Roeding Park - Fresno, CA

Five years after incorporating as a city in 1885, the population of Fresno numbered more than 10,000. A beautiful mix of people, including immigrants hailing from China, Scandinavian countries, Japan and Germany made their home in the area. Adding to the mosaic of cultures, a large Hispanic population joined the mix in the early-20th century. Today, people from more than 80 nationalities live in the Fresno area.

Learn more history and enjoy local culture in the Tower District, located in the southeast corner of Fresno High Roeding. Attend a fun event like the Tower Classic Car Show, the Rogue Arts Festival, which showcases local artists, or the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Visit the historic homes in the six blocks known as Wilson Island Historic District, five of which can be found on Fresno's official register of historic places.

With a little something for everyone, the restaurants scattered across Fresno High Roeding satisfy residents' every culinary desire. Eat vegan at The Loving Hut, and try the popular ocean of love soup. Top it off with a slice of vegan cheesecake. Nearby, fill up on tasty gluten-free treats at the P de Q Corner cafe. A few blocks to the east, feed your soul with southern-style food at Watts Family Grill. Order the triple meat combo to try all three of the famous meats, including smoked tri-tip, barbecue ribs and barbecue chicken. Try the Roman delight on sesame bread at the tiny mom-and-pop shop Piemontes Italian Delicatessen. Satisfy your Asian cravings with the honey walnut shrimp at Zen Wok Fusion, or go Mexican with the famous adobada at Taqueria El Premio Mayor. At night, bar hop the intersection of North Van Ness Avenue and East Olive Avenue in the southeast corner of Fresno High Roeding. Taste a great selection of local craft beers at Spokeasy Public House, or kick back and choose from a variety of unique flavors at the Bloo Hookah Lounge. Go a few blocks south to dance to live bands and electronic music spun by DJs at the popular music venue Fulton 55.

Strap on your walking shoes in Fresno High Roeding, the second most walkable neighborhood in Fresno. In addition, the neighborhood welcomes bikers and prioritizes biker safety. In fact, almost every main road in Fresno High Roeding has designated bike lanes.

The Fresno Area Express services the neighborhood with a network of fixed bus routes. Take a short 20-minute bus ride to downtown Fresno from Roeding Park. In addition, Uber covers the area with their ride-sharing service.

Easily access Highway 99, Highway 41 and Highway 180 from behind the wheel, all of which border Fresno High Roeding. Pay 75 cents per hour to park in one of downtown Fresno's metered parking spaces. Many businesses provide free parking for customers in and around the neighborhood.

The 159-acre Roeding Park provides residents and visitors with endless opportunity for fun and relaxation. Pay a $5 vehicle entry fee to enjoy the many bounties of this regional park. Set your kids free to explore the unique playgrounds, or wander through manicured flower gardens and varied groves of ash, maple, pine, cedar, eucalyptus and redwood trees. Get a little sweaty and swing your tennis racket on one of eight championship tennis courts, or take it easy and play a game of horseshoes. Savor the cool breeze off the lake as you enjoy the contents of your picnic basket, then do a little afternoon fishing. You can also let your dog run free in the dog park, take a contemplative stroll through the Japanese war memorial or come back to watch a show from the regular concert series in one of the dance pavilions.

Pay an additional fee to frequent the Chaffee Zoo, also located on the park premises. Bring your kids to the Rotary Storyland and Playland, comprised of a walk-through park of Mother Goose stories and fairy tales and a small, separate family amusement park.

Enjoy the material and cultural bounties of Fresno High Roeding at an affordable cost of living that sits 18 percent lower than the city of Fresno's average. Rent a one-bedroom residence for an average of around $615 per month in this neighborhood.

Buy a bus ticket and ride to city center for just $1.50. A domestic draft beer typically costs about $4 at a local bar. In keeping with the city's trend, gas prices hover about 10 percent higher than the national prices.

Take your dollars to East Olive Avenue in the Tower District of Fresno High Roeding, where an eclectic array of independent stores practically tempt the pennies right out of your pocket. Check out the large selection of books, jewelry, aromatherapy, clothing and crystals at Brass Unicorn, a unique new-age shop. Be prepared to pay a little extra for some of the high-quality items here.

Down the block, fill out your record collection with some new vinyl from Spinners Records, and take an extra minute to chat with the friendly and knowledgeable guys who run the store. When you're looking for vintage clothing, save cash when you compare the great selections at Neighborhood Thrift and Repeat Performance, all located near the Fresno High Roeding neighborhood.

Grocery Outlet services the neighborhood from the northwest corner, with a Vons also close. Less than 2 miles north of Fresno High Roeding, the Vineyard Farmers Market takes place year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays.