Lake Gregory Regional Park Live Cam
A reservoir in the San Bernardino National Forest
History
Lake Gregory Regional Park is a popular recreational area located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, United States. The park surrounds Lake Gregory, a man-made reservoir that was originally constructed for water supply and flood control purposes. Here's a brief overview of its history up to that point:
1950s-1960s: The Idea and ConstructionThe history of Lake Gregory Regional Park dates back to the 1950s when the idea of creating a recreational area in the San Bernardino Mountains gained traction. The primary purpose was to provide a local water source for the surrounding communities and to reduce the risk of flooding downstream in the San Bernardino Valley. The construction of the dam and reservoir was completed in 1963.
1970s-1980s: Recreational Development