Applegate Park

The long-awaited new playground at Applegate Park is taking shape and is expected to be open in a matter of weeks — perhaps by Memorial Day weekend. It’s another small gem that will shine a little brighter this spring and summer as Merced city crews work to polish the luster brought on by a healthy season of rain in the valley. Recent years…

The City of Merced Parks & Community Services Department organized a fun and educational celebration of Earth Day at Applegate Park in Merced, which…

Kiwanis Kiddieland at Applegate Park in Merced is opening March 24. The park officially opened in 1957, and will be ready for its 61st year of entertaining…

At the upcoming Town Hall meetings in Merced, residents will have the opportunity to get an early look at some of the potential layouts for the new Applegate Playground equipment at Applegate Park. During next week’s Town Halls, Mercedians can also make their way to the podium to make suggestions to the City Council. Some have already stressed…

Garland Daniel stands presents his latest bicycle creation that was built from cut and dismantled playground equipment at Applegate Park. The vacant playground,…