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Fresno Parks and Trails Map 71 1. Almy Park 47. Quigley Playground 2 225 W Almy 808 W Dakota Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 Fresno, CA 93705 2. Al Radka Park 48. Radio Park 36.75193, -119.68794 FRESNO PARKS AND TRAILS MAP 71. 2233 N First St. Fresno, CA Fresno, CA 93703 65. 3. Basin AH1 Dog Park 51. NE 49. Reedy Park 29. 4257 W Alamos Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 60. 1750 N Winery Ave,. 4. Basin Park 3 Fresno, CA 93703 W Wrenwood Ln, Fresno, CA 93704 6. 50. Regional Sports Complex 30. 45. 5. Bigby Park 1707 W Jensen Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 1329 E. Florence Ave. Fresno, CA 93706 51. Riverbottom Park 6. Bob Belcher Park 6038 Bluff Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 23. 27. 2158 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 15. 52. Robinson Park 42. 7 . Carozza Park 59. 36.81891, -119.77987 57. 16. 55. 4921 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Fresno, CA 61. 53. Roeding Park 16. 8. Cary Park 890 West Belmont, Fresno, CA 93728 4750 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93726 4. 52. 54. Romain Park 9. Chandler Park 43. 14. 745 N First St, Fresno, CA 93702 36.73052, -119.83098 Fresno, CA 34. 55. Rotary East Park 6464 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 10. Cultural Arts Park 21. 56. Rotary West Park 1615 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721 3202 E Gettysburg Ave. 11. Dickey Youth Community Ctr. 3. Fresno, CA 93726 8. 56. 69. 1 1515 E Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721 57. Safety Park 36.82916, - 119.85428 32. 12 . Eaton Plaza Fresno, CA 93711 2400 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721 33. 26. 58. San Pablo Park 67. 36.75077, -119.79562 13. Einstein Park 20. Fresno, CA 3566 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 11. 59. Selma Layne Park 14 . El Dorado Park 39. 2065 E Shepherd Ave. Fresno, CA 93720 1343 E Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 68. 47. 35. FRESNO 60. Spano Park 15. Emerald Park YOSEMITE 8090 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 INTERNATIONAL 6501-6559 N Dewey Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 31. AIRPORT 61. Stallion Park 49. W Escalon Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 16. Figarden Loop Park 48. 4265 W Figarden Dr, Fresno, CA 93722 62. Sunnyside Park 5279 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 17. Fink White Park 64. 7. 53. 54. 2. 535 S Trinity St, Fresno, CA 93706 63. Sunset Neighborhood Ctr. 58. 1345 W Eden Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 18. First and Bullard 36. 5779 N Bond St, Fresno, CA 93710 64. Ted C. Wills Community Ctr. 10. 770 N San Pablo Ave. 19. Frank H Ball Park 70. 11. Fresno, CA 93728 760 Mayor Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 66. 65. Todd Beamer Park 24. 1890 E Plymouth Way 20. Granny’s Park 12. Fresno, CA 93720 2024 E Pontiac Way, Fresno, CA 93726 9. 15. 44. 66. Trolley Creek Park DOWNTOWN 36.73914, -119.72214 21. Highway City Community Ctr. 40. Fresno, CA 5140 N State St, Fresno, CA 93722 25. 67. University Park 63. 41. 62. 22. Hinton Park source: http://gis4u.fresno.gov/parks 36.79196, -119.77571 19. 36.71548, -119.80303 Fresno, CA 46. Fresno, CA 93722 5. 68. Victoria West Community Park 3861 W Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 23. Holman Park 28. 38. 6522 N West Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 69. Vinland Park 22. 36.8024, -119.74196 24. Holmes Playground Fresno, CA 212 S 1st St, Fresno, CA 93702 SW 70. Willow-Balch Park 50. 25. Hyde Park 36.73888, -119.72895 319 W Florence Ave, Fresno, CA Fresno, CA 93722 37. 93706 71. Woodward Park 26. Inspiration Park 36.86524, -119.78615 Fresno CA 5770 W Gettysburg Ave. 28. Kearny Park 32. Large Park 36. Martin Ray Reilly Park 1. 43. Oso de Oro Park 1. Blossom Trail Fresno CA 93722 901-909 Fresno St. 36.7987, -119.76178 750 N Chestnut Ave. 5550 N Forkner Ave. This 62 mile self-guided motor or bicycle tour through California’s heartland was created by the 27. Kaiser Permanente Fresno, CA 93706 Fresno, CA Fresno, CA 93727 Fresno, CA 93711 Fresno Chamber Blossom Trail Committee to celebrate and feature the natural beauty of Fresno County’s agriculture and historical points of interest. Neighborhood Park 29. Keith Tice Park 33. Lions Den Skate Park 37. Mary Ellen Brown Ctr. 40. Mosqueda Community Ctr. 44. Pilibos Soccer Park 505 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 36.86178, -119.76685 4650 N Marks Ave. 1350 E Annadale Ave. 4670 E Butler AveFresno, CA 93702 4945 E Lane Ave. 2. Lewis S. Eaton Trail Fresno, CA 9370 Fresno, CA 93722 Fresno, CA 93706 Fresno, CA 93727 This trail begins on the Northwest corner of Woodward Park (Friant Road and Audubon Drive) and runs parallel to Friant Road. The trail is currently 4 miles long and provides convenient access to 30. Koligian Park 34. Logan Park 38. Maxie L Parks Community 41. Neilson Park 45. Pinedale Community Ctr. walking, running, cycling, horseback riding, wheelchair access, and nature observation. PARKS 5165 W Alluvial Ave. 5450 N Santa Fe Ave. 1802 E California Ave. 36.72453, -119.81877 7170 N San Pablo Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 Fresno, CA 93711 Fresno, CA 93706 Fresno, CA Pinedale, CA 93650 3. Sugar Pine Trail This trail begins at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue and runs along Friant Road to Shepherd, then 31. Lafayette Park 35. Manchester Park 39. Melody Park 42. Orchid Park 46. Pride Park East to Willow. The trail then continues South along Willow and runs Southeast in the City of Clovis. TRAILS 151 6 E Princeton Ave. 3414 N Fresno St. 5935 E Shields Ave. 36.83933, -119.85295 Fresno Street and California Ave The trail is paved and includes over 4,400 trees planted by 3,000 volunteers setting a Guinness Fresno, CA 93704 Fresno, CA 93726 Fresno, CA 93727 Fresno, CA 93706 World Record! 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