Claremont in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lewis Park
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025
1. Lewis Park Marker
This 5.2-acre neighborhood park is named in honor of Ralph and Goldy Lewis. The Lewis family lived in the area and built the housing tract surrounding the park. They are the founders of the Lewis Homes group of companies, which is well known for developing quality residential and commercial projects. Ralph and Goldy Lewis are also known for being community minded. They recognize the importance of helping to make the communities in which they do business better places to live, as exemplified by their contributions toward this park. The land for Lewis Park was purchased with park bond funds approved by Claremont voters in 1963. The park was dedicated in 1965 and development completed in 1966. In 1996, the City purchased the adjacent Danbury School for use as a community center. The purchase also included the developed soccer field, which added two additional acres to the park. Lewis Park continues to be a popular site for a variety of outdoor family gatherings including children's birthday parties. During the summer months, a city-sponsored Youth Day Camp is held at the park.
This park monument sign was made possible due to a generous donation from the Lewis family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work
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Location. 34° 6.804′ N, 117° 44.026′ W. Marker is in Claremont, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Danbury Road and Syracuse Drive, on the left when traveling south on Danbury Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1603 Danbury Rd, Claremont CA 91711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Griffith Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Historic Pitzer House and Garage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Claremont's Agricultural Heritage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cahuilla Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Larkin Park (approx. one mile away); Memorial Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mallows Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); Shelton Park (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremont.
Also see . . . Lewis Park, a great place to party. Our next installment in our Claremont park series takes us to Lewis Park, right next door to the Hughes Community Center. Named after Ralph and Goldy Lewis who made a name for themselves building affordable homes all over Claremont. The 5.2 acre park has several soccer fields
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025
2. Lewis Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 38 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
