Welcome To Corona

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Corona California is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The population of Corona is over well 100,000 people Ideally situated at the base of the mountainous Cleveland  National Forest, the community is on an alluvial  plain leading down or north to the Santa Ana  River. A history dating back to the Luiseño Indians and Spanish settlers who lived here has  influenced and helped turn it into the community that Corona has become.

Statistics:

The population of Corona is approximately 124,966 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 37,839 (2000).
The amount of land area in Corona is 73.756 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Corona is 34 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.05 sq kilometers.
The distance from Corona to Washington DC is 2391 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 391 miles. (as the crow flies)
Corona is positioned 33.86 degrees north of the equator and 117.56 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Corona elevation is 678 feet above sea level.

Weather:

The climate for Corona is  mild with no real extremes in weather. A few hot spells in the summer may go over 100, winter temperatures rarely drop below 40.

The History of Corona

by Gloria Scott Freel, Former Heritage Room Supervisor, Corona Public Library

The City of Corona is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles in western Riverside County. The community is ideally situated at the base of the mountainous Cleveland National Forest on an alluvial plain leading down or north to the Santa Ana River. In 1996 the city population will reach over 100,000 and the city limits cover approximately 32.83 square miles, and this grows continuously through annexations. The mean temperature in January has averaged 51.6 degrees, and in July 74.8 degrees. Rainfall averages 2.71 inches in January and .01 in July. Corona is a General Law City. Five Corona citizens make up the Corona City Council and each is elected to a four year term of office.

Historically, the area has many significant features. The Luiseño Indians, the site of the first Spanish family to settle in Riverside County, the Temescal Tin Mines, and some of the best clay and mineral deposits in the United States are located here. Also, the renowned circular Grand Boulevard where three international road racing events took place in 1913, 1914 and 1916. The first lemon processing plant in the country was built here in 1915 and the world's largest cheese plant was opened on Lincoln Avenue in 1985 where the Desi Arnaz horse ranch had once stood.


The local Luiseño Indians were known as hunters and gatherers. They hunted for such animals as black bear, snakes, rodents, coyote, rabbits, birds and fish. They made straw baskets from wild grasses, constructed clay containers and gathered acorns, seeds, wild berries and roots for food. These Native Americans were very clean, and used the hot waters in the Temescal Canyon to bathe on a daily basis and as part of their religious ceremonies. (Current residents and visitors still enjoy the rejuvenating mud baths and hot springs at the Glen Ivy resort.) Luiseño religious ceremonies were strictly followed and remnants of some of their artistic pictographs and petroglyphs can still be found on some of the rocks in the undeveloped areas.

These Indian tribes came under the influence of the Spanish settlers at the Mission San Luis Rey, and they were given the name Luiseño. As Spanish settlement progressed inland, the land soon was taken over by Spanish ranchos. Sheep and cattle dotted the hills from ranchos run by the Serrano, Cot, Sepulveda and Botiller families. Remnants of the Serrano tanning vats are still found on Old Temescal Canyon Road. This is also the route that was taken by the Butterfield Stage Route that brought many Americans to California along the southern route between 1858 and 1861. Plaques marking the sites of Indian petroglyphs, the Butterfield Stage stops and the Serrano adobes are still found along this road.

In 1886, developer Robert Taylor persuaded his partners, Rimpau, Joy, Garretson and Merrill to form the South Riverside Land and Water Company. Together they raised approximately $110,000 to purchase approximately 12,000 acres of good agricultural land. Taylor realized the importance of water for the soon to be developed community, and additional funds were used to ensure that sufficient water rights were obtained. Taylor hired Anaheim engineer H. C. Kellogg to design a circular Grand Boulevard three miles round. Early residents used to parade their fancy buggies on this circular street that enclosed the main functions of the community: schools, churches, residences and stores. To the north along the railroad tracks were the manufacturing plants and packing houses. The southern end of town was left to the citrus industry, and the mining companies were established just outside the city's southeastern and eastern city limits.

The town's founders initially named their development South Riverside after the successful citrus community of Riverside, just a few miles away. Almost all of the new settlers planted orange and lemon trees in hopes of gaining future profits. New groves continued to spring up and by 1912 there were 5,000 acres of established lemon and orange groves. By 1913 Corona shipped more fruit than any other town in Southern California. In 1961 citrus was still considered the backbone of Corona's economy, and the largest source of revenue. In that year citrus covered 7500 acres. The labor force fluctuated between 400 and 1800 workers at the peak of the harvest. An additional 500 people worked at the Exchange Lemon Products plant. By 1982 Corona's agricultural industry faced a bleak future as "production costs made the economics of farming only fair or poor." Plans were begun to replace the groves with approximately 12,500 dwelling units.

