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Menifee lies in southwestern Riverside County, in a broad valley framed by rocky hills and the snowy peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains. The area is named for Luther Menifee Wilson, a miner who found a quartz lode in the hills in the 1880s, and for many decades it was a quiet farming and ranching district of grain fields and dairies. Menifee incorporated as a city in 2008 and has since grown quickly into one of the larger cities in the Inland Empire.
Today the city is a mix of new neighborhoods, parks and shopping, with a modern civic center, a public library and the Menifee Lakes community built around golf courses and small lakes.
The boulder-strewn hills that surround the valley offer hiking trails with wide views and spring wildflowers. Lake Elsinore, Diamond Valley Lake and Temecula Valley Wine Country are all within a short drive, making Menifee a convenient base for exploring the region.
A modern city park near Menifee's civic center with lawns, playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths and picnic areas. It hosts community events, movie nights and holiday celebrations. Check the city events calendar, and bring a blanket for evening concerts and movies.
A large community park in Menifee with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a skate area and walking paths. It is a busy spot for youth sports on weekends and family barbecues. Its name recalls the wheat farms that once covered the valley; come early on summer days for shade.
A hilly open space park on the western edge of Menifee, with dirt trails climbing over boulders to viewpoints across the valley and toward the mountains. It is popular with local hikers and mountain bikers. There is little shade, so go early in the morning, carry water and wear good shoes.
A paved multi-use trail following the Salt Creek channel through Menifee, used for walking, running and cycling. It links neighborhoods and parks and offers mountain views. It is mostly flat and easy for families; summer afternoons get very hot, so mornings and evenings are best.
A golf club in the Menifee Lakes community with two 18-hole courses, the Palms and the Lakes, set among lakes, palms and homes, and open to public play. It also has a restaurant and event space. Book tee times online, and play in the morning in summer to avoid the inland heat.
A city memorial honoring local veterans of all branches of the armed forces, with flags, plaques and engraved names. Ceremonies are held on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. It is a quiet place for reflection; visit respectfully, and check the city calendar for public ceremonies.
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