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DISCOVER FULLERTON
Check out programs that highlight Fullerton’s history, parks, and architecture while taking you on different adventures throughout the city. Some adventures will encourage you to Live Local and support our Fullerton businesses. Remember, small contributions make big impacts on local businesses. Make sure to stay safe and socially distance as you embark on each exploration.
Fullerton on Foot
The Parks and Recreation Department is now offering in-person walks each month, and virtual walks you can register for at any time! Each walk is narrated by a Parks and Recreation staff member and knowledgeable community volunteers.
Please call 714-738-6575 to register for the most recent Fullerton on Foot. Or register online at FullertonEConnect. Maps and videos of virtual walks will be provided as links on registration receipts.
In-Person Walks
Storybook Ranches Trail
8:30 am – 10:30 am
This is a guided walk will start and end at the Community Center and will take about one leisurely hour.
Upcoming Walks: To be Determined
Available Virtual Tours
Storybook Ranches (online)
We are walking through the north Fullerton neighborhood to the east of Las Palmas and Harbor, looking at Storybook Ranch homes! Joining us on this walk is Ernie Kelsey, president of Fullerton Heritage.
Hidden Hillcrest Part 2
Continue discovering Hillcrest Park with Kay Miller! Learn about the park’s vast history starting with a hidden palm tree to the 70’s music scene. Hillcrest has hidden features that you might not know about!
Soco Special
Live Local is a collaborative program supporting Fullerton businesses. Watch interviews done with these Fullerton businesses located in the Soco District!
Destination Downtown
Live Local is a collaborative program supporting Fullerton businesses. Watch interviews done with these unique downtown Fullerton businesses!
Hidden Hillcrest Part 1
Hillcrest Park is almost a century old! Discover this grand old park’s hidden history among the towering pines and rustic stonework and also check out its exciting new features. Fullerton Heritage’s Kay Miller is our host in this first of two parts: Hidden Hillcrest Park!
Juanita Cooke Trail
December 22, 2020
Discover the most friendly two-and-a-half-mile trail in Fullerton! The Juanita Cooke Trail follows the route of the famous Red Car and old railroad tracks. Learn about the hidden charms, plant diversity, and history this trail stores.
Lovely Laguna Lake
November 16, 2020
Take a stroll along the shaded banks of Laguna Lake! This 30-minute video guided walk will introduce you to the history and ecology of this hidden gem. We will also learn about Fullerton’s answer to Loch Ness – the legend of Old Bob!
Fullerton Mysteries
October 20, 2020
On today’s tour, we will be exploring some of the odd architectural and historical details around downtown. Not every mystery can be solved, but we will do our best!
New Deal Walk
September 21, 2020
Join us on a walking tour of a few of Fullerton’s New Deal landmarks and we’ll take a little trip back in time.
Civic Center Walk
August 26, 2020
This short walking tour highlights Fullerton’s Civic Center area. This guided walk includes civic buildings like the Community Center, City Hall, the Library, and the Police Department.
This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging, as allocated by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and administered by the Office on Aging.