It's an excellent design and most people around here think of this skate park when they want to go…read moreto any skate park in the area, although the new Lathrop skate park is pulling some people closer to home. It's huge, so you won't see a bunch of newbies trying to use it. The concrete (no wood!) is smooth. I believe that there are restrictions about scooters and bikes but no one seems to enforce them, and everyone there seems okay with them, as long as you're not in the way.

Took my husband here for his play time to kill time. A local was kind enough to let us know to…read moreleave the area before 3:30pm when kids get out of school I guess the kids don't like strangers at "There Park". Overall the park was nice. But fore sure I recommend avoiding teenagers that give adults a hard time if its true.

Known as "South" Souza Park. No playground but Lots of grass area but it's not well maintained! Be…read morecareful if running around in the grass areas as there are many holes and divots. The park does have a small skate park. No tables, bbq areas, or restrooms. It does have a water fountain.

There is no playground so if that's what you are looking for this is not your park. I don't have…read morekids so I like to just chill in a park and read a book or walk around. This one was nice. They have 4 tables and a grill, a basket ball area, a skate board area and plenty of grassy area. It's not super well maintained but it's not gross either. I'll keep coming back to this park as long as I'm in the area.

Well, thank those who created and founded this parkway. I haven't read the other reviews but…read morefinding like a place to park and walk is a pain in the ass. I gave up and parked on lathrop road where it's intersecting the Tidewater Trail and theres a traffic light that has that trail name. that's the only traffic is the possibility of pedestrians and maybe a parked car(s) in this ditch or something whatever it's called but i didn't want to park there because of this private property sign. I parked on the side of the road (close to the intersection) where the cavalry community church food distribution center is; the opposing side has no parking any time signs, and so does the side that I parked BUT on the left of this church entrance which is like a half a mile or so down. And actually there was a car parked already too. I want to say it should be fine where I parked. I left about 8 and it was still parked there. Anywho, I was Walking my small dog on a leash, and got onto the trail. It's funny because i see this trail almost everywhere on some streets seeing the tidewater bike trail arrow signs. Finally, I walked on it. There are other people walking and also on bikes. There are posted signs with guidelines at each street intersection. There are dog walkers too and yes there leashed and big ass pit bulls where wanting to get near my small dog growling; I walked on the opposite side and I'd be sure to glance back here and there, and keep your headphones volume low just in case. I came across a park called northgate park and there's a walkway "bike trail ends" which leads into the park. And I seen a softball game with kids, cheering and applauding and a few spectators on the trail also. It's pretty recreational and I just may choose this park next to just go on the trail. Anyhow I continued walking and this goes a long, long long way, 7 miles!! And I only walked just 3 miles one way and walked back to my parked car. This is indeed a bike trail, and I'd want to get a bike soon. And there's low star reviews on here complaining that the trail/road isn't good enough For their skates or skateboard. Pshhh gimme a break. There's a small skate park for that, which is also on the trail too. Trail isnt hard to miss, just look for arrow signs at each intersection when crossing the street. I'm looking forward to more of my future walks here. ...........damn 24 hourfitness had to close which I only had membership so this is how I exercise.

Tidewater Bikeway is a North to South oriented paved Bicycle Path located almost in the center of…read moreManteca. IMO, Tidewater Bikeway is an inappropriate name for this Walking / Jogging Path. The paved Bikeway extends from the center of the city at the NorthWest corner of Wilson Park to the northern part of the city at around the 700 block of Lathrop Road, probably a total of less than four miles. The Southern part of the Pathway is at Moffat Road. The Pathway parallels Moffat Road for about two miles down to Spreckles Avenue. The route is really not challenging enough to classify it for someone with wheels would use, whether it be Skates or Bicycles... it's just too short a route, and there are mandatory stops at all major intersections. And that break from Center to Moffat... you can literally get lost! At every major intersection there are Pedestrian Push Buttons that control the operation of Traffic Lights. Water - There are Drinking Fountains, usually located at the South side of the intersection of every cross street - sized both for kids and adults. I usually fill up my water bottle at the Lathrop Road drinking fountain before riding back to Lodi. Rest Stops - There are benches to sit on, located intermittently at the side of the paved Bikeway for those that need to rest up. The intersections also provide a minute's pause before continuing on... Safety - I've biked the Bikeway every time I've ridden my Bicycle to Manteca and unlike most Parks which are just magnets to transients and the like, the only people I've seen are actual Walkers, Joggers, or Bicyclists. Even though I've never been there at night, the Bikeway seems to be lit at night with the numerous Light Poles that line the Bikeway. At the center of the Bikeway Path, about ten feet West of the Path itself, is a Phone which is encased in bright Yellow plastic attached to a pole which can be used for Emergencies - unfortunately, there's only one... and you have to know where it is... Convenience - A user can get off the path at any of the major intersections to get to Main Street within just a few blocks East. And there's many Parks and Baseball Fields within a few steps of the Bikeway. The Path, itself, is only ten feet wide, but the path is directly in the center of a strip of land about 20-30 yards wide that is essentially a narrow Park. It is immaculately landscaped and maintained... every time I rode through the Bikeway, it's been clean as a whistle. But not very many people use it, it seems. ***** - Joggers, Walkers *** - Bicyclists, Skaters - despite my criticism, though, I've used the Bikeway every time I've ridden to Manteca... maybe it's not so bad after all... Update: 07-30-2010 This year, I've noticed that there's evidence of Budget cutbacks in Manteca that results in reduced maintenance of the Bikeway... extensive weed and grass growth, reduced watering of the lawn portion of the Bikeway, and evidence of burrowing mammals taking over certain parts of the Bikeway. But the citizenry of Manteca in certain portions of the Bikeway, especially in portions that is adjoining to a residence backyard, the residents have used their own water supply to hydrate the lawn area! Cool!

