February 25, 2020 Tuesday…read more Dry creek trailhead is at the southwest corner of Shepherd and Sunnyside. There's a parking lot ( free ) that can fit about 50 cars , clean restrooms , a windmill and a metal horse statue. Cross the street heading east and you'll find a trail. It's along a canal that's home to Canada Goose, ducks , mallards , coots , etc. I saw at least a dozen Canada Goose gracefully floating , ducking their heads under, chasing each other , taking naps under the warm sunlight. When I first got to the trail, I heard loud screeching sounds that sounded like eagles or owls. I had seen an owl here before but when I looked up with my binoculars , there was this huge beautiful Red-tailed hawk . He was screeching so loud and when I looked up at the sky , there was another red-tailed. I think he was trying to mate her. Ahhhh those raptor were so gorgeous. They were too far and couldn't get good pics but filmed their calling sounds. There was a construction going on after about half a mile and there was so much noise and dust , plus most likely there won't be any critters with all that's going on , so I turned around. The trail takes you all the way to the water basin where you can spot the migratory birds . There's huge mansions along the trail , pretty flowers and blossoms , you might spot an own or two or hawks along the way. From the parking lot , if you head south , there's another section of the trail and this one takes you all the way to the Dry Creek Park and there's a botanical gardens next to the park ( Clovis Botanical Gardens ) free admission. I like both sections of the trail . If you wanna see lots of birds go East from the parking lot.

Very nice walk. Mostly shaded. Benches along the way. Feels like being out in nature until you get…read moreto the main roads. Alot of interesting things to see. Start of trail has restrooms, tables, bike racks, and plenty of parking.

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.

This rest stop is so stinkin cool!! The sign in the middle helps you figure out the next trails you…read moreshould take and was super helpful on a long bike ride! With a water station, porta-potty, benches, and plenty of shade, I recommend stopping by!!

Where : this place is tricky to find but it's behind the Clovis fire department Station 3 at the…read morecorner of Minewawa and Villa but, Villa ( if you are going from south ) it turns to Minewawa so instead of keep going , if you see the fire department, turn right immediately and the parking lot will be on your right. It's easy to miss since it's a very small parking lot ( enough for 5 - 6 cars). There's a potter potty there and a picnic table and some signage. You can park your car here and take the Dry Creek Trail to Cottonwood Park which is only 1/2 mile , or go a little further and hit Dry Creek Park and the Clovis Botanical Garden or , all the way to the other trailhead which is the metal horse statue (Sunnyside and Shepherd). There are mile markers along the trail so you know how far you walked from the trailhead. Nicely paved trail good for strollers too. Good walking and running trail.

You just park right outside and walk in…read more Nice, calm and very quiet! Nice views. There's tables to sit at if you would like! Squirrels too! The main thing you hear is the trees in the wind and the birds chirping! If you sit still a bunch of the squirrels come out. I counted 15! =) Little mini escape from the busy world! Relaxing and content! Recommended!

I am a fan of the walking path of this little green belt. It's definitely not what I would call a…read more'park,' but it does have some picnic tables and there is parking at the very end of Palm if you cross over Nees so that you can leave your car and not feel that your are infringing on someone's office parking. There is a view of the San Joaquin River that is quite pleasant, and if you try really hard, you can almost pretend you are out in the country rather than right underneath a multistory business complex. I've actually seen cottontail rabbits in the shrubs.

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.

Beautiful adventure for the dogs. Great place to launch a Canoe or Kayak. Bring drinking water and…read morewipes the toilets dont supply. I was able to collect a bag full of things others dropped and left behind. There's some outstanding graffiti and a few homeless tents under the freeway overpasses. We did collect a few ticks on the trail and the invasive Golden Thistle is beautiful though it's fatal if ingested by horses. The osprey nesting nearby have picked out a great space. Bring a Table cloth for the table though or a bucket to wash off what remains of the people before you.

Gorgeous place, we took our engagement pictures here. It was so pretty, the bridge is beautiful and…read morewe went after the rainy season so it was nice and green. The hours change based on the season so be careful. We went by about an hour before it said they were going to close based on the online hours, and there was a guy standing out there pointing to his watch and we were confused before he finally told us they were closed and he was waiting for someone to leave before he closed up.

Amazing park and playground just north of Valley Children's Hospital. Our daughter and son both…read morelove playing here; they have so many cool attractions that are different than any other playground in the Fresno area. Our son loves the swings and small toddler structure, and our daughter loves the rock structure, the bigger structure, and the climbing hill. It's definitely worth the drive here from Fresno for this cool park!

WALK DOWN ONLY PARK. Must park on street. The "Beautiful"…read morePictures you may see from others of this park is cherry picked. My visit was filled with homeless peeps hanging around. Some trash laying around. Seriously still a work in progress place. You just have. To look around for a while before you find a "pretty" spot.

this was a great fishing spot. I was hesitant at first because I've never finished in Fresno. This…read morespot was very easy to access a lot of space. A lot of families. Having fun. I will definitely be back to fish.