Poppy Reserve Interpretive Center opening for 2015 Wildflower Season

Beginning Saturday Mar. 7th, the Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve will be open daily from 10 - 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 – 5 p.m. weekends. Closing date will be determined later in the season. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, with 8 miles of peaceful hiking trails, a picnic area, and beautiful vistas.

The visitor center, staffed by volunteers, offers wildlife and wildflower displays, a gallery of Jane S. Pinheiro’s detailed watercolor paintings, an orientation video, and gift shop featuring unique wildflower-themed items. Guided tours about the wildflowers and cultural history of the reserve will be offered.

The winter rains have brought what we expect to be an excellent bloom from March through May, with many species already blooming and patches of orange poppies forming. Visitor information, wildflower updates and photos are posted regularly throughout the season at http://www.parks.ca.gov, or call (661) 724-1180 for recorded updates.

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is located at 15101 Lancaster Road. From Hwy 14, go 15 miles west off Avenue I exit. Avenue I becomes Lancaster Rd., reserve is on the right. From Hwy 138, go south on 170th Street West and turn left at the end onto Lancaster Road. The Reserve is on the left.

Vehicle entry fees are $10 per vehicle, $9 with senior (62 and over) on board, or $5 with California State Parks Disabled Discount Card. Dogs are not allowed beyond the parking lot, with the exception of service animals. Visitors must stay on trails and may not pick any wildflowers. We look forward to seeing you soon!