In 1988 Sunnyside Acres was declared an "urban forest" and is being managed for intrinsic values.  This park is 130 hectares of tranquil forest inhabited by a wealth of animal and plant life.  Logged early in this century, Sunnyside is a natural second growth forest.  Compare this to Green Timbers which is reforested, or Redwood Park where exotic species replaced the native ones.  Birds, Coyotes, and Black-tailed Deer still live in this forest.  You may also see the rare orchid, Rattlesnake-plantain.  Please don't pick them!