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West Covina is a suburban city in the eastern San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, set against the low Puente Hills about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The area was once part of Rancho La Puente and later covered with walnut groves and orange orchards. West Covina incorporated as a city in 1923, and after World War II it grew rapidly as new neighborhoods replaced the groves.
Today the city is a busy residential community with a diverse population and plenty of shopping, centered on Plaza West Covina and the shops and restaurants along the freeway. The civic center and its lawns sit near the heart of the city.
Outdoor space is close by. Galster Wilderness Park protects a pocket of native hillside with nature trails, Heritage Gardens Park and the Hurst Ranch preserve a glimpse of the valley's farming past, and the Puente Hills and nearby Schabarum Regional Park offer trails with views over the valley.
Plaza West Covina is one of the San Gabriel Valley's main shopping centers, with department stores, dozens of shops, a food court and restaurants, and seasonal events that draw shoppers from across the area.
The West Covina Civic Center brings together city hall, the library, the courthouse and other public buildings around lawns and walkways, with public art and community events held during the year. It is a calm place for a short stroll between errands.
Galster Wilderness Park protects a hillside of native plants and oak and walnut woodland, with nature trails, a small amphitheater and views over the valley, a quiet escape for walks and nature programs.
Heritage Gardens Park is home to the Hurst Ranch Historical Center, which preserves an early 20th century ranch house and farm buildings, with gardens and events that tell the story of the valley's farming days.
Palm View Park is known locally for a real retired F-86 Sabre fighter jet from the 1950s, placed in the park decades ago and adapted for playground use. It is one of the city's quirkier sights and makes a fun photo stop, with grass and shade around it for a short break.
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park lies in the Puente Hills just south of the city, with picnic lawns, an equestrian center and trails that climb into the hills for wide views across the San Gabriel Valley.
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