Heritage Hill Historical Park (1982)
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Heritage Hill Historical Park, part of the Orange County Parks system, offers a glimpse into the history of the Lake Forest area. The park office is located in the Serrano Adobe building just inside
the park entrance. This is also where the daily tours start. For more information about the park or its amenities, please contact the park rangers.
Local history is brought to life through the 4 main buildings located on the site: the Serrano Adobe,
the El Toro Grammar School,
St George's Episcopal Mission,
and the Bennett Ranch House.
There is also a Native American Kiicha and various antique farming implements and other historical
items scattered around the park site.
Visitors are welcome to stroll the grounds and explore the history on their own or simply enjoy the picnic area. Heritage Hill provides a peaceful oasis in the middle of Lake Forest.
Numerous historical artifacts can be found around the grounds. This chuckwagon, for example, is a recent addition to the park and was used on the Baker Ranch locally for many years.
It served as sleeping quarters and kitchen for ranch hands working miles from the central ranchhouse.
The park is available for weddings and other private events. Many weddings are held in St George's Mission
or in the garden arbor shown here. For information on renting the site for a special event please contact the park rangers.
The Wagon Wheel Corral provides a covered seating area for special events and private parties.
For information on renting the site for a special event please contact the park rangers.