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With wide-open spaces and fields, Central Park offers many opportunities to run, play, or just enjoy nature. Amenities at the park include picnic tables, a playground, a gazebo, and a fishpond.
26.3 Miles
The El Monte Aquatic Center is a recreational aquatic center that offers educational swimming lessons, water aerobics classes, and scuba diving classes. The facility is open 7 days a week.
26.3 Miles
Located on 1.5 acres, Rio Vista Park is a small park area surrounded by trees and featuring an open grass field. The park has a children's playground as well as picnic areas and restroom facilities.
26.3 Miles
The El Monte Historical Society is a group in the town that has provided the El Monte Historical Museum. The museum contains artifacts and preserved pieces from life in early El Monte.
26.4 Miles
A variety of vendors can be found at the Whittier, California local Farmer's Market, with products for everyone. Shoppers can enjoy in seasonal fruits, vegetables, and even a chiropractic massage all year round.
26.4 Miles
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6760 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
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Showcasing performers in the region, The Ruth B Shannon Center For Performing Arts offers plays and musical performances for the community. The center is known for its Hawaiian music concert series.
26.4 Miles
80%
5 votes
13414 Loumont Street, Whittier, CA 90601
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Pony rides and petting zoo amusement are available through Pegasus Ponies & Petting Zoo. These services are offered in the local area for special events as well as private parties.
26.4 Miles
67%
127 votes
10534 Lower Azusa Road, El Monte, CA 91731
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Featuring 32 lanes of bowling, Action Lanes Bowling Center offers private lessons and a pro shop. The bowling center also has a sports bar and lounge, snack shop and arcade game room.
26.4 Miles
The Badminton Fan Club is a group that organizes badminton games for players of all skill levels. The group organizes a variety of meetups throughout the week at multiple locations.