FAQs

Below is a list of frequently asked questions. If you need more information please contact the PARCS main office at (559) 621-2900. How can I get an annual regional park pass?How can I make a reservation at a regional park?How can I make a reservation at a neighborhood park?How many shelters are available to reserve and how many people do they accommodate?What are the park hours?What are the hours for the PRCS office and where is it located?How much does it cost to enter a regional park?Can I camp overnight in any of the parks?Where can I find more information about activities at the parks?How can I plan a special event at a park?Can I have a bounce house at the park?How can I register for aquatics programs and swim lessons?Questions or Feedback:

How can I get an annual regional park pass?

Annual Park Passes can be purchased for $25.00*, plus a refundable first time Access Pass deposit of $10.00, from Ace Parking Management located at 2115 Kern Street, Suite 102 (corner of Kern and Van Ness). Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Passes may also be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope, check or money order for $35.00* ($25 fee + $10 deposit) and a completed Annual Parking Application to:

Ace Parking Management
2115 Kern Street, Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93721
Attn: Annual Park Access Passes

Ace Parking will mail you an activated entry card. The annual pass application can be downloaded (below) or picked up at any Regional Park tollbooth. Passes are valid for entry into Woodward Park, Roeding, and the Regional Sports Complex. For additional information, please contact Ace Parking at (559) 264-6422.

*Reduced rate passes are available for those who quality. Please inquire with Ace Parking Management.

Ace Annual Pass Application - 2008

For more information about Woodward Park, Roeding Park and the Regional Sports Park please visit their detailed pages.

City of Fresno residents that utilize PG&E’s family assistance program, FERA, could provide the same qualifying information (PG&E bill and driver’s license) to receive an annual pass for $15.

How can I make a reservation at a regional park?

For park reservations and fees please visit our Regional Parks page. To make a reservation please visit our Online Reservation page or call (559) 621-2900.
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How can I make a reservation at a neighborhood park?

Reservations are not taken for neighborhood parks. All picnic tables and barbeques are first come first served.
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How many shelters are available to reserve and how many people do they accommodate?

At Woodward Park there are 7 shelters and two activity areas available for reservation. Six of the 7 shelters accommodate from 175 – 200 people, the Gazebo shelter can accommodate up to 60 people. At Roeding Park there are 8 areas available for reservation, some are shelters and some are groves that can accommodate anywhere from 25 – 490 people at a time. For more information about park reservations and fees please visit our Regional Parks page. To make a reservation please visit our Online Reservation page or call (559) 621-2900.
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What are the park hours?

Regional parks are open from 7am to 10pm in the summer and 7am to 7pm in the winter. Neighborhood parks are open daily by 8am and close at dusk. For more information about City of Fresno parks please visit our Park Detail pages.
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What are the hours for the PRCS office and where is it located?

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and is closed holidays. It is located downtown on Fresno and M streets at the City Hall Annex at 2326 Fresno St. in room 101.
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How much does it cost to enter a regional park?

The cost to enter Woodward and Regional Sports parks is $3 per vehicle. To enter the Roeding Park the cost is $1 per vehicle. For more information on fees and policies please visit the Regional Parks page.
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Can I camp overnight in any of the parks?

There is no overnight camping in any of the City’s parks except for Camp Fresno. For more information about the camp please visit the Camp Fresno page.
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Where can I find more information about activities at the parks?

For information about activities at Neighborhood Centers and Community Centers please visit the Community and Neighborhood Centers [4.5.1.6.1.6] page. For more information about activities at Neighborhood Parks please visit the corresponding Community Center: for North East activities see Mosqueda Center, for North West activities see Sunset Center and for After School Recreation activities please see the Ted C. Wills Community Center. For more information about general activities or activities at the regional parks please see the PRCS Calendar of Events.
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How can I plan a special event at a park?

To plan a special event at any park please contact the PRCS office at (559) 621-2900.
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Can I have a bounce house at the park?

Bounce houses are not allowed at any of the regional parks. However, they are allowed at neighborhood parks with permission and insurance. For more information or to get permission for a bounce house at a neighborhood park please contact the community center in charge of the park. For North East parks call Mosqueda Center at (559) 621-6600, for North West parks call Sunset Center at (559) 498-1013.
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How can I register for aquatics programs and swim lessons?

For more information on how to register for aquatics classes and lessons please visit our Aquatics page.
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Questions or Feedback:

For concerns or compliments about a park please call the PRCS office at (559) 621-2900.

For concerns or compliments about street trees please call the Street Division Office at (559) 621-1492.

For concerns or compliments about loose animals in the parks please call the SPCA at (559) 233-7722.
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