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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

PALMDALE’S HISTORY

SHOPPING

DINING

ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFE

LOCAL BEER & WINE

RECREATION

SEE THE SIGHTS

OUR AEROSPACE HERITAGE

TRANSPORTATION

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This is a Town Square Publication created and produced for the

Palmdale Chamber of Commerce817 E. Ave. Q-9 Palmdale, CA 93550

Phone: (661) 273-3232Fax: (661) 273-8508

Website: www.palmdalechamber.org

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The Chamber and Town Square assume no responsibility for misinformation. Please contact the Chamber with any

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Paraclete High SchoolHome of the SPIRITS

Paraclete High school provides a safe campus environment and offers a curriculum whichmeets the highest standards of accreditation, while seeking to shape students who value

themselves and others, who make value oriented decisions and who exhibit the ability to lead.

Paraclete has Alumni attending over 60 colleges across the nation including some of the most prestigious likeYale, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, UC San Diego and Military Academies. Our students

score well above the national average on the SAT, ACT and numerous Advance Placement tests.

Competitive Mock Trial Team! Championship Athletics! Captivating Drama Programs!Service-oriented Key Club! Award winning Robotics Team! “In-the-Know” Academic Decathlon Team!

Innovative CYBERPATRIOT Club! Challenging Mathletes and Science Clubs!And Many More Clubs and Activities!

Faith Academics Service

Now accepting applications for the next school year!

Schedule your tour today!Contact Vicki Novelli for more information or to schedule a tour.

(661) 943-3255 ext. 128 or [email protected]

Best Place toHear LiveMusicintheAntelopeValley

www.palmdaleamphitheater.com

Celebrating 21Years of CommunityTheatreTheatre • Dance • Orchestra • Art Gallery • Classic Movies

www.palmdaleplayhouse.com

Join us forLiveConcerts&FamilyMovieNights in summer!

www.DryTownWaterPark.com

OpenMemorial DayWeekendthrumid-September

TheAntelopeValley’s

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Paraclete High SchoolHome of the SPIRITS

Paraclete High school provides a safe campus environment and offers a curriculum whichmeets the highest standards of accreditation, while seeking to shape students who value

themselves and others, who make value oriented decisions and who exhibit the ability to lead.

Paraclete has Alumni attending over 60 colleges across the nation including some of the most prestigious likeYale, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, UC San Diego and Military Academies. Our students

score well above the national average on the SAT, ACT and numerous Advance Placement tests.

Competitive Mock Trial Team! Championship Athletics! Captivating Drama Programs!Service-oriented Key Club! Award winning Robotics Team! “In-the-Know” Academic Decathlon Team!

Innovative CYBERPATRIOT Club! Challenging Mathletes and Science Clubs!And Many More Clubs and Activities!

Faith Academics Service

Now accepting applications for the next school year!

Schedule your tour today!Contact Vicki Novelli for more information or to schedule a tour.

(661) 943-3255 ext. 128 or [email protected]


www.ParacleteHS.org


PALMDALE

Whether you are here on business, for

a softball or soccer tournament, on

vacation, visiting family or just passing

through, we’re glad you’re here!

We have everything you’ll want and need

for an enjoyable stay: great restaurants,

shopping, parks, amenities, golf courses

and more. We’re also perfectly positioned

for an easy drive to world-class skiing,

� shing, hiking and entertainment.

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vacation, visiting family or just passing Wvacation, visiting family or just passing

through, we’re glad you’re here!Wthrough, we’re glad you’re here!

Welcome to Palmdale!

PALMDALEWelcome

Gourmet Popcorn FudgeIce Cream Soft Serve

1233 Rancho Vista Blvd.Antelope Valley MallPalmdale, CA 93551

661.538.1244www.njoypopcorn.com

AIR CONDITIONING PROS

Residential & Commercial Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

THE BEST SERVICE ANDPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCEAT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE AT (661)609-2314

Que haremos en el camino más adelante?

El Niño sólo será un depósitoLa lluvia y nieve que se espera de El Niño este año son inciertas. Depende de la uniónde nosotros como comunidad para continuar ahorrando agua en lo que podamos y asíasegurar que tengamos agua para las generaciones futuras. DELE LA BIENVENIDA AL

CAMBIO, ¡Menos es Más…ahorre para nuestro futuro!

661-947-4111 | palmdalewater.org


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PALMDALE Que haremos en el camino más adelante?

El Niño sólo será un depósitoLa lluvia y nieve que se espera de El Niño este año son inciertas. Depende de la uniónde nosotros como comunidad para continuar ahorrando agua en lo que podamos y asíasegurar que tengamos agua para las generaciones futuras. DELE LA BIENVENIDA AL

CAMBIO, ¡Menos es Más…ahorre para nuestro futuro!

661-947-4111 | palmdalewater.org


http://www.palmdalewater.org/


With more than 300 days of sunshine a

year, our bright blue skies and gorgeous

summer evenings will put you in a great

mood while you’re here.

Take a few minutes and thumb through

this magazine to see all that Palmdale

has to offer you. You’ll be glad you did!

To learn more about Palmdale, please

visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.

WWith more than 300 days of sunshine a WWith more than 300 days of sunshine a

year, our bright blue skies and gorgeous Wyear, our bright blue skies and gorgeous

summer evenings will put you in a great Wsummer evenings will put you in a great

mood while you’re here.Wmood while you’re here.

Open Sat/Sun Year Round | (661) 273-0456 | www.avswapmeet.com

TheAntelope Valley SwapMeet at Four Points has been family-owned andoperatedsince opening its doors in 1978. Home to nearly 500 vendors, shoppers can findeverything under the sun, from antiques and collectibles to new merchandise.Known for our rustic, country atmosphere, the swap meet is visited by thousandsof families each Sunday. Visitors can enjoy delicious, made-from-scratch, authenticfood and cold beverages from one of the many concession and beer stands.Shoppers can take a break at one of the two shaded, entertainment pavilions andlisten to live music. And don’t forget to check out our farmer’s market featuring alarge selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables.


