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RULES AND REGULATIONS ALCOHOLIC Alcoholic beverages are permitted BEVERAGES: providing the alcohol content does not exceed 20%. DRONES: Remotely piloted aircraft and drones are prohibited. FIREARMS & Firearms and weapons are not WEAPONS: permitted in any County Park. FIREWORKS: Fireworks are not permitted in any County Park. LITTER: Littering is prohibited. Please place litter and recyclable materials in the containers provided by the park. NATURAL &, All plants, animals, natural and CULTURAL cultural features are fully protected FEATURES: and may not be harmed or removed. PETS: Pets are permitted in the park during park hours. Pets must be kept on a maximum 6 ft. leash, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet. SMOKING: Smoking, including the use of vaporizing products, is not permitted. TRAILS: Please stay on designated trails. Please share the trail. TREES: Do not tie or hang anything to trees, including piñatas, hammocks, ropes, wire, or tents. Do not drive nails, screws, or staples into trees. VEHICLES: Vehicles are not allowed beyond the designated parking lot. L IVE OAK COUNTY P ARK A San Diego County Day Use Park Printed on recycled paper 7/20 INFORMATION Visit us at sdparks.org County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 410 San Diego, CA 92123 Reservations & Information (877) 565-3600 • (858) 565-3600 As it neared time for the park to officially open, Lamb and Hindorff installed a well, a pump with drinking fountain and faucet, a 30-foot flagpole with stone and cement base, comfort stations, rock wall with cement bench outlining the dance floor, two monuments honoring Houk and Lamb, and two circular concrete picnic tables. Over the next few years additional barbeques, a guest register, and more concrete tables with donor plaques were sponsored by community groups and families. On Saturday, July 17, 1920, the dedication ceremony was held with patriotic music, speeches, poetry, and flag-raising. e official name for the park was voted on from six proposed names. e final decision was “Live Oak Park.” In 1925, the County of San Diego accepted the park land for “park purposes only forever.” By this time, Live Oak Park had become popular for gatherings and auto camping. History of Live Oak County Park I n 1919, the Chamber of Commerce of Northern San Diego County, led by President Ben orpe, voted to formally establish a park at Fallbrook’s Reche Grove, in memory of George W. Houk. A former president of the Chamber and philanthropist, Houk was instrumental in financing civic projects in neighboring communities. His estate provided matching funds to purchase 7-acres of oak woodland to be set aside as a public park. About the same time, Denver O. Lamb also wanted to preserve oak trees in the area. He and his wife, Lucy E. Gird, deeded 3 acres of land between the two creeks to the Northern Chamber of Commerce, making a total of nearly 10 acres suitable as park land “for the people.” e community rallied to develop the park. Lamb and his son-in-law Eric Hindorff worked tirelessly to remove poison oak and to build improvements. rough the decades the park remained a cornerstone of the community and a well-known rest stop. In the 1990s, the County partnered with the Live Oak Park Coalition to care for the park. e partnership continues today. On June 26, 2003, the circular picnic tables, the barbeque and registers were given local historic designation. In recent years, an amphitheater for weddings and group activities and a leash-free dog area were added to the park’s footprint. Live Oak Park in 1922 Live Oak Park Dedication, July 17, 1920 Reche Grove, 1909 Live Oak Park Historical Barbecue Photo courtesy of Margaret Hindorff Ray
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALCOHOLIC Alcoholic beverages are permitted BEVERAGES: providing the alcohol content does
not exceed 20%.
DRONES: Remotely piloted aircraft and drones are prohibited.
FIREARMS & Firearms and weapons are notWEAPONS: permitted in any County Park.
FIREWORKS: Fireworks are not permitted in any County Park.
LITTER: Littering is prohibited. Please place litter and recyclable materials in the containers provided by the park.
NATURAL &, All plants, animals, natural andCULTURAL cultural features are fully protectedFEATURES: and may not be harmed or removed.
PETS: Pets are permitted in the park during park hours. Pets must be kept on a maximum 6 ft. leash, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
SMOKING: Smoking, including the use of vaporizing products, is not permitted.
TRAILS: Please stay on designated trails. Please share the trail.
TREES: Do not tie or hang anything to trees, including piñatas, hammocks, ropes, wire, or tents. Do not drive nails, screws, or staples into trees.
VEHICLES: Vehicles are not allowed beyond the designated parking lot.
Live OakCOunty Park
A San Diego CountyDay Use Park
Printed on recycled paper 7/20
INFORMATION
Visit us at sdparks.org
County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 410 San Diego, CA 92123 Reservations & Information (877) 565-3600 • (858) 565-3600
As it neared time for the park to officially open, Lamb and Hindorff installed a well, a pump with drinking fountain and faucet, a 30-foot flagpole with stone and cement base, comfort stations, rock wall with cement bench outlining the dance floor, two monuments honoring Houk and Lamb, and two circular concrete picnic tables.
