DON TIBURCIO TAPIA STATE PARK
DON TIBURCIO TAPIA STATE PARK
Don Tiburcio Tapia State Park is a historical park named after Mexican cattle rancher Don Tiburcio Tapia. It features the 19th-century Adobe house which was once his residence and now serves as an interpretive center showcasing local history. The park also offers picnic areas and hiking trails amidst its serene natural surroundings of native plants and wildlife.
Tiburcio Tapia, a Mexican land grantee, established Rancho Cucamonga in 1839. The park is named after him. In the mid-19th century, he built an adobe home and winery there.
In 1971, it was designated as California Historical Landmark #360 due to its historical significance related to early wine making in California.
The site became part of the San Bernardino County Museum system until budget cuts forced closure in 2009.
It reopened under new management by non-profit organization "Rancho de los Amigos" on March 3rd,2012.