ALPAUGH PARK

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Park scene with a picnic table on a lawn and child's play structure in the background on a sunny day.

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Park scene with a picnic table on a lawn and child's play structure in the background on a sunny day.

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Visiting Alpaugh Park

by Laurie Schwaller

     In January, 1935, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors purchased land in the little town of Alpaugh to be used for parks and other county purposes. County workers developed approximately two acres to serve as the community’s park. They planted a lawn and young fruitless mulberry trees, then added several picnic tables and a fire pit. Alpaugh Park now includes a restroom building and a shady picnic arbor that can be reserved. In 2020, the County installed colorful modern play structures near the old metal slide for youngsters to enjoy.      

March, 2024

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Maps & Directions:

 

Directions:

 From Visalia, take Hwy 198 west to Hwy 99 south to Earlimart and exit west on County Road J22 to Alpaugh (about 13 miles west of Earlimart).

In Alpaugh, turn right (north) on Road 38. The park is on Road 38 at the northwest corner of Tule Road and Park Avenue, across from the Alpaugh Memorial Building.

 

Nearby Treasures: Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, Atwell Recreation Area/Atwell Island Restoration Project, and Allensworth Ecological Reserve.

 

  

Site Details & Activities:

Environment: Valley; in Alpaugh; approximately 2 acres; trees, lawn, restroom, picnic arbor, picnic tables, fire pit, playground equipment, small sports field
Activities: dog-walking (on leash; scoop poop), picnicking, playground equipment (slides and swings with shade structures)
Open: daily Thursday-Monday for day use only (closed Tues. and Wed.); Summer (June 1-September 8): 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Fall (Sept. 9-Oct. 31): 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.; Winter (Nov.-Feb.): 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Spring (Mar.-May): 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Mon., Thurs., and Fri.; 8:00 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sat. and Sun. No entrance fee. Reservations for picnic arbors are taken throughout the year.
Site Steward: Tulare County Parks and Recreation Division, 559-205-1100; same number for reservations. Reservations can also be made online:
Opportunities for Involvement: Donate, volunteer