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Jacob Myers Park gives Riverbank a Stanislaus River front yard
A mile-long paved walk, a playground, and Stanislaus River access share Jacob Myers Park. Seasonal parking fees and trail hours change the plan.
At Jacob Myers Park, you can take a mile-long paved walk beside the Stanislaus River without planning a whole hiking day. Riverbank’s largest park also has a playground, picnic spaces, a dog park, river access, and a group campsite.
Parking and hours
From April through September, parking costs $7 for residents or $12 for nonresidents on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Bring ID for the resident rate. Just walking? Tell the gate staff: a free one-hour walking pass is available.
The front gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. April-September, or 6 p.m. October-March. The McRitchie Trail and dog park close earlier: 7:30 p.m. April-September, or 5 p.m. October-March. Those two areas are closed Wednesdays.
For a group picnic or overnight gathering, the park’s reservation page lists the reservable spaces. River access does not settle fishing limits; use the fishing guide before bringing a rod.
Where to see it
Jacob Myers Park along the Stanislaus River near Riverbank.
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Reviewed September 15, 2026
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