Overview of Properties

Three Bridges Oak Preserve

103 acres are located on the west side of Atascadero with trailhead off Carmelita Avenue
Land acquired in 2011 with a $780k grant from California Natural Resource Agency and Caltrans
Trails built with a $387k supplemental grant from California Natural Resouce Agency in 2013
Partnership with City for trailhead improves City fire department access and provides secondary neighborhood fire egress
Natural environment with seasonal creekside meadow, oak savannah, chaparral, and breathtaking views
Interpretive signage on: native flora and fauna, history, and surrounding watershed
Trails of varying lengths and elevation changes up to 680’
Trails suitable for hiking, cycling and equestrian use during dry seasons

5 acres located near Stadium Park entrance off Capistrano Street
Acquired in 2003 with $150k of citizen donations saving the land from a housing development
Native Plant Garden designed by Dr. Bill Shepard
Educational hillside trail with labeled native plants
Kiosk with park history and information for growing native plants and trees in Atascadero

5 acres located on Traffic Way opposite The Lakes subdivision
Historic Juan Bautista de Anza expedition stopover along the Salinas River
Natural spring that flows by the Historic Estrada Adobe site and into The Lakes subdivision
Led the development of professional educational materials with a National Park Service grant
Nature and historical interpretive program field trips for local school children

12 acre creek reservation 1A, preserved in its natural state, located east of City Hall