Manteca Improves Its Parks for Residents to Enjoy

Great public parks are an essential part of a successful city. Recently, a number of the City’s 70 neighborhood parks have received upgrades for both adults and children. “Parks provide environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits,” says Manteca City Manager Toni Lundgren. “Parks benefit the economy and they enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers, and attract retirees,” she adds.

The Diamond Oaks neighborhood park recently got a brand-new playground. Located on Diamond Oaks Way, this renovation is sure to keep kids of all ages busy for hours.

The City of Manteca’s Public Works Department is responsible for the upkeep of the City’s parks and also hires contractors to perform work. In the photo (below, center), Contractors are shown resurfacing the Tidewater Bikeway, making the path’s surface smoother for a better bike ride, walk, or skate. The multi-use Manteca Tidewater Bikeway runs north to south through the City.

“With 3.4 miles of asphalt roadway, this trail is popular with bikers, walkers, and skaters alike. Due to heavy use, Public Works delivers ongoing maintenance to keep it in tip-top shape,” said Carl Brown, Director of Public Works.

Brown’s team has made significant upgrades to the Northgate Community Park. Gone are the outdated restrooms and concession buildings. The new facility offers shiny new amenities with a sleek new look.

“When you are ready to throw a party, picnic, or a family gathering on a sunny day, Northgate’s completely remodeled picnic shelter now provides full shade so you and your loved ones can enjoy the warm summer days, without the sunburn,” Brown points out.

“The Tony Marshall neighborhood park includes a Pickleball Court, Cornhole, and an ‘informal’ whiffle ball field. This neighborhood park has something for everyone,” Brown continues.

“The kids will also love our double playground, with vibrant neon colors sure to make them smile,” Brown adds.

Former California Governor and longtime proponent of exercise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, says, “You can’t tell a kid that it’s time to exercise; that’s a turn-off…you have to say, ‘Let’s go to the park and have some fun!’ Then you get them to do some running, play on the swings, practice on the balance beam, and basically get a full workout disguised as play.”