Top Things to Do with Kids in Corona
What are the top things to do with kids in Corona, a Riverside County city that’s just 45 miles from Los Angeles? With a citrus-growing history and hundreds of acres of parks and green space, Corona embodies a family-friendly community for residents and visitors alike. Here are some of the top things to do with kids in Corona:
Corona Heritage Park and Museum
Once the site of a 2,000-acre lemon ranch, Corona Heritage Park and Museum keeps Corona’s history as the former “lemon capital of the world” alive. Bring the kids to the citrus grove, the historic Hampton House or a model railroad depicting the old freight lines that once frequented Corona. Here, the kids will also learn about the aphytis melinus, a beneficial bug for citrus trees, watching the way the little insects are grown and prepared for shipment to other parts of the world. Children’s art and drawing classes are available at the non-profit museum’s commercial art studios.
Fender Center for the Performing Arts
Home of the popular Kids Rock Free program, which offers free or low-cost music lessons in various instruments to Southern California children, the Fender Center is a non-profit organization that specializes in music education. More than 10,000 kids have already benefited from the program, and there’s currently a one-year waiting list to get in. Also on site is the Fender Center Museum of Music and the Arts, featuring fun exhibits in honor of music and music icons, as well as hosting regular concerts and music camps.
Skull Canyon Zipline
This “eco-experience” is recommended for the entire family, with both original and extreme courses available. Riders must be at least seven years old to enjoy flying across the beautiful and pristine mountainous terrain. Skull Canyon Zipline is privately owned and operated, giving nature-loving visitors a personal and friendly experience, whether they’re first-timers or experienced zipliners.
Citrus Community Park
This community park includes Corona’s first water-themed playground, the Citrus Park Splash Zone. The citrus fruit theme highlights Corona’s fruit-growing history and fun elements such as fruit crate seating, and orange shapes enliven the 3,000-square-foot area, complete with spraying jets, water tunnels and water cannons. The splash zone is surrounded by a green playing field and an adjacent playground.
Posted on May 11, 2011 by Renee Rutledge
