Almanac note · Outdoors
Mary Vagle Nature Center gives Fontana a quiet Jurupa Hills pocket
Mary Vagle Nature Center brings pond paths, native gardens, local geology, and hands-on nature programs into a city that is often seen first from busy roads.
Mary Vagle Nature Center is a softer Fontana stop than people may expect if they only know the city from Foothill Boulevard, warehouses, or the freeway. It sits at the foot of the Jurupa Hills and gives families a small nature place close to town.
The center has a trail around a pond, native gardens, live and static displays, and nearby hillside paths. The programs lean hands-on, with topics like wildlife, local plants and animals, geology, soil, and the small living things people often miss.
It works best as a check-before-you-go place. The park and the building can have different hours, and classes or field trips have their own details. Look up the current schedule before promising a pond walk, program, or indoor visit.
Where to see it
Mary Vagle Nature Center at the foot of the Jurupa Hills.
Official sources
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Reviewed July 1, 2026
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