I've taken the kids here a few times in the past 2 weeks since it's on the way to the library. I…read morecalled it my secret park and even though it doesn't have any swings the kids loved the idea of it being a secret park. It's in a residential area near the train tracks. Seems like it's usually pretty calm and there wasn't many people when we came. There is a bathroom but it has no doors on the stalls and it looks like they hose it down in the morning. So make sure you all use the bathroom before you leave the house. Bring a basketball too because there are courts to play. There is also a tennis court and plenty of room to kick a soccer ball or play catch. The play structure has a lot of monkey bars so it's good for climbing and swinging. There is a big slide and the floor has wood chips for a mostly safe but for sure scratchy landing. It's fun for the kids to get to see the train pass but it's super loud so the babies may not like it.

Small park in a residential area and across from the train tracks. I feel like it's gotten…read moresketchier. Over the years there have been shootings and other crimes so just be alert and aware of your surroundings as with most places. There's tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field, fenced in kids playground equipment, some tables and benches and at least one barbecue (nothing shaded) and restrooms nearby. The park itself isn't anything special and it can get fairly dirty from people's trash. Even though it's riddled with duck poop everywhere, I would recommend going to Oso de Oro over this place. At least if you have smaller kids who like play equipment and you want shaded outdoor seating. Sometimes I like to walk here and let's just say that I've seen some things. A lot of people for some reason like to drive up, park and sit in their cars for some odd reason which makes me suspicious. I only come here in the daytime. Sometimes people will get out and smoke which seemed a little odd to me that they'd come to this park to just stand around and smoke for a few minutes. One time I walked here after Pokemon GO had just been released because there's a Pokespot and I saw a couple of cars parked in the area. I got excited thinking maybe they were playing Pokemon GO, but as I got closer I smelled the weed and figured out what they were really doing. lol Today the park was empty because it was 106° but I did see another guy pull up, park in the shade, roll his window down and sit in his car for like 20 minutes. Not sure if he was playing PokemoN GO or not since I didn't feel comfortable approaching. An ice cream van came by and entered the parking lot at a snails pace. He stopped and parked for several minutes in front of the other car. It was quite creepy since there were only 3 people in the park including me. I just like to stay alert. I did see a bunny in the playground area, but it ran away.

Right downtown, next to the water tower, this mini park offers a nice place to have lunch if you…read morefind yourself working or on jury duty in the downtown civic complex. The food trucks show up here at least one day a week. There is a nice amphitheater in which to sit on days with good weather. During the summer, the city shows movies at this spot on Friday evenings. There is a parking lot here but most of it is reserved for city employees. Street parking is metered.

A nice open area in downtown Fresno. Near the courts and plenty of government and other offices. It…read moreis a popular place for people to congregate during the day. Near the bus terminals on Van Ness, and also great parking nearby for 2 or 10 hours...be sure to bring quarters for the meters unless you have a parking meter card (available at City Hall on P street on the 4th floor). This place hosts lots of events, especially during the summer. I wish they had farmer's markets here during the week--it seems like the perfect location.

This is a lovely quaint little park. There is a small play structure and a few swings. There are a…read morefew benches and tables. There is minimal parking but it wasn't super packed when i went which was on a Monday afternoon. Attached to the park is a dog park with a real cute set up for your pup. there are benches for you to sit and even a faux fire hydrant. i saw people walking on a trail as well though i didn't see how far it went. i'm glad we happened upon this little park. it was perfect for my kiddos to stretch their legs and run around in between our appointments.

Typical park, nothing out of the ordinary. The park was pretty clean although I did not explore the…read morebathrooms. The play structure was large enough and there appeared to be a separate play area for dogs. There was one structure for parties with half a dozen metal picnic benches. There was not a lot of walkways for bikes or scooters, just the immediate area around the play structure. It also appeared to be a gathering place for a women's group, they looked to be having a good time.

I have been to this park a few times and I have not had any bad experiences. My mom has been…read morewanting to go to this park for ages and she is not the Outdoory type. So when my parents took me out to lunch we decided to have a Panda Express picnic at Rotary Park. The breeze was on point. However the tables definitely needed a cleaning. I have not see any illegal activities yet but I am highly aware of illegal activities taking place at large parks but I have only stayed an hour or less and only seen children playing, mothers strolling their babies and elderly couples taking a brisk walk. I will be back and I would love to bring my nieces here too! I love parks and fresh air. I felt safe at this park no bad vibes will be back.

the park is right between two noisy roads, and close to the railroad, maybe it's good for walking…read moredogs (i doubt) but definitely bad for kids and picnics

