Mary Laveroni Community Park

Mary Laveroni Community Park is a vibrant 2.3-acre park located along Yosemite’s Highway 120 corridor, offering opportunities for EV charging, recreation, and access to a public restroom open 24 hours a day.

Originally built in the 1980s as Wayside Park, the site was renamed Mary Laveroni Community Park in August 2003 as part of GCSD’s 50th anniversary celebration, honoring one of the District’s first directors.

Parking

Two free public parking lots provide convenient access to the park, downtown Groveland, and YARTS.

For electric vehicles, two ChargePoint charging stations are available and maintained by Tuolumne County.

The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) provides eco-friendly, stress-free public transit to Yosemite National Park and nearby communities.
Bus Route: Highway 120
Bus Stop: Mary Laveroni Park / Old Yosemite Road
Click here to learn how you can explore with YARTS.

Recreation

Opportunities are endless at Mary Laveroni Community Park, with activities available for all ages.

Events

Mary Laveroni Community Park is home to several annual events like Movies in the Park, Rotary Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Trunk or Treat, and the 49er Festival. In addition to these community events, the park is used by individual members of the community for various special events like weddings, fundraisers, and concerts.

Two areas can be reserved for private events:

Lower Park
For large gatherings, the lower park features a grass lawn, covered stage, concession stand, electricity and more. Rental is available for District items like chairs and tables.

Covered Picnic Area
Located next to the playground, the two covered picnic tables are ideal for larger picnics and birthday parties. 

Click here to reserve your next event at Mary Laveroni Community Park. 

A community park with green grass, playground equipment, picnic areas, and visitors enjoying the outdoors.
Playground
A park scene with trees, a picnic table, benches, and a restroom facility on a sunny day.
Public Restroom
A serene park scene with tall trees, a picnic table, and a baseball field in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Picnic Tables with Charcoal Grills
A bus stop sign for YARTS public transit to Yosemite, including a shelter and nearby seating in a park-like setting.
YARTS Stop
A serene outdoor area featuring two structures, a grassy space, and trees under a clear blue sky.
Lower Park
A picnic shelter with tables, surrounded by trees and grass, and a sign with symbols for park amenities.
Covered Picnic Area
A community park with green grass, playground equipment, picnic areas, and visitors enjoying the outdoors.
A park scene with trees, a picnic table, benches, and a restroom facility on a sunny day.
A serene park scene with tall trees, a picnic table, and a baseball field in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A bus stop sign for YARTS public transit to Yosemite, including a shelter and nearby seating in a park-like setting.
A serene outdoor area featuring two structures, a grassy space, and trees under a clear blue sky.
A picnic shelter with tables, surrounded by trees and grass, and a sign with symbols for park amenities.
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