FOUNTAIN VALLEY Attractions, Entertainment, and Points of Interests

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HISTORY
The farmers who settled in this area called it "Fountain Valley" because they could dig virtually anywhere and find a water source of artesian water. The land was so swampy, that the only significant agriculture is the rancho days was the raising of cattle. During the mid 1800's so many evangelistic meetings were held in tents that the area was nicknamed "Gospel Swamp." A drought in the late 1870's helped drain the land sufficiently that it became more productive for growing crops.

MILE SQUARE PARK
16801 Euclid
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 962-5549 or (714) 839-8611
Hours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset
This park has asphalt paths that allow cyclists and hikers access to all of its mile square area. Near the parks center is a special field used by model vehicle enthusiasts to launch and land remote control aircraft or maneuver remote control automobiles.

An annual five day festival is held in July with fireworks. It includes carnival games and rides, live concerts and plenty of food.

Two lakes in the park are stocked with bass, bluegill, carp and catfish. Picnic tables and barbecues abound. There are also two golf courses with lots of shady trees.

B & B AMUSEMENTS
10221 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 962-2684
Local Arcade

BAKER L DAVID MEMORIAL GOLF CENTER
10410 Edinger Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 531-5885
Public Golf Course

EDWARDS CINEMAS
Family Four
Fountain Valley Twin
Fountain Valley, CA

FOUNTAIN VALLEY SKATING CENTER
9105 Recreation Circle
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 847-6300
Roller skating on a old fashion wooden rink. There are special adult nights on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. There is a skating club that specializes in dance skating--a version of ballroom dancing on wheels.

CHATEAU BLANC CLUBHOUSE
18650 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 962-9186
Health Club

MILE SQUARE GOLF COURSE
10401 Warner Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 968-4556
This course is wide, flat and easy to walk. It is a good place to practice driving without worrying about severe obstacles. Green fees $20.

DAVID L BAKER MEMORIAL GOLF COURSE
Brookhurst and Edinger Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 531-5885
A full 18 hole course with eight par 4's.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY TENNIS CLUB
16400 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 839-5950
Public Tennis Club

FOUNTAIN VALLEY GOLF AND RECREATION CLUB
16800 Brookhurst
Fountain Valley, Ca
(714) 842-1111 or (714) 842-1011
Hours: 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday until 11pm
Admission: Adults $4.75, children under 12, $3.50
The main features of this family amusement park is the go kart track, the 18 hole miniature golf course, a kiddie big top, and a large video arcade.

LOS CABALLERO'S RACKET BALL & SPORTS CLUB
17272 Newhope
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 546-6125
Health Club

POWERHOUSE GYM
17800 Newhope
Fountain Valley, CA
(714) 549-2222
Health Club

CASA DE TORTUGA (HOUSE OF THE TORTOISES)
(714) 962-0612
Hours: By appointment only
This is the private residence of Walter Allen, where more than 500 turtles and tortoises roam in his yard or live inside aquariums. Allen has a network of pools and waterfalls using 5,000 gallons of water that forms part of the tiny ecosystem for his collection. For the land species, he maintains pens that resemble horse barns. His collection include some rare specimens, including the Galapagos variety that can exceed 300 pounds. He has a license from the California Department of Fish and Game to keep endangered species. Viewers can view these animals for 30 or 40 minutes, but only by appointment. Donations are welcome.