San Gabriel Canyon
Gateway Center


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Friday, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm



Location
1950 North San Gabriel Canyon Road
Azusa, California 91702
(626) 969-1012



Calender of Events
Christmas Open House
Friday, December 14, 5-7 pm

Guest Speaker Series
Third Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 pm

January 15
History of the San Gabriels
Willis Osborne

February 19
Native Americans of the San Gabriels
Mark Acuna

March 18
Movie Night
Come and enjoy a movie about the education and history regarding the forest around you. We provide the popcorn.





Articles about the San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center


Reconnecting with the River
City Committed to River Project
Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and next to the San Gabriel River, Azusa has always been known as "The Canyon City". As a gateway to the Angeles National Forest, the San Gabriel Canyon receives over seven million visitors a year. A number that rivals annual visitors to Yosemite National Park. More ...


Azusa visitor center offers place to rest
Saturday, November 17, 2007,
Pasadena Star News,
By Bethania Palma, Staff Writer
AZUSA - A new visitor center opened at the entrance of the Angeles National Forest on Thursday. The San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center "is a place where you can go in and park, and get some information on animal life and natural fauna," said Azusa spokesman Martin Quiroz. He explained passes are needed for hiking, biking, off-roading and swimming in the forest, which can be purchased at the center.

The center, located at 1950 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road, resulted from a collaboration between the city, the U.S. Forest Service, L.A. County and the Metropolitan Water District. Azusa Mayor Joe Rocha said, It will be open to schools for field trips and lectures.


Gateway to forest opens
Article Launched: 11/23/2007 05:30:19 PM PST
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
By Evelyn Barge, Staff Writer
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 15 celebrated the opening of a new ranger station and visitor entrance to Azusa Canyon and the Angeles National Forest.

The San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center features an interpretive learning center where visitors can get information about the natural surroundings, said Joe Jacobs, director of Azusa Recreation and Family Services.

"It's a great stop for visitors for education on the river and nature, and as a field trip site for schools," Jacobs said. "The education component is important."

Construction on the 1,500-square-foot center — which is now open to the public — has been completed, and crews are working to finish landscaping.

The structure and adjacent property also include parking, rest rooms and places for visitors to relax and purchase passes into the forest.

For more information on the San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center, call Recreation and Family Services at (626) 812-5280.


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Page sponsored by USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, San Gabriel River Ranger District

For further information call,
Glendora District Office (626) 335-1251, M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
or
Mt. Baldy Visitor Center (909) 982-2829, Daily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Page created December 6, 2007 by Jane Strong