Hillcrest Park
National Register of Historic Places

Hillcrest Park

Fullerton, Orange County, California
Listed
August 10, 2004
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
04000812

About this property

Hillcrest Park is a 37.8 acres (15 ha) park in Fullerton, California. Opened in 1922, it is the oldest park in the city of Fullerton. The park is located north of Downtown Fullerton and Fullerton College between Brea Boulevard, Harbor Boulevard, Valley View Drive, and Lemon Street. It is operated by the Fullerton Department of Parks and Recreation. The park is nestled among hilly terrain, offering views to the west and south from its peak. Within the park are a large historic fountain, picnic areas, trails, restrooms, the Hillcrest Stairs, and the Hillcrest Recreation Center.

Location

200 Brea Blvd.
Fullerton, Orange County, California
33.88296, -117.92103

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORYLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fullerton College Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Battle of La Mesa
1847Mexican-American War
13.2 mi
Battle of San Gabriel
1847Mexican-American War
13.8 mi
Battle of Rio San Gabriel
1847Mexican-American War
14.4 mi
Battle of La Mesa (California)
1847Mexican-American War
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When was Hillcrest Park listed on the National Register?

Hillcrest Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Hillcrest Park?

Hillcrest Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hillcrest Park?

The period of significance for Hillcrest Park is recorded as the civil_war era.

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