Pío Pico State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Wed–Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(562) 695-1217
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Pío Pico State Historic Park is a 6-acre historic site in Los Angeles County, in Pico Rivera.
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- 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
Pio Pico State Historic Park was the site of home of the last PÍo Pico State Historic Park commemorates the life of California’s last Mexican governor before the American takeover of 1846. Once the headquarters of Pico’s 8,894-acre ranch, the park includes a 19th century adobe that has recently been structurally stabilized, and facilities and grounds that have been completely renovated. The park is accessible. It is located in Whittier, west of the 605 freeway at 6003 Pioneer Boulevard at the intersection of Whittier Boulevard. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 to 5:00 and closed Monday and Tuesday. Guided school programs are available for grades K-12. Call park for information. Phone 562-695-1217.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
An accessibly designed picnic table is available on a firm pad with paved path of travel. Accessible restrooms and parking are available. More information pending.
Exhibits/Programs
The adobe and exhibits are accessible. A captioned introductory video will be available soon. Accessible parking spaces are available including one van accessible space. All restrooms are accessible. Grounds and gardens designed to reflect the 1870s period include accessibly designed paths of travel.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 6003 Pioneer Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606 - Nearest town
- Pico Rivera
- Coordinates
- 33.9932, -118.0707
- Phone
- (562) 695-1217
- piopico@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located in Whittier, west of the 605 freeway at Pioneer and Whittier Boulevards.
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)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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