| Delta Meadows | |
|---|---|
Waterfront of Delta Meadows River Park | |
| Location | Sacramento County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Walnut Grove, California |
| Coordinates | 38°15′31″N121°30′6″W / 38.25861°N 121.50167°W /38.25861; -121.50167 |
| Area | 472 acres (191 ha) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Delta Meadows River Park (DMRP) is astate park property ofCalifornia, United States, preserving an undeveloped piece of theSacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. At present it is open to the public for walking, fishing and boating but has no visitor services.[1] The park encompassessloughs,wet meadows, and an island between theSacramento andMokelumne Rivers. It is located near the historicChinese American town ofLocke, 28 miles (45 km) equidistant fromSacramento andStockton.[2] The 472-acre (191 ha) property was established in 1985.[3]
Delta Meadows preserves ariver delta much as it appeared 150 years ago, crowded with stands ofoak,tule,walnut,willow, andcottonwood. Abundant wildlife includesblack-tailed deer,beavers,river otters,muskrats, and wetland birds such asgreat blue herons,wood ducks,mallards,belted kingfishers, andcormorants.[4]
Delta Meadows is primarily accessible by boat. However one can drive onto Railroad Slough Levee from the River Road betweenWalnut Grove and Locke, via a small gravel road just north-east of the cross channel.[4] Previously adocent program through the Delta Natural History Association provided canoe guides in the spring and fall, reserved throughBrannan Island State Recreation Area.[2]
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