This website will acquaint you with our facilities. We encourage you to use them.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to implement the policies established by the Board of Supervisors pertaining to parks which include acquiring, developing, and maintaining recreation areas serving every segment of society, including the disabled and the economically disadvantaged; providing the leadership necessary to develop and manage parks and recreational facilities in ways that will provide the best possible experience for people to enjoy the out-of-doors at the most reasonable costs.

Effective Wednesday, March 27, 2013, the restriction of no body-to-water (human or animal) contact will be lifted at Woodward Reservoir.

Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Presents the 17th Annual Fireworks Celebration Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Woodward Reservoir. Fireworks Display starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. Personal fireworks are not allowed at the reservoir! $20.00 a carload on the day of the fireworks show.
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Effective July 1, 2011, the Las Palmas, Niel Hansen, Orestimba, and Shiloh Fishing Accesses will be CLOSED. Only minimal maintenance services will be provided at Fox Grove Fishing Access. Closure of the four fishing access areas will remove the provided portable restrooms and trash receptacles. No maintenance service will be provided in the closed areas.

Frank Raines Off-Highway Vehicle Park will be CLOSED for fire season effective Monday, June 3, 2013. The last day you can ride in the OHV park is Sunday, June 2, 2013. An announcement will be posted on this page when the park re-opens. Campgrounds and Day Use areas will remain open.

All restroom facilities in community parks that are maintained by Stanislaus County Department of Parks and Recreation are closed until further notice.

• IMPORTANT MUSSEL ALERT (CLICK HERE) [PDF]
  Zebra and Quagga Mussel Prevention Program
• National Parks Free Entrance Days
  This pertains to national parks only
• Free Fishing Days
  Free Fishing Days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try.
• Special Activities
  Click Here for Information on Special Activities in the County.
• Keep Your Water Clean [PDF]
• Master Plan