Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canyon Country
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Neighborhood of Santa Clarita
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View from Canyon Country Park, looking southwest toward the San Gabriel Mountains
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 Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California
Location in Santa Clarita
Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California
Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Canyon Country, Santa Clarita, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Santa Clarita |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
91321, 91350, 91351, 91387, 91390
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1946238 |
| Website | https://santaclarita.gov/ |
Canyon Country is a lively neighborhood located in the eastern part of Santa Clarita, a city in Los Angeles County, California. It sits right next to the Santa Clara River, nestled between the Sierra Pelona Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains. It's the biggest neighborhood in Santa Clarita, with the most people living there!
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Discovering Canyon Country's Past
Early Native American Life
For over 500 years, the land where Canyon Country now stands was home to the Tataviam people. Before them, other Native American tribes like the Tongva, Kitanemuk, and Serrano people also lived here. They were the first to call this beautiful valley home.
Spanish and Ranching Days
Around 1790, after Spanish settlers arrived, this valley became a large area for grazing animals. It was part of the Mission San Fernando Rey de España lands. Later, after Mexico became independent in 1834, the land became part of a huge property called Rancho San Francisco. This ranch was centered where the Santa Clara River and Castaic Creek meet.
In the 1880s, a man named Henry Newhall bought the ranch. His family later started the Newhall Land and Farming Company. This company played a big role in developing the area.
Modern Growth and City Life
In 1928, the St. Francis Dam collapsed, causing a large flood along the Santa Clara River. This event affected many settlements nearby. Canyon Country was originally planned to be called Solemint. It later grew and included the community of Honby.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Newhall Land company built many new homes. These developments changed Canyon Country and nearby towns into mostly residential areas. In 1987, Canyon Country joined with three other communities: Valencia, Newhall, and Saugus. Together, they formed the city of Santa Clarita, California.
Exploring Canyon Country's Location
Where is Canyon Country?
Canyon Country is on the east side of Santa Clarita, right by the Santa Clara River. It's generally the part of Santa Clarita that is east of Golden Valley Road. To its west is Saugus, and to the southwest is Newhall.
The Sierra Pelona Mountains are to the north, and the San Gabriel Mountains are to the south and east. Both of these mountain ranges are part of the Angeles National Forest.
Understanding ZIP Codes
Most of Canyon Country is covered by ZIP codes 91351 and 91387. The line between these two ZIP codes mostly follows Sierra Highway. If an address is west of or on the highway, it's usually in 91351. If it's east of the highway, it's in 91387. A few other ZIP codes, like 91321, 91350, and 91390, also cover small parts of Canyon Country.
Nature's Challenges: Wildfires
Because Canyon Country is next to the mountainous Angeles National Forest and has a dry climate, especially in summer, it can experience wildfires. For example, the Buckweed Fire in October 2007 burned almost 38,000 acres in Canyon Country and Agua Dulce. The Sand Fire in July and August 2016 also burned nearly 42,000 acres of land in the area.
Discovering Canyon Country's Neighborhoods
Canyon Country has more unique neighborhoods than any other part of Santa Clarita. Many of these neighborhoods get their names from natural features like canyons or from old ranches that used to be there. Each neighborhood might also have smaller areas with their own special names.
Here are some of the well-known neighborhoods and communities:
- American Beauty
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Friendly Valley
- Golden Valley
- Humphreys
- Honby
- Mint Canyon
- Oak Spring Canyon
- Rainbow Glen
- Rio Seco
- River Ranch
- Sand Canyon
- Solemint
- Shangri La
- Skyline Ranch
- Stetson Ranch
- Tick Canyon (includes Pinetree and Shadow Pines)
- Tres Robles
- Vista Canyon
- Vista del Cañon
- Whites Canyon (includes Canyon Crest and Falcon Ridge)
The oldest neighborhood in Canyon Country is Whites Canyon. This area is home to both Sierra Vista Junior High and Canyon High School. Some of the newest neighborhoods include Skyline Ranch and Vista Canyon, which is still being built.
Canyon Country's Population and Diversity
The population of Canyon Country was 92,897 people, according to the 2020 census. The community is very diverse! About 41.7% of residents are Hispanic, 36.7% are non-Hispanic white, 13.9% are Asian American, 7.4% are African American, and 3.1% are Native American.
Learning in Canyon Country
Elementary Schools
Younger students in Canyon Country attend elementary schools that are part of the Saugus Union School District and the Sulphur Springs School District.
Middle and High Schools
Middle and high school students go to schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District. These include Sierra Vista and La Mesa Junior High Schools. For high school, students attend Canyon High School and Golden Valley High School.
Colleges and Other Schools
Santa Clarita Christian School is also located in Canyon Country. For higher education, College of the Canyons has a satellite campus here, in addition to its main campus in Valencia. There is also a campus for Charter College in Canyon Country.
Community Services in Canyon Country
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Safety and Emergency Services
Canyon Country is kept safe by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Several fire stations serve the area, including stations 104, 107, 123, 128, 132, and 150.
Transportation
The City of Santa Clarita Transit provides bus services throughout Canyon Country on routes 5, 6, and 12. Route 12 connects directly to Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line at the Via Princessa station. The Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center is becoming a main transportation hub for Canyon Country.
Fun and Recreation in Canyon Country
Canyon Country has many parks managed by the city of Santa Clarita. Some of these parks include:
- Canyon Country Park (the largest)
- North Oaks Park
- Discovery Park
- Todd Longshore Park
- Fair Oaks Park
- Oak Spring Canyon Park
- Begonias Lane Park
- Plum Canyon Park (the newest, located in northern Canyon Country)
Sports and Activities
The George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex is a great place for activities. It has a gym with two indoor basketball courts, four pickleball courts, two volleyball courts, two futsal courts, and four racquetball courts. The Sports Complex also includes the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center, which has rooms for events and meetings.
Right next to the Sports Complex, you'll find the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. It has three large swimming pools and several water slides! There's also the Trek Bike Park of Santa Clarita, which opened in September 2020. It covers 7 acres and has trails for BMX and mountain biking. Plus, there's the Santa Clarita Skate Park. Many city-sponsored fun programs are held at these facilities.
Canyon Country in Movies
Canyon Country has even been featured in movies! The house where the Crandall family lived in the movie Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is located here. A home in Canyon Country was also used in the exciting ending of Real Genius, though that particular house isn't there anymore.
See also
In Spanish: Canyon Country (California) para niños
