Mountain House Creek Recreation Area

General Information
The Mountain House Creek (the Creek) is a three mile long recreational greenbelt which runs through the middle of town. The Creek and the surrounding areas forms the Mountain House Creek Recreational Area (the Recreational Area) which is utilized for multiple purposes.

The Recreational Area runs through the center of Bethany Village and the eastern extremes of Altamont Village. It is anchored by the Creek which is a draw for the joggers and strollers of community. Central Park is located at the current northern terminus of the greenbelt and trails, while Great Valley Parkway is the southern terminus.

As of August 2008, the Recreational Area is planned to reach Old River at the northern border of Mountain House and will be bulit as the villages adjacent to the Creek are developed in the future.

Recreation
The Recreation Area features a 5K running path with multiple picnic sites along the way. There are also public rest rooms and a parking lot at the westside by Great Valley Parkway.

Storm Drain System
The storm drain system in Mountain House drains into the Creek. By design, the storm water that enters the Creek, goes though a series of engineered ponds where it's naturally filtered and eventually deposited in Old River to the North.

The MHCSD is responsible for the maintenance of the storm drain system in Mountain House. If you have a problem with a clogged storm drain, please contact the Mountain House public works department.

Nature Sanctuary
The Creek also provides a wildlife passage though Mountain House. It connects the farm land and open areas to the west of town with the Old River to our north. It's likely you will see wildlife in and around the Creek.

Animals You Might See

 * Jack rabbits
 * Coyotes
 * Squirrels
 * Red tail hawks
 * Frogs

Ground Level Scenery
Coming Soon!

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