Mooney, Visalia, California facts for kids

Mooney is a part of the city of Visalia in California. It is located north of Tulare. This area is east of County Center Drive, west of Giddings Street, and south of Green Acres.

The Mooney area is mostly centered around Mooney Boulevard, between Main Street and Visalia Parkway. It has a mix of local and larger businesses. Like other parts of Visalia, some wealthier areas of Mooney, such as Beverly Glen, are found within mini Oak Woodlands. Closer to Mooney Grove Park, the area is mostly used for agriculture.

Education in Mooney

Mooney is part of the Visalia Unified School District. This district helps manage public schools in the area.

Higher Education Opportunities

The College of the Sequoias is a community college located right here in Mooney. Students can go there after high school to take classes.

Mooney Boulevard Improvement Project

There's a big project happening to make traffic better on State Route 63, also known as Mooney Boulevard. This project will make the road wider. It will change the four-lane highway into a six-lane divided highway. This change will happen between Packwood Creek and Noble Avenue.

The goal is to reduce traffic jams on local streets. It will help cars move more smoothly. This means less time stuck in traffic and safer roads for drivers. As part of the project, new turn lanes will be added at busy intersections. These include Caldwell, Tulare, Orchard, and Beech Avenues. Also, twenty bus stops will be built along the road. After the construction, new trees and plants will be added in the middle of the road.

Mooney Grove Park: A Community Hub

Mooney's Grove Park is a large park located east of Mooney Boulevard. People use it for many activities every day. It's a popular spot for parties and sports events. The park even has a professional Disc Golf course called the Perry Championship Disc Golf Course.

Inside the park, you can find a special statue. It shows a Native American cavalry soldier. This statue is a copy of a famous sculpture by James Earle Fraser. It has become an important symbol for Native Americans across the country. The original sculpture was shown at the San Francisco World Fair in 1915. Later, Tulare County bought it and had it made into a strong bronze landmark.

Fun Places to Visit in Mooney

• Mooney's Grove Park
• Sequoia Mall
• Visalia Mall