Over the next few years additional barbeques, a guest register, and more concrete tables with donor plaques were sponsored by community groups and families.
On Saturday, July 17, 1920, the dedication ceremony was held with patriotic music, speeches, poetry, and flag-raising. The official name for the park was voted on from six proposed names. The final decision was “Live Oak Park.”
In 1925, the County of San Diego accepted the park land for “park purposes only forever.” By this time, Live Oak Park had become popular for gatherings and auto camping.
History of Live Oak County Park
In 1919, the Chamber of Commerce of Northern San Diego County, led by President
Ben Thorpe, voted to formally establish a park at Fallbrook’s Reche Grove, in memory of George W. Houk. A former president of the Chamber and philanthropist, Houk was instrumental in financing civic projects in neighboring communities. His estate provided matching funds to purchase 7-acres of oak woodland to be set aside as a public park.
About the same time, Denver O. Lamb also wanted to preserve oak trees in the area. He and his wife, Lucy E. Gird, deeded 3 acres of land between the two creeks to the Northern Chamber of Commerce, making a total of nearly 10 acres suitable as park land “for the people.”
The community rallied to develop the park. Lamb and his son-in-law Eric Hindorff worked tirelessly to remove poison oak and to build improvements.
Through the decades the park remained a cornerstone of the community and a well-known rest stop. In the 1990s, the County partnered with the Live Oak Park Coalition to care for the park. The partnership continues today.
On June 26, 2003, the circular picnic tables, the barbeque and registers were given local historic designation. In recent years, an amphitheater for weddings and group activities and a leash-free dog area were added to the park’s footprint.
Live Oak Park in 1922
Live Oak Park Dedication, July 17, 1920
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Park FacilitiesIdeal for picnicking, strolling and sharing time with family and friends, Live Oak County Park has long been the cornerstone of Fallbrook. The 27-acre park is an oak tree grove that begs visitors to stay and relax.
Park amenities include two softball fields, a soccer field, and volleyball and basketball courts. The park also includes a playground, six reservable picnic areas, and a unique amphitheater.
A beautiful setting for special events such as weddings, family reunions, and group activities, the park is also home to woodpeckers, hawks and songbirds that swoop between the ancient oaks.
GatheringsThe Amphitheater is a unique natural setting, perfect for a wedding or private gathering. The venue is ADA accessible from the west parking lot. The site offers electricity, fixed seating, and room for additional chairs to accommodate larger groups. A restroom is also close by. Picnic Areas 4 and 5 and the dance pavilion make a nice reception area. For pricing go to sdparks.org
Picnic AmenitiesPicnic Area 1: This is a partially shaded picnic area close to softball and soccer fields. This area includes 6 picnic tables with seating for 50 people. Area 1 has 3 small BBQs and is close to the main parking lot.
Picnic Area 2: This partially shaded picnic area is close to softball and soccer fields. This area includes 5 picnic tables with seating for 50 people. Area 2 has 2 small BBQs and is close to the main parking lot.
Picnic Area 3: This is a partially shaded picnic area close to softball and soccer fields. This area includes 3 large picnic tables and 2 small picnic tables with seating for 80 people. Area 3 has one large BBQ grill, electricity and is close to the main parking lot.
Picnic Area 4: This partially shaded picnic area has a covered food serving area. Area 4 includes 1 large 4-sided BBQ, electricity, 23 picnic tables with seating for 250 people. Area 4 is located close to the dance pavilion, main playgrounds and restroom facilities.
Picnic Area 5: This is a partially shaded picnic area close to the dance pavilion, playground and restroom facilities. This area includes 3 medium BBQs, electricity, 9 picnic tables with seating for 100 people.
Picnic Area 6: This partially shaded picnic area is close to restrooms. Area 6 includes 1 large BBQ, 8 picnic tables, 2 serving tables, with seating for 50 people. Close to horseshoe pits and parking.
Dance Pavilion: This partially shaded dance pavilion close to Areas 4 and 5. Includes electricity, small stage and is close to the playground. This amenity has room for a maximum of 50 chairs. Area can only be rented in conjunction with Areas 4 or 5.
Leash-free Dog Area
Bring your four-legged family members along to enjoy the leash-free area. At the corner of Reche Road and Gird Road this 3,000-square-foot area is open Thursday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to sunset. The area is complete with a parking lot, a restroom, tables, benches, pet waste stations, trash receptacles and drinking fountains for both dogs and their owners. A maximum of four dogs per owner are allowed. Rules and regulations are posted on two kiosks at the entrance of the leash-free area. There is a $3 per vehicle day-use fee, or an annual pass can be purchased at the park office for $25.
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