Montclair: Discover History and Recreation

When planning a stay in Montclair, you can choose from a range of cultural and recreational interests: the history of Reeder Citrus Ranch, trails in Sunset Park, and an indoor playground.

Historic traces of Reeder Citrus Ranch

Reeder Citrus Ranch was purchased by John C. Reeder in 1900. The original Reeder House, a barn, several outbuildings, and remnants of the citrus grove still remain. The ranch’s history therefore includes both buildings and traces of citrus cultivation. The original house and outbuildings are part of the built heritage, while the grove remnants reveal another aspect of the ranch.

The collections at Reeder Citrus Ranch also include a range of documents: photographs, family and ranch records, payroll records for citrus operation workers, birth certificates, and personal correspondence. The payroll records complement the family and ranch documents with material about work; photographs and correspondence add further personal and visual perspectives. The George C. and Hazel H. Reeder Heritage Foundation was established to preserve the ranch as a public historic site and museum. This historic complex brings together physical traces and written records.

Trails and green spaces

Following an extensive redesign, Sunset Park officially reopened. More than 1.25 miles of newly lit trails in the park are for walking. The San Antonio Creek Trail Segment in Sunset Park is designed for bicycles and pedestrians. For planning purposes, it is worth distinguishing between them: the trails are specifically intended for walking, while the trail segment also accommodates bicycle traffic. Whether you plan your stay around a walk or a bike ride, these details describe different ways to use the park.

The expanded orchard at the community fruit park in Montclair includes apricots, avocados, blood oranges, limes, and pomegranates. Its variety of fruit gives the orchard its own gardening focus alongside the trails in Sunset Park and the history of the ranch. The Splash Pad is located in Alma Hofman Park, also known as Shark Park. Thus, both an orchard with specifically named fruits and the location of the Splash Pad are associated with a park name.

Indoor activities and transit options

Kids Empire Montclair is an indoor playground for children at Montclair Place Mall. Its play features include a multi-level maze, winding slides, and ball pits. This sets it apart from the ranch’s history and park trails: the focus here is on play opportunities in a setting specifically described as an indoor playground. When comparing activities for your trip, this is a different choice from going for a walk or exploring local history.

Omnitrans Line 290 offers express service to Colton, Montclair, Ontario, and San Bernardino. If you include the line in your travel plans, check the current schedule before departing, as service patterns may change. The destinations listed give you a specific starting point for matching the service to your own route.

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