Santa Clarita is home to a series of bear around the city. These life-sized California Grizzly Bears, each uniquely designed by different artists, offer a glimpse into Santa Clarita’s culture, history, and community spirit. Here’s a guide to these bears that you won’t want to miss:
- The Heritage Bear
Location: 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd
Artist: Scott Groller
Date: 2005
Material: Fiberglass
One of several art bears that grace sites around Santa Clarita, The Heritage Bear is a life-sized representation of a California Grizzly Bear. Created by artist Scott Groller, it features a photographic collage of City history and events. Half of the bear is covered with historic pictures, while the other half is covered with pictures depicting modern day Santa Clarita. Each life-sized replica is more than 10 feet in length and more than 5 feet tall.
- Transit Bear
Location: Transit Maintenance Facility, 28250 Constellation Rd
Artist: Mike Burton
Date: 2007
Material: Fiberglass
One of several art bears that grace sites around Santa Clarita, The Transit Bear is a life-sized representation of a California Grizzly Bear. It depicts the various forms of transportation that can be found in the Santa Clarita Valley. Each life-sized replica is more than 10 feet in length and more than 5 feet tall.
- Climbing Tree Bear
Location: Westfield Valencia Town Center (The Patios), 24201 Valencia Blvd
Artist: Corey Stein
Date: 2009
Material: Fiberglass
The Climbing Tree Bear is a life-sized representation of a California Grizzly Bear. The artist, Corey Stein, has describes her art as “environmental observations and connections.” Most of the concepts for her projects come from things she has seen on the street and in nature. She takes her unique perspective and puts it into multi-layered, free form art, attempting to show the outside world and her internal processing simultaneously. She hopes that her art is both educational and funny. Each life-sized replica is more than 10 feet in length and more than 5 feet tall.
- Santa Clarita Cycling Bear
Location: Chuck Pontius Commuter-Rail Trail, 23106 Valencia Blvd
Artist: Frank Rock