Description
The San Joaquin Marsh Picnic Area is on the south side of the San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. Access is available only by turning onto Riparian View from Campus Drive.
Picnic Area Details:
- Parking: Use the Duck Club parking lot
- Locations: Two distinct picnic sections are available: one directly in front of the Duck Club and the other a short walk away on the back lawn
- Facilities: Public restrooms are to the right of the first picnic area
- Disclaimer: Charcoal or other heat sources are not allowed at the tables
Sanctuary Purpose & Environment:
The sanctuary offers public recreation (hiking, walking, birdwatching) and serves as a vital haven for more than 300 bird species. Its primary purpose, however, is to function as a natural water treatment facility: it filters urban water before it flows into San Diego Creek, and eventually to Newport Bay and the ocean. This filtration process is why the marsh features numerous ponds; you can access the trails to view these ponds by walking behind the lawn area.
The entire sanctuary is owned and managed by the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD). For additional inquiries, call IRWD Customer Care at 949-453-5300.
Fee if wanting to reserve
Non reservable, but people do have parties or small gatherings here on a first come first serve basis.
