Hidden Springs Park
Seven-acre community park adjacent to Hidden Springs Nature Park's 17 acres of open space, serving as the City of Moreno Valley's trailhead for the popular "Hike to the Top" Hidden Springs loop.
Amenities
- Playground
- Picnic Shelters
- BBQ Grills
- Walking Trails
- Accessible
- Parking Lot
About
Hidden Springs Park is a seven-acre community park tucked at the foot of the Box Springs range, just north of Hidden Springs Elementary School. It is best known as the trailhead and gathering point for the City of Moreno Valley's signature "Hike to the Top" Hidden Springs route — a roughly 3.3-mile loop with 160 feet of elevation that the Parks & Community Services Department uses to open each year's free hike series. The park borders the 17-acre Hidden Springs Nature Park, a connected open-space preserve that gives the site its name and links it directly into the surrounding hillside trail system. On-site amenities include a playground, picnic shelters, barbecues, a multi-use trail, and free public WiFi (City "ILoveMoVal" network) near the play structure. Oak trees shade parts of the grounds, and the park has historically been used as a staging area — including by CAL FIRE/Moreno Valley Fire for access toward the nearby "M" on Box Springs Mountain. Picnic shelters can be reserved through the City, and the park is a frequent host for MoVal beautification, painting, and trail-repair volunteer projects documented in the City Manager's monthly reports.
Frequently asked
Is Hidden Springs Park connected to a nature preserve?
Yes. The seven-acre park sits adjacent to the 17-acre Hidden Springs Nature Park, which provides connected open space and links directly into the surrounding Box Springs hillside trail system.
Can you hike to Hidden Springs from this park?
Yes. Hidden Springs Park is the official trailhead and meeting point for the City's free 'Hike to the Top' Hidden Springs loop — rated Easy, about 3.3-4.8 miles round trip with 160 ft of elevation change.
What amenities are inside the park?
A playground, picnic shelters, barbecues, a multi-use trail, oak-tree shaded areas, and free City WiFi near the play structure.
Can I reserve a picnic shelter here?
Yes. Picnic shelters and patios at Moreno Valley parks can be reserved online through the Parks & Community Services Department; specialty facilities and fields require direct contact.
What are the park's hours?
All City of Moreno Valley parks are open daily7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Are there restrooms and parking at Hidden Springs?
Parking is available in the adjacent Hidden Springs Elementary School lot, which is also used as the hike meeting lot. The City notes no restrooms are available along the Hidden Springs hike trail itself; on-site park facilities are more limited than at larger sports parks.
Has Hidden Springs been recognized or highlighted by the City?
Yes. The connected Hidden Springs Paseo trail took2nd place for 'Hiking Trail' in YOUR VILLA magazine's 2015 Best of Moreno Valley Readers' Choice Awards, as reported by the City Manager.