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California Citrus State Historical Park preserves how the Inland Empire and much of Southern California used to look like. At one time there were thousands of acres of orange groves planted across the southland. The smell of orange blossoms filled the air there was a sea of green orange trees stretching into the horizon. Today the tree haves been replaced by housing tracts and shopping malls and the few remaining farmers are replacing oranges with more profitable crops. A visit to the California Citrus State Historical Park is a refreshing look into the way it used to be in Southern California. The park has almost 400 acres, with about 200 acres planted with orange trees. There is an excellent visitors center with displays and exhibits on the significance of the citrus industry as well as a gift shop.

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California Citrus Park has plenty of places for a family or group picnic. The Sunkist Center, set in citrus groves and rose gardens next to a courtyard and gazebo, is available for weddings, reunions, special events and meetings. The terrain of the park hilly, with elevations ranging from 920 to 1,060 feet above sea level. There are several paved trails that get you up close to the orange trees. Depending on the time of the year you visit the first thing you notice when stepping out of your car is the sweet smell of orange blossoms. The Mockingbird Canyon arroyo—a drainage tributary to the Santa Ana River—bisects the park, abutting foothills to the south. Approximately one-third of the park remains unchanged. California Citrus Park is a fun and educational place to visit that the whole family should enjoy.

California Citrus State Historical 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. Google map Visitor Center Hours: Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. winter and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. summer. There is a small parking fee other than that the California Citrus State Historical Park is free to visit.

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