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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
It is time once again for one of the most popular events of the season. Our Easter EGGSTRAVAGANZA will be taking place the morning of Saturday April 7th. The event includes an egg hunt, live entertainment, and crafts! This special event is $5 per person ages 1 and up. Children under the age of 1 are free.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Come out to support Storyland & Playland on Storyland's 50th anniversary weekend!
Latest News
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February 06, 2012
Rotary Storyland & Playland are once again opening for a new season and 2012 holds a very special milestone for one of the two beloved Central California Parks. Rotary Storyland celebrates 50 years of fairytales and fantasy this season while Playland opens for its 57th season respectively. It all begins this Friday with some exciting new improvements in the works as well as a new set of operational hours.
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December 01, 2011
A message to our valued Guests,
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November 14, 2011
Rotary Storyland will remain open this winter on weekends with the Kyle Express Train once again. The Central California treasure will remain open each weekend throughout the winter (weather permitting) from 9am-4pm beginning November 19th. Storyland will also be open for Thanksgiving week. That week, Storyland will be open Monday November 21 - Wednesday November 23th and Friday November 25th - Sunday November 27th. The Willis B. Kyle express train will also be available for train rides and leaving the station from Storyland each half hour for roundtrip rides.
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September 05, 2011
Join us for our new, improved, and family friendly Halloween event, Storyland Spooktacular.
The Storyland Spooktacular is on October 29, 2011 from 4pm-8pm. Children under 3 years of age are free. All other guests are $13.00. Admission to the event includes: trick-or-treat stations, game stations, live bands and performances from local talent, haunted train ride, and free rides on the carousel, roller coaster, and helicopters at Playland. We are teaming with the Pumpkin King of Fresno for a pumpkin patch at Playland and a pumpkin decorating contest and much, much more!
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April 25, 2011
The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Rotary Storyland early this past Saturday and the result was memories for the entire family. Rotary Storyland hosted its annual EGGSTRVAGANZA this past Saturday April 23, 2011 and hundreds filled the park to find eggs and participate in crafts. In addition, children & families alike enjoyed performances of Jack & The Beanstalk being performed by Stage Door Theatre company.
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April 15, 2011
One of Rotary Playland's most popular attractions is set to open this weekend. Splash Junction, the parks 3500 square foot splash area will be opening for public use this weekend now that the weather is getting warmer. Splash Junction consists of splash features that spray from above and from below the ground. Children and families are invited to bring out their swim suits and enjoy the popular attraction. Splash Junction was opened in the summer of 2008 and was funded by two large grants from East Fresno Rotary Club and Fig Garden Rotary Club.
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January 29, 2011
With just one week until the opening of the 2011 season at Rotary Playland several projects are underway which park official hope will better the guest experience. According to Danny Cobb, Director of Operations, "There has been a tremendous amount of labor by volunteers and staff to spruce up the parks and there are a few exciting new features on the way as well." The most notable new improvement will be Racer's Arcade, a new addition to Playland with several video games and a small novelty shop.
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October 18, 2010
Both Storyland & Playland will be open for the upcoming Veterans Day weekend. The parks will be open Thursday November 11th - Sunday November 14th from 10:30am-5:30pm. The Veterans Day weekend will mark the conclusion of the Rotary Playland Season for 2010. After November 14th, Playland will close until the first week of February.
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September 27, 2010
The 2020 VISION Committee, announced earlier this month, has been selected and will have its first meeting this Thursday September 30th. The committee is charged with developing a capital improvement plan for both parks, a funding structure, a new operational plan as well as a theming strategy. The committee hopes to accomplish all of this in 9-12 months.
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September 02, 2010
Storyland & Playland will be open Monday September 6, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to celebrate Labor Day with you and your family. Everyone loves a day off right? Why not come out to Storyland & Playland and create some memories with your family?