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Palmdale is located approximately 60 freeway miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the high desert of the Antelope Valley.

INCORPORATED

August 24, 1962

POPULATION

160,072 (2015)

206,000 (Projected 2040)

PALMDALE FACTS FIGURES

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“A place to call home”

We offer all the familiar home load programs along with several specialty type mortgage programs.

Branch ManagerAdrian PlancarteNMLS: 347000

4621 East Av. S. Suite D110Palmdale, Ca 93552661.264.5885NMLS: 1115774AHLPalmdale.com


www.AHLPalmdale.com


TRIVIATRIVIADo you know Palmdale?What Tom Hanks movie was filmed at Palmdale Regional Airport?

How many of the five space shuttles were built in Palmdale?

1) “The Terminal” 2) All of them 3) Paul George 4) Nadia Cakes 5) DeShawn Shead (Seattle Seahawks 2014) and Todd Davis (Denver Broncos 2016) 6) Ron Hornaday

What current NBA All-Star played high school hoops in Palmdale?

What professional stock car racing driver is four-time champion in the Camping World Truck Series and known as “The Pride of Palmdale?”

What NFL players and former Super Bowl Champions are from Palmdale?

What Palmdale bakery was a winner on the Food Channel’s Cupcake Wars?

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MMany hundreds of years ago, before there was a Palmdale, the Kitanemuk Indians occupied the area. � ey were hunters and gatherers, depending almost entirely on the natural productivity of the land. � ey did not farm or practice animal husbandry, but they did trade with the Chumash of Santa Barbara and apparently ranged the foothills of the Antelope Valley. It is believed that many other tribes probably were in the Antelope Valley at one time or another, including the Yokuts, Chumash and Shoshone.

In 1827, Jedediah Smith traversed the Antelope Valley as the � rst American to visit California by land. In 1829, Kit Carson explored the Antelope Valley while on a trapping expedition. Finally, the most famous California explorer of all, John C. Fremont, conducted a scienti� c exploration of the region during his expedition of 1844.

Until the early 1870s, the actual � oor of the Antelope Valley was not considered suitable for human habitation. But during the 1870s homesteads began to be established wherever surface water was found. � e South Paci� c Railroad, which had been seeking a route between San Francisco and Los Angeles since 1853 (the coastal route

was not then considered practical), completed its line through the Antelope Valley in September 1876. With the completion of the railroad, the settlers came, and Palmdale and the Antelope Valley entered a new era, ending the isolation that had been prohibiting growth. A map of the area, dated 1877, shows three rail stations: Lancaster, Alpine (Palmdale) and Acton.

In 1886, between 50 and 60 families of Swiss and German descent, predominantly from Nebraska and Illinois, moved westward to California. � ey had been told that when they saw palm trees, they would be very close to the Paci� c Ocean. As they came to the Antelope Valley and saw Joshua trees, they mistook them for palm trees. � e families settled here and called their town Palmenthal.

Water was to remain a problem as the settlers learned of irrigation and other dry farming methods. With the completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1914 and the availability of electricity, agriculture took hold and became the primary means of livelihood in the area.

Palmdale’s population began to steadily increase. Irrigated lands

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in the Valley increased from 5,000 acres in 1910 to 11,900 in 1919. Alfalfa, pears and apples became staple crops in the area.

Agriculture remained the primary industry of the Antelope Valley until World War II. A� er World War II, Palmdale grew as a center for aerospace and defense industries with the establishment of Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County and U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale.

In 1951, the U.S. Air Force pur-chased approximately 5,800 acres of land from Los Angeles County and established U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale in 1953 as the premier production � ight test installation in the world.

U.S. Air Force Plant 42 is home to Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, as well as the LA/Palmdale Regional Airport, and employs thousands of aerospace workers, military personnel and civil service employees. Not only is the installation uniquely suited to fully support the nation’s newest and most advanced commercial and military aerospace systems like the F-22 Nighthawk, F-35 Lightning II, B-2 Spirit and the Global Hawk unmanned aircra� , the existing aerospace skills base within the Antelope Valley is second to none.

Air Force Plant 42 has become noted as the home of the B-1 and B-2 bombers, the space shuttle and the next generation of the space

shuttle – the X-33. Palmdale has o� en been referred to as the Aero-space Capital of the United States, with Boeing North American, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin maintaining production facilities at Plant 42. � e Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Route Tra� c Control Center, which handles air tra� c for the Western

Region of the United States, is also located in Palmdale.

� e future of Palmdale is very bright. Over the next two decades and be-yond, Palmdale will undergo a remark-able transformation to become a city of tomorrow. � e California High Speed Rail project is underway, with a station planned to be operational in Palmdale around 2029. It will connect with the Xpress West High Speed Rail system from Las Vegas, making Palmdale the only city in the nation with two high-speed rail systems converging in one location. Development of and connectivity with the Palmdale Re-gional Airport and other local modes of transportation including the High Desert Corridor, Metrolink, Amtrak

and Antelope Valley Transit Authority will create new and exciting op-portunities for our future, including transit-orientated development of the downtown areas surrounding the multi-modal station, with a focus on creating a destination — a desirable place that would provide a wide range of opportunities for existing and future residents and workers.

For more information on doing business in Palmdale, call the city’s Economic Development department at (661) 267-5125.

