Parks and Recreation Commission
Want to become a member of the Stanislaus County's Parks Commission?
All you need to do is submit the two forms listed below to your Board of Supervisor.
Vacancies 2023 | Application for Appointment | Conflict of Interest form (Form 700)
Stanislaus County Parks Commission Bylaws
Can be found in the Stanislaus County Code under Title 2, Chapter 2.40
- Current Vacancies & Special County Boards, Commissions and Special Districts
- Committee Fact Sheet
- Member Roster
- 2023 Meeting Calendar
- 2024 Meeting Calendar
- Mural Policy and Procedures
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are subject to staff's ability to post prior to the meeting. Materials related to an item on the Agenda submitted to the Commission after distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the main office of the Department of Parks and Recreation, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite D, Modesto, DA 95358.
Modesto Reservoir
OPEN
No Pets Or Gas Cans Allowed
Vessel inspections are mandatory. Please call or check our website for inspection hours.
ReservationsWoodward Reservoir
OPEN FOR SWIMMING
BOAT LAUNCH CLOSURE IN EFFECTReopening Date unknown at this time.
ReservationsFrank Raines OHV
Effective June 26, 2025 – Mid-October
The Frank Raines OHV Park is CLOSED
Due to Fire Season
Campgrounds and Day Use remains OPEN
ReservationsFeatured Links
- Avoid food poisoning when you grill. Great video tips to keep summer fun!
- California Dept. of Fish & Game
- California Parks A - Z List
- California Parks and Recreation Society
- Campylobacter Fact Sheet
- Clean Boating Bilge Pads
- Coast Guard Auxiliary (Boating Safety)
- Free Fishing Days
- Freshwater worms often mistaken for leeches
- Invasive Species Program
- Keep Your Water Clean
- Living in Stanislaus County
- National Parks - Free Entrance Days
- National Recreation and Park Association
- Quagga Zebra Mussel Prevention
- Tuolumne River Trust
- U.S. National Park Service
