The plans would create an entirely new splash pad and park and the new pad would be half the size of the current one. The new concept would create a lazy river and more to make the most use of the ...

The coolest place for kids in Manteca to be when the summer of 2026 rolls around will arguably be Woodward Park.

If your summer looks anything like mine, it’s filled with sunscreen, popsicles, and countless trips to the local splash pad. My kids—ages 6, 3, and 1—live for those water-filled afternoons.