Unified Service And Consulting Inc.Antelope Valley’s best locations

Zack Khalife CEO601West Ave J Lancaster CA 935343005 East Ave S Palmdale CA 93550

661-951-4622661-272-0566

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SHOPPINGPPalmdale offers a wide variety of shopping opportunities

within minutes of where you’re staying. Whether you’re

looking for a special gift, a distraction between games

or just want to treat yourself, you’ll � nd everything you

need right here in Palmdale.

Antelope Valley Mall is the regional shopping destination.

Located on the corner of 10th St. West and Rancho

Vista Blvd., there are more than 130 specialty shops and

restaurants, including major department stores: Dillard’s,

Forever 21, JCPenney/Sephora, Macy’s, Sears, Dick’s

Sporting Goods, H&M and more. For a complete list of

shops and restaurants, please visit www.av-mall.com.

Other retailers around the Mall and 10th Street West include:

• Guitar Center • Kinko’s/FedEx • Pier 1 Imports

• 24 Hour Fitness


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ALSO IN PALMDALE:AMARGOSA COMMONS

• Bed, Bath & Beyond

• Dress Barn

• Massage Envy Spa

• Party City • PetSmart

• TJ Maxx • Trader Joe’s

THE MARKETPLACE

• Barnes & Noble

• Best Buy • Lowes • Petco

• Ross Dress for Less

• Smart & Final Express

• Staples • Target

• Ulta Beauty

DESTINATION O-EIGHT

• Family Christian Store

• Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

• Kohl’s • OfficeMax

• Sam’s Club

• Walmart Supercenter

SIERRA COMMONS

• Ashley Furniture • BevMo!

• Jared Jewelers • Michael’s

• Suncoast Florist

47TH ST. EAST

• Bath & Body Works • Big Five

• Lowe’s • Home Depot

• Super Target • Super Walmart

The bottom line is ... if you’re looking for something, Palmdale has it!

NEED SPORTING GOODS? We’ve got you covered!

If you are one of the thousands of soccer and softball players playing in a local tournament and you need to pick up some equipment, Palmdale has two stores closeby:

• Dicks Sporting Goods at the AV Mall on Rancho Vista Blvd.

• Big 5 Sporting Goods on 47th East


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biggest names and most popular chains in the

nation. Eateries such as Yard House, Claim

Jumper, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Outback,

Chili’s, Dickey’s BBQ, The Habit, Chick-� l-A,

El Torito, Blaze Pizza, Buffalo’s Café, BJ’s,

Famous Dave’s, Red Robin, Pizza Rev, Buffalo

Wild Wings – the list goes on – all have made

Palmdale their home in the Antelope Valley.

Palmdale also has a growing number of “mom

and pop” restaurants – locally owned and

operated – that offer unique and delicious

cuisine in a variety of styles.

Off the beaten path on E. Ave. Q-6, just north

of Palmdale Blvd. you’ll � nd Lee Ester’s Creole

and Cajun Cooking and Guadalajara Taco

Grill serving up some of the best Cajun and

Mexican food in the Antelope Valley. Located

next to one of the oldest Japanese “mom

and pops” in the Valley, Shogun, this trio of

restaurants are favorites of local and visiting

foodies, who have given them glowing reviews

on the popular site, Yelp.

On the east side of Palmdale, the area’s � rst

craft-your-own personal pizza purveyor Pizza

Experience (with the ONLY whole wheat crust

in the AV) and Ni Hao Sushi, both located in the

Super Target Center, bring local twists to popular

foods. Also located nearby is Mediterranean

Delight, specializing in Middle Eastern

cuisine and bakery items.

West Palmdale is home to one of

the most popular mom-and-pop

Japanese restaurants in the Valley,

Gold� sh, located in the Von’s Shopping

Center on Rancho Vista Blvd. Next door

is Angkor, which offers a wide selection of

Asian specialties, while Los Arcos offers tasty

Mexican food just steps away. Fresco II on

Restaurant Row at the mall has been named

the Antelope Valley’s Best Mediterranean

Food for several years running.



FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTHWhen you’re away from

home, you know you want

to indulge a bit. Palmdale

can satisfy your sweet

tooth in many ways.

For the cupcake lover,

there’s Nadia Cakes, a

Food Network Cupcake

Wars winner. Or treat your

taste buds to Sinful Treats,

featuring artisan ice cream,

custom cakes, cupcakes,

organic coffee and more.

If you’re looking for some-

thing a little cooler, you

can choose ice cream at

Cold Stone and Baskin

Robbins, or frozen yogurt

at Menchie’s, Yogurtland,

Berry Star and Sweet Frog.

BURGER HEAVEN?California may not have

been where the hamburger

was invented, but many

say it’s the place where it

was perfected!

If you need a burger fix

while in Palmdale, we

probably have what you’re

looking for. Here you’ll find:

The Habit, Tommy’s, Claim

Jumper, In-n-Out, Burger

King, Carl’s Jr., Fatburger,

Five Guys, Red Robin,

Yard House, McDonald’s,

Wendy’s, Del Taco,

Jack in the Box and Sonic,

as well as “local” favorites

such as Primo, Tom’s,

Irene’s Café, Doublez

and Sky Burger.

In central Palmdale, Irene’s Café dishes up everything from

burgers to salads. For decades, Tokyo Steak has been dazzling

diners/audiences

with its Tappan-style

table specialties.

Newcomer Boulevard

Café is making a

name for itself with

break-fast and

lunch crowds, while

Hatsuki Japanese

has reopened in the

spirit of its former

incarnation as a

popular destination

in Palmdale’s early

years. For those who

enjoy Chinese food,

look no further than

Dragon Palace on

Palmdale Blvd. Thai

food lovers have their

choice between Thai Palms and Jasmine Thai. And if you’re in the

City Hall area, La Cucina Perianez Italian/Mexican, Scramblez,

Lucky Roxy’s, Siesta Pollo, and El Patron will certainly please your

taste buds.

