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Modesto RecFest 2025

  • Gateway Park Modesto, CA, 95354 United States (map)

RecFest returns this spring to Gateway Park in Modesto!

All are invited to this free family-friendly recreation festival along the Tuolumne River in Modesto’s Gateway Park between South Morton Boulevard and 10th Street. Modesto RecFest will provide participants an opportunity to explore a variety of recreational activities through guided and self-guided options. Activities will include a youth fishing clinic, paddling, bicycle rides, hiking and bird watching, orienteering, and disc golf.

Bring your own gear, or use ours!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • 9:00 am: Welcome, and event information 

  • 9:30 am: Guided and self-guided activities begin

  • 12:30 pm: Guided and self-guided activities end

  • 1:00 pm: Event Ends

  • On-going: Informational Booths sponsored by partner organizations.

RecFest celebrates recreation and community at the Tuolumne River Regional Park (TRRP) in Modesto. All are welcome to join and spend a day enjoying nature in this rehabilitated riverside park. Through restoration and community effort, the TRRP is transforming into a welcoming space for outdoor recreation along the Lower Tuolumne.

The Welcome Booth Area will be located at Gateway Park near South Morton Blvd and 10th Street. Parking will be available underneath the 9th Street Bridge and will be patrolled by volunteers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Looking for a fun way to get involved? Learn more and sign up to be a
volunteer here.

¡Se buscan voluntarios! 
¿Quieres ayudar con RecFest? Llena la aplicación para trabajar como
voluntario aquí.


Special Thanks to Our Event Partners:

Operation 9-2-99, Modesto Composite Interscholastic Team: Dust Devils, Modesto Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Modesto Nuts, City of Modesto, Modesto Parks Recreation & Neighbors, Stanislaus Audubon Society, Tuolumne River Regional Park, Dry Creek Trail Riders, Tuolumne River Trust, Modesto Area Disc Golfers, AMR Global Medical Response Solution, and individual volunteers.

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