The River Parkway Trust offers recreation programs for all ages throughout the year. Private programs are available upon request. All employees and volunteers staffing recreation programs are fingerprinted and background-checked.
Family Scavenger Hunts
Fall 2024 Family Scavenger Hunts will take place on the first Saturday of each month. Locations vary monthly.
If your little ones enjoy being outdoors, solving clues, and searching for hidden items, then this is perfect for you. Compete in a scavenger hunt race where you will look for six different tokens hidden along the San Joaquin River. The first group to finish each hunt will win a 2-hour canoe rental from Sycamore Island (a $30 value).
Age: All Ages Welcome
Price: $10 per group; groups of 2-6 participants
Dates/Times/Locations: 9:00 am – 11:00am (Scavenger Hunts last roughly 1 to 2 hours)
• October 5th at Sycamore Island• November 2nd at The River Center • December 7th at Sumner Peck Ranch
If your group arrives after the start time, you will still be able to participate but will not have as much time as the other participants. This event is design to be fun for the whole family; all ages are welcome. Please plan to complete the activity as a team.
It is recommended to bring a water bottle, a snack, and to dress appropriately for a day outdoors, including shoes that can get dirty.
Click the link with the coresponding date to register.
For more information, contact Carina Damian at cdamian@riverparkway.org or call 559-248-8480 ext. 218.
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
You don't have to look far to find nature. Use this neighborhood scavenger hunt to explore the natural world where you live!
Seasonal Family Evening Hikes
Fall 2024 Seasonal Family Evening Hikes will take place on the third Saturday of each month. Locations vary monthly.
Seasonal Family Evening Hikes near the San Joaquin River offer a unique way to experience the river's changing beauty throughout the year. Each season reveals different highlights, from spring blooms to autumn colors. As the sun sets, guides lead hikers along scenic trails, showcasing seasonal transformations and their impact on the river's ecosystem.
Age: All Ages Welcome
Price: Free; Donations are Welcome
Dates/Locations:
• October 19th at Sumner Peck Ranch• November 16th at Sumner Peck Ranch• December 21st at the River Center
For more information, click the link with the coresponding date or contact Gabi Santellano at gsantellano@riverparkway.org or call 559-248-8480 ext. 215.
Nature Walks
We invite you to come out and explore the wild and wonderful natural world of the San Joaquin River Parkway. Explore beautiful natural spaces while listening for bird songs, the sound of the river and breeze, and soak up the sense of peace and respite time spent outdoors can provide.
Our nature walks are typically 2 to 4 miles in length on fairly level ground. Children 7+ are welcome on general hikes, and children 12+ are welcome on birding hikes. No dogs, please. Nature walks are free of charge; donations are welcomed. We ask that large groups or organizations arrange special group tours rather than attending regularly scheduled hikes. Special group tours can be organized by contacting the River Parkway Trust at 559-248-8480.
Join the Nature Walks Program as a Guide or Assistant!
Join us to learn more about the River Parkway Trust's Nature Walks program, meet others with similar outdoor interests, and assist with upcoming walks. Contact gsantellano@riverparkway.org or call 559-248-8480 ext. 215 for more information.
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