Live Oak County Park
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2746 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
33.36271541321718, -117.20406886770665
Kid-Friendly: Yes Dog-Friendly: Yes
Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 1/2 hour before sunset
(760) 728-2303 // Parking: $2
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History of Live Oak County Park
Live Oak County Park is a very special place. As you stand among the shaded oak groves, keep an eye out for the bedrock mortars. This is not just another park, this is an ancient Native American village to the Luiseños.
The acorns from the oak trees above were used to grind into a fine powder for their meals. The stream next to it was their fresh water used for bathing, cleaning, drinking and cooking.
The Luiseño tribes (also known as Payómkawichum) would travel seasonally from inland areas such as Pala and Palomar Mountain, stopping off in midway spots like Fallbrook and ending in coastal regions, including Oceanside.
Visit Dinwiddie Preserve when you’re in the area!
In the mid 1800’s this area was later owned by two brothers, Vital and Anthony Reche. They named their property Reche Grove and even named the area Fall Brook, which today we know as Fallbrook. When they outgrew this land, it began to be used for town celebrations.
I have huge problems with continuously learning that Indigenous People’s villages were later used by colonizers as their main properties and places for celebrations. This has happened to many of their villages in San Diego, including in Old Town and Rancho Peñasquitos..
In 1920 the park was officially dedicated as a county park. There are bronze plaques that can be found throughout the park marking historical events that happened in the area. There is even a native plant garden which can be appreciated here with signs to help educate on what you’re looking at.
Live Oak County Park also has an amphitheater, workout station, softball field, trails, a dog park across the street, barbeque grills, picnic tables, a basketball court, soccer field, volleyball court and four restroom. It is a beautiful park. Please come here with respect for its history.
Have you ever noticed what looks like a white fungus growing on cactus pads? It’s actually an insect called cochineal that is very popularly used in dyes for both fabrics, makeup and food. 
The barberries were in season when we visited!
Cool ampitheater:
Bedrock mortars:
The wild grapes were in season!