Heading north, two new “mom-and-pops” are open in the Home

Depot center on Rancho Vista Blvd., just east of the freeway.

LU&PE serves homemade Mexican food, while House of Kabob offers

not only kabobs, but shawarma, rotisserie chicken and other Middle

Eastern delights.

Finally, 10th West

has its fair share

of dining options.

Mediterranean Fresh

presents delicious

entrees from the

Middle East, while

Gino’s brings Ital-

ian, Boom Boom

prepares chicken

Korean style and

Baracoa Cuban

Restaurant and Wine

Bar offers Caribbean

fare. Heading north

on 10th, diners can

choose from Hibachi

Grill, Nopgow Thai,

Medrano’s Mexican, Sushi Zen, Chely’s Café, I Love Sushi & BBQ,

Fire Island Grill, Upper Crust and Dragon Garden.

There are other delicious “mom-and-pops” in Palmdale that are

sure to please the palates of those who seek new and unique

tastes. For a list of Palmdale restaurants, please visit www.

cityofpalmdale.org/visitors/restaurants.


MUST. HAVE. COFFEE.To start your day, or for an

afternoon treat, we have

plenty of places for you to

get your cup o’ Joe. There

are several Starbucks

locations in town, as well

as a Coffee Bean & Tea

Leaf and Krispy Kreme.

For a bit of local flavor, be

sure to try Butler’s Coffee,

La Perk or Perkie’s Coffee

Haus, home of the famous

waffle sandwich.

BREAKFAST, ANYONE?Start your day off right

with a delicious breakfast

in Palmdale! Whatever

gets your motor running,

you’ll find it here.

We’ve got traditional

favorites like IHOP, Panera

and Denny’s, and some

amazing unique spots such

as Lucky Roxy’s, Karen’s

Kitchen, Chely’s Café, La

Cucina Perianez, Scramblez

and Boulevard Café.


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http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/visitors/restaurants

PALMDALEPALMDALEENTERTAINMENT&NightlifeWHERE TO WATCH SPORTS

If you’re looking for a fun place to watch your favorite team and enjoy some good food, Palmdale has several great places. Bu� alo Wild Wings and its multiple screens is always hopping on game day. Yard House, Famous Dave’s, Claim Jumper and Bu� alo’s Café are also good spots to catch the game.

FAMILY FUN

Mulligan Family Fun Center is a premier family entertainment center in the Antelope Valley. It o� ers a variety of fun attractions, including laser tag, mini golf, go-karts, rock wall, blaster boats, ropes course, arcade, batting cages and a snack bar.

For additional information or hours of operation, call (661) 273-1407 or visit www.mulliganpalmdale.com.

Rockin Jump trampoline park will open soon at the AV Mall.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT

If you want to catch the latest movie, Palmdale’s Cinemark theaters are conveniently located at the AV Mall near several great restaurants so you can make an evening out of it.

If live music is what you’re looking for, Rock Inn, Butler’s Co� ee, Baracoa Lounge, Fresco II, Transplants and Lucky Luke’s often have something going on.

In the summer, check out the City of Palmdale’s Summer Concert Series at the Palmdale Amphitheater. For more details, visit www.palmdaleamphitheater.com.

For live stage productions and orchestra concerts year round, the Palmdale Playhouse o� ers quality community productions. Info at www.palmdaleplayhouse.com.

THE NEED FOR SPEED

Motocross and motor racing fans can scratch their itch at some of the top locations in Southern California.

LACR MX features open practice on Wed- nesdays and Saturdays, with events often on Sundays. They are located at 7010 E. Avenue T in Palmdale. For more information, call (661) 754-3366 or visit www.lacr.mx.

Willow Springs Raceway was founded in 1952 and has become one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in the U.S. They are located at 3500 75th St. West in Rosamond. For more information, call (661) 256-6666 or visit www.willowspringsraceway.com.

Jawbone Canyon, located in Cantil and part of the Mojave Desert, provides miles of trails for o� -highway vehicle enthusiasts to enjoy and explore. Rentals are available. For more information, call (760) 373-1146 or visit www.jawbone.org.



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AGUA DULCE WINERY

9640 Sierra Hwy. Agua Dulce, CA

(661) 268-7402 www.aguadulcewinery.com

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; open daily

Local Wineries

TThe craft beer movement has spawned hundreds of local breweries around the nation, and two of the newest are now open in Palmdale.

TRANSPLANTS BREWING COMPANY, located at 40242 La Quinta Ln., Unit 101, features “ales for the unrooted,” and focuses on hoppy west coast ales and creative specialties. For more information, visit www.transplantsbrewing.com.

LUCKY LUKE BREWING CO., located at 610 W. Ave. O, is devoted to the art of quality craft beer and the great people brought together by it. For more information, visit www.luckylukebrewing.com.

Neither brewery serves food on site. You may bring food or have it delivered to you. Menus are available at each location.

FFor the wine lover, BARACOA LOUNGE presents a nice selection of wines from California, Europe and Latin America. In addition, Baracoa serves delicious Cuban food and o� ers entertainment on weekends. Baracoa is located at 853 Auto Center Dr., Suite F. For more information, visit www.baracoalounge.com.

REYES WINERY

10262 Sierra Hwy. Agua Dulce, CA

(661) 268-1865 www.reyeswinery.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun.

ANTELOPE VALLEY WINERY

42041 20th St. West Lancaster, CA

(888) 282-8332 www.avwinery.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wed.-Sun.;

Closed Mon. & Tues.



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BEST OF THE WEST: An Economic Home Run for PalmdaleYou’ve probably seen them at Palmdale restaurants or at the AV Mall: groups of uniformed so� ball players with their teammates and parents enjoying an a� er game meal or doing some shopping to unwind.

