Fullerton in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hillcrest Park

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 19, 2026

1. Hillcrest Park Local Landmark No. 6

Inscription.
Hillcrest Park
Built 1920

Erected 2005 by Fullerton Heritage, City of Fullerton. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 33° 52.915′ N, 117° 55.466′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. It is on N Harbor Boulevard north of E Valley View Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fullerton Masonic Temple (approx. half a mile away); Fullerton Union High School Auditorium (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Fullerton College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Westwood Apartments (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hugh Edgar Johnson House (approx. 0.6 miles away); California Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fullerton Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Chapman Building (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.

Also see . . . Hillcrest Park Landscaping - Fullerton, CA.

Hillcrest Park in Fullerton, California was originally built in 1920 and then from 1931-1940, relief funds from the Civil Works Administration (CWA), State Emergency Relief Administration (SERA), Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC), and the Work Projects Administration (WPA) helped shape the landscaping of Hillcrest Park.

In 1936, an impressive fountain was constructed by WPA workers. At the time, it was a popular attraction. It sprayed water 28 feet into the air and even included colored light projections.

Hillcrest Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it contains much of its original design. It showcases rustic craftsmanship using natural materials typical of New Deal park projects. The stones for the
Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 19, 2026

2. Hillcrest Park NHRP plaque
park were quarried from Pomona and the Imperial Valley then transported back to the park for construction.

(Submitted on February 19, 2026, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California.)

Hillcrest Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, February 19, 2026

3. Hillcrest Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.