Easy hikes and walks around Paso Robles

Nice park on the banks of Salinas River. It offers winding path, nice views over the river, some pebble beaches – and therefore water fun on warm days – and also a playground.

Well maintained path along Salinas river. Both open to be used for walking and cycling.

James and Daniel Blackburn donated two blocks to the city for a public park to be used for the pleasure of its citizens and visitors. By original deed, the land was to revert to the donors if used for any other purpose than a public park. Two exceptions were made: allowing the building of the Carnegie Library, and the conversion of the library to a museum. The grounds were laid out by a Mr. Redington and a planting day was held when each citizen set out his own donation. Originally, the whole park was hedged in by a fence of cactus, and in 1890 a bandstand was built with money raised by private theatricals.

Docents provide info on town history

Beautiful old library in the center of the park, donated like hundreds around the US by Andrew Carnegie in 1907. Now houses the Historic Society