� ey’re here because one of Southern California’s premier so� ball complexes – the Best of the West (BOTW) in Palmdale – attracts them by the thousands.

� e BOTW So� ball Complex is one of the city’s busiest facilities. In 2015 alone there were 11 two-day tournaments and nine one-day

tournaments bringing 50 to 70 teams from throughout Southern California and the Western states to Palmdale.

Besides the tournaments, BOTW’s eight � elds are used locally year round – day and night – for adult and youth so� ball, men’s slow pitch, baseball, coed so� ball and T-ball.

� e BOTW So� ball Complex features eight world-class, year-round so� ball � elds, four 315’ fenced � elds with lighting, four 210’ fenced � elds with lighting, including covered stadium seating (championship � eld), bullpens, covered dugouts, vendor/snack bar areas and full restroom facilities. It also provides 20 acres of parking, as well as room for oversized RV parking. To learn more about BOTW, please call (661) 267-5611 or email [email protected].

AREA PARKSANAVERDE PARK 2820 Greenbrier St. (661) 267-5611

ARNIE QUINONES PARK 41003 50th St. West (661) 267-5611

BARREL SPRINGS TRAIL & EQUESTRIAN ARENA1300 Barrel Springs Rd. (661) 267-5611

DESERT SANDS PARK 39117 3rd St. East (661) 267-5611

DOMENIC MASSARI PARK 37716 55th St. East (661) 267-5611

FOOTHILL PARK 2525 The Groves (661) 267-5611

JOSHUA HILLS PARK Fair� eld & Via del Rio (661) 267-5611

PELONA VISTA PARK 37800 Tierra Subida Ave. (661) 267-5611

MANZANITA HEIGHTS PARK 431 Mesa Verde St. (661) 267-5611

MARIE KERR PARK 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. (661) 267-5611

Pool (MKP) (661) 267-6145

Palmdale Amphitheater (661) 267-5611

Best of the West Softball Complex(661) 267-5611

WILLIAM J. MCADAM PARK 38115 30th St. East (661) 267-5611

Pool (661) 267-5654

MELVILLE J. COURSON PARK 38226 10th St. East (661) 267-5611

Pool (CP) (661) 267-5611

PALMDALE OASIS PARK 3850 E. Ave. S (661) 267-5611

Pool (661) 267-6157

PONCITLÁN SQUARE38315 9th St. East(661) 267-5656

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Located at 3850 E. Ave. S, DryTown Water Park keeps you cool and entertained through a variety of water fun options.

Open Memorial Day weekend through the second week of September, DryTown’s central feature is a 35-foot tower with three waterslides and splashdown pool.

Younger visitors will enjoy Little Miners Camp, a 6,000-square-foot children’s water playground that includes a 50-gallon vortex splash bucket, three water rings, two water cannons, fountains, slides and a

shallow splash pool. Parents may join them or relax in comfortable lounge chairs nearby.

A DryTown favorite for all ages is Big Rock River, a 925-foot-long, 3.5-foot-deep, slow-moving stream that winds its way throughout DryTown. Tubes are available free of charge to make a relaxing � oat even more relaxing.

� e park’s newest attraction is Dusty’s Minesha� Racer. Using specially designed mats, the four-lane racer launches riders head� rst into a thrilling 360 degree turn in an enclosed tube, before plunging 40 feet down open-air lanes for a downhill dash to the � nish line and a serious drenching.

A gi� shop is onsite, Subway operates Dusty’s Grill and a variety of snack foods are available at carts throughout the park.

Tickets are available online at www.drytownwaterpark.com, or at DryTown Water Park Town Hall.

RANCHO VISTA GOLF COURSERancho Vista Golf Club provides exceptional gol� ng and dining. It features a Ted Robinson designed 18-hole golf course o� ering a lush oasis perfectly complementing the surrounding desert landscape while the clubhouse features a comfortable retreat for a quiet family dinner or celebrating special occasions. Rancho Vista Golf Course is located at 3905 Club Rancho Dr., Palmdale. For more information, call (661) 272-9903 or visit www.ranchovistagolfclub.com.

DESERT AIRE GOLF COURSEDesert Aire Golf Course is a beginner and family-friendly 9-hole full-length golf course. � e fairways are lined with majestic cottonwood trees providing an abundance of shade in the summer. � ey have a full-length driving range, a practice putting and chipping green, a snack bar and o� er private and group lessons. Desert Aire Golf Course is located at 3620 E. Ave. P, Palmdale. For more information, call (661) 538-0370 or visit www.desertairegolfcourse.com.

BIRDIESBirdies features 30 natural grass tee areas, yardage markers, stadium lighting for night golf, practice putting green, chipping area and practice bunkers ranging in di� culty. Indoor, state-of-the-art video instruction and analysis is also available in Birdies Training Room. Birdies is located at 41520 10th St. W, Palmdale. For more information, call (661) 274-8510 or visit www.birdiespalmdale.com.

GET YOUR GOLF ONIf you have time to hit the links, Palmdale has great options for you:

The Antelope Valley’s ONLY Water Park



http://www.drytownwaterpark.com

http://www.ranchovistagolfclub.com

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For information or to make a park, facility or field reservation, please call 661/267-5611.

Breathe easy: Palmdale parks are smoke-free.

Facility and/or some features are available for reservation. Visit www.cityofpalmdale.org or call 661/267-5611 for more information.

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■ City of Palmdale Boundary■ Non-Resident● Parks and/or Recreation

FacilitiesThe City of Palmdale does not warrant the accuracy of the data of the map and assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

This map is intended to give patrons a general idea of the City's boundaries and park locations.Prior to registering for a class, please confirm your residency by visiting the Recreation & Culture office. Resident and non-resident fees are in place for some classes to benefit Palmdale residents. Those living outside City limits pay an extra fee for some registrations.

