Vision

The San Joaquin River Parkway will someday include a continuous trail system connecting open space areas along the river from Friant Dam to Highway 99. At full build-out, the Parkway will provide opportunities to explore and experience the river in vibrant natural areas with clean restrooms and trails. Regular safety patrols by volunteers and rangers will provide education and assistance to visitors. Land conservation will protect the unique plant and wildlife species found throughout the river corridor by preventing the conversion of open space to urban uses. Our vision for the Parkway includes timeless amenities to improve quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley: a healthy river ecosystem filled with wildlife, walking trails throughout the 22-mile parkway, multiple pedestrian bridges, education programs, bicycle, and boat rentals, and thousands of people benefitting from the physical and mental health benefits accruing from time spent in nature.

Goals

1. 1.Work with partners to achieve the full implementation of the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan and the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
2. 2.Extend the Parkway's trail system and develop other Parkway properties for public use.
3. 3.Expand Parkway visitorship through strategic community outreach with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.