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Hemet is a city in Riverside County, located in the San Jacinto Valley and it covers a total area of 25.6 square miles, or about half of the valley, which it shares with its neighbor to the north, the city of San Jacinto. Hemet was founded in 1887, predating the formation of Riverside County, and was incorporated on January 20, 1910. The formation of Lake Hemet helped the city prosper, and allowed further agricultural growth in the area, as well as population growth. The city is probably best known for being the home of "Ramona", California's official and one of the longest running outdoor plays, having been started in 1923. Hemet has also been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest.

Hemet is located in southwestern Riverside County, and is located in the San Jacinto Valley. Hemet is south of the city of San Jacinto, and located near the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The valley is surrounded by the Santa Rosa Hills and San Jacinto Mountains, and is mostly dry land, except for Diamond Valley Lake to the south of Hemet.

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The City of Hemet has two museums, as well as an outdoor amphitheater. The Hemet Museum is located at the intersection of State street and Florida Avenue, in downtown Hemet. It is a museum of local history, and features photographs of old Hemet, historic photographs from the Ramona Pageant, as well as native American atrifacts and agriculture displays. Hemet is also home of the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology, located in the southern part of the city at the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and Searl Parkway. It futures exhibits of Ice Age mammals, namely including 'Max', the largest Mastodon found in the western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Colombian mammoth. Along with the two museums, Hemet also has an outdoor amphitheater, the Ramona Bowl a natural amphitheater located in the southern hills of the city. It is known for producing the play, "Ramona".

The city of Hemet is expanding upon its entertainment venues. The two largest venues are the Ramona Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater, and the Regal Cinemas. However, the city is slated for upcoming projects that could bring residents more things to do in the valley. The largest is the proposed, and in planning stages, "Garrett Ranch" will be a new outdoor lifestyle entertainment center located at the corner of Florida Avenue and Warren Road in west Hemet. Plans for it include a new state of the art multiplex, as well as rows of shops, cafes, and botiques. It is to be modeled somewhat after the downtown area of a city, with boulevards,and pedestrian friendly streets. Another development being planned for the area is a downtown transit village, with the center of it being a Metrolink station. It will be north of the downtown core, and will consist of residences, shops, as well parks. The station itself, could feature a Railroad museum, heritage trail, as well as a farmers market and market hall.

Hemet has eight city parks located throughout the city, though some are small greens, and others are larger parks. Some of them are:

Weston Park: Weston Park was established in 1921 and was dedicated to John B. Weston, who was President of The Board of Trustees from 1914 to 1920. It contains shuffleboard courts, restrooms, playground, basketball court, and turf area for passive uses and games. It is located in the downtown area west of Santa Fe Street, and is four acres.

Simpson Park: Simpson Park is a wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills southeast of Hemet with sheltered picnic area and tables, barbecues, restrooms, and hiking trails. At an elevation of 2,500 feet, it provides an expansive view of San Jacinto Valley, and it is 438 acres.

Mary Henley Park: Dedicated to Mary Henley, born in Hemet and served as Hemet City Clerk from October 1951 to March 1975, and is the first Hemet Park named after a woman. Mary Henley still resides in Hemet. Mary Henley Park park contains a playground area, half basketball court, picnic tables, shade structures, a portable restroom and a large turf area. There is a 3/4 mile marked walking path/sidewalk around the perimeter of the park. It is 16 acres, and was established in 1993.

Gibbel Park: Gibbel park contains a large children's play area, ball field, a half basketball court, restrooms, 2 lighted tennis courts, lawn bowling green, horseshoe pits, picnic areas and large turf area for passive uses. The park also features a memorial of military branches of the United States. It is eleven acres, and was established in 1970.

Some of the other attractions in Hemet are: Colonial Country Club, Gallery LLC, Diamond Valley Country Club, Echo Hills Golf Club, Hemet Golf Club, Hemet West Mobile Estates, Arroyo Fairways Mobile Home Club, Panorama Village Golf Course, Seven Hills Golf Course.