Since Corona's 1900 population of 1434, there have been numerous changes. On July 13, 1896 residents voted to incorporate and change the name of the community to Corona, which is Spanish for crown, in honor of the City's circular Grand Boulevard. On September 9, 1913, in observance of California's Admissions Day, Corona residents celebrated with an international automobile race on the Boulevard. The event attracted such auto racing greats of Ralph De Palma, Barney Oldfield, Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff and Earl Cooper. More than 100,000 people came to the town of 4,000 to watch Cooper win the race and a prize of $8,250. It was so successful that races were held again in 1914 and 1916. The demise of the road races were due not only to the tragic deaths which occurred in 1916, but because of the cost and local effort needed to stage such an extravagant event.

During the teens and twenties, Corona citizens built numerous churches, a library and a new city hall. By 1915 the production of lemons was exceeding national demand, and local businessmen worked together to form the first Lemon Exchange By-Products Company in the United States. Located on Joy and the railroad tracks, this co-operative was eventually bought out by Sunkist. In 1954 they employed over 700 people and marketed a variety of lemon products for worldwide disbursement. The plant produced citric acid, lemon oil, lemon juice and pectin which helped Corona gain the nickname "Lemon Capital of the world." As housing developments began to overtake the Southern California citrus orchards, Sunkist found that the lack of a local supply was forcing them to move. They closed the Corona plant in 1982.

Mining has always played a secondary but vital role to the more prominent citrus industry. Now that citrus has declined and the mines remain, they have again become a focal point in Corona industry. Historically this area is known for having the only productive tin mine in the country, and it produced tin until 1893. Other more successful mining ventures included the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (previously Blue Diamond mine,) the Pacific Clay Company (organized in 1886,) Redlands Clay Tile, Maruhachi Ceramics, Monier Roof Tile and U.S. Tile. By 1954 the city had more than 11,000 inhabitants and was home to such industries as the Corona Clipper Company, Liston Brick Company, Borden Food Products and Tillotsen Refractories. The only oil wells in Riverside County were located in this area.

Agriculture has always played a significant role in Corona's history. The land to the northwest was more suitable for alfalfa, grin, sugar beets, tomatoes, beans, walnuts and dairy land as far back as 1914. In the 1930s the average dairy consisted of 5-10 acres with 35 to 70 cows. By 1982 operations had become highly mechanized with almost 500 cows per 60 to 200 acres. With increased development the future of agricultural pursuits within the city limits is significantly decreasing.

As Southern California began to grow, so did Corona. The Riverside Freeway (Highway 91) was constructed through Corona in 1962. Downtown Corona went through urban renewal in the late 60s and 70s, razing the old and putting in a new downtown. By 1989, the I-15went in to the east of town, and development of Sierra del Oro, Corona Hills and South Corona were in full gear. New commercial developments began opening on Lincoln Avenue, McKinley Avenue and in Sierra del Oro. Price Club, Walmart, and the new auto mall became important parts of the city's revitalization. In June 1993 the City opened the newly redone Corona Public Library at 650 South Main Street with 62,300 square feet of space and the addition of new automated technologies. Additional plans for revitalizing downtown was addressed at an October 1995 community Charette. By 1996 Corona's population had topped 100,000 people, there were 32 Corona parks, a Senior Center, gymnasium and 30 schools in th Corona Norco Unified School District. The City also celebrated the Centennial of the City's Incorporation with numerous events, parades, picnics, banquets and ceremonial dedications to mark the City of Corona's 100th birthday.

The City of Corona has a remarkable and unique history. In order to collect and preserve information about the community, the City of Corona opened a Heritage Room at the Corona Public Library in November 1980. Library staff and volunteers from the community and the Heritage Committee work to collect, organize, display and preserve materials relevant to the history of the city and immediate environs. Collected items on display in the library's mezzanine and available for research in the Heritage Room include maps, photographs, original documents, artifacts, oral histories, videos and books. The 2,400 square foot Heritage Room is open M-Th, noon to 8 pm, Fri and Sat, 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday closed. For additional information please call (909)736-2386.

The Legends of R. B. Taylor:
Stories from the Songer Collection

There are great stories and accounts about the man who founded the City of Corona, his third city-building endeavor before the turn of the century. Everything he touched seemed to turn to gold, blossom and flourish. He had incredible timing, and in some cases the good fortune to have luck on his side. What follows here are true stories about the many incidences that made him a legend, even in his own time. South American Gold & Near Arrest! (Written by R. B. Taylor)

1898 January I made a trip alone to South America to see what the prospects were for business and to examine some gold mine property. On my return I stopped at Havanna (sic) in Cuba which then belonged to Spain but I had not seen any papers from United States and so knew nothing about the trouble between the United States and Spain. I arrived in Havanna on April 2 and soon found out that it was too hot for Americans. So, on April 4 to save my life I boarded an english ship going to the United States. Three Spanish officers came to the ship to arrest me as a spy but the Captain told them that I was same as on(board), English and refused to allow my arrest - so, I got home by way of New Orleans. Fourteen days later, war was declared on Spain April 18.

