| California Citrus State Historic Park | |
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 The California Citrus State Historic Park visitor center | |
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| Location | Riverside, California, United States |
| Area | 248 acres (100 ha) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
California Citrus State Historic Park is anopen-air museum in the city ofRiverside, California, United States. As part of thestate park system ofCalifornia, it interprets the historiccultural landscape of thecitrus industry. The park’s museum exhibits and interpretive features share the story of the citrus industry's role in the history and development of Southern California, and is told through the experiences of the diverse migrant and immigrant groups who made it all possible.[1] The 248-acre (100 ha) park was established in 1993.[2]
ThisCalifornia State Historic Park reveals the cultural, political, and environmental aspects of the time when "Citrus was King" in California, especially theNavel orange from Riverside, and recognizing the importance of the citrus industry inSouthern California.
In 1873, Riverside residentEliza Tibbets planted two orange trees from theU.S. Department of Agriculture. The success of these trees launched the orange industry in the area.[3]
The design of the park is reminiscent of a 1900s city park, complete with an activity center, interpretive structure, amphitheater, picnic area, and demonstration groves of citrus tree orchards. The land contained within the park still continues to produce high-quality fruits. Free samples of the unique citrus fruits are available for visitors.[1]
The park's visitor center houses a museum about California's citrus industry, and antique citrus grove farm equipment is on display around the park.[1]
In 2002Huell Howser Productions, in association withKCET/Los Angeles, featured the park inCalifornia's Golden Parks.[4]
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