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San Joaquin County Parks & Recreation Digest



Yosemite Reservation Rules Released

04/30/2025

On April 29, the administration released rules for Yosemite Park Reservations in the coming months.

Manteca Considers Park Water Bottle Filling Stations

04/30/2025

The City of Manteca is considering the installation of water bottle filling stations in local parks.

Woodward Community Park Splash Pad Project Advancing

04/15/2025

A look at the elaborate $2.8 million Splash Pad in development at Woodward Community Park, with construction set to begin this summer.

National Park Week Coming April 19-27

04/12/2025

Entrance is free to all National Parks on April 19 to kick off the annual National Parks Week this year from April 19-27. Get ready to get outdoors to celebrate America's Best Idea.

Rural California, Reliant on the Trump Administration for Jobs, Braces for Cuts

04/02/2025

Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

Power Outage Plagues San Joaquin County Fairgrounds

04/02/2025

A fire in February damage a component necessary to power the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The race is on to restore electricity before the spring and summer fair season begins.

DeBenedetti Park Upgrades Begin

03/26/2025

The infrastructure improvement work for the 49-acre DeBenedetti Park in Lodi has begun.

Rockslide Closes Highway 140 Entrance to Yosemite

03/20/2025

A major rockslide has closed the Highway 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. Read on for details.

The High Cost of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades of Efforts

03/18/2025

Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure? Pollutants pour in, while development continues. Funding has shifted in focus to tourism and traffic projects, while money spent directly on fixing the lake has declined.

Homeless Disrupt Lodi Softball Complex

03/12/2025

A homeless encampment at the Lodi Softball Complex caused the cancellation of practice for the Lodi High softball team at the start of this season. Read on to learn more.

Spotlight on Manteca Parks & Rec

03/12/2025

The City of Manteca is considering how to upgrade local parks and improve recreation staffing and programming. Read on to learn more.

Manteca Seeks to Acquire Future Parkland

03/06/2025

In a closed session during their March 4 meeting, the Manteca City Council discussed the purchase of a parcel for the location of a future city park. Read on to learn where the parcel is located.

San Joaquin County Approves Park Upgrades

02/10/2025

San Joaquin County Supervisors approved $1.37 to fund upgrades in neighborhood parks and the Micke Grove Zoo in Lodi. Read on for more information about which parks will be feeling the love.

San Joaquin County Supervisors Approve Parks & Rec Spending Increase

02/06/2025

Read on for information about the $1.3 million increase in funding for the parks and recreation budget approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors in their February 4 meeting.

Woodrow Park Splash Pad Advancing

01/30/2025

The Manteca City Council is sending the $2.9 million Woodrow Park splash pad project out to bid. Read on to learn more about the project and when construction is projected to be completed.

Manteca Mayor Pushes for Veterans Plaza

01/29/2025

Read on learn about Manteca Mayor Gary Singh's desire to build a plaza honoring local veterans.

Tracy Names New Parks

01/24/2025

Read on learn what two new parks in Tracy have been named.

Ripon Tennis Facility Construction Update

01/22/2025

An update on the construction and other work under way at the Ripon Community Center tennis, and soon, pickleball, courts.

Give Your Input: Tracy Aquatics Center Project

01/17/2025

The City of Tracy Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking public input about the future Tracy Aquatics Center. Read on for information about the upcoming workshop and survey.

Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

01/09/2025

State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

Stockton Advances Van Buskirk Renovation Project

12/13/2024

The effort to redevelop the 192-acre former golf course and green space inched forward when the Stockton City Council approved $1.3 million for the final design. Read on to learn more about about this project in South Stockton.

Pickleball Coming to Ripon Community Center

12/11/2024

In their December 10 meeting, the Ripon City Council approved funds for pickleball nets and hardware to be added to the Ripon Community Center tennis courts.

Escalon Holiday Parade Set for December 7

11/19/2024

Read on for details about the Escalon Holiday Parade on December and the vendor booths, food, activities and music around Main Street Park.

Growth Funds New Park

11/19/2024

Learn more about the 2-acre park being funded by a large apartment development in Manteca.

Manteca Christmas Parade Coming December 7

11/18/2024

Learn about the 52nd annual Manteca Chamber of Commerce hosted Christmas Parade scheduled for December 7.

Manteca Explores Possible Community Garden

11/12/2024

Find more about a possible community garden to be developed on an unused parcel in downtown Manteca.

Woodward Park Splash Pad Design Finalized

11/06/2024

Find out which design option was selected for the splash pad to be built at Woodward Park in Manteca.

Ribbon Cuttings Celebrate New Parks in Tracy

11/01/2024

Ribbon cuttings celebrated two new parks in the Tracy Hills development in the City of Tracy.

Victory Park Pool Restoration Underway

10/24/2024

A groundbreaking was celebrated on October 23 to mark the beginning of work to restore the pool at Victory Park in Stockton.

Personal Watercraft Ban Considered at Lake Camanche

10/19/2024

East Bay Municipal Utilities District is considering a ban on use of motorized personal watercraft at Lake Camanche.

Ripon Garden Club to Donate Rose Garden

10/15/2024

The Ripon Garden Club is working with the city to donate a rose garden near Stouffer Park.

Outdoor Dining Park Considered in Downtown Manteca

10/10/2024

An outdoor food truck and container area is being considered for Library Park in downtown Manteca.

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