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Neighbors urge limits on large events at Woodward Park, cite traffic, noise and trespass

5779013 · September 16, 2025
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Residents told the council that some events at Woodward Park have drawn up to 10,000 attendees, causing traffic, parking, trespass onto private driveways, loud sound systems and trash in neighborhoods; staff said policies differ by event size and the city is reviewing its procedures.

A Manteca resident told the City Council on Sept. 16 that residents near Woodward Park have grown concerned about several large events held at the facility, saying those events have at times brought "over 10,000 people" and strained city resources.

Trey, a resident of the Woodward Park neighborhood who said he has lived in Manteca for more than 20 years, described blocked driveways, cars parked without permission in…

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