August 23, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Mike North

209-617-1596 or Mike.North@countyofmerced.com

Merced County to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Winton Park

MERCED—At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, Merced County officials and members of the Winton community will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Winton Park. 

This $3.7 million project was funded through an award the County secured through the California Department of Transportation’s highly-competitive “Clean California Local Grant Program." Renovations include: 

• A new 5,650-foot walking path around the perimeter of the park; 
• Restoration of a soccer field including grading, reseeding, and lighting; 
• Renovation of a baseball field including lighting; 
• Four new baseball dugouts; 
• Lighting for the basketball court; 
• A new playground; 
• Two new picnic shelters; 
• Sixty graffiti-resistant picnic tables to replace vandalized ones; 
• Twenty new trees with water-efficient irrigation; 
• A public art project consisting of 12 iron benches designed and made by high school students. 

Supervisor Lloyd Pareira, whose District 4 includes Winton, said Winton Park is a frequently-used staple of the community.

"This park is such an important amenity to the residents in and around Winton," Pareira said. "These renovations, which were funded through grant dollars, will ensure the community can enjoy this resource now and well into the future. One of the most anticipated features is the lighted walking loop around the park, which I hope will serve as a safe way for seniors to stay active while enjoying open space."

Winton Community Park is 21.5 acres and was established in 1972. It is the only park located in the community of Winton, which is approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Castle Commerce Center. 

In addition to the $3.7 million grant, Merced County also received $455,590 in Per Capita Grant funding through the California Department of Parks and Recreation. These funds were used to improve Winton Community Park’s restroom and concession facilities.



Ribbon Cutting Details:

• TIME: 10 a.m.
• DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• LOCATION: Winton Park (corner of Olive Avenue and N. Winton Way in Winton)

Please note: There will be media availability immediately following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Representatives from Merced County will be on-hand to provide one-on-one interviews and answer questions.