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The City Council has temporarily closed Wilderness Park on weekends (at least until September 7) because of overcrowding. About 200-300 visitors use the park each weekend, although it has a capacity for 100 people and 50 parking spaces.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper176

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 1993

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: August 12, 1993

Pages: p. A-3 photo

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Item ID: 176AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Wilderness Park Pavilion. The address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

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Date: July 8, 1987

1 image

Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1182

Collection: Photographs

Images

City Council decided to form an ad hoc committee to study alternatives to requests for increased security at Wilderness Park.

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Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 20, 1992

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Star Tribune

Date: August 20, 1992

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Wilderness Park

Item ID: 119AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A brook at Wilderness Park. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Mountains; Nature; Water; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2256B

Collection: Photographs

Images

View of the San Gabriel Mountains from Wilderness Park, Arcadia, CA.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2369

Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Trees; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2254D

Collection: Photographs

Images

Looking east across Wilderness Park in Arcadia. The buildings seen are used for park activities.

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Date: July 1981

1 image

Date: July 1981

Subjects: Wilderness Park; Santa Anita Canyon

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1109

Collection: Photographs

Images

A view of the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2370

Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Wilderness Park with the pavilion in the background. Address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

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Date: July 8, 1987

1 image

Date: July 8, 1987

Subjects: Arcadia(City)-History-1980-1989; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1192

Collection: Photographs

Images

A trail to the San Gabriel Mountains. Looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Trails; Trees; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2256A

Collection: Photographs

Images

A bear roaming through Wilderness Park. Copy 2 is enlarged a bit. Date discrepancies appear handwritten on the backs of the two copies.

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Date: c. July 1994 or July 1995

1 image

Date: c. July 1994 or July 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Bears; Parks; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2036

Collection: Photographs

Images

A view of dirt path or trail, trees, shrubs, and the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Trails; Trees; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255B

Collection: Photographs

Images

A view of dirt path or trail, trees, shrubs, and the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Trails; Trees; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255C

Collection: Photographs

Images

A view looking up toward the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park, with dark clouds. Photo by Terry Miller.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; San Gabriel Mountains; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255D

Collection: Photographs

Images

Dylan Shen completes Eagle Scout project in Arcadia Wilderness Park. He restored the historic fire circle there. The Fire Circle was first presented to the City in April 1964.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 30, 2014

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 30, 2014

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Eagle Scouts; Shen, Dylan; Wilderness Park--Arcadia, CA

Item ID: 33936AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 473AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles on Wilderness Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 4096AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A bear that seems to have been sedated and being forced into a transport by California wildlife? employees.

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Date: c. July 1994 or July 1995

1 image

Date: c. July 1994 or July 1995

Subjects: Recreation Department Collection; Bears; Parks; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4 x 6 color

ID: 2037

Collection: Photographs

Images

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2123AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Louie Peterson who runs A & A Motorcycle Repair near the corner of La Porte & First Avenue has created a motorcycle museum in one part of his shop. On display are 20 mostly British motorcycles and a unique steam driven cycle. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1986

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: A & A Motorcycle of Arcadia see also A and A Motorcycle of Arcadia

Item ID: 731AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The City Council has temporarily closed Wilderness Park on weekends (at least until September 7) because of overcrowding. About 200-300 visitors use the park each weekend, although it has a capacity for 100 people and 50 parking spaces.

Wilderness Park Pavilion. The address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

Images

City Council decided to form an ad hoc committee to study alternatives to requests for increased security at Wilderness Park.

A brook at Wilderness Park. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

View of the San Gabriel Mountains from Wilderness Park, Arcadia, CA.

Images

Looking east across Wilderness Park in Arcadia. The buildings seen are used for park activities.

Images

A view of the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

Wilderness Park with the pavilion in the background. Address is 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive.

Images

A trail to the San Gabriel Mountains. Looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

A bear roaming through Wilderness Park. Copy 2 is enlarged a bit. Date discrepancies appear handwritten on the backs of the two copies.

Images

A view of dirt path or trail, trees, shrubs, and the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

A view of dirt path or trail, trees, shrubs, and the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park on a cloudy day. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

A view looking up toward the San Gabriel Mountains, looking northeast from Wilderness Park, with dark clouds. Photo by Terry Miller.

Images

Dylan Shen completes Eagle Scout project in Arcadia Wilderness Park. He restored the historic fire circle there. The Fire Circle was first presented to the City in April 1964.

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

Articles on Wilderness Park

A bear that seems to have been sedated and being forced into a transport by California wildlife? employees.

Images

Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

Louie Peterson who runs A & A Motorcycle Repair near the corner of La Porte & First Avenue has created a motorcycle museum in one part of his shop. On display are 20 mostly British motorcycles and a unique steam driven cycle. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.