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Looking for the perfect place to hold your wedding? Imagine welcoming your guests under the canopy of majestic coast live oaks, where natural elements and sophistication culminate to create pure bliss. Enjoy the sounds of the babbling brook throughout your event, as the birds sing and the wind whispers through the trees. Come and unlock all of the secrets that the Oak Canyon Nature Center has to offer…

Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park nestled in the Anaheim Hills. A year-round stream meanders through the park. Consisting of three adjoining canyons, four miles of hiking trails traverse one of the few remaining areas of oak woodland and coastal sage scrub in our region. Native wildlife makes the canyon their home and is just waiting to be discovered. Also located on site is the John J. Collier Interpretive Center, a small museum with live animal and regional natural history exhibits.

The Nature Center is ideal for those who are just stepping into the wilderness for the first time or for those more experienced trekkers who are seeking a short hike.

For more information, photo galeries, flyers, and more, please visit our website at www.anaheim.net/ocnc.

***Please note that receptions are no longer permitted at the Oak Canyon Nature Center***

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,050

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,050

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Government Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

Reviews of Oak Canyon Nature Center

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Perry Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

My wife and I held our wedding ceremony at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, and it was such a cute place to get married! They already for an arch, stage, and seating built into at their amphitheater and you are provided with their sound system. There is also the beautiful background of overarching trees and the creek, so we only had to add florals and draping to the arch for everything to look complete. It is also great pricing for a ceremony venue with many great backdrops for photos. The staff were very sweet and accommodating too! We recommend that you consider holding your ceremony at the Oak Canyon Nature Center!
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Monica Sent on 06/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Truly magical

This place will take your breath away and is truly magical. We had an amazing wedding and the staff was always very helpful. Our pictures came out great!
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Megan Sent on 05/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fairy tale wedding

I fell in love with this site the second i stepped foot there. It is surrounded by the most amazing trees. There is even a little creek behind the amphitheater. The only downside is there is no "bridal suite" to get ready in.
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Makenzie Sent on 02/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful setting

We were so lucky to stumble upon Oak Canyon Nature Center. This was the perfect low-key ceremony setting and did not require a lot of additional decorations. Very affordable and highly recommended.
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Vanessa Sent on 08/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding ceremony here this weekend and it couldn't have gone smoother.

When I first found out about this site, I immediately fell in love with it. The amphitheater is under gorgeous trees, which help provide a lot of shade. I always wanted an outdoor wedding, and upon finding out how affordable it was to reserve this location, I knew it was the right choice for me. Gina and the staff were very helpful and responsive during the wedding planning process. They allow guests that are disabled to be driven up to the ceremony site, and also provided us with water right before the ceremony, which was extremely helpful as it was 95 degrees this weekend! They also let me stay in the air conditioned building prior to the ceremony, which helped me preserve my hair and makeup!

The pros of this site include them providing a speaker/sound system, and it was very user-friendly. It was very affordable, is gorgeous, has an awesome and helpful staff, and has plenty of parking.

Aside from the sound system, everything else had to be done on our own, such as figuring out decor and an aisle runner. Kim Chi Flowers really helped us with the decor and aisle runner for a very affordable price, so if you are planning a wedding here I strongly recommend them. The only cons I can think of is that if you have a long dress, be prepared for it to get dirty, as you will inevitably be walking on the dirt during photos and as you walk to the aisle. But remember dry cleaning can always get the dirt out! Also, there are some gnats, but that really comes with the territory with outdoor weddings. I was really worried about the dirt and the bugs prior to my wedding, but it turned out so beautifully and perfect I wouldn't change a thing.

All in all, if you want to get married outdoors in a stunningly beautiful area for a really affordable price and don't mind doing some work on your own, really consider booking this site!
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User2209860 Sent on 07/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony here, and we loved it! The tree cover creates a wonderfully intimate space. Even though it's still open to the public, hikers and walkers are very respectful of the goings-on. You only get the space for an allotted time but it's plenty of time to get there, take pictures, set up any decorations, and have the ceremony. Pictures that are taken here turn out great!
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Diana Sent on 11/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding Ceremony held here at the Nature Center and it's a very surreal location. Majestic oak trees make a canopy over the ceremony area and you can hear the birds chirp during the ceremony. This place fills up quick so you have to make sure to book ASAP! It makes for beautiful pictures and if you love nature there is no better location. Booking is easy and they give you a list of things you can and can't do in order to protect its location. I respect that and it's so pretty you don't need much for decorating anyway. The seating area accommodates 100 people easily.
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Tamara Sent on 07/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Oak Canyon Nature Center is the perfect wedding location for those who want a natural wedding in an open, outdoor setting. This truly could not have been more perfect for my husband and I! We wanted a location that was not the typical wedding venue, so I went on a search for locations that allowed me to be surrounded by nature, and gave a real open feeling. Oak Nature Center was it! I was sold the moment I stepped foot there! We got married underneath a huge tree, and were able to bring in the decorations that we wanted to have, which really allowed us to make the setting perfect for us! The staff there were helpful, provided all the necessary equipment for the wedding day, but were not overly involved to the point of frustration, which was nice. If you are a couple that wants natural, outdoors, and creative this is the place for you! I have absolutely not regrets in choosing Oak Nature Center for our wedding. It is also really nice to go back there and go for hike each year for our anniversary! It is fun to be able to go back to the spot where we got married and relive the memories!

Another point to note is truly how affordable it is! Venues can be outrageously expensive, just to rent the space, but Oak Canyon is very reasonable! I highly recommend it!
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User1056542 Sent on 01/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This place was divine =) It was everything that I ever envisioned. Think "Twilight" when u see this place.. lol.. Seriously, who doesn't want to get married under a majestic canopy of old and proud oak trees. It suited me and my husband since we were both nature lovers. The best part, this place is affordable! =)
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Erilen Sent on 05/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great to work with.. Always answered all my questions promptly
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Oak Canyon Nature Center frequently asked questions

Oak Canyon Nature Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by Oak Canyon Nature Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Government Building
  • Museum
  • Park
Oak Canyon Nature Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Oak Canyon Nature Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
Oak Canyon Nature Center is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in average response time and 4.3 in flexibility.

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