Great Valley Grasslands State Park

Great Valley Grasslands State Park
LocationMerced County, California, United States
Nearest cityGustine, California
Coordinates37°16′58″N 120°52′2″W / 37.28278°N 120.86722°W / 37.28278; -120.86722
Area2,826 acres (1,144 ha)
Established1982
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Great Valley Grasslands State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving a parcel of remnant native grassland in the San Joaquin Valley. Such a temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome was once widespread throughout the whole Central Valley. The 2,826-acre (1,144 ha) park was established in 1982. Largely undeveloped, it was formed by combining two former state park units: San Luis Island and Fremont Ford State Recreation Area. Its chief attractions for visitors are spring wildflowers, fishing, and wildlife watching.