The Kings River flows through the western part of Reedley. When planning, you can choose from a range of interests: a scenic parkway, public river access, parks, historic cultural sites, and an annual event. Depending on your interests, you can focus your stay on outdoor activities, water, local history, or festival events.
Trails, Water, and Parks
The Reedley Community Parkway is 3.2 miles long and runs from the rear of Reedley College to Reedley Sports Park. Common activities include cycling, walking, jogging, picnicking, and roller skating. It is classified as a Class I bikeway. The route therefore has two named endpoints and offers more than just cycling.
Reedley Sports Park is at the end of the route. It has a playground, sports fields and courts, a barbecue and picnic area, and a concession stand. The parkway and the park are therefore different points of reference for planning: one is a 3.2-mile route, while the other brings together play, sports, and picnic facilities.
Reedley Beach is a public access point to the Kings River. It has public restrooms, an outdoor shower, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill. For a river-focused visit, this spot combines public access with practical amenities for a break.
Cricket Hollow is a fishing spot with a barbecue and picnic area, as well as restrooms. If fishing is your main focus, Cricket Hollow is the designated option. Monument Hill Park offers something different: this historic park is located on the banks of the Kings River.
Culture, History, and Events
The Reedley Opera House offers live theater in the historic Jansen Opera House, dating to 1903. Commerce and architecture are identified as areas of historic significance at the historic Reedley National Bank at 1100 G Street. The two sites appeal to different cultural interests: live theater at one, and the history of a building associated with commerce and architecture at the other.
The Reedley Historical Museum is at 1752 10th Street; the Mennonite Quilt Center and Museum is at 1012 G Street. These addresses identify two more cultural sites in Reedley, distinct from the offerings of the Opera House and the National Bank.
The Reedley Fiesta is Reedley’s largest annual event and a cherished homecoming tradition. Its recurring program includes live entertainment, a vendor market, food offerings, a fun run, an annual parade, and a frog-jumping contest. The festival program ranges from entertainment and a market to a run, parade, and contest. If you want to plan your visit around the Fiesta, check the current event dates.
The Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad offers a different kind of experience: its seasonal farm tour lasts 15 minutes and takes place aboard a half-scale, steam-powered narrow-gauge train. The short tour is easy to fit into your schedule; bear in mind that it is offered seasonally, and check whether it runs during your travel dates.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Two major routes with different directions and connections are useful for navigating by road. Manning Avenue is a four-lane east-west arterial that connects Reedley to State Route 99, 12 miles to the west. Reed Avenue is a two-lane north-south arterial that connects Reedley to State Route 180, 8 miles to the north. The two connections therefore differ in direction, road width, and distance. If you are planning your route around a highway connection, you can use the western link to State Route 99 or the northern link to State Route 180.
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