Cereans can feel closer to nature at lower terrace of park
Ceres area residents who want to feel a little closer to nature without driving too far might want to check out the now-open lower terrace of the Ceres River Bluff Regional Park.
Located on the south side of the Tuolumne River and east of River Oaks Golf Course, the restored section of the park is a place to enjoy some tranquility among the ducks and Canadian geese and other varieties of birds that enjoy paddling on the peaceful ponds.
The lower terrace of the park on Hatch Road – which was mostly formerly planted in walnut trees – had been closed for restoration work to its more native riparian habitat as well as the planting of landscaping and installation of other amenities. In 2018 the city contracted with Hanford Applied Restoration & Conservation to perform $1.7 million worth of work to restore 17 acres of former walnut orchard to the natural river state with the planting of willows, sycamore, cottonwood and London Plaintree and create a storm drain basin, add trails and picnic tables and add the non-motorized boat ramp.