NEWS & UPDATES
COMMUNITY MEETING - Title 18 Parks and Recreation Regulations
Join us for a Community Meeting to discuss updates to Title 18 Parks and Recreation regulations. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20th, starting at 5:30 PM at the Parks & Rec Admin Office, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite D, Modesto, CA. We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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WE ARE HIRING
Seasonal Positions at Modesto & Woodward Reservoirs! If you love working outdoors and want to make a difference in the community, apply today! Click HERE.
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OHV PUBLIC MEETING
The Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Department will be submitting grants for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division for Frank Raines and La Grange OHV Parks. We would like to give the public an opportunity to review the grants and provide comments. Please click HERE for more info.
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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.
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Frank Raines OHV Park is now OPEN!
The OHV Park at Frank Raines is now open and ready for adventure. With challenging trails and scenic views, it's the perfect spot for off-road enthusiasts to explore the rugged beauty of Stanislaus County.​
Administration Office Hours
Starting September 30th the hours of the Administration office will be changing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The days of operation will remain the same Monday-Friday.
Body to Water Restrictions in Place
We have received official notice from South San Joaquin Irrigation District to prohibit bodily contact with the water at Woodward Reservoir effective 9/3/24. Click here for more information.​
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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.
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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.
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