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Sumner Peck Ranch

The River Parkway Trust acquired Sumner Peck Ranch in December 2020. The 76-acre property is located in Fresno County just south of Friant on the San Joaquin River, and contiguous with Ball Ranch, Ledger Island, and the Willow Unit of the San Joaquin River Ecological Reserve. The property includes a half-mile of river frontage and wildlife habitat in addition to farmland.
Address: 14439 N. Friant Road, Friant, CA 93626 Days Open: Seven days a week Hours: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, during Solitary Cellars' daily operating hours
 Property Aerial Footage

U-Pick Fruit Picking

The River Parkway Trust is thrilled to invite you to the upcoming U-pick season at Sumner Peck Ranch! Lace up your boots and grab your baskets, it’s time to go fruit picking! During the scheduled seasons, U-pick hours are Saturday - Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm.
  • Things to know before picking:
  • No advance registration is required for U-pick days.
  • You can park at the end of the entrance drive near the river. Click here for a map of the property.
  • You can purchase your citrus or blueberries in the white office building near the river. Please no bills larger than $20, cash and credit accepted. Apple/tap pay is available.
  • Please wear long pants and comfortable closed-toed shoes. Be prepared for a small hike to the groves (.25 mi). If you are unable to complete this hike please check in at the white office building for further instruction.
  • We encourage everyone to bring a bag, basket, or bucket for picking fruit.
  • Maps of the property will be available in the white office building upon arrival.
If you have any questions please contact Katie Kincaid, Director of River Camp Programs (559) 248-8480 ext.157 or via email at kkincaid@riverparkway.org.
Citrus U-Pick Season
January 21 - March 26, 2023
Come take a stroll up and down the orchard, Saturday-Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm, no advance registration is required. Enjoy picking navel oranges, blood oranges, pomelos, Minneola tangelos, mandarins, and lemons all at $1.50 per pound.
Blueberry Picking
2023 dates TBD
Bring your friends and family to pick sustainably grown blueberries with no advance registration required, you can fill your buckets to the brim.
Private Programs & Discounts
Join us for a weekend youth or family program and receive a discount on your U-Pick fruit! Throughout the spring the Trust will host weekend programs for all ages at Sumner Peck Ranch. After each event, participants will receive a 10% off coupon for the 2022 U-Pick season.
Interested in booking a group U-Pick experience? Bring your Scouts, classroom, teammates, or other group out to Sumner Peck Ranch for a guided educational experience. This two-hour program will include a nature walk, fruit picking, and educational activity where you will learn about the importance of pollinators, especially in a farm setting. Cost is $20/participant and includes a U-pick container for each participant (containers hold approximately 4-5 lbs of citrus or 1-1.5 lbs of blueberries.) Dates are limited, choose yours and register today!