Reedley is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. Reedley is located in the San Joaquin Valley, 22 miles east-southeast of Fresno, at an elevation of 348 feet. The population at the 2010 census was 24,194. Its chief economic source is agriculture, particularly fruit and vegetable cultivation. The city dubs itself "The World's Fruit Basket". Reedley holds many festivals year round. The city of Reedley hosts the annual Reedley Fiesta in October, the Reedley Electrical Christmas Parade in December, the Reedley Street Faire in May, the Reedley Certified Farmers Market, the Reedley Taste of the Town in September, and many other festivities to keep the residents and visitors busy and entertained. Reedley is situated along the Kings River and in the summer, many local residents and visitors drive to Cricket Hollow Park and Reedley Beach.Reedley is named for Thomas L. Reed, a veteran who gave half of his holdings to the city in 1888.