"Join us for a free guided "Tour and Taste" through the citrus groves where you can learn about California's historic citrus industry and sample fresh fruit off the tree.

Tour and Tastes are available Saturdays and Sundays only at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.   Tour space is limited and reservations are recommended due to the popularity of the Tour and Taste.

To reserve tour space call (951) 780-6222 Monday-Friday or (951) 637-8044 Saturday-Sunday"
*Visitors reserving tours must check in 20 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.  Reservations not checked in 20 minutes prior will be filled by first come first serve or wait list guests.

PLEASE NOTE: The picking of any fruit, flowers, or other materials in the park is strictly prohibited. All things in the state park are protected.



Visit our visitor center, museum, and store for unique gifts and one of a kind items.
The Visitor Center and Mueseum is open Saturdays and Sundays - 10 AM to 4 PM.

9400 Dufferin Avenue
Riverside, California 92504 



V O L U N T E E R   O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Please contact Ranger Raphael Samuel at Raphael.Samuel@parks.ca.gov


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In 1873, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forever changed the history of Southern California when it sent two small navel orange trees to Riverside resident Eliza Tibbets. Those trees, growing in near perfect soil and weather conditions, produced an especially sweet and flavorful fruit. Word of this far superior orange quickly spread, and a great agricultural industry was born.

In the early 1900s, an effort to promote citrus ranching in the state brought hundreds of would-be citrus barons to California for the "second Gold Rush." The lush groves of oranges, lemons and grapefruit gave California another legacy - its lingering image as the Golden State - the land of sunshine and opportunity.

More about the park

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. The land contained within the park still continues to produce high-quality fruits.

Location - Directions

The park is located in Riverside, at 9400 Dufferin Avenue (at the corner of Van Buren Blvd.).
The address of the office is 1879 Jackson Street, Riverside.  In the Arlington Heights - Lake Matthews area of Riverside.

Riverside, CA