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Pico
Rivera Municipal Golf Course
The Pico Rivera Municipal golf Course is a nine-hole executive
course built in 1965. The 33-acre course is par 29 and measures
1,504 yards. Practice facilities include a covered driving
range and two putting greens. Both the course and driving
range are lighted to accommodate year-round play until 10:00
p.m. Tee times are available seven days in advance.
Banquet facilities can be rented for private meetings, parties
or receptions. The Pro Shop features a selection of top name
apparel and golf accessories. Individual and group golf lessons
are available for children and adults. The golf course is
open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Click here for more information about tee times, golf lessons
or scheduling a tournament.
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Paseo del Rio at Rio Hondo Spreading Grounds
A bike path that connects the existing County LARIO trail
with the City's bike lane along Mine Avenue is now complete
and open to the public 24 hours, seven days week. The bike
path is part of the "Paseo del Rio at Rio Hondo Coastal
Basins Spreading Grounds" project, a collaboration between
the City of Pico Rivera and the County of Los Angeles that
began in 1999. Residents may access the pedestrian and bike
trail through Mines at Paramount Blvd.
The "Paseo del Rio" project also include the installation
of wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the spreading
grounds, perimeter landscaping, and a shaded rest area within
the Rio Hondo site.
The Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Spreading Grounds serve as water
storage/recharge facilities that conserve approximately 150,000
acre-feet of local, imported, and reclaimed water annually
and consist of 698 acres with 6 miles of proposed trails.
Educational programs, field trips and group visitors may also
become a part of the project after its completion. The project
is also being developed in conjunction with the San Gabriel
and Los Angeles Rivers Watershed and Open Space Plan in order
to promote a regional river parkway that connects neighboring
jurisdictions.
Public parking is available in close proximity to the spreading
grounds on residential streets. The LA County MTA and Montebello
Bus Lines also provide fixed-route bus service that can provide
visitors with access to the spreading grounds. Thoroughfares
where bus service is provided include Paramount Blvd., Washington
Blvd., Whittier Blvd., and Rosemead Blvd.
The spreading grounds will be open to the public 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week and will be free of charge. Seasonal
restrictions and possible closure of the spreading grounds
will exist during the rainy season when the water level of
the spreading basins may pose a serious threat to public safety.
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Click here to view map of project and pedestrian/bike path
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Sports
Arena
Adjacent to Bicentennial Park is the 6,000 seat Sports Arena.
Famous for its Mexican rodeos (chareadas) and Latin entertainment,
the Pico Rivera Sports Arena is a popular recreation spot
for the Los Angeles area Hispanic community. This facility
was built in 1979 and is reputed to be the largest Mexican
rodeo ring in the country. An average of 25 shows, preceded
by a traditional Mexican rodeo, is held at the Sports Arena
every year.
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Centre for the Arts
Opened in 1989, the Pico Rivera Centre for the Arts features
a 1,000 sq. ft. gallery exhibit space and classroom area for
fine art classes. The Centre's fine art programs allow individuals
to investigate all aspects of the arts including art production,
art history, art criticism and aesthetics. A nurturing environment
encourages individuals of all ages and skill levels to explore
and enhance their creative abilities.
Programs include:
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Five annual exhibitions featuring southern California
artists |
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Classes taught by local artists including painting,
drawing, photography, ceramics, stained glass, calligraphy,
tole painting, repujado and papel picado |
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Annual Family Arts Day |
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Lectures, workshops, film screenings and artist receptions |
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Public programs in association with the Pico Rivera
Arts & Culture Committee |
School and group visits may be made by calling (562) 801-4300.
Centre staff are available during regular business hours
Monday to Friday.
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 Pico
Rivera Historical Museum
The Pico Rivera Historical Museum offers visitors a tour of
Pico Rivera's colorful past through its collection of photographs,
documents and objects.
The museum is housed in what used to be a train depot built
circa 1887, one of a few original depot buildings remaining
in the country. Operated by volunteers of the Pico Rivera
History and Heritage Society, the museum is open Tuesday,
Thursday and the first Saturday of the month from 11:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Group and school tours are welcome and
may be arranged by appointment.
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Pico Rivera Library
The library building was constructed in 1961 and is the
only circular library in the country. The building's 7,700
sq.ft. comfortably accommodates readers of all ages. Due
to its unique circular construction, Pico Rivera Library
is able to provide separate reading areas for children
and adults. It is the larger of two libraries serving
Pico Rivera. It also supports two smaller libraries in
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