Of Wanderlust, Sitting Bull & Lost Millions (R. B. Taylor)

The history of the Taylor families from the Colonial days of 1776 to date shows that they were never satisfied remaining in one place for a life time. But I will only speak of the last generation of my father's Uncle John Taylor spent many years in the Sitting Bull Indian Country of the North as a trapper of fur bearing animals and he was a dead shot with the rifle and revolver and had a few Indian scalps to his credit. Sitting Bull, the Indian Chief, tryed (sic) to get him but failed and he came home to die.

My father's brother when quite a young man went to Australia and lived there many years to his death and never married and left a fortune of value of near two million dollars but father had no notice of his death for nearly four years after his death and the law there provides that estates not claimed within two years -- it goes to the Government.

Paid Three Bucks an Acre and Called a Fool (Account by Frank Rolfe)

In 1882 Mr. Taylor learned through a friend, A. S. Garretson, cashier of the Sioux National Bank, of Sioux City, Iowa, that a new railroad was about to be built on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River, which would pass through Wayne county to Norfolk, Neb., and that a new townsite to be called Wayne was being laid out about six miles west of the county seat, Laport. At this time the settlement of the county -- some 225 population -- was located in and about Laport.

In January, 1882, Mr. Taylor drove a team to Sioux City, crossed the river and continued on to Laport and beyond to the new townsite. After looking over the country he decided that the rich prairies about Wayne must make it a good farming section. He returned to Ida Grove and explained the inducements of this new country to his father and partner. Mr. McHugh, however, decided to remain in Ida Grove. Mr. James Taylor, the father, who had recently lost his wife, decided to join his son, and from that time until his death, in Corona, he remained a member of his son's family.

Returning to Wayne, Mr. R. B. Taylor secured the names and addresses of the land-owners in and about Wayne townsite and succeeded in buying about sixteen hundred acres at an average price of about $3.00 per acre. In March he sent teams with lumber and hardware ahead to the location and followed himself with a good team, spring wagon, two carpenters and a camping outfit and supplies. He arrived at the townsite in a big blizzard, put up a tent for the horses, spread a canvas over the wagons, under which he and his men slept and ate until a building was completed. This was the first house built in Wayne, Nebraska.

At this point in the interview Mr. Taylor related a little incident occurring while he was erecting his office. Late one evening while his carpenters were on the roof and he himself on the ground handing material to the men, two men in a buggy drove up and stopped and inquired, "Who is doing this building?"

"Oh, some fellow from the east," Mr. Taylor replied.

They then wanted to know for what it was intended. When told that the party expected to go into the real estate business and also to start a bank, one of them remarked that the builder was either a big fool, or else he had a lot of nerve to start out in any business where there was only the prospect of a railroad and not another building in sight. At this point Mr. Taylor left them to prepare supper for his carpenters, as it was quitting time.

As the men came down from the roof, the newcomers asked who was the owner of the building. Not knowing of the previous conversation, they answered, "That fellow over there, cooking supper."

The visitors came over, then, to apologize for their remarks. Mr. Taylor told them that what they had said might prove true, and insisted that they should stay in his camp until morning, as a big storm was showing in the northwest. During the evening one of the strangers asked Mr. Taylor if he would sell 160 acres of his Wayne lands. When Mr. Taylor told him that he might have 160 acres about a mile from the townsite for $7.50 an acre, the party answered at once, "I'll take it. Send the deed to my bank at Omaha; I want to buy something from a man who has the nerve to start a town in this lonely spot."

Mr. Taylor advised the new purchaser to hold on to the land for four years and he would probably be able to sell it for $100.00 an acre. The buyer agreed and before the expiration of the four years refused the price named -- an example of the foresight which has been one of Mr. Taylor's best assets.

This article can be found at: http://www.coronapubliclibrary.org/index.cfm?go=HistoryOfCorona

More of Corona's history:

Corona, also called "The Circle City," was founded in 1886 by Robert Taylor and members of the south Riverside Land and Water company. Mr. Taylor, along with an engineer, H. Clay Kellogg, decided to build the city around a central point. This central point is known as Grand Blvd.. They lined it with pepper trees and began developing what we know as Corona. Most early homes and businesses were located around this large circle. The businesses were located near the center at 6th and Main St., while the residences were more out towards the perimeter. Citrus groves were planted to the south. Industrial and fruit packing plants were built to the north near the railroad tracks.

