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Enjoy the slower pace, a casual lifestyle, and the friendliness of a small town without sacrificing quality. Porterville has several parks in the community, each with its own unique setting. The Zalud House and Porterville Museum provide a nostalgic glimpse into the past. Porterville schools are noted for participating in academic competitions and boast award-winning high school music programs. The Porterville Unified School District features the Pathways Career Technical Education (CTE) program with a variety of options for students. Burton School District also offers CTE instruction through the Summit Collegiate High School Academies program. For continued education, Porterville College serves as a true community partner offering a broad spectrum of career opportunities for community members local to Porterville and from surrounding areas. The community hosts various special events, such as a popular spring festival (formerly known as Iris Festival), car shows, Music on Main St., the Veteran’s Day Parade & Celebration, and much more. Just a quick look at the community calendar provides locals and visitors with information about events in the community.

Theatre, Entertainment and Fine Arts 

• Barn Theater: Local theater offering live performances.
• Galaxy 9 Theatres: Movie complex

Parks & Leisure Services

• Centennial Plaza: Neighborhood Park
• Lions Mini Park: Neighborhood Park
• North Park: Neighborhood Park
• Dog Park: Dog Park
• Fallen Heroes Park: Neighborhood Park
• Skate Park: Concrete Skate Park
• Murry Park: Community Park and swimming complex
• Veterans Park: Community Park 
• Zalud Park: Community Park and tennis courts

Specialized Recreation

• Porterville Sports Complex: Playing Fields
• Off-Highway Vehicle Park (OHV Park): Casual riding for motorcycles and quads
• Municipal Golf Course:  9-Hole Golf Course

Trails/Parkways

• Rails-to-Trails: Walking Trail
• Tule River Parkway: Walking and Bike Trail

Events

• Egg Hunt
• Freedom Fest
• Rib Cook-Off
• Veteran's Day Run/Walk (5K and 10K)

Visit the Parks and Leisure Services page for a full list of City Parks and Community Events. 

Other Community Facilities

• Porterville Historic Museum
• Zalud House Museum

Recreational Facilities and Opportunities

• Success Lake: Water skiing, fishing, hiking, and camping
• The Mighty 190: Local tourism initiative focused on the enjoyment of the Giant Sequoias to the east of Porterville.

Porterville Public Library

• Porterville Public Library: The temporary location of the Porterville Library is currently 50 W. Olive Ave., Suite B.
• Adult Learning Center

Learn more about local library services.

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