Parks are now on Summer Schedule
Tulare County Parks & Recreation will reopen park amenities effective Thursday, June 18, 2020. Amenities include: Arbors, playgrounds, and campgrounds. All park reservations scheduled for August 2020 have been cancelled until further notice. Until that time, the arbors are available on a first come, first serve basis to park visitors. The normal park fees are being collected at the gates.
Balch Park will reopen overnight camping starting Thursday, June 18, 2020. All campgrounds areas are available on a first come, serve basis. For camping fee information please visit: https://tularecountyparks.org/parks-hours-fees/
Park patrons will be able to enjoy outdoor hiking and fishing. The hours of operation for summer hours began June 1, with day use being 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Monday-Sunday.
Camping Sites: One Vehicle or ten visitors per camp site (Household members only)
Clean-up Recommendations: Visitors to pack out what they pack in to minimize trash; bring disposable tables cloth for picnic tables.
As a reminder, we encourage park visitors to bring their own hand sanitizer, drinking water and continue to practice social distancing while visiting the park. Park restrooms are open.
NOV 1 - FEB 28
ALL PARKS*
| MON | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| TUES | CLOSED |
| WED | CLOSED |
| THURS | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| FRI | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| SUN | 8 AM - 5 PM |
MAR 1 - MAY 31
ALL PARKS*
| MON | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| TUES | CLOSED |
| WED | CLOSED |
| THURS | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| FRI | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 7 PM |
| SUN | 8 AM - 7 PM |
JUN 1 - SEPT 8
ALL PARKS*
| MON | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| TUES | CLOSED |
| WED | CLOSED |
| THURS | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| FRI | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 8 PM |
| SUN | 8 AM - 8 PM |
*Mooney Grove is open seven days a week during the summer.
SEPT 9 - OCT 31
ALL PARKS*
| MON | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| TUES | CLOSED |
| WED | CLOSED |
| THURS | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| FRI | 8 AM - 5 PM |
| SAT | 8 AM - 7 PM |
| SUN | 8 AM - 7 PM |
PARK FEES
|
|
PRIOR TO 7/1/2019 |
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2019 |
|
ALPAUGH PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Alpaugh Arbor #1 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
BALCH PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Day Use Fee |
$1 per person |
$5 vehicle |
|
Tent Camping - Per Campsite |
$16 |
$20 |
|
RV Camping - Per Campsite |
$16 |
$25 |
|
Extra Vehicles |
$5 |
$5 |
|
Tent Camping - Per Campsites for Seniors/Disabled Persons |
$8 |
$10 |
|
RV Camping - Per Campsites for Seniors/Disabled Persons |
$8 |
$15 |
|
Pets (per dog per night) |
$3 |
$5 |
|
BARTLETT PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Bartlett Arbors #1-3, 5-8, 15, 18 |
$35 |
$40 |
|
Bartlett Arbors #4, 11-14, 17 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
Bartlett Arbor #16 (Rotary Club) |
$50 |
$75 |
|
Entrance Fee - General |
$5/per vehicle |
$5/per vehicle |
|
Entrance Fee -Senior/Disabled Persons |
Free |
$3 |
|
CUTLER PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Cutler Arbors #1-4 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
Entrance Fee - General |
$5/per vehicle |
$5/per vehicle |
|
Entrance Fee -Senior/Disabled Persons |
Free |
$3 |
|
Entrance Fee - Bus |
$20/per bus |
$20/per bus |
|
KINGS RIVER PRESERVE |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Entrance Fee - General |
$5/per vehicle |
$5/per person |
|
LEDBETTER PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Ledbetter Arbors #1-7 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
MOONEY GROVE PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Mooney Arbors #1-2, 10-11. 13-18 |
$70 |
$75 |
|
Mooney Arbor #3 |
$120 |
$125 |
|
Mooney Arbors #4, 6, 12, 19 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
Mooney Arbors #5, 8 |
$45 |
$50 |
|
Mooney Arbor #9 |
$145 |
$150 |
|
Boy Scout Cabin |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Pillar Square |
$100 |
$100 |
|
Tulare County Museum |
Free w/ Park Entrance |
Free w/ Park Entrance |
|
Boat Rental Fee |
$5 (30 minutes) |
$5 (30 minutes) |
|
Entrance Fee - General |
$6 |
$6 |
|
Entrance Fee -Senior/Disabled Persons |
Free |
$3 |
|
Entrance Fee - Bus |
$20 |
$20 |
|
PIXLEY PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Pixley Arbors #2, 6 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
Pixley Arbor #5 |
$35 |
$40 |
|
WOODVILLE PARK |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Woodville Arbor #1 |
$50 |
$55 |
|
ALL PARKS |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
All sports fields/courts/pits |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Disc Golf Tournament Reservation Fee |
$0 |
$100 |
|
Annual Park Pass - General |
$25 |
$25 |
|
Annual Park Pass - Senior/Disabled Persons |
$25 |
$12 |
|
Reserve a Portion of Park |
$40-$50 |
$50 |
|
Reserve the Entire Park - Mooney Grove and Balch Park |
Reserve all arbors |
$3000+$3000 refundable deposit |
|
Reserve the Entire Park - not Mooney Grove or Balch Park |
Reserve all arbors |
$1500+$1500 refundable deposit |
| PRIOR TO 7/1/19 | EFFECTIVE 7/1/19 | |
|
PERMITS |
CURRENT |
NEW |
|
Amplified Sound |
$40 |
$45 |
|
Special Event Application Processing Fee |
$0 |
$30 |
|
Alcohol Sales Permit |
$0 |
$25 |
|
Commercial Vendor |
$25 |
$30 |
|
Special Event Vendor |
$25 |
$40 |
|
Non-Special Event Vendor |
$0 |
$25 |