Greenhorn Park - Yreka, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 41° 42.814 W 122° 39.281
10T E 528726 N 4618032
This large public park is separated by a reservoir lake.
Waymark Code: WMV7JJ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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The largest park in Yreka, Greenhorn Park has been built around an expansive reservoir sourced by Greenhorn Creek. Trails weave through the surrounding hillside, lapping the lake, while fishermen take advantage of both off-shore and boat fishing. A large picnic area, play structure, open field and a new log cabin information center and restroom are located at Upper Greenhorn. Along the south side of the lake there is old gold mining machinery and a small ghost town. Lower Greenhorn maintains a community soccer field, play structure, large picnic areas, horse-shoe pits, and two restrooms. Lake access is available from Lower Greenhorn and both sections have their own parking areas.

Activities at Greenhorn Park include Yreka Youth & Adult soccer during the fall and spring at Lower Greenhorn; cross-country meets, mountain bike races, fishing tournaments; and city-wide festivities for Yreka's 4th of July celebration.

There are two separate entrances for Greenhorn Park: one for Upper Greenhorn on Greenhorn Rd and one for Lower Greenhorn on Ranch Ln.

Name: Greenhorn Park

Street Location: Greenhorn Rd

Local Municipality: Yreka Parks and Recreartion

State/Province, etc.: CA

Country: USA

Web Site: [Web Link]

Date Established: 1976

Recreational Facilities:
Soccer field Mountain biking Hiking Trails Fishing in Greenhorn Reservoir Playgrounds Horseshoe pit


Monuments/Statues: Greenhorn Monument -How this park got its name

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Greenhorn Reservoir

Special Events: Soccor meets, Mountain Biking races, Running races, fishing tourneys

Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed

Picnic Facilities: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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