FRESNO (KMJ) – Merced has been named on of the top ten cities nationally for Best Metros for Pokemon Go.
Merced ranked fourth in the nation out of 381 metropolitan areas.
Chmura, a labor market data firm, came to that conclusion.
They used the number of trainers, gyms, veterinarians, selected retail shops, and teachers along with their magic formula.
The Merced City Manager Steve Carrigan said in all his years as a City Manager he never thought he would lead a City that was in the Top Ten Cities for Pokémon Go. Never.
To celebrate the momentous announcement, the Merced City Parks and Recreation Department will be showing “Pokémon the Movie” at its Movies in the Park event Friday, Aug. 26 in Applegate Park’s MOAT, 1045 W. 25th. The movie will begin at dusk.
To attract more Pokémon Go players, there will be lures launched at Poke stops around the park to enhance the game.
Lures attract Pokémon to the park for players and help the Pokémon evolve to higher levels.
