Applegate Park

Applegate Park just received a major update thanks to the San Jose Sharks Foundation. A teal-top street hockey court now sits on top of what used to be two of the four basketball courts inside the gated recreational area at the park. The unveiling of the court took place last Wednesday, March 23. Shark Sports and Entertainment…

Sounds like a great idea that luckily landed in Merced’s lap with little effort. A blacktop at Applegate Park will be transformed into a new “tealtop” street…

Those who frequent Applegate Park will notice a new bright burst of color that has been added to the walls of the recently restored Merced Open Air Theater…

Residents and local organizations joined together with city leaders recently to discuss the future of Laura Fountain in Applegate Park. As a longstanding symbol of Merced’s history, the fountain was built in the town’s formative years by city founder Charles Henry Huffman. Erected next to the El Capitan railroad depot, the fountain…

Editor’s Note: This story updates a previous version published in the print version of the Merced County Times that incorrectly identified what…

Applegate Park in Merced was filled with four-legged friends last Sunday as the Yosemite Kennel Club invited both club members and the public to…

So this was supposed to be a feature story about several fed-up homeowners who are organizing and developing strategies to improve the “quality of life” for themselves and others, all while speaking up about blight, alleged criminal behavior and homeless issues in the city parks they live near. An added twist to the story is the fact that…

With young children running and jumping about as a charming backdrop, and while youthful laughter filled the air, the renewed playground at Applegate Park…

World Migratory Bird Day, which is usually the second Saturday in May, was celebrated at Applegate Park Zoo on May 18 with a program entitled “All About…

The Merced Zoological Society hosted its annual butterfly release on Mother’s Day at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced. Prior to the release, young children enjoyed butterfly-themed activities at the educational building, such as coloring printouts of butterflies.  A new activity the kids loved was creating a butterfly face mask. Julie…