The City of Santa Clarita will host a public ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the dedication of the Taylor Open Space, which was a primary location for the CBS television series, “The Dukes of Hazzard” (1979-1985). The event will be held at the entrance to Towsley Canyon at Ed Davis Park, located at 24335 The Old Road.

The Taylor Open Space includes 114 acres of natural woodland adjacent to the northern end of Rivendale Ranch, also known as Towsley Canyon. The dedication will place the Taylor Open Space in public ownership to be preserved and enjoyed in perpetuity as a protected wildlife corridor. New trails will also be added to the property in the future for residents to explore.

“The Taylor Property is an important link in the Santa Clarita greenbelt,” said Mayor Laurene Weste. “By bringing the property into public ownership under the City’s Open Space Preservation District, we are protecting an important wildlife corridor, safeguarding endangered wildlife and allowing residents to explore a new side of Towsley Canyon.”

To RSVP for the Taylor Open Space dedication, please contact Jessica Thompson with the City of Santa Clarita at jethompson@santa-clarita.com or (661) 255-4939. For additional details about the property, please contact Barbara Blankenship, Open Space Acquisition Specialist for the City of Santa Clarita, at (661) 286-4046.

The General Lee tears through “Cottonwood Corners” in Season 5, Episode 7 of the CBS television series, “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Episode title: “Vance’s Lady,” original air date November 5, 1982. Click image for more.