Woodward Park (Fresno)

Woodward Park is a public park located in Fresno, California, abutting the San Joaquin River. It is the largest of the three major public parks in the Fresno area . Ralph Woodward donated the majority of the land for the park in 1968.^[1] The CIF Cross Country State Championships are hosted here every November.

In addition to the Cross Country State Championships, Woodward Park also plays host to the Woodward Shakespeare Festival - for Shakespeare in the Park. The performances take place on the WSF Stage near the Friant/Fort Washington Entrance, and showcase a number of familiar titles. The company has held over 311 performances in the park and is currently in their 11th season.

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↑ City of Fresno http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/ParksandRecreation/ParksandFacilities/Regional+Parks/WoodwardPark.htm. Retrieved 25 May 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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Nickname: Fres-Yes

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Colleges and universities	Alliant International University California Christian College Fresno State University Fresno Pacific University Fresno Pacific University Biblical Seminary National University San Joaquin College of Law UCSF Fresno Fresno City College Heald College Institute of Technology San Joaquin Valley College UEI College UC Fresno

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Coordinates: 36°52′15″N 119°47′04″W / 36.8708°N 119.7845°W / 36.8708; -119.7845

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