Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
823 Lexington-Gallatin Road
South El Monte, CA 91733
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Map and Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (626) 575-5526
District Office: (213) 974-4111
(626) 350-4500
For Park Reservations Please Call
(800) CO-PARKS (26-72757)
Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset daily (closed on Christmas day)
Vehicle Entrance Fee: $6/vehicle (weekends and holidays)
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Whittier Narrows, located in the City of South El Monte features a variety of facilities, spread over 1,492 acres and is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular recreation areas. The park is located on both sides of the Pomona Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue.
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Altadena Community Connection Publication 2009
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Park Features
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• Archery Range
• BMX Bicycle Moto Cross Track
• Community Garden
• Cultural Special Events
• Equestrian Trails
• Fishing
• Frisbee Golf
• Hiking
• Natural Walks
• Organized Softball, Baseball, Soccer
• Pedal Boat
• Picnicking
• Radio Controlled Boats, Planes,
• Rifle Range
• Tennis
• Tether Cars
• Trap and Skeet Shooting
• Urban Farm project
• American Military Museum
• Bike Trails
• Children’s Play Areas
• Disc Golf Course
• Dog Sports Field
• Equestrian Center
• Fishing Lake
• Hobby Areas
• Multiple Use Trails
• Nature Center
• Picnic Areas
• Rifle Range
• Sports Fields
• Tennis Center
• Triple B Clay
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Special Events
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December 5 Youth Fishing Derby
8am – 1pm Sponsored in conjunction with Daniel Hernandez Youth Fishing Foundation and the California Department of Fish and Game
Free fishing derby for youth 17 years and under.
December 6 Quench the Fire (Run & Walk)
5am- Noon A fundraiser Walk & Run (5k-10K) a festival to follow the run
Registration $25
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The following are independently sponsored events at the park
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TET Festival All Ages
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Asian New Year’s Celebration
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Event Date and Hours: February 2010 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Spring Fair All Ages
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April 2010
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Fee: TBA
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration All Ages
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Sunday, May 2010
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Fee: No Charge, Parking fee may apply
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Truck Show and Job Fair All Ages
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July 2010 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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JuntaHispana All Ages
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October 2010 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Fee: No Charge
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Pegan Pride All Ages
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October 2010 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Mexican Independence Day Festival All Ages
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September 2010 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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MDA Stride and Ride Run/Walk All Ages
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September 2010 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Fall Fair All Ages
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October/November 2010
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Fee: TBA
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Park Programs
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Youth Fun Fish – Featuring The New Fishing Pier at Legg Lake
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All Ages
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June 2010
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9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Fee: No Charge
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Youth Fishing Derby
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December- 2010
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17 years and under
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Fee: No Charge
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6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Moonlight Madness Fishing Derby
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All Ages
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(camping permitted for participants during event)
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July 2010
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3:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
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Fee: No Charge
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Snack Program
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Year Round
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18 years and under
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Monday through Friday
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3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Fee: Free of charge
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Volunteer Program
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Year Round
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All ages
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Any day
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Volunteers required to be fingerprinted
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