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Garden Grove, CA

Garden Grove is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 171,949 at the 2020 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city in an east-west direction. The western portion of the city is known as West Garden Grove.

Garden Grove has a rugged set of boundaries with many panhandles. The West Garden Grove neighborhood is west of Beach Boulevard and is largely separated from the rest of Garden Grove by the city of Stanton, with a small bridge of jurisdiction linking the two along Garden Grove Boulevard. A panhandle in the southern part of the town's borders situated between Westminster's Ward Street to the west and Santa Ana's Euclid Street to the east creates a small border with the city of Fountain Valley. 

Other neighboring cities include Cypress and Anaheim to the north, Orange to the east, and the cities of Seal Beach and Los Alamitos to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi), 0.10% of which is water.

Garden Grove was founded by Alonzo Cook in 1874. A school district and Methodist church were organized that year. It remained a small rural crossroads and farming community until the arrival of the Pacific Electric Railroad in 1905. The rail connection helped the town prosper with the influx of tourists, visitors, and eventually settlers, and it was noted for its crops of oranges, walnuts, chili peppers, and later strawberries.

In 1933, much of the town's central business district was destroyed by the Long Beach earthquake, and one person was killed at the high school. The post-World War II boom led to rapid development, and Garden Grove was incorporated as a city in 1956 with about 44,000 residents.

In 1956, Orange County Plaza (now The Promenade) was opened at Chapman and Brookhurst, and upon its expansion in 1959, it had 60 stores, including a J. C. Penney, 2 variety stores, and 2 supermarkets, and billed itself as both the largest and the first regional shopping center in Orange County.

Garden Grove focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Garden Grove's Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Gold's Gym Garden Grove, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Garden Grove, such as the Santa Ana River Trail and the Garden Grove Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Garden Grove, CA are Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Disneyland Resort.

Population: 168,234 (2023). ZIP codes: 92840–92846. Area code: 714. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Area: 17.98 sq mi (46.56 km²).

FAQs

Is Garden Grove, CA a wealthy area?

The per capita income in Garden Grove in 2018 was $28,391, which is lower middle income relative to California, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $113,564 for a family of four. However, Garden Grove contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

What is Garden Grove, CA famous for?

One of the City’s biggest claims to fame is the annual Strawberry Festival, which debuted in 1958. The Strawberry Festival is the second largest community-sponsored event in the western U.S., second only to the Rose Parade. The festival features a star-studded parade and the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. The event’s most famous Grand Marshal, Bobby Kennedy, presided over the parade in 1964. Proceeds from the event are donated to local charities serving Garden Grove residents.

Is Garden Grove, CA a good place to live?

Living in Garden Grove offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Garden Grove, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Garden Grove and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Garden Grove are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Garden Grove

Garden Grove Playhouse

Gem Theater

Festival Amphitheater

Garden Grove's Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Gold's Gym Garden Grove 

Crunch Fitness

Santa Ana River Trail 

Garden Grove Park Trail

Disneyland Park

Disney California Adventure Park

Disneyland Resort

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