top of page
Untitled design (4).png

HOST AN EVENT WITH US!

Untitled design (14).png

29TH ANNUAL

FIREWORK SHOW

Saturday, June 28 2025 - Starts at 9:30 pm

Woodward Reservoir - No Boating

Untitled design (3).png

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIFE JACKET LOANER PROGRAM

Man on Boat

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS.

NEWS & UPDATES

WOODWARD RESERVOIR:
ALL Motorized and Non-Motorized Watercrafts Are Prohibited from Entering

At Woodward Reservoir, all boat launches are closed to both motorized and non-motorized watercraft (including boats, kayaks, canoes, jet skis) as a precautionary measure, but inflatables will continue to be permitted.

PRESS RELEASE:

​

6/4/2025 Expanded Boat Inspection Hours Begin June 4 at Modesto Reservoir

​

5/30/25 Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Updates Boating Schedule and Inspection Procedures at Modesto Reservoir​

​

PRESS RELEASE:

4/11/2025: Boating Access Suspended at Woodward Reservoir, Inspection Protocols in Place for Watercraft at Modesto Reservoir in Response to Golden Mussel Invasive Species

​

Woodward Reservoir

4/7/2025: SSJID has notified us that the body-to-water contact restriction at Woodward Reservoir has been lifted. However, please be advised that boat launches remain closed at this time. We encourage all visitors to practice safe water activities and wear life jackets for your safety.

 

OHV Grant Review

Frank Raines and La Grange Off Highway Vehicle Parks for Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation are pursuing annual operations and maintenance grants from the State Parks OHV division. You can review these grants and provide comments of support via this link. We thank you for your support. The ability to apply for and receive these grant funds help to keep these parks open and operating. Review period: March 4th – May 5th.​.​

​

Woodward Reservoir

Attention boaters, in coordination with the South San Joaquin Irrigation District, all boat launches at Woodward Reservoir will be closed effective December 22, 2024, as a preventative measure to protect the reservoir from the spread of the invasive golden mussel species.

​​​​

image.png

Woodward and Modesto Reservoirs Win
Best in Modesto had over 2,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 247 categories. The Modesto Bee Readers voted Woodward Reservoir (GOLD) and Modesto Reservoir (SILVER) for best RV Park & Campground. 


 

​

Kiwanis Youth Camp Closed
Kiwanis Youth Camp is closed until further notice. 

 

Water Treatment Plant is Offline at Frank Raines Park Pending Repairs 

Due to flood damage from recent storms the water treatment plant at Frank Raines Park is offline pending repairs. The date of repairs and anticipated return to service of the water plant is unknown at this time. If you have a reservation while this message is posted you most likely will not have water service during your stay. We will update with additional info as it becomes available.

WE ARE STANISLAUS

Our goal is to continue park improvements that maximize use of open space and engage the community in creative forms of exercise in the out-of-doors for added health benefits, while upgrading our parks ADA and safety standards to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community.

Connect with our parks on Instagram @stancountyparks. Use the hashtag #ThinkOutsideTheHouse and we might feature your photos on our social media pages!

bottom of page