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o deseRt sands PaRk (DSP) 39117 3rd Street East · 267-5611

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j anaveRde PaRk (AVP) 2820 Greenbrier Street · 267-5611

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For information or to make a park, facility or field reservation, please call 661/267-5611.

Breathe easy: Palmdale parks are smoke-free.



Lighted – can be used day or night

■ City of Palmdale Boundary■ Non-Resident● Parks and/or Recreation

FacilitiesThe City of Palmdale does not warrant the accuracy of the data of the map and assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

This map is intended to give patrons a general idea of the City's boundaries and park locations.Prior to registering for a class, please confirm your residency by visiting the Recreation & Culture office. Resident and non-resident fees are in place for some classes to benefit Palmdale residents. Those living outside City limits pay an extra fee for some registrations.

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10 Hammack Activity Center (HAC) üü ü

11 Joe Davies Heritage Airpark ü ü ü ü üü

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w legacy commons foR active senioRs (LC) 930 East Avenue Q-9 · 267-5904

e chimbole cultuRal centeR (CCC) 38350 Sierra Highway · 267-5656

Palmdale city libRaRy 700 East Palmdale Blvd. · 267-5600

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r baRRel sPRings tRail & equestRian aRena 1300 Barrel Springs Road · 267-5611

t Pelona vista PaRk (PVP) 37800 Tierra Subida Avenue · 267-5611

y manzanita heights PaRk (MZP) 431 Mesa Verde Street · 267-5611

u maRie keRR PaRk (MKP) 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. · 267-5611➤ Pool (MKP) · 267-6145➤ Recreation center (MKPRC) · 267-6137➤ Palmdale amphitheater · 267-5611➤ best of the West softball complex (BWSC) · 267-5611

i aRnie quinones PaRk (AQP) 41003 50th Street West · 267-5611

o deseRt sands PaRk (DSP) 39117 3rd Street East · 267-5611

a hammack activity centeR/ RolleR hockey Rinks (HAC) 815 East Avenue Q-6 · 267-5611

south valley WoRk souRce centeR 38510 Sierra Highway · 265-7421

s Joe davies heRitage aiRPaRk at Palmdale Plant 42 2001 East Avenue P · 267-5300

d William J. mcadam PaRk (MP) 38115 30th Street East · 267-5611

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f domenic massaRi PaRk (DMP) 37716 55th Street East · 267-5611

g Palmdale oasis PaRk (POP) 3850 East Avenue S · 267-5611➤ Recreation center (POPC) · 267-5611➤ Pool (POPC) · 267-6157➤ drytown Water Park (DT) · 267-6161

h Joshua hills PaRk (JHP) Fairfield & Via del Rio · 267-5611

j anaveRde PaRk (AVP) 2820 Greenbrier Street · 267-5611

k foothill PaRk (FP) 2525 The Groves · 267-5611

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CALIFORNIA POPPY RESERVE Each spring, the grasslands come alive with brilliant orange California poppies and other wild� owers. Bloom intensity and duration varies year to year, but generally lasts from mid-February to mid-May. � e Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center is open for the duration of the bloom with wildlife and wild� ower exhibits, an orientation video, a gallery of watercolor paintings and a gi� shop. Year-round, enjoy eight miles of hiking trails through the rolling hills and a picnic area with a beautiful view to the mountains.15101 Lancaster Rd. • www.parks.ca.gov

DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWLDevil’s Punchbowl County Park is a tilted sandstone formation, created by layers of sedimentary rocks, spanning across 1,310 acres of land at an elevation of 4,750 feet. � e Punchbowl is a deep canyon known as a plunging syncline. Short trails within the park showcase the geologic features along the Punchbowl and San Andreas Faults. 28000 Devil’s Punchbowl Rd., Pearblossomwww.devils-punchbowl.com

EXOTIC FELINE BREEDING COMPOUND – CATHOUSELocated approximately 20 minutes north of Palmdale in Rosamond, it is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of threatened and endangered wild cat species. � e EFBC houses more than 70 cats, representing 18 di� erent species; from the large and familiar leopard, tiger and jaguar, to the smaller and lesser-known margay, � shing cat, serval and many more. Felines are housed in natural exhibits which provide visitors unique, close-up viewing, and a friendly, experienced sta� is available to answer questions about the animals and the EFBC. 3718 60th St. W, Rosamond(661) 256-3332 • www.cathouse-fcc.org

PALMDALEPALMDALESEE THE SIGHTSTHERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE IN AND AROUND PALMDALE. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY ON YOUR STAY:


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MOUNTAIN HIGH SKI RESORT Whether you’re a beginner, a family or a professional snowboarder, Mountain High is the place to be with various trails including over 70 acres of beginning terrain. In the o� season, Mountain High opens up its three disk golf courses with holes throughout the Angeles National Forest. 24510 Highway 2, Wrightwood(888) 754-7878 • www.mthigh.com

SADDLEBACK BUTTE STATE PARK Key park attractions are the short self-guided Dic Dowen Nature Trail, the Peak Trail climbing 1,000 feet to a dramatic view across the Western Mojave Desert, a Visitor Center featuring natural and cultural history displays, and the unique Joshua Tree/Creosote habitat found only in the Mojave Desert. Springtime brings a show of wild� owers that varies yearly, and fall has clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Summer days are hot, but nights are warm with excellent stargazing. 170th St. East, between East Ave. J and East Ave. Kwww.parks.ca.gov

