California Citrus State Historic Park

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California Citrus State Historic Park - The moment you step out of your car you are hit with the sweet smell of orange blossoms and treated to a sight fast disappearing from the Inland Empire. The park is situated on a hilltop with views of mountains and some of the last remaining orange groves in Riverside. There is an excellent visitor center with exhibits and movies about the history of Citrus in California. Outside you will find miles of trails to explore, a gazebo with rose garden suitable for weddings and of course Orange groves. Your trip to California Citrus State Park should start at the visitor center (only open on n Wednesdays and weekends) where you can view some impressive exhibits and ask questions. From there you can drive down to the lower section of the park or take a stroll through the orange groves and take in the scenic vista of the inland empire. Please remember to pick or remove fruit from California State Parks. The Gless Ranch fruit stand located at the entrance to the park sells fresh citrus and juice is a must stop entering or leaving California Citrus State Historic Park.

In January, 2008, the California Citrus State Historic Park became one of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure. The park was able to remain open on a reduced schedule. The orange groves within the park still produce high-quality fruits which are harvested by Gless Ranch with most of the profit returned to the park. California Citrus State Historic Park is a very popular place to host weddings. The Sunkist Center can accommodate large groups inside the building and there is also covered gazebo surrounded by orange groves. Wedding ceremony's are operated by an outside vendor not affiliated with the park. Plan on spending about an hour and a half at the citrus park, longer if you bring along a picnic lunch. During the summer concerts in the park are held on Fridays.

California Citrus State Historic Park wedding gazebo

California Citrus State Historic Park is located in Riverside, at 9400 Dufferin Avenue (at the corner of Van Buren). The address of the office is 1879 Jackson Street, Riverside. In the Arlington Heights - Lake Matthews area of Riverside. Riverside, CA The California Citrus State Historical Park is open Wednesdays, Saturday and Sunday only. Hours are 8 am to 5 pm. Parking is eight dollars. (909) 780-6222

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