Schools and Parks

Students living within Copper River Ranch will attend the award-winning Clovis Unified School District. These schools enjoy an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and co-curricular experiences that will provide the perfect intellectual milestones for your family.

Students looking for a quiet place to read or study can go to the nearby Woodward Park Regional Library. Here you’ll find over twenty Internet stations, spacious conference and study rooms so find the solace students need to think.

Elementary School

Valley Oak Elementary

Academic Performance Index (API) of 915 and has had an API over 900 for five consecutive years;
Ranked in the top five schools in CUSD in both ELA and math in the past five years;
California State Distinguished School Recipient 1993, 2000, 2004;
National Blue Ribbon School 1994, 2001;
California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll 2005; and
Held highest API of 935 in the Central Valley other than Manchester GATE.

Middle School

Kastner Intermediate School

API of 840 with 22-point increase in the past five years;
Consistently met all Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for School Assessment and Review Team (SART), and Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) federal requirements for No Child Left Behind;
98% of teachers currently meet No Child Left Behind requirements for adequately prepared teachers;
Recognized as a California State Distinguished School in 2004;
Currently a finalist for recognition as a “School to Watch” by the California League of Middle Schools; and
Active GATE program.

High School

Clovis West

API of 833 API, which is the highest of any public comprehensive high school in the valley;
Annual administration of 1,200 AP tests;
Approximately 65% are CSU/UC qualified;
90% plus pass on first try of CAHSEE in ELA and math;
Almost 50 academic scholars of distinction graduated in 2007 (5 AP classes, 4.15 GPA);
Over 85% of students are involved in co-curricular, consistent in all subgroups;
U.S. News & World Report top 3% (highest of any public comprehensive high school in the valley); and
Newsweek recognition for AP Program, which is the highest of any public comprehensive high school in the valley).

Library

Woodward Park Regional Library
944 East Perrin Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720-5011
(559) 433-3135

Parks and Trails

Copper River Ranch is complemented by over hundreds of acres of natural open space offering the perfect amount of room to take in the surrounding beauty every day. You’ll find an 8-mile trail system that connects to other neighborhoods in the community and pocket parks throughout. Whether you’re in the mood to walk your puppy or enjoy a brisk jog with a neighbor - you’ll find your zen point within this meandering pastoral trail system.

The Vista Point

During your walk or bicycle ride, be sure to stop at the Vista Point, a 3/4-mile extension to Eaton Trail. This serene observation point provides residents with a close link to the San Joaquin River Parkway. In addition, it provides walkers, hikers and cyclists a destination to relax, get a drink of water or just enjoy the views on a nature walk.

The Eaton Vista Point was “unveiled” in June of 2007, and includes a stunning 7-foot-tall metal sculpture of three egrets by artist Chris Sorensen. This brilliant sculpture, in addition to the breathtaking views, make the Vista Point an enchanting draw for residents of all ages.

Movie in the Park

Some of the best ways to spend the cool summer nights in Fresno is enjoying a movie in the park. Movie in the Park allows homeowners and friends to interact with each other while enjoying a great movie. Kids can play games, winning prizes and snack on popcorn. You’ll find delicious concessions available for purchase right on site, with all proceeds being donated to charity. Even bounce houses are available from time to time.

Woodward Park

Just five minutes from Copper River Ranch you’ll find Woodward Park. This expansive park is a regional park and bird sanctuary in Northeast Fresno on the South bank of the San Joaquin River between Highway 41 and Friant Road. This amazing 300-acre park has several multi-use amenities and is the only regional park of its size in the Central Valley.

The Southeast corner of Woodward Park harbors numerous bird species offering bird enthusiasts an excellent opportunity for viewing. The park has a multi-use amphitheater that seats up to 2,500 people, an authentic Japanese Garden, fenced dog park, two-mile equestrian trail, exercise par course, three children’s playgrounds, one large lake, three small tranquil ponds, seven picnic areas (with barbeques, electricity and water fountains) and five miles of multi-purpose trails that are part of the San Joaquin River Parkway’s Lewis S. Eaton Trail.

Japanese Garden

The Japanese Garden is one of the major highlights of Woodward Park. Aesthetically beautiful upon first glance, it also has a serene 5-acre Shinzen Friendship Garden to enjoy. This peaceful garden contains authentic stone lanterns, a teahouse, stream beds with waterfalls, seven bridges and the koi pond. The garden was planned around the four seasons, with distinctive plantings in each area.

Woodward Park

7775 Friant Road
Fresno, CA 93720
*Standard fees may apply