California Avenue, Fresno: Weekends through August 8th from 12–5 p.m. Eight picnic shelter areas are available for day-use reservation, ranging in capacity from 25 to nearly 500 people. It's especially nice for open-field activities and picnic space, and it's a popular venue for children's birthday parties. Roeding Regional Park is still a lovely place to visit outside the zoo. A few popular residents include African elephants, American flamingos, and stingrays. This non-profit and AZA-accredited facility is home to over 200 animals, big and small. The shores of Lake Washington and other small wetland ponds also add an aquatic element to the park.ĭespite its pleasant environment, Roeding's most notable feature is the Fresno Chaffee Zoo within park borders. Its 148 acres comprise several large trees punctuating a rolling contour of open lawns. It's just west of the Tower District, next to the Golden State Highway (California State Route 99). Roeding is another popular regional park near Fresno. Roeding Regional Park Roeding Regional Park | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Oso de Oro is a fenced-in park, and an attendant is on duty during operating hours.ģ. Wide and paved trails lead down to this small lake, lending a view of the aquatic environment. The other half of this fenced-in park comprises the stormwater basin, where ducks and geese like to gather. This entire space is wheelchair accessible and designed to accommodate every child that visits. Two large playgrounds for different age groups are at the center of a foamed plaza surrounded by other playtime equipment. It's a popular place to visit for families thanks to its several playground facilities. But most wouldn't know that upon visiting, because amid this urban engineering is a lovely park with several facilities. It's a unique park that primarily serves as a groundwater reservoir. The Fresno Metropolitan Flood District operates Oso de Oro Park, also known as Sloan Johnson Oso de Oro Lake Park. Oso de Oro Park Oso de Oro Park | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane But with blooming walkways, beautiful bridges, and a bountiful collection of bonsai plants, it's a worthy reflective moment in the day.Ģ. This tranquil space is accessible from the north end of the park and requires an additional small price of admission. Park-goers should opt for a visit to the Shinzen Japanese Garden when visiting Woodward. The park is also home to the 3,500-seat Rotary Amphitheater, which hosts open-air concerts throughout the year. Other park features include a BMX pump course and a hilly 18 holes of disc golf.
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It's free to visit Woodward Park, although parking costs five dollars. Shinzen Friendship Garden, Woodward Regional Park | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Whatever the reason, the lake is often a central part of any visit, thanks to its shimmering appeal. Bird-watchers also tend to gather in the same place, as much of the aquatic landscape is a designated bird sanctuary. Many families head to Woodward for the several lakeside picnic areas in the park. Among these natural spoils are bird-heavy bodies of water and rolling hills for cross-country activities. It's the largest park in Fresno County, encompassing over 300 acres of varied landscapes. It's on the city's north side, approximately 12 miles from downtown. Woodward Regional Park is the signature outdoor space of Fresno. Woodward Regional Park Woodward Regional Park | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane
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