Bordering the San Gabriel River, this 400-acre sanctuary of riparian woodland, features four lakes, including many plants and animals native to wetland communities. The lakes provide a winter sanctuary for migrating waterfowl and are available by special permit for birding and photography. Other activities include: hikes, walks, seasonal special events, naturalist docent trainings, Junior Ranger Programs, and nature day camps. School group tours are available by reservation. Wheelchair and stroller accessible trails are also available. Binoculars are available for loan for guided walks, field trips in Nature activities, and for self-guided walks.

County Operated Facility
Address: 1000 S. Durfee Ave. South El Monte CA 91733
Website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/whittier-narrows-natural-area-and-nature-center
Hours:
  • March 1st to October 31st
  • Operating Hours
  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 8:00am to 7:30pm
  • Closed Monday
  • Restroom Hours
  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
  • Closed Monday
  • November 1st to February 28th
  • Operating Hours
  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Closed Monday
  • November 1st to February 28th
  • Staff and Programming Hours
  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Closed Monday
  • Restroom Hours
  • Tuesday - Sunday
  • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Closed Monday
Phones:
  • General: (626) 575-5523
Park Amenities:
  • Restrooms
  • Animal Exhibits
  • Civic Art
  • Gift Shops
  • Hiking Trails
  • Libraries
  • Museums
  • Nature Centers
  • Picnic Tables
  • Police Sub-Stations
Park Things to Do:
  • Animal Presentations
  • Bird Walks
  • Farmers and Flea Markets
  • Nature and Plant Walks

Programs

Field Trips in Nature

Educational nature program

Ages: Pre-k to University
Days: Tue, Wed, Thu
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Boy Scout Badge

Educational nature program

Ages: 5 to 18
Days: Sat, Sun
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Cub Scout

Educational nature program

Ages: 4 to 18
Days: Tue, Wed, Thu
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Girl Scout

Educational nature program

Ages: 7 to 18
Days: Tue, Wed, Thu
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Out-reach Programs

Educational nature-based outreach program

Ages: Pre-K to Adult
Days: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Continuing Ed/

Community Educational Nature programs

Ages: 12 to N/A
Days: Sat or Eve
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Community

Community Educational Nature programs

Ages: 12 to N/A
Days: Sat or Eve
Fee: $0 per Person/Session
Lectures/Pres

Community Educational Nature programs

Ages: 16 to N/A
Days: Sat or Eve
Fee: $0 per Person/Session