The Active Travelers Guide to Redlands, CA: The Best Places to Work Out and Explore the Citys History, Culture and Beauty

For those who love staying active while exploring new cities, Redlands is the perfect destination. With a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, this sunny California city boasts a charming downtown area with treelined streets and historic buildings that are best explored on foot or by bike. There are also plenty of parks and outdoor spaces for hiking, running, cycling or practicing yoga.

One mustvisit location for fitness enthusiasts is San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary (15870 Oak Glen Road). This nature reserve offers over 2000 acres of stunning vistas across rolling hillsides covered in native plants where you can hike or jog along one of several trails ranging from easy to challenging. Bird watchers will enjoy watching migratory birds stop at Banning Bench during winter months.

Less than ten minutes away from the sanctuary, lies Smiley Park(264 S Cajon St), an ideal place for working out under open sky. Play tennis on one of their six lighted courts; Overthere theres a multiuse athletic field great football casual pickup games; engage creative muscles navigating their unique playground equipment; explore winding walking paths when ice skates could be more dangerous than trail shoes!

If sports are your thing then head over to Dodge Stadium (1200 Block Brookside Ave) home stadium of University of Redlands Athletics teams which provides fun time practising baseball swings either solo against pitching machines or with friends during leagues sponsored throughout year. For runners looking for something more technical and challenging setting try Santa Ana riverbed Trail Head right behind nearby Riverside Plaza Mall between Adams Street & Central Avenue.

Families may want take advantage Frankish park located further east(11146 Church St.) ,which houses swimming poolsl basketball courts as well as grassy play spaces ideal for picnics and a frisbee game. Activities such as volleyball, table tennis are also on hand.

Whatever your interests may be, Redlands has something to offer everyone who loves staying active while exploring all that this vibrant city has to provide. Dont forget to stop by the historic downtown area where you can find local boutiques, galleries and restaurants serving delicious food from different cultures.

So grab your workout gear and get ready for a funfilled adventure in Redlands!

Websites:

San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary: https://www.riversidecountyparks.org/park/santimoteonaturesanctuary/

Dodge Stadium: https://goredlands.com/facilities/dodgestadium/2

Frankish Park: https://cityofredlands.org/700/FrankishPark

Twitter:

@San_Tim_Nat_Sanc (San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary)

@goredlands (University of Redlands Athletics)