The Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park
The Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park, which is open to the general public except after rain, surrounds the community of Coto de Caza on its eastern, northern, and southern borders. The park is a Wildlife and Plant Sanctuary and is known for its biological diversity. It is known for its oak groves, sycamores, and two creeks. The park is home to mountain lions, that have been known to attack without warning. It is nearly 500 acres (2.0 km2) in size. It features approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) of equestrian, hiking, and biking trails. Inside the nature center it houses an educational center for outdoor education for local schools and community groups. It also serves as an ecological preserve for the native endangered plant and animal species. It is maintained and paid for by Orange County Parks, and is administered by Park Rangers and maintenance staff.
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