Inland Empire

CALIFORNIA CITRUS STATE HISTORIC PARK

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.

Picnic Area
Some sites have accessible picnic tables and are reachable on an accessible route of travel.

Trails
The Knoll Trail is accessible for about 0.50 mile. The trailhead is at the gazebo near the Sunkist Center. Accessible restroom and parking nearby.

The Varietal Grove Trail is accessible for 0.30 mile and allows visitors to pass through an urban orange grove. The trailhead is located at the gazebo. Accessible restroom and parking nearby.

Exhibits/Programs
Sunkist Center. This accessible facility accommodates various public programs. Kitchen area is generally accessible. Parking: Two accessible spaces are located in the adjacent main lot. Route of Travel is accessible. Visitor Center. A relocated house serves as a temporary, on-site visitor center. This facility is generally accessible during weekend operating hours. The planned grand opening of a new 5000-square-foot visitor center/museum is set for September 20.

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Overview
Mount San Jacinto State Park is mostly a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers. The park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild, each with accessible campsites. An aerial tramway is operated by Palm Springs Aerial Tram. Tram accessibility and other information at 888-515-TRAM. The park is west of Palm Springs and north of Idyllwild, off Highway 243.

Camping
Idyllwild Campground. Accessible campsites are available. A restroom with showers is accessible and offers adjacent accessible parking. The campfire center includes spaces for wheelchairs.
Stone Creek Campground. Accessible campsites and no-flush restrooms are available at this campground. No showers are available. The campfire center permits wheelchair access.

Trails
Panorama Point Interpretive Trail. A one-mile loop trail winding through a lovely mixed conifer forest to a panoramic overlook point is nearing completion. The trailhead is in the Stone Creek Campground area of the park, off State Route 243. This trail has panels with many touchable elements and an audio tour (downloadable or streaming audio) that should make it more useful to persons with low vision and others. It should be ready by September of 2008. More details on the audio tour will follow.

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Overview
Silverwood Lake SRA was created on the lake formed by the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam. It is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project. The park includes hiking trails, swimming beaches and designated areas for boating, water-skiing and fishing. Some faily camping and group camping is available. Accessibility improvements are planned. The park is located south of San Bernadino off Higway 138.

Camping
There are two family campgrounds and some group facilities. Four family campsites designated acccessible may be usable by some persons with disabilities. Current designated accessible restroom stalls have only 34" in front of the seat. Showers are mostly barrier free, but assistance may be needed to adjust controls and shower head.

Trails
The Cleghorn Hike and Bike Trail is accessible for 0.75 mile through rural areas with vistas of the foothills. Trailhead and parking at either lot #4 or #5. Restrooms at both parking lots may be usable, but designated accessible stalls have only 34" in front of the seat.

Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center. A new visitor center is in the early contract bidding stage.

Other Information
At the lake marina entry area, a concrete surface vista point (#1) with picnic table as well as fishing access may be usable.