Laton-Kingston Park is a 102 acre day use park with 22 acres developed in trees and turf. Swimming in the lower Kings River is a popular attraction along with the beach area. The park has two picnic shelters, picnic areas, BBQs, tables, playground and restrooms. There is no drinking water available.

Is the Kings River dry?

Some areas, including east of Kingsburg, are completely dry. The biggest flow this season for the entire river was under 4,000 cubic feet per second. ... That is just 26 percent of average and is uncomfortably close to the all-time record kings river minimum we had," said McFarland.

When was Laton ca founded?

It started as a Tulare County settlement, but was in Fresno County after the formation of the county in 1856. However, no one knew for several years that it was not still in Tulare County. In 1859, the Tulare County supervisors granted O.H.