California Citrus State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
- Entrance fee
- $7 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(951) 780-6222
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
California Citrus State Historic Park is a 252-acre historic site in Riverside County, about 3 miles southwest of Riverside.
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 |
| Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Sat–Sun | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Visitor center | Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Store — Gift Shop | Sat–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Hours, October - March: 8 AM-5 PM daily April - September: 8 AM -5 PM weekdays 8 AM-7 PM weekends
Visitor Center: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM
Gift Shop: Saturday, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $7 |
| Bus/Limo, Large | $100 |
| Bus/Limo, Small | $50 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $7.00 • Bus/Limo, Large: $100.00 • Bus/Limo, Small: $50.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the visitor center/museum.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed on the trails. Dogs not allowed in the visitor center/museum. • Dogs - Dogs are allowed on the trails on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum. • Dogs - Dogs are allowed on the trails on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum. • Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
This park preserves some of the rapidly vanishing cultural landscape of the citrus industry and tells the story of this industry's role in the history and development of California. The park includes the Sunkist Activity Center, available for special events, two interpretive structures, a picnic area, and demonstration groves that still produce quality fruits. Phone (909) 780-6222 for more information.
Picnic Area
Half of the picnic sites in the main picnic area have firm surfaces and accessible furnishings. Accessible parking spaces are connected to the restroom and at least two picnic sites by an accessible route.
Trails
The Knoll Trail is a 0.65 mile accessible trail in the heart of the park. The trail provides pedestrian only connection between the Visitor Center and the Sunkist Center. The trail meanders through citrus groves and offers stunning views of the park and surrounding city of Riverside. The surface is concrete. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections at slopes between 5% and 8%. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near the trailheads.
Read more from the park
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Knoll Trail 3% Average 5 FT Average Concrete
8% Maximum 2% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
The Sunkist Center is an accessible facility that accommodates various public programs and special events. The kitchen area is generally accessible and two accessible parking spaces are located in the adjacent main lot.
The Interpretive Gazebo/Amphitheater contains an accessible route to the amphitheater and wheelchair seating is available.
The Visitor Center helps tell the story of California’s Second Gold Rush. The 5,000 square foot center contains photographs, displays and exhibits that show the origins of Citrus and how this profitable crop came to California bringing hopes of wealth and jobs for many new immigrants. California State Parks has the privilege of telling this story to thousands of visitors and children each year. The Center is open on weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Visitor Center and Museum are accessible with accessible restroom and parking available.
Interpretive tours are conducted using primarily the Knoll Trail and some other trail routes. Occasionally farming operations and excessive moisture may cause portions of the route to be rough due to tire marks. If this condition exists, the tour operators can accommodate those with disabilities using other routes of travel to stay with the primary tour route.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
Do your part to help protect Citrus's national resources and keep yourself safe. Follow all of the parks posted rules.
- Trails - For safety’s sake, stay on designated trails and paths.
- No Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the park.
- No Drone Usage - Drones may not be flown on or over park property.
- Dogs - Dogs are allowed on the trails on a leash. No dogs are allowed in the visitor center/museum.
- Speed Limit - 15 mph for all vehicles and bicycles.
- Weapons - Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
- Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected. The picking and taking of fruit is prohibited (Title 14 CA Adm. Code CCR 4306(a)
For a full list of park Rules and Regulations please see the current Superintendent Posted Orders.
Getting there
- Address
- 9400 Dufferin Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504 - Nearest town
- Riverside — about 3 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.8991, -117.4266
- Phone
- (951) 780-6222
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located in Riverside, one mile east of the 91 Freeway. In the Arlington Heights - Lake Matthews area of Riverside.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: California Citrus State Park Visitors Center 20090905.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), MissionInn.Jim
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology