Fullerton Creek facts for kids

Fullerton Creek is a small stream in California. It flows into Coyote Creek, which then joins the San Gabriel River. This river is found in parts of Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties in the United States.

Fullerton Creek: A Journey Through Southern California

Where Does Fullerton Creek Flow?

Fullerton Creek is about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) long. It starts near the Fullerton Dam and flows until it meets Coyote Creek. A small concrete bridge on Knott Avenue crosses over Fullerton Creek. This bridge was built in 1950.

Understanding the Creek's Water Flow

From 1936 to 1964, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) used special tools called stream gauges. These tools measured how much water flowed in Fullerton Creek. The highest water flow recorded was 1,600 cubic feet per second (45 cubic meters per second). This happened on March 14, 1941. Another high flow was nearly 1,000 cubic feet per second on March 2, 1938. This was during a very large rain event known as the Los Angeles Flood of 1938.

How Fullerton Creek Changed Over Time

Originally, Fullerton Creek was a natural stream. It flowed from the Puente Hills southwest towards the city of Fullerton. Over time, farming and other developments in the 20th century changed its path. These changes helped shape the creek's current direction.

Enjoying the Fullerton Creek Greenbelt

Today, there is a special green space along a part of Fullerton Creek. This area is called a greenbelt. It is about 7 acres (2.8 hectares) in size. This greenbelt opened in 1974. It provides a natural area for people to enjoy near the creek.

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  A view of Coyote Creek, which Fullerton Creek flows into.