Applegate Park

A corner of Applegate Park was painted purple last weekend for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Hundreds of people turned out to the event on Saturday morning, when the sun was still low in the sky and the weather was cool and comfortable. They were friends and family of Alzheimer’s victims, caregivers and survivors…

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…

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 (MOAT) near the Bear Creek Bike Path. Over the past weekend, local artist Monika Modest worked alongside of Ed Contreras to install her most recent public art mosaic. It’s Modest’s…

Residents and local organizations joined together with city leaders recently to discuss the future of Laura Fountain in Applegate Park. As a…

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 participate in their Doggy Fun Day event. The day’s activities included everything from costume contests and agility courses to an array of resources for man’s best friend. Of course…

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…

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 Birds.” At the station set up on the grounds, visitors to the zoo could learn about birds from Abigail Dziegiel, a freelancer in the field of natural science illustration who led journaling…