The local paper was named the "Daily Independent.", There was a Corona Country Club on West Olive and a Woman's Improvement Club on South Main. Phones were established as early as 1899. By 1908, sewers and drains were a required item in town. An International speed race on Grand Blvd was begun in 1913, in observance of California Admission's Day on Sept. 9. More than a million people came to town to watch all the famous racecar drivers. The race was finally discontinued in 1916, mainly because its purpose of bringing more growth to the community didn't materialize. Growth finally did come to Corona. By 1954, there were more than 11,000 residents and many new industrial businesses. The largest employer was Exchange Lemon Products Co. The booming business helped to establish Corona in the citrus industry, and helped it gain its nickname "Lemon Capital of the World."

The "91" freeway came through Corona in 1962 and with it much new growth. The downtown area was revitalized and new buildings were added. As the years went by, many of the old citrus groves in south Corona gave way to tracts of new homes. When Corona turned 100 years old in 1986, the city had a population of 44,895. Corona continues to grow with a population of approximately 100,000 people. It has expanded in all directions outward from the city center. A large auto mall has been built off the 91 freeway and the McKinley Center to the east side of Corona has become a major business center. There are four high schools in Corona as well as many other elementary and intermediate schools. Corona is a great place to live and to raise a family.
For more history of Corona go to the Corona Public Library's Heritage Room, go to Corona History. This site has articles, pictures and a good history.

Corona Real Estate Housing Assistance Programs

Corona Affordable Housing Assistance Programs

Under State law, Redevelopment Agencies are required to set aside 20% of the funds received from a redevelopment project area for the creation and preservation of affordable housing. The Redevelopment Agency for the City of Corona has traditionally accomplished this goal through implementation of housing programs that provide a wide range of assistance to improve our neighborhoods and support the needs of eligible first-time homebuyers, senior citizens and existing home owners. The Redevelopment Agency also uses Home Investment Partnership Act (Home Program) funds to implement housing programs.

First Time Homebuyer Program

The First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Program has been suspended at this time per City Council action on January 7, 2004. The continued apperciation of home prices in Corona coupled with the restrictive income guidlines associated with the use of federal HOME Program funds created an affordability gap that could not be fully addressed by the FTHB. The Program suspension will be in effect until such time that home prices and the income guildlines are in accordance and can provide meaningful first time home buyer assistance.

You can check this web site in the future for updates on the FTHB Prgram. In addition the City will be adding links to local communities and alternative prgrams that may provide home buying assistance.

Public Lease-Purchase Program

Home Improvement Grant and Loan Programs

The Home Improvement Programs offer technical and financial assistance to qualified homeowners to correct health and safety deficiencies and code violations. Two separate forms of financial assistance are available under the programs:

• Home Improvement Loan Program (HIP) - This program assists low- and very low- income homeowners in maintaining their property by providing a loan of up to $30,000 at 0% interest. Mobile home owners may receive a loan for up to $10,000. This is a loan, and it must be repaid. Refer to the Income Eligibility Table, under low income, for qualifying incomes.
• Minor Home Improvement Grant Program - Grants up to $5,000 are offered to very low-income, single-family and mobile home owners to complete minor home repairs (such as replacing faucets, broken windows, water heaters, minor electrical improvements, etc.) This is a grant, and it is not required to be repaid. Refer to the Income Eligibility Table, under very low income, for qualifying incomes.

For detailed information on the above housing programs, contact Jesus Morales at Jesus.Morales@ci.corona.ca.us or (951)739-4950.

This article can be found at: http://www.ci.corona.ca.us/depts/redev/housing.cfm

Places to Go, Things to Do In Corona

Corona has so much to offer! The list below gives local highlights:

Calendar of Events
Detailed listing of upcoming community events.

Corona Municipal Airport
1901 Aviation Drive
(951) 736-2289

Home to 450-500 general-aviation aircraft, "the friendliest little airport in the world" is open to all visitors during daylight hours. The 100-acre airport is strictly recreational, with no commercial flights.

Santana Regional Park
528 Santana Way (Ontario & Kellogg)

Among the largest of the City´s 32 parks, 21-acre Santana Regional Park in south central Corona offers lighted soccer fields, ball fields, a covered picnic area suitable for group use, and more than 400 parking spaces.

Corona Public Library
650 South Main Street
(951) 736-2382
Mon - Thu 10 am - 9 am; Friday 1 - 5; Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sun, 1 - 5.

Free storytimes, special events, computer classes, literacy help, homework center, and books, software and audio-visual materials for checkout or in-library research.

Heritage Room and Exhibit Gallery, Corona Public Library
The Exhibit Gallery features historical exhibits about Corona, rotating exhibits from local artists, and traveling exhibits from museums and more.

Corona´s Parks and Community Services Department Activities
Detailed information about sports, trips, classes and special events offered by the City´s Parks and Community Services Department.

History / Heritage

Heritage Room, Corona Public Library
650 South Main Street
(951) 736-2386
Mon - Thu Noon - 8 pm; Closed Fridays, Sat 10 - 4, closed Sundays.