What a nice little skate park in the City of Galt. Located right next to Goro Aquatic Center on…read moreChabolla Avenue. This park is part of the City of Galt Parks & Recreation Department. It is open 7 days a week from 6am - Dusk. The park is fully gated with 24 hours surveillance cameras. Here you can practice and fine tune all your boarding tricks on their ramps, rails, steps, ect... There is also a shaded picnic area with one picnic table for those whom need to take a break ! Free to use all the amenities the park has to offer. Just a heads-up, there are no restrooms here. Got my helmet on with all the padding ! Let's do this !

This skatepark is small and needs maintenance. All the ramps are rusted and bent in most places,…read morethe graffiti is everywhere, and many screws and bolts can be found not in place on the equipment. Plus the city of galt locks it up when we they want to call it a day, not at dusk when it should be closed.

Not too big but not too small. Everything you need for a good session. Peaceful with not much…read moretraffic. Great for all levels of skating.

It's a great skate park. Well maintained and smooth, just make sure you go with a group. It's in a…read morevery desolate area, and while there were no obvious threats, it didn't feel entirely safe because there was so little anywhere nearby and no other people.

This place is good, but it is too small so its easily overcrowded, especially in baseball season…read more They need a little more variety for sure. However, the locals are super cool and humble skaters. These guys pull off some phat tricks and compliment the simplest things others do genuinely.

Little storytelling, when I was 8 years old there were these classrooms near the skate park, there…read morenot there anymore I believe they were demolished. I'll give a picture on how they looked but off topic. My brother and I were 8 years old and we went to explore those weird classrooms till the door swung right open and we heard a loud scream, my brother and I then started running but after that I never went near those classrooms again. I wonder what those classrooms were, but thought it would be a funny story to tell.

Such a beautiful park slightly hidden away in the small city of Ione. The park is HUGE offering 4…read morebaseball diamonds, 4 soccer fields, a skate park, disc golf, and 2 tennis courts. If that wasn't enough 2 play structures AND a designated dog park and of course lots and lots of grass to relax under the trees. The bathroom facilities we're ok, with toilet paper available. ps. Make sure to tour the small surrounding towns to grab a bite to eat and help the small local shops survive during these trying times.

Went here today for a company retreat. What fun! A fantastic venue for so many things. The…read moreweather was mild, the grounds beautiful, the kitchen and meeting auditorium, awesome and huge. There's a horse arena...a really big one with stands for the audience, plenty of places to explore and trail walk, lots of local wild flowers in bloom (watch out we did find a few patches of poison oak-"leaves of 3, let it be")! There's a lovely picnic area, many playgrounds for the kids, a baseball diamond and much more. We were fortunate enough to have our camp cooks on site for a remarkably good lunch with entrees consisting of a sun dried tomato pasta, bbq chicken with a ricotta cheese topping, pulled pork sandwiches, slaw, and a baby greens salad with cherry tomatoes; dessert cookies that were "out of this world" (smores-oatmeal and raisin & chocolate chip) Camp folks really know how to put on a good spread. Host your next event in Ione if you need lots of space, need to accommodate lots of people and would like a beautiful and nature filled venue!

Lathrop Generation Center is a great place with an awesome atmosphere. I take my kid here all the…read moretime and we always have a great experience. There are two playgrounds--one for smaller kids and one for kids 3 and up--with soft ground so if they fall, no scraped knees. It's very kid-friendly and well-designed. They also have pickleball courts and a skate park. The skate park is always full of happy, laughing kids--never seen any issues. Pickleball can get busy, so if you want to play, try going early or in the late afternoon. I've heard the regulars are friendly, so just let them know you want to join and it shouldn't be a problem. There are shaded tables, BBQ areas, and plenty of space to relax while the kids play. People there are always friendly, and we've had nothing but good experiences so far. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking to enjoy some time outdoors!

We have taken our kids age ranging from 3 - 12 to different events held through the city of lathrop…read morehere and it's great! The staff that puts on the classes are so friendly and helpful and really make sure to give the kids a special time. The table games for the older kids are well kept up and the space is a good size for the events they have. The library is right next to it as well in the same building so that's a plus as well. The park is fun and keeps the kids occupied and it's a great space for parties. I haven't taken the kids to skate park yet so I can't speak on that but it always sounds like people are having a good time.