Recreation Programs
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
Spring 2025 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 special prize dependent on property.
Age: All Ages Welcome
Price: $10 per group; groups of 2-6 participants
Dates/Times/Locations: 9:00 am – 11:00 am (Scavenger Hunts last roughly 1 to 2 hours)
• February 1st at Sumner Peck Ranch• March 1st Location TBA• April 5th at Location TBA
If your group arrives after the start time, you can still participate but will not have as much time as the other participants. This event is designed to be fun for the whole family, and people of all ages are welcome. Please plan to complete the activity as a team.
It is recommended that you bring a water bottle and a snack and dress appropriately for a day outdoors, including shoes that can get dirty.
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!
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.
Upcoming Nature Walks:
Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Ball Ranch
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at River Center
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 tmitchum@riverparkway.org or call 559-248-8480 ext. 104 for more information.
Private Booking
Book a private weekend program for your group. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, team outtings, and more. Activities can be customized for your group.
Private programs cannot be booked with less than 14 days' notice and must be paid at least 7 days in advance. Contact the River Parkway Trust at (559) 248-8480 ext. 104 or tmitchum@riverparkway.org for more information or to schedule your program today.
2 Hour Youth Program | 3 Hour Youth Program | 2 1/2 Hour Night Hike | 2 Hour Scavenger Hunt | |
Participants | Up to 15 | Up to 15 | Up to 30 | Up to 5 groups; up to 6/group |
Cost | $15/person | $20/person | $20/person | $25/goup |
Minimum | $100 | $120 | $120 | $75 |