Photos, newspaper files, yearbooks, manuscripts, citrus labels and other special collections as well as books on local and regional history. U.S. passport services also available.

Corona´s Historic Sites
Listing of the Corona Historic Preservation Society´s historic markers.

Corona´s History
A detailed history of the City of Corona.

Heritage Park
510 West Foothill Parkway
(951) 898-0687
http://www.coronaheritagepark.org

Corona Heritage Park is a non-profit enterprise created to endow a historic resource for the origins and early industries of the City of Corona encompassed by a cultural and visual arts center. More Info...

Golf Courses

Cresta Verde Golf Course
1295 Cresta Road
(951) 737-2255
Daily 6 am-sundown

Cresta Verde Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course open to the public for a fee. It includes a lighted driving range, practice greens, golf club rentals, snack bar, tournaments, proshop golf, and twilight and senior rates.

Eagle Glen Golf Club
1800 Eagle Glen Parkway
(951) 272-4653
Daily 5:30 am-sundown

Eagle Glen Golf Club, Corona´s newest, is open to the public for a fee. It includes a driving range, practice greens, chipping area with bunker, golf club rentals, a clubhouse including banquet facilities, a pro shop, etc., tournaments, and twilight rates.

Green River Golf Club
5215 Green River Road
(951) 737-7393
Daily 5:30 am-7:30 pm

Green River Golf Club, located where Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties converge, is open to the public for a fee. It offers two championship public courses, driving range, new putting course, new clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, and banquet facilities.

Mountain View Country Club
2121 Mountain View Drive
(951) 737-9798
Daily 5:30 am-sundown

Mountain View Country Club is an 18-hole golf course open to the public for a fee. It includes practice greens, golf club rentals, a snack bar, tournaments, and twilight and senior rates.

Specialty Attractions

Fender Museum of Music and the Arts
365 North Main Street
(951) 735-2440
Fri, 11 am-4 pm; Sat, 2-5 pm

The new Fender Museum of Music and the Arts' on 365 N. Main Street opened on July 13, 2002 with a Grand Opening celebration. The new facility - a 33,000 square foot building - is a museum and educational facility complete with classrooms, a 48-track digital recording studio, outdoor amphitheater, gift shop, and a Visual Arts Gallery.

Under the Kids Rock Free Program Fender Museum began providing free lessons in piano, guitar, drums, bass and combo bad classes to children ranging in age from 7 to 17. Currently over 400 hundred children per week take advantage of these free educational opportunities.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
25000 Glen Ivy Road
(951) 277-3529
Daily 9:30 am-6 pm April-October; 9:30 am-5 pm November-March

Admission limited to guests 16 years & older except on three Family Days (Memorial Day Monday, July 4^th, and Labor Day Monday)

Professional body services, salon treatments, soothing mineral water, and California´s only red clay mud bath, "Club Mud," are offered in this secluded canyon spa.

Laser Family Fun Center
400 North Main Street
(951) 737-1211
Sun-Thu, 10 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 10 am-12 midnight

Laser tag is the highlight of this family fun center; video games, a golf simulator, and a baseball simulator are also offered.

Quality West Wing

Offering free educational fieldtrips for children ages 4th through 12th grade discussing the Constitution, influential presidents and the three branches of government. The tour culminates with a walk through a full-scale replica of the Oval Office. Schools and community groups welcome by appointment 8 to 5 Tuesday through Friday. Call (951) 808-1676 or look on our website at www.QualityWestWing.com.

Tom´s Farms
23900 Temescal Canyon Road
(951) 277-9992
Daily, 8 am-8 pm

Begun more than 30 years ago as a produce and fruit stand, Tom´s Farms has expanded to offer a variety of eating places and several shopping opportunities serving the Temecula Valley, including an outdoor craft faire during summer weekends.

Uncle Bud's Automotive Museum

Enjoy a journey through automotive history detailing the exciting changes and technological innovations that have characterized the ever-evolving automotive industry. School groups free (by appointment only, please). Students will receive information about area automotive technical schools. Phone (951) 808-1684 or view our website at www.unclebuds.org.

Movie Theater

Edwards Corona 15 Cinemas
351 West Rincon Avenue
(951) 279-1160

This Article can be found at http://www.ci.corona.ca.us/depts/parks/places_things.cfm

Corona's Economy

Check Out Corona's Economy

• Taxable sales topped $2.71 billion last fiscal year.
• More than 63,000 people work in the City of Corona. This equates to a job for every two persons living in the City.
• Total Taxable Sales Graph

Housing Stock

• The median cost of a new house in Corona is $366,000.
• More than 10,500 houses were built in Corona during the past decade. By the end of 2000, housing development had slowed considerably.
• Total Permit Valuation Graph

Corona's Demographics

• The City encompasses 38 square miles.
• Corona's population is approximately 141,000.
• Corona's average household income exceeds $75,000.
• Corona is ethnically diverse: Approximately 35.7 percent Hispanic; 8.1 percent Asian or Native American; 6.2 percent black and 50 percent self-identified as white or other.
• 25% of all Corona households have earnings of $100,000 or more.

