Community Services and Information
There are many services available to the Ripon community. The lists shown below are to help you find what you need fast. Each item is linked to more detailed information.
City Resources
Annual Events
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Special events sponsored by the City or the Chamber of Commerce |
Bus Service
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Locally, the Blossom Express is available Monday through Thursday. Ripon also provides a bus service geared for the elderly and disabled persons. The City also teams with the San Joaquin County Transit System. |
City Utilities
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The City provides water, sewer, and garbage services.
Electricity, gas, phone, cable TV and internet service are provided by outside service companies. |
Facility Rentals
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The Community Center, Stouffer Hall and Stouffer Park Gazebos are available for private parties and non-profit organizations. |
| Dog License |
All animal services are handled by the Police Department. |
Free Yard Waste Clean-up
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This services begins in the fall and continued until February each year. |
| History |
Ripon began as a river ferry crossing and was first known as Stanislaus City. |
| Museums |
The Clarence Smit Museum is managed by the Ripon Historical Museum Commission, and contains many artifactsand photos of Ripon's early years as an established city.
The Ripon Military Museum is housed in what was the first "Holland Church", built around 1916. After a time, it was used by the "Women's Improvement Society." They deeded it to the City of Ripon, and it was the city hall for about 50 years before the new city hall was build on Wilma Avenue. |
Parks
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Ripon has two dozen parks for you to enjoy at your leisure. |
Recreation
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The Ripon Recreation Department provides sports and other activities year round. |
Recycling
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Cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum cans are accepted for recycling -- proceeds to to the Ripon Unified School District. They also accept electronic waste on Saturdays, between 8 am and 2 pm.
San Joaquin County Recycling |
| Senior Center |
Arts and crafts, recreation, and subsidized food programs are available to our seniors. |
| Swimming Pool |
Our community swimming pool is co-owned with the Ripon Unified School District. |
Community Resources
| Outside-Service Companies |
Electricity, natural gas, telephone/internet service, cable TV
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| Adult Day Care |
Bethany Home |
| Child Care |
Almost Home, Ripon Day Care |
| Churches |
Ripon lists 15 Churches |
| Library |
Ripon Memorial Library |
| Lodging |
La Quinta Inn & Suites (near the Jack Tone Interchange) |
| Manteca Wellness Center |
Free services. Peer Support Center. |
| MOMS Club |
Activities for Moms and their children |
Newspaper
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The Ripon Bulletin is the official paper of the City of Ripon. |
| Schools |
Ripon has 6 public grammar schools, a public high school, a Christian School System (k - 12), an alternative school, and Evan Start and Head Start for young children. |
| Service Organization |
Ripon hosts a variety of public service organizations. |
| Cub Scout Pack 226 |
Learn to be part of a pack. Ages K - 3rd |