ST. ANDREWS ABBEY Located in the hills of Valyermo resides Saint Andrew’s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that is home to around 20 monks. St. Andrew’s is also available as a retreat center for those who would like to practice prayer and silence. Whether as a � eld trip or as a retreat, visitors are welcome to witness and learn about the lives of the monks of Valyermo. 31001 N. Valyermo Rd., Valyermo(661) 944-2178 • www.saintandrewsabbey.com

TIPPI HEDREN’S SHAMBALA PRESERVE Home to over 40 rescued big cats such as lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, servals and bobcats, the preserve resides in the hills of Acton and o� ers several fun and educational attractions including safari tours, overnight African tent stays and school tours. All visitors must be 18 years and older.6867 Soledad Canyon, Acton(661) 268-0380 • www.shambala.org

VASQUEZ ROCKS NATURAL AREA PARK Each year, people travel to see the prehistoric Vasquez Rocks that were once home to the Shoshone and Tataviam peoples. � ese famous rocks can be seen on TV shows such as Star Trek, � e Big Bang � eory, New Girl and � e Flintstones movie. � ey are also a popular site for hiking, picnicking and horseback riding.10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce • (661) 268-0840parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/parks/vasquez_rocks_natural_area


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MUSEUMSAV INDIAN MUSEUM A unique and eclectic folk art structure, the museum houses objects created by the American Indian cultures of the western Great Basin, California and the Southwest. 15701 E. Ave. M, Lancaster (661) 946-3055 • www.avim.parks.ca.gov

BORAX VISITOR’S CENTER Buried deep in the Mojave Desert is one of the biggest and richest deposits of borax on the planet. You will also find the Borax Visitor Center, one of the best kept secrets of the Southern California desert. 26962 Twenty Mule Team Rd., Boron(760) 762-7588 • www.borax.com

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASEEdwards AFB is the fabled real home of “The Right Stuff.” Here, history is made every day. In fact, roughly 370 world records have been set in the skies over Edwards. Hundreds of significant aviation “firsts” have been accomplished here including Capt. Chuck Yeager’s breaking of the sound barrier. While Edwards is not open to the public, it offers bi-weekly base and museum tours and can accommodate special group tours of up to 40 people. (661) 277-3517 • www.edwards.af.mil


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OFF THE BEATEN PATHThere are a lot of interesting sights and scenes in and around Palmdale. You’ve probably seen a lot of them on TV or in movies, because we’re a popular spot for Hollywood to film. You can see several iconic locations nearby, including:

CLUB EDThis iconic Route 66 motel was created for the movie, Eye of the Storm with Dennis Hopper. 42848 150th St. East, Lake Los Angeles

FOUR ACES This popular location has been featured in movies starring John Travolta, Brad Pitt, Jim Carrey, and many others.14499 E. Ave. Q, Palmdale “KILL BILL” CHURCH

Made famous in the movie Kill Bill by Quentin Tarantino, it is actually the Sanctuary Adventist Church.19806 St. E. Ave. G, Lancaster

PALMDALE AIRPORT TERMINAL / HANGARSAlthough currently not in operation as a terminal, Palmdale Airport’s facility was used in the Tom Hanks movie aptly called The Terminal. One of the large hangars on Air Force Plant 42 property was used in two sequels of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean series. 41000 20th St. East and Ave. P, Palmdale

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENTCHARLIE BROWN FARMSThere is nothing like it anywhere! Charlie Brown Farms is your one-day getaway for real Texas style Bar-B-Que. Home of the World’s Largest Jerky Slab, Charlie Brown also sells local fruit, vegetables and honey, as well as nostalgic candy and toys, soda pop and their famous date shakes. It’s the area’s largest gift shop with three buildings, two patios and thousands of gift items and collectibles. 8317 Pearblossom Hwy., Littlerock (661) 944-2606 • www.charliebrownfarms.com


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PALMDALEPALMDALE EEven if you’ve never heard of Palmdale before, you certainly have heard about what comes from Palmdale.

� e U-2 spy plane and SR-21 Blackbird took � ight from Palmdale, and each Space Shuttle and the stealth B-2 bomber were built right here.

Palmdale has a rich aerospace heritage and you can experience it up close and personal.

JOE DAVIES HERITAGE AIRPARK AT PALMDALE PLANT 42 A family-friendly, unique destination, it is centered around displays of aircra� that present the historical signi� cance of United States Air Force Plant 42 in a way that generates pride among our residents and prestige among our peers.

Visitors to Joe Davies Heritage Airpark may view a collection of aircra� � own, tested, designed, produced or modi� ed at United States Air Force Plant 42. � e airpark includes 21 retired military aircra� on static display, plus a 1/8 scale model of the B-2 Spirit, an AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile, a B-52, a C-46, and various aircra� components. When fully developed, the airpark will showcase over 40 retired military and civilian aircra� .

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding major holidays, weather permitting. Admission is free. Guided tours are available Monday through Saturday

upon request. To schedule a tour, call (661) 267-5345. For additional information, visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/airpark

2001 E. Ave. P, Palmdale(661) 267-5611

BLACKBIRD AIRPARKBlackbird Airpark, an annex of the Air Force Flight Test (AFFT) Museum at Edwards AFB, was o� cially dedicated on Sept. 27, 1991. It is the world’s only display of a Lockheed SR-71A together with its predecessor A-12, along with the once ultra-secret D-21 drone and the only remaining U-2 “D” model in the world.

� e airpark was established to preserve the proud heritage of the Blackbird family of military aircra� . � rough the restoration, preservation and display of these unique aircra� , it provides the visiting public from all over the world an interesting and educa-tional experience.

Blackbird Airpark is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours of operation are subject to volunteer availability and weather. For additional information, visit www.a� cmuseum.org/visit/blackbird-airpark.

