Public access in Mather’s vernal pool habitat is limited and
prohibited in some of the surrounding areas.
We only have about 5% of the vernal pools we once had in
California. We hope you will take time to enjoy and protect those
that remain. For the benefit of future visitors and hundreds of
vernal pool species, please:
Explore the area only on foot – no bicycles or motorized
vehicles.
Avoid walking into or along the edges of vernal pools. Avoid
stepping on flowers.
Keep dogs on leashes and out of restricted areas. Look for
“No Dogs Allowed” signs.
Leave all flowers for their pollinators and other visitors.
Unless you are on a guided tour, visit only areas open to the
general public.
Click here
for directions and walking instructions to public access areas in
the Illa Collin Preserve at Mather Field.
For information about visiting vernal pools in other locations,
visit www.vernalpools.org.
The Splash Center is located at: 4426 Excelsior Road
Mather, CA 95655.
Please click here for a map and directions to the Splash Center from all points.
Be advised: Splash does not maintain regular business hours for the public. Please make arrangements in advance before you visit by calling or emailing a Splasher using Contact Us.
