Visit Jackson California offers a unique destination for history enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. One of the standout attractions in Jackson is the Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park, a fascinating reminder of the area's rich mining history. The park showcases the iconic Kennedy Mining and Milling Company's historic Tailing Wheels, which were used to separate gold from the fine quartz that had been mined from underground. Visitors can explore the park and learn about the significant role that mining played in shaping the region's history. Additionally, the park offers scenic walking trails, picnic areas, and informative exhibits for a well-rounded experience. Whether it's delving into the area's mining history or enjoying the great outdoors, Visit Jackson California provides a diverse range of activities for visitors to enjoy.
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What a cool place! Well kept and lots to explore. Good information and informative drawings. Really enjoyable experience.
If you are into hard rock gold mining history; you'll enjoy this interesting look into this particular part of the mining operations of the Kennedy Gold mine. The only surviving tailing wheel out of several that were constructed.
You can walk or drive to the top of the hill for an overview of the very large tailing pond.
The grounds include picnic tables, dog park for your pet. Public Restrooms are available.
Update: I want to mention, across the street, if you follow the dirt trail it will lead you to the remaining ruins of the tailing wheels continue. You will also be able to view the mine shaft elevator tower, as well as the old mine house. Enjoy the brief hike.
Cute place to stop for lunch or a quick blink of California's gold history. Access the other 2 wheels across the street from park.
We made a stop here while on a school trip. Super educational and cool to see these huge wheels in person! If you have an interest in the Gold Rush and learning about the area, definitely make a stop here!
Interesting little community park with cool views and interesting history. Great when done in conjunction with the Kennedy Mine. It’s a nice spot for a picnic too and there are some interesting views.
Plenty of parking. Hanicapped accessable all throughout the park. It is beautifully restored. You cant help but feel this place. The folks that made these wheels, the dam. This was made with real human hands, sweat, ingenuity. No fabrication. I am amazed at its beauty, their size, and their purpose. We take so much for granted. How easy it is to go to grocery store for food. How easy it is to flush a toilet, flip a light switch, hop in our car and just turn a key. I have much admiration and respect for the men and women who helped pave this easy way of life. And yes I got all of that from just being here.
Great job with the restoration. If not for them this review would not be possible.
Brilliant Park. A wonderful slice of history to be discovered here. It is very small, and can be quickly visited. A quick walk up the hill and you'll find out why these giant wheels were installed here 100 years ago. there is bathroom and water fountain facility as well as as info kiosk at the entrance and parking.
Bathrooms are before you get into park in the main parking lot. You'll pretty much have to park down in the parking lot and hike all your stuff up to the picnic tables if you want to lunch there as there are very limited options to park near the tables. At the very top of the steep hill is more parking (4 spots and 1 handicap spot). You'll then have to walk back down to the exhibit in the building. The park also has walking trails behind all the things described above for hiking. Overall this place is not set up as good as it could be and it may be challenging for people with young children due to all the steep terrain. There is no playground up in the park either.
Location
1200 N Main St, Jackson, CA 95642, United States
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Monday
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Tuesday
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Wednesday
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Thursday
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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Friday
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Saturday
07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Sunday
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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