Corona's Business

• Corona has a solid industrial base that generates 35.2 percent of the total sales tax revenue.
• Both large and small retail projects are being developed throughout the City.
• Office projects are booming.
  
  

  This article can be found at: http://www.ci.corona.ca.us/depts/redev/economy.cfm

Eagle Glen Golf Club Eagle Glen Golf Club is located in the City of Corona and has quickly become a favorite of the Inland Empire, as well as all of Southern California.  Eagle Glen Golf Club was designed by world renowned architect Gary Roger Baird and is managed by Troon Golf, the leader in upscale golf course management.  Eagle Glen Golf Club is designed to be the gem of the Eagle Glen Community and has become a favorite spot for homeowners and guests to sit back and enjoy a wonderful dining experience while overlooking the Cleveland National Forest and with dramatic elevation changes of up to 400 feet the layout at Eagle Glen Golf Club will be sure to provide golfers of every skill level a challenging yet memorable golfing experience.

Driving Directions     Eagle Glen Golf Club 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway Corona, CA 92883 (909) 272-GOLF (909) 278-1558 fax From Ontario / Rancho Cucamonga / High Desert: - 20-25 minutes from the Ontario Mills Mall & the Ontario Airport - Take the 15 Fwy South and exit Cajalco (4 miles south of 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). - Turn right on Cajalco.  Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. - Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Orange County: - Take the 91 Fwy East to 15 Fwy South. - Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). - Turn right on Cajalco.  Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. - Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Riverside / San Bernardino / Palm Springs: - Take the 91 Fwy West to 15 Fwy South. - Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). - Turn right on Cajalco.  Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. - Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Los Angeles: - Take 10 Fwy or 60 Fwy to the 71 Fwy South. - Follow the 71 Fwy South to the 91 Fwy East - Take the 91 Fwy East approx. 5 miles to the 15 Fwy South - Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). - Turn right on Cajalco.  Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. - Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From San Diego / Temecula: - Take 15 Fwy North - Exit Cajalco (Approx. 32 mile north of Temecula) - Turn Left on Cajalco.  Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. - Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles)

