Through business or pleasure I often travel to other areas throughout Southern California. When I meet people they often think that Temecula is way off the beaten path. One woman at a conference I recently went to referred to Temecula as being in the woods. But Temecula has a lot to offer that many people just don't know about.
Following is just one of many.
Temecula Duck Pond - A fun place to feed ducks, relax, enjoy!
Upon exiting Rancho California Road, off Hwy 15 Freeway is the Temecula Duck Pond. It is one of the things that adds to Temecula's Charm and warmth.
When my boys were small, I belonged to a Mom/tot group and we came here often with our children to feed the ducks.
With all of the grassy areas to sit this
Park/Pond is a great place to relax.
The many ducks and "Pat and Oscars", are the the obvious attractions but a closer look into the Duck Pond reveals the following: Inside the Pond there are two monuments:
This one is dedicated to war Veterans designed by Artist Christopher Pardell.The Letters Home Veteran's Memorial has steps leading to the memorial covered with pavers, called the "Paths of Honor". The paths are composed of permanent granite pavers, each engraved with the name of a man or woman who served our nation in our armed forces during peace or war.
There are two other items in the pond that represent Temecula's international relationship to two Cities:
- Leidschendam-Voorburg in the Netherlands dedicated this Statue entitled “Singing in the Rain.” This piece was meant to commemorate the resilient American spirit in the aftermath of 9/11. The piece depicts a mother and her children bravely pedaling a bicycle into the strong headwinds of a storm. The statue stands as a lasting tribute to the strength and courage of those who refuse to be broken by brutality and terrorism.
The Ducks let you get right in front of the becuase they are people friendly, especially if you have some bread with you..................
In 2004 our City dedicated a Japanese Garden at the Pondto honor the 10th anniversary relationship with Nakayama-Daisen in Japan. Schools in Temecula send students every year to both cities in order to experience culture and to help strengthen ties between the cities.
This link will tell you more about Temecula's sister Cities: http://www.temeculasistercityassociation.org/
This link will bring you to all of the parks in Temecula:
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Now wait just a minute. I've exited Rancho California off Interstate 15 many times and have never seen the Temecula Duck Pond. I'm upset.