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Pio Pico State Historic Park
Pio Pico State Historic Park © FA| / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Pio Pico State Historic Park © Epolk / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Pio Pico estate now a state historic park
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PIO PICO STATE HISTORIC PARK
PIO PICO STATE HISTORIC PARK
6003 Pioneer Boulevard
Whittier, California   90606

Phone: 562-695-1217
The five acre park encompasses historic gardens and the beautiful restored adobe home of Pio Pico. It is registered as California Historic Landmark NO. 127. A bell marks the original El Camino Real, which passed directly in front of the park during Pio Pico?s time. The park was once part of Pio Pico?s 9,000 acre ranch, Rancho Paso de Bartolo. Visitors can enjoy the park with picnics, bird watching and exploring the parks features including; a fifteen room adobe with interpretive displays, an horno (bread oven), a dovecote and a children?s archaeological sand box. The park is located near the entrance to the Greenway Bike Trail.
History of the Area
Pio de Jesus Pico is one of California?s most remarkable historical figures. He witnessed, shaped and influenced nearly a century of California history in the 1800?s. Pio Pico was the governor of California in 1832 and again in 1846 before and during the Mexican-American War. His adobe home at ?El Ranchito? has been completely restored to how it appeared in the 1880?s letting visitors experience and celebrate his life and times. Born at the San Gabriel mission in 1801, his ancestry included a mixture of Spanish, African, Indian and Italian, and he lived in a time when the Spanish, Mexican and American flags flew over California. Former Governor Pico began to build his home here in about 1853, and it has seen several changes over the last 150 years. The ?little ranch? and adobe home at Pio Pico State Historic Park is now surrounded by the communities of Whittier and Pico Rivera east of Los Angeles. Much has changed since Pico?s time, but for local and state-wide history, Pio Pico State Historic Park is a shining gem and testament to life in early California. Volunteers keep this fascinating heritage alive by preserving and protecting it with learning opportunities and service projects.


Location
Pio Pico State Historic Park is located near Alhambra, Altadena and Anaheim

Picnicking
Pio Pico State Historic Park in California offers limited picnicking options. There are a few picnic tables available for visitors to use on a first-come, first-served basis. The park does not have any designated picnic areas or facilities like BBQ grills and it is recommended that you bring your own food and drinks as there aren't many eateries nearby. It's an ideal spot if you're looking for quiet outdoor dining while enjoying the historic surroundings of the former home of Pio de Jesus Pico, one of California's most remarkable historical figures.

Guided Tours
Guided tours of the adobe are offered Wednesday- Sunday, and groups of 10 or more need to reserve ahead of time. Interpretive school group programs aligned to California Education Content Standards are offered Wednesday- Friday. Guided programs are limited to 40 students, and self-guided programs are limited to 60 students. Schools must make advance reservations by calling the park at 562-695-1217 x102.

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The park is located at 6003 Pioneer Boulevard in the city of Whittier, just west of the 605 freeway.
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