Private Lessons: With Director of Instruction Mel Blasberg - Call for Rates With Head Golf Professional Tom Borba - Call for Rates With Assistant Golf Professional John Betham - Call for Rates Junior Golf Clinic at Eagle Glen: Junior programs at Eagle Glen run for four (4) consecutive weeks, beginning the first Saturday of each month.  The Saturday sessions will consist of one (1) hour of instruction from Mel Blasberg, Director of Instruction, and John Betham, Assistant Golf Professional.  The Junior program is designed to assist your golfers in developing and honing their golf skills, as well as creating an environment in which they can learn and be challenged.  The four week program runs $75 per junior, and ages range from 7 to 17 years of age.  Call the Golf Shop today at (951) 272-GOLF to get your junior golfer in the swing of things at the Eagle Glen Junior Golf Program!   For more information, please contact John Betham at (951) 272-GOLF.   Instructor Bios: Mel Blasberg - Director of Instruction:  Lifetime golfer for 42 years. Many Amateur accomplishments, including:  High School and College experiences. Began Professional teaching career, in 1990. Owned and operated Golf practice and teaching center, in Corona, Ca. Mentored under Derek Hardy ( Top 50 Teachers-Golf Digest). Father and coach of Erica Blasberg (Polo All American; 1999-2002 and NCAA top ranked Woman). Coach of Corona High School golf team, undefeated league champions 2001-2002. Coach for many excellent Junior golfers with AJGA and college aspirations. Guest golf analyst for Fox Sports radio-Jim Daniels show. Tom Borba - Head Golf Professional:  Tom Borba is a PGA Apprentice who joined Eagle Glen in April of 2002.  With over nineteen years of competition and instruction, Tom has studied under some of the best players and teachers of the game including PGA Professional Jodie Mudd and Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor Carl Lohren. Tom has had the opportunity to assist in the instruction of San Diego State golf classes at Singing Hills GC and Resort.  While at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, AZ, he was actively involved in junior clinics, 1-day to 3-day golf schools, and a variety of individual and group clinics for both members and guests of the facility.       Tom is a certified clubfitter of Callaway, PING, and Titliest. John Betham - Assistant Golf Professional:  John Betham is a registered apprentice in the P.G.A. of America.  John passed his Players Ability Test in October of 2002, and turned professional immediately following.  As an amateur, John competed locally at Corona High School and Riverside Community College, where he was part of the Orange Empire Championship Team. Mark A. Williams, PGA Class A - Assistant Golf Professional:  Mark A. Williams is a member of the P.G.A. and joined the Eagle Glen teamin April of 2004.  Upon completion of his career with the United States Air Force, Mark entered the San Diego Academy of Golf and completed his degree in Golf Operations Management with a minor in Advanced Methods of Teaching.  Mark's teaching philosophy centers around the fact that golf can be enjoyed by everyone.  Improvement comes from dedication to practice and a realistic understanding of ones capabilities.  Knowing, teaching, and coaching the student to reach their own level of success is the key to making the experience rewarding and relaxing to both of us. Mark is a certified club fitter for Titleist and Ping Golf Clubs.   Group Beginner Lessons and Junior Clinics Call the Eagle Glen Golf Club at (951) 272-GOLF and ask them when the next group/junior series starts.  We will be beginning new classes each month. The Troon Golf Institute at Eagle Glen Monthly Lesson Tip July's Tip Everyone Can Putt Better at Eagle Glen. All golfers want to Putt better! Who doesn't know that? Certainly, new putters, more practice and lesson's will help to make you a better putter. However, Eagle Glen has some special suggestions that will help you make more Putts. Eagle Glen has been magnificently created to fit into a combination of a hilly and valley terrain. We have elevation al changes that exceed over 400 feet. Where our course designer Roger Baird has brilliantly minimized the changes from Tee to Fairway to Green, our Greens tend to mirror how nature intended the land.  To interpret how the ball will roll on the Green is easier to understand, if you see how the Green fits into the topography. Look at the big picture, that is, if the green was not there, would it be on a down slope, up-slope, valley, plateau or peak. If you look at how the Green fits into the lay of the land and you're not sure, think of how a flow of water would act moving through the area, including on the green. Chances are real good that the ball will tend to roll as the water would flow. A good example would be Hole# 7 Eagle Glen's Greens are comprised of Bent grass. Bent grass is the best surface to putt on, since it has little grain and can tolerate very low cutting heights, which can produce very fast speeds. This allows the player to stroke the ball (as we see on the PGA Tour) rather than hitting it, as often happens in many public courses. However, like any other plant it grows, as much as a ¼ inch a day. Knowing where West is, will help your putting. Here's how! When putting toward the west, especially as the day goes on, the ball will lose speed more quickly. Simply adjust your thinking to add a little more power going West and little less going East,  your distance control will certainly improve and that should help you make a few more Birdies and less 3 Jabs. Hole# 1 is a perfect example. My last "secret" is about getting closer to the hole on your approach or chip shots. Who doesn't try? Just remember, Eagle Glen believes the truest surface to putt on, is firm. This allows the ball to roll without a lot of bouncing or deflection. Where this is wonderful for putting, it tends to make the ball bounce harder when hit to the Green. Simply allow for this dynamic, by playing more roll on your shot's or chips to the Green. Make this simple adjustment and you'll find the ball will roll a lot closer to the hole. Hole# 5 illustrates this technique as well as any hole on the course. If you need some help with your stroke or any other part of your Golf game please call me or out teaching staff at our Troon Institute, at Eagle Glen. This article has been submitted by Mel Blasberg, the Director of Instruction at Eagle Glen Golf Club.  To reach Mr. Blasberg, or to schedule a lesson, please call (951) 272-GOLF  For more information go to: www.eagleglengc.com

Welcome to Hidden Valley Norco Ca

From its unique design, to its natural beauty, Hidden Valley Golf Club has all the elements necessary to ensure a memorable golf experience. Remarkable changes in elevation, majestic views, and a challenging golf course layout designed by architect Casey O'Callaghan will impress golfers at any skill level. Hidden Valley Golf Club's convenient central location is just one of the many reasons the course is becoming a true favorite among avid golfers throughout Southern California.

The Hidden Valley Golf Club is a unique golf layout for Southern California. The overall design of the course concentrates on preserving the natural vegetation, dry streams, and boulder outcroppings throughout the property. There are five sets of tees on each hole which allow this golf course to cater to golfers of varying skill levels. The back tees challenge the expert golfer to carry the ball over natural canyons and ravines to spacious and well-manicured fairways. The middle tees may require some carry over natural areas while reducing the length for the average golfers. The forward tees are situated so that there is little or no natural areas that must be hit over. The golf course ranges from 6,721 and 6,330 yards from the back two tees to 4,649 yards from the forward tees. The contrast of a well-manicured golf course against the rugged terrain provide a spectacular setting for golf.
 

