Pinewood Stairs
The oldest park in the city of Fullerton, Hillcrest Park, got a new feature in May, 2017, as part of a larger renovation project. The Pinewood Stairs (as you will find them on Google maps) or the Pine Forest Stairs or the Hillcrest Stairs (take your pick) connect Lions Field on the north side of the park with the highest elevation of the main park. While promoted generally as a new access route to encourage use of the main park, the 467 lighted, seven-foot wide timber stairs have become a popular outdoor cardio workout destination. Three small observation decks (or rest stops) with benches are staggered along the stairs. Early criticism of the $1.6M price tag has subsided in the face of the stairs’ continued use and popularity.
Hillcrest Park, Fullerton, Orange County
Photographer: Andrew Schmidt