Formerly a USFS ticket booth the San Gabriel Canyon Gateway Center serves as a USDA Forest Service information center & entrance to the canyon and Angeles National Forest. Constructed in 2008 w public & private funds this interpretive center &2.5 acre park provides visitor information including environmental education activities, general forest information & related materials. This facility offers: –Handicap accessibility –Small Parking Lot –Restrooms –Drinking fountains –Small picnic area –Small Courtyard –Small nature walk –Memorial Grove & Interpretive Gardens featuring native plants & trees –Adventure passes sold here and online FYI A Wilderness Pass is required for recreation in the canyon. Meeting location for many local organizations including: various hiking/cycling meetups(the SGCGC is close to the San Gabriel River Bike Trail entrance), Amigos de Los Rios, San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders, Forest Preservation Volunteer Group of Southern California, Sierra Club & of course US Forest Service community events. Friendly staff, clean facilities and beautiful gardens.