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.
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.
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.
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.
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.