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California
Citrus Park

Explore a sweet wedding & event venue
in the heart of Riverside's greenbelt
sunkist courtyard lights.jpg

Slip into the romance and quiet luxury of California's citrus roots

Orange groves with a clear, sunny sky and tall palm trees
Bridesmaids lined up during a wedding ceremony in the Sunkist Center Courtyard
The Sunkist Center interior, without furnishings.

About the Citrus Park

This exceptional State Park celebrates the rich history of California's other gold rush. The booming citrus booming industry transformed the state, shaping Riverside's path even to this day.

 

At this exquisite event venue, you can literally surround yourself in lush and fragrant citrus groves, and create an absolutely unforgettable day. Boasting over 200+ acres, California Citrus Park offers countless and ever-changing vistas to create an amazing backdrop for your event.

A flower-covered arbor near the Gazebo and Citrus Amphitheater

Nestled in the heart of Riverside, discover a sanctuary dedicated to preserving a slice of our shared history: a place of expansive views, lush evergreen groves and rustic elegance and comfort. 

Look no further for your dream venue - it is closer than you think! With three distinct venue settings, each offers an entirely different segment of the California dream, ready for you to interpret and transform to suit your unique event vision.

The Sunkist Center is our premier wedding and event venue, with soaring raftered ceilings and a charming Craftsman style setting.

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A place like no other

The California Citrus Park offers a stunningly beautiful,

yet playful place to bring your unique event vision to life.

With over 200 acres, the park offers a sweeping and ever-changing

array of backgrounds for your photographer to capture your day.

Let's paint an unforgettable backdrop for an epic celebration!

Experience it in Person

Visit...explore...imagine

Cutie oranges with paper tags for guest seating assignments
Sweetheart table with greenery-covered circular arch and white loveseat inside the Sunkist Center
Two brides, newlyweds, walking together on the great lawn, with palm trees in the distance
Detail photo of reception inside the Sunkist Center

A Taste of the Venues

  • Truly the crown jewel of the park, the exquisitely designed Sunkist Center features a private courtyard lined with citrus trees and sparkling with stylish market lighting. 

     

    The Craftsman style architecture shines with a quiet elegance, contrasting it's superior stonework, polished wood flooring and lofty beamed ceiling with the lush views of the surrounding garden and groves from windows on every side.

    With banquet seating for up to 150 guests indoors, the Sunkist Center offers year-round, accessible comfort for your guests.

    • Dressing Room

    • Mountain View

    • Private Courtyard

    • Caterers' Staging Kitchen

    • In-house Bar Service

    • Ceremony Areas

    • Tables & Chairs On-site

    Inside the Sunkist Center
  • The Amphitheater and it's connected Gazebo are perfect for more intimate events, micro weddings, ceremonies and performances. Built into the natural curve of the shaded hillside, the Amphitheater offers a simple, yet dramatic setting to stage your ceremony, cocktail reception or performance.

    The curved stage has a simple, clean background, with screened entrances from both sides. The connected Gazebo is semi-enclosed, with flowered trellises on both sides, and is perfectly suited for a cocktail hour, intimate dinner or appetizer reception.

    For ceremonies, the Amphitheater seats up to 100 guests, and the Gazebo can accommodate up to 50 guests seated, or 75 guests for standing receptions.

    • Built-in Stage and Seating

    • Covered Pavilion for Dining or Cocktail Reception

    • Partially Enclosed Pavilion

    • Tables & Chairs On-site

    The stage at the Citrus Amphitheater
Wedding details - flowers on the railing
Flower covered river rock and wood arbor
People dancing and smiling at a wedding reception in the Sunkist Center
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