Parks and Recreation Department Announcement
Modesto, CA, May 6, 2024 - The City of Modesto Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the opening of the Tuolumne River Regional Park Neece Drive non-motorized boat launch. This is the first official non-motorized boat launch in the City of Modesto on the Tuolumne River that enhances safety and convenience of entry for our residents into the river for kayakers, paddleboarders, and other non-motorized water activities.
Join us for the Grand Opening
We encourage everyone from our community to join us for the grand opening at the Tuolumne River Regional Park on May 10, 2024, at 10:00 am. The celebration will take place at 734 Neece Drive, Modesto CA.
The City of Modesto is committed to providing recreational opportunities for our community while working towards a sustainable approach to protecting our natural resources. We are thankful for funding for this project from the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund as well as the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways of the Natural Resources Agency and United States Coast Guard.
In addition to the non-motorized boat launch, other park amenities include native oak trees, scenic wildflowers, parking slips for vehicles towing watercraft trailers, accessible parking, paths to the boat launch, overflow parking area for events, informational kiosk, safety solar lighting and much more.
Press Release Contact
Sonya Severo
Public Relations and Legislative Affairs Manager
209-497-0075
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