Desert Christ Park — Attraction in Yucca Valley

Scenic Yucca Valley,located in Southern California,features many intersting places to see and things to do. We recently visited The Desert Christ Park that features the sculpting work of artist Antone Martin.This collection of steel and reinforced concrete sculptures features places from bible experiences of The Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The project was unveiled on Resurrection/Easter Sunday in 1951and continued being added to through 1961.It was a collaboration of Antone Martin and Reverend Eddie Garver as a bench mark for "peace on earth and good will". There is no charge to visit,free parking,restroom and a bench to sit on and have a pik nik or relax! You can walk around the stunning sculptures in about 30-45 minutes so it makes for a nice stop on your Yucca Valley/Joshua Tree/ 29 Palms adventure! There is lots of great photo/IG opportunities here of the park and the scenic views of Yucca Valley from the park. Set on a beautiful hillside near Yucca Valleys Hwy 62,Desert Christ Park is open daily till dark and is a great stop for everyone who is visiting Yucca Valley,Joshua Tree,29 Palms and beyond! . . . . #desertchristpark #antonemartin #reverendeddiegarver #jesuschrist #yuccavalley #californiadeserts #hwy62 #waynesalvatti #seetheusa #photografxworldwide #sculpture #art #concreteart #concrete #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #29palms #29palmshwy #jthavn #visityuccavalley #sculptures #desertart #yuccavalleyart #iloveyuccavalley #ilovejoshuatree #ilove29palms #californiadreamin...

Via their website:

"Dedicated on Easter Sunday 1951, this park was the vision of Eddie Garver, known at the time as the Desert Parson. Through a series of events, the Desert Parson was introduced to artist-sculptor Frank Antone Martin, the creator of these remarkable works of steel-reinforced concrete, and together they began a journey that would span time and test, and produce one of California's most iconic and historical parks. The park transcends denominational considerations and we welcome all to remember and celebrate not only the visionary and the artist, but most importantly, the life and teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."

If you are in the area, Desert Christ Park is worth going a little out of your way to visit. I wouldn't recommend making a day of it as the park itself is not nearly a big as you would think.

There are no "staff" on hand and it's up to you to make the most of your self-guided tour. There are a couple of interesting kiosks that provide some information as to the unique history of the place, as well as a small performance space, a couple of headstones, and many, many statues in various states of disrepair.

Desert Christ Park is a place to be alone with your thoughts and consider the beauty around you. While it is not that far removed from the main drag and all it's businesses, it still sits far enough away that you can easily get lost in your...

This is a hard place to rate because it's a personal taste type of thing. If you are looking for classic roadside kitschiness - then despite not being on a roadside, you won't be disappointed! If you miss the old Bibleland in Yucaipa/Calimesa, you should come up and check it out. If you want to teach children about the life of Jesus or see a creative representation of it yourself, it is worth a visit. I like that fact that I can interact with the displays. And it feels like the 1950s display that you want it to be. You're not supposed to sit on the statues but you can pose for some great photos otherwise. I mean, where else can you pose in the Last Supper? As someone outside the faith, it's a bit of a puzzle what constitutes reverence and what is irreverent, but Desert Christ park seems to please both my Christian and non Christian visitors. If you're heading towards Joshua Tree or Pioneertown, it's...