The scenery lining the trails includes extensive oak woodlands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.

[4][2] There is a fairly easy hike to Thousand Oaks, CA via Long Canyon trails.

There are scenic views of the City of Simi Valley from the park and it is a native habitat for numerous species of animals, including mule deer, mountain lions, coyotes, rattlesnakes, crawdads, California king-snakes, grey foxes, bobcats, as well as red-tailed hawks, barn owls, and numerous other raptors.

From California State Route 23, take the Olsen Road exit in Thousand Oaks, CA and go northeast for nearly 2 miles to Wood Ranch Parkway.

Challenger Park will be on the right, shortly before Long Canyon Road becomes First Street in South Simi Valley.