| Thank
you for your interest in the City of Fontana. This site
was created to provide convenient access to public information
about the City and it's surrounding area. The information
provided here is meant to help you become acquainted with
the City of Fontana and the services provided by the City.
We hope you will find the information provided here to be
helpful and informative.
The
City of Fontana is located in southern California, in the
USA. We sit at the intersection of two major freeways.
Metrolink rail service to the greater Los Angeles area runs
through the center of town, and we are only 10 minutes away
from Ontario International Airport.
The
present population is estimated at 183,640 (2007 estimate). The City's incorporated area
is 36 square miles, with a sphere of influence of 54.2 square miles.
The
City of Fontana was incorporated in 1952. There are
currently 39 park/recreation locations available to use within
the City. Many classes and sports programs are available
and 23 other sports organizations are currently active in
the City.
The
City is fortunate to have a major hospital within its boundaries.
It is also home to many major distribution centers, just to
name a few:
- Target
Warehouse & Distribution
- Sears
- Mercedes-Benz
- Southern
California Edison
- Home
Shopping Network
- Avery
Dennison
The
City provides a full range of services for its citizens.
These services include police, paramedic, recreation and parks,
planning and development, street improvements and lighting
and general administration. In addition, the City's
Housing and Business Development Department has numerous programs
for residential and commercial rehabilitation loans and economic
development programs. |
