Almanac note · Outdoors
Woodward Park puts Fresno right along the river edge
Woodward Park is a 300-acre Fresno regional park and bird sanctuary on the south bank of the San Joaquin River.
Woodward Park is Fresno’s big northeast park, and it gives the city a broad green edge by the San Joaquin River. It is the kind of place people use for regular walks, weekend plans, and larger gatherings.
The park grew to 300 acres after land from Ralph Woodward’s estate helped create a regional park and bird sanctuary. It has picnic areas, playgrounds, a lake, small ponds, a dog park, a Japanese garden, an amphitheater, and multipurpose trails tied to the Lewis S. Eaton Trail.
That mix makes the park easy to use in more than one way. You might go for a walk, a picnic, a garden visit, a dog-park stop, or an event.
Confirm hours, parking fees, reservations, and park details before visiting. Some parts of the park need more planning than a casual walk.
Where to see it
Woodward Park in northeast Fresno
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Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed June 30, 2026
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