mooney grove park

paullt2014

The park needs immediate maintenance and care. How sad. Tables broken, pond choked with weeds, goose poop absolutely everywhere. Fish dead. Trees dying. Has Visalia given up on this park? Feels dirty and un-managed. Children's play equipment out of date and dangerous.

gunnysmom

Went to play disc golf and the course is a great deal of fun. The rest of the park is severely lacking. The pond is dirty there are geese and ducks everywhere that leve a terrible mess. There were lots of families having picnics and children running in the grass but the museum was closed the pond was dirty there were no boats and geese and ducks chase children. Don't expect more than the trees and grass and you will be fine.

Momfawn2

Mooney Grove Park is a lovely place for travelers and locals alike. The best part is the historical museum, filled with local history and artifacts beginning with the Native Americans and moving forward. They have quite a collection of old buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse, church, blacksmith, newspaper office, and train cars. There is also a huge modern farm museum that houses vintage tractors and other vehicles as it tells the history of farming in Tulare County.In the summertime there are also paddle boats for rent on the pond, and there are covered picnic areas available.

Lbca23

As you drive down Mooney Boulevard from Visalia to Tulare, you will spy the statue of an Indian slumped over on his horse. The title of this amazingly potent statue is, "End of the Trial," and for the full impact, you will have to find the left turning lane in order to stop and enter Mooney Grove Park. The art and history lover in you will be overcome with emotion as you gaze on the magnificence of this sculpture. It is also a respite for the traveler who is weary from driving, as you will find the park offers picnic tables, restrooms, and even a place for the little ones to play. Take some time to visit Mooney Grove if you are in the south valley. The sculpture alone is worth seeing!

Debjwt40

This used to be a wonderful family park with a small lake, row boats, a quaint local museum and beautiful grass areas for volleyball, soccer, baseball or other outdoor games. I visited the park with my grandson in June and it was so poorly kept that we didn't even feel safe. The grounds were dry and the grass dead (I recognize that the valley is currently in the middle of a drought but this was far worse than it should have been. The grounds were not only dry and the grass dead but the grounds were unkept. Trash and broken glass was everywhere, the boats are no longer there and it was generally a very displeasing place to be. You might want to try a different park if you're thinking about a day at Mooney Grove.

329margaretf

This is a wonderful historical park for Tulare County and the surrounding area. We came to look at the newly displayed caboose as our grandfather had been the brakeman on it for the Visalia Electric Railroad (1920's through the 1960's) and we had an opportunity to ride on it as children in the early 1960's. The museum contains many local Indian artifacts and memorabilia important to the area. The park has beautiful trees, picnic areas, and a lake with little paddle boats for rent. Also on display in the park is a replica of the original very famous End of the Trail statue by James Earle Fraser, which was on display at the 1919 San Francisco Exposition. The statue paid homage to the demise of the Native American culture. We also enjoyed the ducks and geese around the lake as well as a giant slab of Sequoia Gigantea redwood. Visit this beautiful park and enjoy its' many offerings!

11RonaS

My granddaughters love a chance to go to Mooney Grove...whether it is for a leisurely walk, feeding the geese, or exploring the playgrounds and monuments. Mooney Grove is a wonderful outdoor sanctuary.

Umbrellaone7

we only just drove by, but i wanted to say that this place looks very well maintained and nice. so many trees, being from texas this place is heaven for a tree hugger

jtatom

Fun park, lots for a child to learn about. The peacocks are a beautiful sight and the little row boats are fun to be in. I had a lot of fun here, and would love to take my children and grandchildren when I come back down to California.

JudiG122

We had a picnic, and tried very hard not to step in goose poo. It was every place. Other than that it is a lovely location with beautiful trees.

ClydeT329

We went over to the park on Monday, December 23rd, and there was a sign stating the park was closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This was Monday at noon.

Hugaboo

We have held our family reunions there on several occasions. It's a nice sized park, entrance fee is very affordable. But may have to walk a little ways to restrooms and there are lots of gopher holes and soft ground so can be difficult for older people or with stollers, wheelchairs. Need to update the picnic tables, they are original to the park and getting quite old and worn, also very short to the ground.

SJGuy42

The carousel picture is old. It was moved to Hanford years ago. But don't be discouraged. Mooney's Grove is a great place for a family afternoon. The County Historical museum. Frisbee golf course. Picnic arbors. Occasional special events like car shows.

mcvega

This is a great park. It may not be what it once was but it is still beautiful. It is quite large with many Pavillions. Lots of trees and frizbe golf. There are a few attractions but not many. We love to go there with the Dutch Oven cooking Club. They also have many events there.

Carnutz

I remember when there was animals in cages there ( monkeys, sun bear and a few others ). To the south of the cages was arcade games and a snack bar ( sodas,cotton candy,hot dogs ect ).To the east a skate board ramp. Cross over the bridge ( row boats in the lagoon ) to the north was the goldfish pond then the child play area. To the south was the museum ( Indian artifacts,old homes,train,fire engine,ect ) Fee $0.25. Walk towards the entrance and to the north of where the pay booth is now was a carnival ( roller coaster, farris wheel,kiddie rides, my personal favorite gocarts,ect ). Not to mention the original statues that are now in Oklahoma last I heard. Can anyone add to this I was a teenager when it was this way.There was no fee to get in the park then