 

Interpretive Programs

Interpretive Hike:
Rock This Park Geology Hike
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us as we learn about the rock, earthquake faults, spoil piles and water flow dynamics of Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Our guide, Doug Given, is a Geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Pasadena. This hike will occur on moderately steep trails with stops for discussion. Wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing and bring water. This event is recommended for those 12 years and older. In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Campfire Program:
Snake Shake
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 31, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Prepare to get past your fears and learn how to love some of nature's most efficient, useful, and beautiful predators! The Southwestern Herpetologists Society is bringing some slithery friends to showcase their habits, and how to care for these creatures. This will be an evening of songs, skits, smiles and s'mores. Come at 6:30 PM for a craft or arrive at 7:00 PM for the campfire program. 

Volunteer Nature Journaling Program
Stone Barn Nature Center
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA. 91214

Meet Ups: May 13, 2025, June 10, 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Nature Journaling is the sweet spot between art, science, observation, and curiosity! Presenting a new volunteer-led program, this adult workshop is an introduction to the basics of nature journaling. Monthly meet ups follow. 

All levels of nature journaling experience welcome!

Glendale Outdoors! (GO!) Community Program
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214
Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM*

Spend some quality family time enjoying the great outdoors once a month! We invite the public to join us for an interpretive hike in Deukmejian Wilderness Park, a nature craft, nature themed games, and a tour of the Stone Barn Nature Center. We will provide water, snacks, and bus transportation from Pacific Community Center, leaving at 8:30 AM and returning at 12:30 PM  Funding for the bus is provided by Metro, a partner in our community.

*Program time begins at 9:00 AM at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. If you choose to meet at the park, please arrive by 8:45 AM. The program ends at 12:00 PM, and bus riders will return to Pacific Community Center by 12:30 PM.

Important information:

• A FREE bus leaves from Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Avenue, at 8:30 AM and returns at 12:30 PM.
• Everyone is encouraged to ride the bus! Please arrive by 8:00 AM to check-in with the staff if you are riding the bus with us.
• Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and a hat or cap.
• Adult supervision is required! One adult for every three children 17 and under is required.
• Please click button below to RSVP. For more information, please call (818) 937- 7428.

Volunteer Opportunities

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TRAIL SAFETY PATROL VOLUNTEERS!

As a Trail Safety Patrol (TSP) volunteer, you have a unique opportunity to assist the City of Glendale by providing public assistance and resource protection. Your influence on park visitors will enhance their experience and safety while in our parks. The TSP consists of two units: The Mountain Bike Unit and the Hike Unit.

TSP volunteers must be 18 years of age, undergo a background check and City-mandated trail safety training, attend a First Aid/CPR certification class, be in good health, and devote a minimum of two hours per month. If interested, please send an email to Trails@GlendaleCA.gov. 

Stone Barn Nature Center 

Stone Barn Nature Center
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge Road, Glendale, CA 91214

Hours of Operation:

            Friday              3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stone Barn Rentals

The Stone Barn is available for rentals.
Please contact us at (818) 937-7428 or visit
GlendaleCA.gov/Stonebarn for more information.

Nature center is available for rental with or without the displays in place.

Available for parties, events, and meetings.

Maximum capacity: 88 (banquet style).

Interpretive Nature Program available for birthday parties and events.

Indoor/Outdoor space available.

All Trails & Open Space programs are sponsored by the
Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation.