Reservations must be made in person at Alta Vista Racquet Center office, 715 Julia Ave  between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily, 4:30 cut off for same day overnight reservation. Hopkins Wilderness Park was developed in 1977 as a center for camping, nature study and conservation. The 11-acre site includes a Visitor Center used for nature-related classes and meetings; four ecological habitats: forest, meadows, streams, and ponds; amphitheater (150 capacity); three overnight campgrounds: Gumwood Camp, Pine Camp, and Sycamore Camp (30 person capacity each); Day Camp picnic site (30 person capacity); and public restrooms and support facilities.

No entrance fee is required for individuals or families who wish to visit the park.

Day Camping - By Reservation Only

• One day camp picnic site with cooking center and picnic tables. Capacity: 30 people
• No camping Wednesday due to park irrigation.
• Two Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Groups over 10 must make reservations

Individuals and organizations who wish to reserve the park must pay a fee: 21 or older to reserve cash or check payment with ID.

• $7.00 per hour - (Do not split block hours Youth Groups (Scouts and Schools)
• $50.00 per three hours - Private Parties

Overnight Camping (per person/per night):

• Youth $3.00
• Adult $5.00
• Staffing Fee $240.00
• Camping hours: Arrival 2:00 p.m. - Departure Noon
• Park hours Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
• Closed Wednesdays for maintenance and irrigation.
• Overnight camping only allowed Friday and Saturday.
• Camping reservations shall be made not more than six months or less than two weeks in advance.

Amphitheater Use - By Reservation Only
An outdoor Amphitheater is available. Capacity: 150 person - Fee: $50.00 per three hours.

Visitor's Center
The Wilderness Visitor's Center is a 1,416 sq. ft. structure that houses a meeting room, small office, small kitchen, storage and public restrooms. Capacity for the meeting room is 120 persons (assembly).  The Center was developed through a federal grant to be used as a conservation, camping and training center to bring the wilderness experience to residents of urban areas. Currently the building is used for recreation classes and camps and is available for rental on a limited basis.
Wilderness Park Visitor Center Rental
• $40/hour – 2 hour minimum
• $30/hour – Non-profit rate (Must submit proof of 501 © 3 non-profit status)
• $25 Setup/Breakdown Fee (Renter can do their own set up at no charge.  Tables and chairs must be return where they were found.)
• $20/hour - Use Fee Before 10 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m.
For Reservations: 310-318-0670

"Get Water Smart" Garden
Leadership Redondo has created a California-friendly demonstration garden at Wilderness Park.  This garden is comprised of drought-tolerant plants that are native to our region in order to educate the community about native plants and California-friendly demonstration gardens.   Please download the Get Water Smart Garden brochure for more information.