Been coming to this park my entire life and I hope to someday bring my kids here. I have memories…read moreof going here every 4th of July and laying on the grass to watch the fireworks. I came here every easter and hunted easter eggs. watched my nieces and nephews play t-ball. Just an all around huge dose of nostalgia and an important part of madera

I was looking for a nice park to do a photo shoot for a campaign I'm doing for work. The…read moreparticipant suggested this park and I'm so glad we came here for it. It is a very spacious park. I was surprised how big it was. There are plenty of parking around the park. I saw a nice trail for people to walk on which is fantastic. On the park itself there are two big bridges I saw and in the distance is also a playground area with jungle gym for little ones to play at. Quite a lively park with many people utilizing it. There are many big and established grown trees providing lots of shade. This park is great for sports and outdoor activities because of the open space. There was no trash on the floor and the park is pretty well kept.

Very nice park. great for pictures. really like the little streams and bridges. lot of trees and…read moregreenery.

This park is commonly called "Millview Park," named for the elementary school that borders it to…read morethe west. It is very well-maintained, especially the soccer fields, especially considering the amount of wear and tear they get during soccer season. The under-5 play area is fairly clean, and shade is abundant throughout. The parking lot is fairly large, though it fills to capacity and beyond during tournament days. But maybe more than any other park in Madera, the vagrancy is out of control. The covered picnic area often houses the homeless, sometimes nearly two dozen in a night. One particular indigent stays every night near the restroom by the play equipment, accompanied by a shopping cart piled six feet high with bags of junk. Empty Little Caesar's pizza boxes are a regular feature of the litter here, despite the fact that park maintenance comes through multiple times a day to clean up. All told, there is a valiant maintenance effort made for Millview, but it remains less clean and less family-friendly than it could - and should - be.

Anyone who visits this park should give thanks to two sisters, Lucile Hughes and Beulah Livingston,…read morelong-time residents of Madera (now deceased) who were founding members of Concerned Black Citizens of Madera. They transformed a small strip of land into the park, and then defended the park against drug dealers in the 1990s. Children were welcomed into Lucille's home across the street from the park (Beulah lived around the corner on B St) where they were tutored, given ice cream, and , if anyone needed shoes, a coat, or notebooks anything else to be able to attend school and get the most out of it, they went to store owners downtown and had the donate what was needed. An amazing couple of women and true gifts to the Madera community. May they never be forgotten.

I have been working in Madera for 6 months now and due to the company I work for there are no…read morewindows or anything to see natural except white walls for 8 hours. However since I have an hour break I like to visit the local parks to get fresh air and walk but this park in the past has a bad rap. I have only been to this park once or twice but in the back of my mind I think of all the news stories that occur here or in the vicinity of this park from murders to shootings. I have not seen any sketchy people since I have came here but it is a ghost city...I don't see any kids playing mostly adult males walking about, or talking sitting at benches or one male was doing art work on the tables. There is a neighborhood guy that rides his bike selling Hispanic goods and honking his horn which people will buy his treats and come out of their homes. Not sure if I will come back because I get bad vibes from this park and usually gut instincts are right but your experiences may be different!

Squaw Leap…read more When the Squaw tribal people found out the European immigrants were coming closer to their territory, many of them " leaped " off those cliffs and committed suicide because they didn't want to be captured and enslaved as that was the case for many other tribes. Hence , the name " Squaw Leap ". From the agricultural town of Fresno to the trail head is only about a 40- minute drive . You drive through a small town of Prather and Auberry , take Powerhouse Rd, Smally Rd and you'll reach the parking lots. As of May 22, 2021, the visitor center was closed , the Nuckhahee learning center was also closed but the Ya Gub Weh Tuh campground was opened, the trails were opened and the Indian Village was also opened. Aholul group campground also opened. Hiking : 1. You can hike to the bridge. It's a very easy short hike, but when you get to the bridge , you are rewarded with beautiful views of the San Joaquin River Gorge. A nice spot to eat lunch. Some folks fishing down below by the water. 2. You can hike the Pa'san Ridge Loop Trail. It's uphills and I'd rate it moderate. 7.9 mile , 1,538 ft elevation gain. Loop. (AllTrails.com) 3. You can hike the Wuh-Ki'o trail. I can't tell you because I've never done this one. 8.0 mile, 1,354 ft elevation gain. Out-back. (According to AllTrails.com ) It gets pretty hot here during summer months. Avoid doing this hike in the summer. Today was unusually cool for this time of the year in this area. All of the parking lots were full , tons of cyclists, trail runners, hikers. Pretty busy place.

Great place. Friendly hikers. Honestly no complaints. Some people brought their dogs as well. A lot…read moreof people biking.