Heritage Park (Cerritos, California)
Heritage Park | |
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Type | Urban |
Location | Cerritos, California |
Coordinates | 33°51′51″N 118°03′43″W / 33.8643°N 118.0619°W |
Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
Owned by | City of Cerritos |
Open | 10AM-8PM |
Heritage Park is an urban park in Cerritos, California. It measures 15 acres (6.1 ha) in area.[1] It is close to the center of the city, with Cerritos High School, Cerritos Library, and Cerritos Towne Center all located nearby.
History[edit]
In October 1988, then-presidential candidate George H. W. Bush held a rally at the park to gain support for the 1988 United States presidential election as a part of his campaign.[2] The park was refurbished in 2002, to meet new standards set in place for the safety of playgrounds.[3] A new, more modern playground opened in June 2014. It is located outside of the play island.[4] The park's community center was closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and reopened about a year later.[5]
Facilities[edit]
The main attraction of the park is the play island in the center, which is open from 10AM to dusk every day but Tuesday, when it opens at 2PM instead.[1] The island was planned to have the appearance of a Bostonian village in the 1770s, containing themed buildings with play equipment located inside them. A pirate ship and a replica of the Old North Church (which houses a tall tube slide) can also be found. A moat, surrounding the island, is home to ducks, geese, and turtles.[6] The island is made accessible by two covered bridges in the parks front and back.[7][8]
The park also contains a community center with a kitchen, picnic areas, two playgrounds, restrooms, two basketball courts, and a softball diamond.[1] There is also a statue of Paul Revere at the park's entrance[7] and various signs detailing his Midnight Ride are planted throughout the park.[8]
Events[edit]
Starting in 2022, the city holds an annual Mid-Autumn Festival in September at the park. Participants release lanterns in the park's moat.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Heritage Park - City of Cerritos". City of Cerritos. 2023-08-04. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ Newman, Bud (1988-08-14). "Republican George Bush basked Friday in the warm reviews..." United Press International. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Heritage Park of Cerritos, California". The Consulting Writer. 2014-01-12. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Heritage Park in Cerritos opens new playground". Press-Telegram. 2014-06-22. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Cerritos Developing Plans to Reopen City Facilities". Cerritos Community News. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ "Discover the Hidden Gems of Cerritos, California: A Guide to Living in Paradise". California.com. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
- ^ a b Whiteaker, Michele (2021-04-14). "Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos". Fun Orange County Parks. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ a b "Heritage Park a Playground for the Mind and Body". Real Mom Time. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Cerritos mayor provides positive updates in State of the City address". The Downey Patriot. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-12-10.