Canyon Park
Come and enjoy a wilderness experience only five minutes from downtown Monrovia. This refreshing recreational site provides a peaceful and quiet setting for your family, social or business gatherings. Let your imagination and your appreciation for nature be revitalized as you explore the 80 acres of trails and serene picnic areas.
This award-winning park operated by the City of Monrovia Community Services Department is situated in the San Gabriel Mountains, 10 minutes from the 210 Freeway at an elevation of 1,300 feet. Year-round springs feed a 30-foot waterfall and help provide a home for deer, bear, mountain lion and a myriad of other mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. Individuals, families, youth groups, classroom students, church gatherings and even business retreats can experience a change in attitude as they find solitude in nature.
Canyon Park is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. The park is closed on Tuesdays, Christmas Day and the Fourth of July Weekend.
Upcoming Events at Canyon Park 
Monrovia Canyon Park will host its ninth Annual NABA Count On Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) coordinates an annual census of the butterflies of North America (United States, Canada and partially Mexico) and publishes the results. Volunteer participants conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted within a designated area. Volunteers meet at 9 a.m. at Canyon Park Entrance Station. Transportation will is provided up to Twin Springs on the Sawpit Fire Road. The group will then walk down the road observing the majority of the butterflies for the count. Volunteers bring snack food and water for the five-hour walk. Beginners and experts welcome. If you have any questions call (626) 256-8281 or E mail simmer@ci.monrovia.ca.us. North American Butterfly Association requires a $3 fee for all participants.
Canyon Park Trails Map
Living with Wildlife in Your Backyard
Volunteer Newsletters
May/June 2009, March/April 2009, Jan/Feb. 2009, Sept./Oct. 2008 part 1, part 2, July/August 2008 part I, part 2
Monrovia Canyon Park and Conference Center is available for rent. Click here for more info.
Entry Fee
Park Rules
Parking Fee is required (Sorry, this is a City Park - Adventure Passes are not applicable.)
- No alcohol
- No smoking
- No portable barbecues
- No firearms or weapons
- Dogs must be on a leash
- No collecting of natural items
Driving Directions to Canyon Park
Off the 210 Freeway, exit Myrtle Avenue, drive through Old Town Monrovia to Foothill Blvd, turn right, go two lights to Canyon Blvd, turn left, drive through residential area for about 1 mile staying to the right, turn right into Canyon Park at the 3-foot-tall sign. Click Here for maps
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