View from atop Mint Canyon
The
Canyon Country neighborhood occupies the central and eastern portions
of the City of Santa Clarita, in the Soledad and Mint Canyon areas. With
a population of roughly 60,000 people, Canyon Country is the largest
community within the City limits.
Canyon Country's history dates
back to the mid 1800's. In 1872 Colonel Thomas Mitchell created the
first school, now Sulphur Springs Elementary, which is Santa Clarita's
first school in the area. The Canyon Country community has gone by
various names in the past, most notably "Solemint," a name created by
the combination of the "Soledad" and "Mint" canyon names. In 1968, by
popular vote, the area was renamed to "Canyon Country".
Placerita Canyon Park Currently,
Canyon Country serves as both major residential area, and popular
commercial/retail area, that is still quickly growing. Housing options
are varied, from high end homes near the tops of the canyons, to more
affordable housing options along the main road arteries throughout the
neighborhood.
Canyon Country parks include the Todd Longshore
Park, North Oaks Park, Canyon Country Park, Oak Spring Canyon Park,
Begonias Lane Park. Canyon Country is also home to the majestic
Placerita Canyon Park, where the "Oak of the Golden Dreams" resides --
the location of the first gold discovery in California.
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