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PPalmdale is over 100 square miles in size. If you don’t have your own transportation, there are several options for you to get around:

TAXI / UBER

Midvalley Yellow Cab • (661) 225-9797

Family Taxi • (661) 272-1300

AV Independent • (661) 236-8005

Uber • www.uber.com

AIR TRANSPORTATIONLos Angeles International Airport is about 70 miles from Palmdale. For more information, visit www.lawa.org.

Bob Hope Airport is located in Burbank about 50 miles from Palmdale. For more information, visit www.burbankairport.com.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION� e Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route 14) provides a convenient route south to Greater Los Angeles or north to High Sierra vacation lands. Adventurous motorists � nd the Angeles Forest and Angeles Crest Highways scenic routes to the Pasadena area. Highways 138 and 58 run east and west through the Antelope Valley. Interstate Freeways 5 (to Los Angeles and Sacramento) and 15 (to San Diego and Las Vegas) are easily accessed from these highways.

BUSAntelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) local bus service o� ers routes to local stores and malls. AVTA also provides Dial-a-Ride services, a curb-to-curb van service primarily for seniors and disabled persons. Contact AVTA at (661) 945-9445 or visit www.avta.com.

Greyhound • (661) 947-9440

RAIL SERVICESRail service is available from the Antelope Valley to Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley and L.A. basin cities by Metrolink. Contact Metrolink at (800) 371-LINK (5465) or visit www.metrolinktrains.com. Additional rail services include:

Southern Pacifi c Transportation • (661) 947-4828

Amtrak • (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS� e City of Palmdale has installed two electric vehicle charging stations available for the public’s use at two city facilities.

� e charging stations are available 24/7 and are located at Palmdale City Hall, on the south side of the Development Services building, located at 38250 Sierra Hwy., and at Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center, 3850 East Ave. S.

Charging stations are also located near the south entrance of the Antelope Valley Mall.


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HEALTH CAREPPalmdale Regional Medical Center (PRMC) is an exceptional

acute-care hospital and medical center that serves the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. A thriving community hospital, it features high-tech advantages of a big-city hospital and the personalized care of a hometown provider.

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is active in the community, and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade, Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance, Chambers of Commerce and other civic and governmental groups. PRMC believes in “Community Service Excellence” and supports nonpro� t agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations.

More than 400 physicians are on the medical sta� at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. � e nursing sta� draws on years of

clinical experience to provide quality care, and is associated with several area nursing programs.

PRMC FACTS & FIGURES

121 licensed beds on opening; currently 157 beds; 239 beds at complete build-out

Approximately 800 employees, including nearly 400 RNs and other nursing sta�

Active medical sta� of nearly 400

Centers of emphasis include: Cardiology and STEMI Receiving Center, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Transfusion-Free Medicine, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, and � e Center for Wound Care (o� -campus program)

PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

38600 Medical Center Dr.

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NEED A GOOD MASSAGE?A� er a day at the ballpark, sightseeing or a long day on the job, treat yourself to a relaxing massage at one of Palmdale’s best massage and spa locations.

MASSAGE ENVY

39445 10th St. West, Ste. E5 • Palmdale

(661) 526-0050 • www.massageenvy.com

SECOND DAY WIND SPA

853 Auto Center Dr., Ste. E • Palmdale

(661) 273-9463 • www.secondwinddayspa.com

OTHER MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITIES IN PALMDALE INCLUDE:

HIGH DESERT MEDICAL GROUP

38209 47th St. East

(661) 285-2101

www.hdmg.net

KAISER PERMANENTE

4502 E. Ave. S

(877) 554–4404

www.kaiserpermanente.org

SIERRA MEDICAL GROUP

39115 Trade Center Dr.

(661) 434-1573

www.sierramedicalgroup.com

Advanced Life SupportBasic Life Support

Critical Care Transport

Proudly Serving the Antelope Valley

1055 West Avenue J • Lancaster, CA 93534

1-800-433-7522

“Customer Centered, Caregiver Inspired, Patient Foucused”


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Alterra Home Loans ...................................................................................... 8

AMR | American Medial Response ........................................................... 33

Antelope Valley Swap Meet .......................................................................... 6

AVTA | Antelope Valley Transit Authority .............................................. 31

DryTown Water Park ..................................................................................... 2

Embassy Suites by Hilton | Palmdale ........................................................ 7

N’ Joy Popcorn ............................................................................................... 4

Palmdale Amphitheater ............................................................................... 2

Palmdale Chamber of Commerce ............................................................ 35

Palmdale Playhouse ...................................................................................... 2

Palmdale Regional Medical Center .......................................................... 36

Palmdale Water District ................................................................................ 5

Paraclete High School .................................................................................. 3

Unified Service and Consulting Inc. ....................................................... 11

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• 157 camas y planes para ampliar las 239 camas

• Espacio del hospital de 320,000 pies cuadrados

• Edificio de consultorios médicos de 60,000 piescuadrados

Más servicios y características especiales• Servicios cardíacos avanzados y centro de recepción

STEMI certificado

• Unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) galardonado

• Cirugía para perder peso/bariátrica

• Termoplastía bronquial

• Cirugía para pacientes hospitalizados y pacientesambulaambulatotoririosos (incluy(incluyendoendo mínimamenmínimamentete ininvavasivsiva)a)

• Neurociencia

• Oncología

• Ortopedia

• Cirugía plástica

• Centro quirúrgico de columna y articulaciones

• Servicios de laboratorio y radiología para pacientesambulatorios

• El Centro para Atención de Lesiones y Medicina Hiperbárica

• Instituto de rehabilitación y ortopedia

Atención de emergenciaCon un helipuerto y 35 camas, nuestrodepartamento de Emergencias es el más grandeen los valles de Antelope y de Santa Clarita.

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