Yosemite National Park - 110 Miles
Established in 1864, Yosemite is a National Park that is famous for its awe inspiring granite cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, groves of giant sequoia trees, and stunning landscapes. The 1,200 square-mile park was one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, and features hiking trails, lakes, streams, camping, biking, fishing, and wildlife. Formed by glaciers about one million years ago, the Yosemite Valley is best known for its impressive Half Dome mountain, El Capitan mountain, Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Falls. www.nps.gov/yose
Stanislaus County Fair - 16 Miles
Established in 1911, the Stanislaus County Fair is a ten-day long source of family fun and entertainment held in Turlock, California. The fair features hundreds of exhibits, rodeo events, live music, broadcast horse racing, food concessions, and souvenir vendors. www.stancofair.com
Stanislaus River - 48 Miles
The Stanislaus River offers serene landscapes, white-water rafting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and camping as well as a historic covered bridge and nine beautiful parks dotted along its banks. Stanislaus River Parks
Skiing
California’s Central Valley is just a short drive away from a variety of top skiing destinations.
From small, family friendly snow play parks, to large ski resorts, winter sports enthusiasts have a wide variety of winter activities to choose from.
Badger Pass, Dodge Ridge and Mammoth are just a few of the fabulous ski areas that are open for wintertime fun.
San Francisco - 86 Miles
San Francisco is a charming city offering visitors a wide range of fun attractions and interesting things to do. From the famous Golden Gate Bridge to Chinatown, Pier 39, Fishermen’s Wharf, and Golden Gate Park, San Francisco is a destination that offers something for everyone. San Francisco is also a cultural Mecca, offering a wide range of museums, live theatre, opera and ballet performances, galleries, and more. No matter what you’re looking for, San Francisco has it all. www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com.
San Luis Reservoir - 40 Miles
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular multi-use recreation area offering boating, sail boarding, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking for day and overnight use. www.parks.ca.gov/
Central Valley Wineries & Vineyards
Diablo Grande Vineyards - 12 Miles
Covering 36 acres, the Diablo Grande Vineyards grows Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes adjacent to Diablo Grande's Ranch and Legends West Golf Courses, and produces a variety of unique Estate Bottled wines each season. www.golfdiablogrande.com/golf/proto/diablogrande/winery/winery.htm
Delicato Vineyards - 37 Miles
Delicato has been growing and producing fine wines for more than 75 years, creating distinctive wines and serving them up in their Manteca tasting room. Visitors can taste a variety of wines and purchase a selection of gift and gourmet items in their tasting room, open daily. www.delicato.com
Lodi Appellation - 55 Miles
Located between the San Francisco Bay Area and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the Lodi Appellation is a unique wine growing region that has a history of hand crafted, fine family wines since the Gold Rush era. The area features several vineyards and numerous wineries offering wine tasting, winery tours, festivals, and more. www.lodiwine.com
Patterson boasts 23 modern and well-maintained Parks:
Listing of Parks and Recreational Facilities in Patterson: |
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Park Name | Location | Amenities |
Sungiant Park |
Samantha Cr Drive @ Creek Lane |
Basketball, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Tri Gem Park |
Steel Cr Drive |
Basketball, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Rosette Park |
Hunter Cr Drive @ Mendocino Cr Dr |
Basketball, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Castlebrite Park |
Toggenburg St @ Damara Ct |
Play area, Picnic Tables |
Early Gold Park |
Jersey Ln @ New Forest Way |
Basketball, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Aprigold Park |
Hackney St @ New Forest Way |
Baseball Diamond, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Blenheim Park |
American Eagle Ave N/o Sperry Ave |
Play Areas, Small Gazebo |
Floragold Park |
American Eagle Ave @ Shearwater Dr |
Play area, Picnic Tables |
San Glow Park |
Dowitchter Dr N/o Kestrel Dr |
Play area, Picnic Tables |
Ambercot Park |
Creekside Dr @ Kern Cr Ln |
Play area, Picnic Tables |
Goldbar Park |
Samantha Cr Dr @ Gold Cr Dr |
Play area, Picnic Tables |
North Park |
Las Palmas Dr @ 2nd Street |
Play area, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, BBQ Pit |
South Park |
Las Palmas Dr @ 2nd Street |
Restrooms |
Felipe Garza Park |
N Hartley St @ Loreli Ln |
Baseball Diamond, Play Area, Restrooms |
Wilding Park |
Ashwood Ln @ Oakwood Ln |
Basketball, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Tilton Park |
Shearwater Dr @ James Burke Ave |
Play Area |
Gardenia Ct Park |
End of Gardenia Ct. |
Small Gazebo |
Meadow Rue Park |
Las Palmas Ave across from WalMart |
Baseball Diamond, Play area, Picnic Tables |
Mustang Clover Park |
Calvinson Pkwy @ Bella Flora Ln |
Volleyball, Swingset, Picnic Tables |
Sports Complex |
16651 Ward Avenue |
Restrooms, Picnic Tables, BMX Track, 2 Baseball Diamonds, Dog Park |
American Eagle Park |
American Eagle Ave S/o Sperry Ave |
Picnic Tables |
Woodland Star Park |
Scarlet Ln @ Marigold Dr |
Play Areas, Picnic Tables |
Community Complex |
W Las Palmas Ave @ Ward Ave |
Skate Park, Swimming Pool, Senior Center |