Heritage Park (Cerritos, California)
| Heritage Park | |
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 The play island in 2009, at night | |
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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. August 4, 2023. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Newman, Bud (August 14, 1988). "Republican George Bush basked Friday in the warm reviews..." United Press International. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Heritage Park of Cerritos, California". The Consulting Writer. January 12, 2014. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Heritage Park in Cerritos opens new playground". Press-Telegram. June 22, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Cerritos Developing Plans to Reopen City Facilities". Cerritos Community News. April 6, 2021. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Discover the Hidden Gems of Cerritos, California: A Guide to Living in Paradise". California.com. March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Whiteaker, Michele (April 14, 2021). "Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos". Fun Orange County Parks. Archived from the original on November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Heritage Park a Playground for the Mind and Body". Real Mom Time. June 13, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Cerritos mayor provides positive updates in State of the City address". The Downey Patriot. September 26, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.