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NATURE CENTERS

Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321
(626) 398-5420 (661) 259-7721
Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Parking Lot Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Parking Lot Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Nature Center Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00 Nature Center Museum Hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 9:00am to
p.m. (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) 5:00pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Vehicle Entrance Fee: None Vehicle Entrance Fee: None
Situated at the base of Mt. Wilson, this 190-acre natural area park con- This is a 333-acre park in a unique east-west running canyon featuring
tains several plant and native habitat communities. Eaton Creek flows cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream,
through the canyon during all but the summer months. The Nature Center and numerous other interesting plant and animal communities. The histor-
contains exhibits of local flora and fauna, ecosystem concepts, local ic “Oak of the Golden Dream” is the site of California’s original gold discov-
history, and live native animals. The park offers several self-guided nature ery in 1842 and another landmark Wealker Cabin, built by Frank Walker
trails and an equestrian trail. Park activities include picnicking, birding, and in 1920 for his family. The Nature Center museum includes exhibits on the
hiking. natural history of Southern California, and small collection of live animals.
A network of self-guiding nature, history, and hiking trails go through the
park, with longer hikes leading to a seasonal waterfall and to the top of the
Santa Clarita Divide. Picnicking is available near the Nature Center.

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