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

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Date: July 8, 1987

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Date: July 8, 1987

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

Physical Description: 4x6 color

ID: 1192

Collection: Photographs

Images

The Wilderness Park, now to be known as the Arcadia Wilderness Preserve, will be open to the general public on weekdays and to non-profit organizations and small groups that have reservations on weekends.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Wilderness Park - see also Arcadia Wilderness Preserve

Item ID: 170AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jerry Collins Picnic Pavilion dedication ceremony will be held July 19, 2016 at Wilderness Park at 2240 N. Highland Oaks Drive in Arcadia. There is a memorial plaque to commemorate his life. He was a former Director of Parks and Recreation for City of Arcadia. He started his service with City of Arcadia in 1970 and had a 24 year career. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 12, July 21, 2016.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: July 16, 2016

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: July 16, 2016

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arcadia Recreation Department; City of Arcadia employees; Collins, Jerry-Biography

Item ID: 34803AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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.

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Date: 2001

1 image

Date: 2001

Subjects: Landscapes; Nature; Wilderness Park

Physical Description: 4x6 b&w

ID: 2255A

Collection: Photographs

Images

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.

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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

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

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

Items regarding Highland Oaks

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1949 p. 1 (started); December 16, 1954 p. 1 (site)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1949 p. 1 (started); December 16, 1954 p. 1 (site)

Subjects: Schools - Highland Oaks

Item ID: 4207AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2121AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Highland Oaks Elementary School students Steve Morgan, Karen Saftler, and Eric Fermin (in photo) watch Jack Fermin, blacksmith, as he puts shoes on a horse at Santa Anita Park's stable area, for the school's Career Day.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A6

Subjects: Santa Anita Park-employees; Fermin, Jack; Fermin, Eric; Morgan, Steve; Saftler, Karen

Item ID: 34117AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Highland Oaks area rezoning map and article

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Real estate - Highlands

Item ID: 4157AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Images

The Wilderness Park, now to be known as the Arcadia Wilderness Preserve, will be open to the general public on weekdays and to non-profit organizations and small groups that have reservations on weekends.

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

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.

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.

Articles on Wilderness Park

Items regarding Highland Oaks

Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

Highland Oaks Elementary School students Steve Morgan, Karen Saftler, and Eric Fermin (in photo) watch Jack Fermin, blacksmith, as he puts shoes on a horse at Santa Anita Park's stable area, for the school's Career Day.

Highland Oaks area rezoning map and article