As you drive down Mooney Boulevard from Visalia to Tulare, you will spy the statue of an Indian slumped over on his horse. The title of this amazingly potent statue is, "End of the Trial," and for the full impact, you will have to find the left turning lane in order to stop and enter Mooney Grove Park. The art and history lover in you will be overcome with emotion as you gaze on the magnificence of this sculpture. It is also a respite for the traveler who is weary from driving, as you will find the park offers picnic tables, restrooms, and even a place for the little ones to play. Take some time to visit Mooney Grove if you are in the south valley. The sculpture alone is worth seeing!
The park needs immediate maintenance and care. How sad. Tables broken, pond choked with weeds, goose poop absolutely everywhere. Fish dead. Trees dying. Has Visalia given up on this park? Feels dirty and un-managed. Children's play equipment out of date and dangerous.
we only just drove by, but i wanted to say that this place looks very well maintained and nice. so many trees, being from texas this place is heaven for a tree hugger
This used to be a wonderful family park with a small lake, row boats, a quaint local museum and beautiful grass areas for volleyball, soccer, baseball or other outdoor games. I visited the park with my grandson in June and it was so poorly kept that we didn't even feel safe. The grounds were dry and the grass dead (I recognize that the valley is currently in the middle of a drought but this was far worse than it should have been. The grounds were not only dry and the grass dead but the grounds were unkept. Trash and broken glass was everywhere, the boats are no longer there and it was generally a very displeasing place to be. You might want to try a different park if you're thinking about a day at Mooney Grove.
The carousel picture is old. It was moved to Hanford years ago. But don't be discouraged. Mooney's Grove is a great place for a family afternoon. The County Historical museum. Frisbee golf course. Picnic arbors. Occasional special events like car shows.
Went to play disc golf and the course is a great deal of fun. The rest of the park is severely lacking. The pond is dirty there are geese and ducks everywhere that leve a terrible mess. There were lots of families having picnics and children running in the grass but the museum was closed the pond was dirty there were no boats and geese and ducks chase children. Don't expect more than the trees and grass and you will be fine.
We went over to the park on Monday, December 23rd, and there was a sign stating the park was closed Tuesday and Wednesday. This was Monday at noon.
My granddaughters love a chance to go to Mooney Grove...whether it is for a leisurely walk, feeding the geese, or exploring the playgrounds and monuments. Mooney Grove is a wonderful outdoor sanctuary.
This is a wonderful historical park for Tulare County and the surrounding area. We came to look at the newly displayed caboose as our grandfather had been the brakeman on it for the Visalia Electric Railroad (1920's through the 1960's) and we had an opportunity to ride on it as children in the early 1960's. The museum contains many local Indian artifacts and memorabilia important to the area. The park has beautiful trees, picnic areas, and a lake with little paddle boats for rent. Also on display in the park is a replica of the original very famous End of the Trail statue by James Earle Fraser, which was on display at the 1919 San Francisco Exposition. The statue paid homage to the demise of the Native American culture. We also enjoyed the ducks and geese around the lake as well as a giant slab of Sequoia Gigantea redwood. Visit this beautiful park and enjoy its' many offerings!
We had a picnic, and tried very hard not to step in goose poo. It was every place. Other than that it is a lovely location with beautiful trees.