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Norco has 11 parks, each offering a variety of recreational opportunities from play areas to picnic shelters to lighted sports fields. The city also houses a large equestrian facility, Ingalls Park, which features horse shows as well as two major rodeo events and the Norco Valley Fair each year. Various riding arenas are maintained throughout the city. Riley Gymnasium, a 10,000 square foot gym, offers a wide spectrum of sports and special events as well.

The Norco Valley Fair takes place from August thru September and features carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts, a livestock auction, pony rides, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, an Indian Village and much more. Norco hosts a number of special events including an annual Egg Hunt, Fourth of July Country Jamboree and Fireworks Show and an annual Western Art Show. The Community Center pool and Norco High School pool feature recreational swimming, swim lessons and a swim team during the spring and summer months. The Norco Auto Mall, The Gateway Redevelopment area and the 6th Street "Old Town" area are just a few of the major employers in Norco. There are numerous golf courses located in the area. Hidden Valley Golf Course is located on the city's southern edge among rolling foothills. The championship course provides spectacular views and a wide variety of wildflowers during the spring. Other courses in the area include Goose Creek, Cresta Verde, Eagle Glen (A Troone managed, spectacular course) and Green River.

Norco, formerly known as the Little La Sierra Rancho, was once part of a Mexican Grant. The area went through numerous owners until it was purchased by James W. Long in 1908. Long formed the Orange Heights Water Company and began developing the area in 1910. The North Corona Land Company bought the property 1921 after it was established as a subdivision of the Corona Land Company for citrus growing. The name Norco is an abbreviation of Nor and Co taken from the new owners.