Personnel Information:

Jason Wood	General Manager
Pratt Babbitt	Head Professional
Phil Clone	Superintendant
Kristine Gosser	Food and Beverage Coordinator

 

Hole #1 This beautiful downhill par five is a great opening hole, which should help the golfers get off to a quick start. The entire golf hole is a dogleg around a mountain covered with large boulders. There is a dry stream at the base of this mountain that runs down the right side of the first landing area and eventually crosses the fairway before the second landing area. The big hitter will be challenged to reach the green in two. The green is set in an amphitheater location and is guarded by four sand traps. Hole #2 After following a winding cart path up the ridge, the golfer is presented with an elevated view of the fairway and green. The hole is situated at the base of a slope on the right and the third fairway to the left. The landing area provides plenty of space for a well hit drive and the green has plenty of depth to receive a long approach iron. Hole #3 This hole has a split fairway, which allows the golfer to choose between reaching the narrow fairway on the right for a shorter and easier approach to the green or hitting toward the more spacious fairway on the left with a longer, more challenging approach to the green. Hole #4 This slight dogleg left par four will challenge the golfer on their tee shot as well as their approach to the green. A two-story boulder and two bunkers guard the fairway. The view from the fairway to the green presents the golfers with a beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped San Bernardino Mountains in the winter. Hole #5 Although this is a long par three over a canyon, there is plenty of fairway in front of the green for a "bump and run" shot to the hole. There is only a 130-yard carry over the canyon from the back tees to the beginning of the fairway. The green is located between a small knoll and the base of a hill to the right. Hole #6 This relatively short dogleg left par five requires an uphill drive across a canyon. A large hill to the left of the fairway may block the view to the green from the first landing area if the player hits a short drive. The longer hitter may have the opportunity to reach the green in two if they can avoid the large sand trap guarding the front ride side of the green. Hole #7 Hole #7 The seventh tee is one of the highest points on the golf course and affords beautiful view of the clubhouse and course. The hole follows the natural terrain and doglegs to the right around the irrigation lake. Players can try to cut the corner over the lake and fairway bunker for a short chip shot to the green and a possible birdie opportunity. Hole #8 The entire tee complex hugs the northeast side of the irrigation lake and challenges the golfer playing from the back tees to carry the entire distance of the lake. The forward tees avoid any forced carry over the lake. Hole #9 Hole #9 This long downhill par 4 places a premium on accuracy rather than length. The hole drops one hundred and forty feet from tee to green. The player may want to hit an iron off the tee for accuracy. The approach shot requires the golfer to carry the dry creek that protects the front of the green. The green has a "catcher's mitt" look that may help a golfer's confidence on the approach to the green.

Hole #10 This par 4 climbs up a steady slope, which increases the relative length of this hole. There is a dry stream adjacent to the left side of the fairway and rolling grassy mounds to the right. This hole will require two strong shots to reach the green. Hole #10 Hole #11 This downhill par 5 will test every aspect of the golfer's game. A long tee shot will be rewarded with an extra roll down the fairway slope just past the landing area. The player's second shot can either be a lay up in front of the dry creek or a longer carry to the spacious second landing zone. The approach to the green is open for a bump and run approach but is guarded by a bunker and small ravine to the right. Hole #12 This dogleg right par 4 tests a player's nerves on the first shot. If he can carry the ball 230 yards from the back tees (or 190 yards from the blue tees) over the ravine, he will be rewarded with a wedge shot to the green. If he decides to lay up short of the ravine, he will have a 160+ approach shot to the green. This is a challenging "risk/reward" hole. Hole #13 The tee on this par 3 is tucked up alongside a steep slope to the left. The player has a beautiful view to a peninsula green on the edge of a spectacular boulder outcropping. If the wind is strong, this might prove to be a difficult hole. Hole #14 The drive on this par 4 is an uphill shot to a fairway framed by a large boulder outcropping on the right and a "false bunker" just short of the green to the left. The two tiered figure eight green is situated in a saddle that will require the player to negotiate his distance for a short putt and a birdie opportunity. Hole #15 Hole #15 Although there are numerous memorable holes throughout the golf course, this downhill par 5 may be the "signature" hole for the golf course. The hole drops over two hundred and twenty feet from tee to green. The hole follows the natural dogleg right of the canyon down to the green which is tucked at the bottom of a natural scrub slope. There is a large boulder outcropping that splits the fairway between the first and second landing areas. Hole #16 The elevated tees on this par 3 are perched on the hillside looking down to a green that is guarded by a lake on the right and grassy bunkers to the left. There is over seventy feet of drop between the tees and the green, which will cause the hole to play shorter than the indicated distance. Hole #17 This relatively short par 4 plays back up the canyon adjacent to hole #1. The narrow fairway requires more accuracy than length. The golfer's approach shot must carry over the grass bunker guarding the front left side of the green.   Hole #17 Hole #18 A great finishing hole! The tees are situated along the slope and require the golfer to play his drive to a spacious fairway surrounded by the natural terrain. The approach shot places a premium on length and accuracy. The golfer can play a bump and run shot or fly the ball into the green for a finishing par.

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