California State Parks invites the public to help create the vision and plan for Dos Rios, California’s newest State Park.

 Dos Rios opened in June 2024 with two trails and expanded trail access on the entire property in May 2025.

The next step in developing the park is to hear from the community about their vision for the park.

 Members of the public are invited for a special Open House at Dos Rios this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. State Parks staff will be giving optional site tours to help spark the vision for what the park could become.

Tours are offered every half hour from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Dos Rios is at 3559 Shiloh Road, Modesto. Light refreshments provided by River Partners, while supplies la.st

The Virtual Visioning Workshop via Zoom is Wednesday, Oct. 15,. to 8 p.m. Visit https://dosriosvirtualworkshop.eventbrite.com to RSVP and receive the meeting link for this event.

Dos Rios has long been envisioned as a park to be built for the community, by the community.

 “Modesto is located in the heart of California and the effort the community put in to turn Dos Rios into a reality shows our heart,” said Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen. “We’re so proud to have California’s newest state park in our backyard because Dos Rios showcases Modesto’s beauty, tranquil rivers, lush vegetation, and a great place to enjoy the day with family and friends.”

 For more information about the planning process and other ways to participate, visit PlanDosRios.org.

 The public can visit Dos Rios during regular open hours, Fridays through Sundays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park will also be open Monday, Oct. 13 ,from 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

During the initial opening phase, Dos Rios is not charging any admission fees.

For more information about Dos Rios, visit parks.ca.gov/DosRios.

 Located about 8 miles west of Modesto, the a 1,600-acre Dos Rios property is the largest public-private floodplain restoration project in California to restore habitat for threatened and endangered wildlife at the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers. 

 Here’s what the public can expect at Dos Rios that is 18 miles south of Manteca:  

 *Hiking and picnicking: Visitors are now able to hike some areas of the property and enjoy newly built picnic tables and ramadas.  

*Bird watching: Dos Rios is the destination for birds of the Pacific Flyway and is home to some incredible bird species. Bring your binoculars and see how many species you can locate.  

*Engaging with an Interpreter: Would you like to learn more about the area and how the floodplain forest protects people and animals? Speak with a park interpreter to learn all there is to know about this special park.  

*Dogs are welcome in the “basecamp” (day-use area). They must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet long. Please bring water for your dog.  

 Currently, camping is not available.

Planning for greater river access for swimming, angling, boating, and other water sports, along with trails for bicycling and other outdoor recreation activities will involve a public engagement process that includes consultation with area Tribes.

 As part of the planning process, the official name and park classification of Dos Rios will soon be determined and approved by the California State Park and Recreation Commission. 

In partnership with the nonprofit River Partners and Tuolumne River Trust, the restoration of Dos Rios was a 10-year, $40 million project from 11 different funding sources from the public and private sectors. This will be the first state park created since Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area in November 2014.