César E. Chavez Park once was a vibrant hub, echoing with sounds of laughter and splashing water. Yet, over time, this scene has dimmed, overshadowed by underuse and misuse of the area. Some efforts ...

In the 1960s, Modesto-area leaders began acquiring pieces of what would become Tuolumne River Regional Park. They had a grand vision for a seven-mile river stretch that had lost much of its natural ...

OUTLINING HIS PROPOSALS. >> ONE OF MODESTO’S OLDEST PARKS WILL GET A MUCH NEEDED FACELIFT. THE MANCINI PARK SITS ALONG THE TUOLUMNE RIVER NEAR HERNDON ROAD. THEIR PLAYGROUND HAD NOT BEEN UPGRADED ...

The campground could bring as much as $2.05 million a year, said a report from committee member Ron West, a land-use consultant. That assumes 100 spaces renting for $80 a night and a 70% occupancy ...

PACKAGE THAT’S WORTH ABOUT $100,000. RENOVATIONS AT A MODESTO PARK ARE SET TO OPEN AND SET TO START PRETTY SOON. THIS PROJECT WAS APPROVED MORE THAN THREE YEARS AGO FOR CESAR CHAVEZ PARK, AND THE PARK ...

As teenagers gathered at a west Modesto park to talk about making such places better, they could see examples of what’s good and what’s bad. The Park Youth Committee visited with The Modesto Bee on ...

The curated articles share places in Modesto that cultivate community engagement. Each venue, whether a natural park, a cozy café, or a local business, serves as a space for social interaction and ...

The city of Modesto has plans for extensive renovations to Cesar E. Chavez Park, pictured Nov. 29, 2023, that will include a new pool with aquatic center and skate park. Marijke Rowland ...