This is a nice park in Alameda, but nothing too special about it…read more Pros: There's a separate area for big kids and little kids. There's also a tennis court and picnic tables under lots of shady trees. Cons: Some parts of it look a bit run down. The office had a boarded up door with graffiti, and the picnic tables were not in the best shape.

Franklin Park is a block wide/long park that's packed with something for everyone. technically…read moreclosed, there are some people enjoying themselves. amenities: tennis court, basketball hoops, greenery, bbq pits, children's playarea. bathrooms. notes: -parking around the area. no parking area.

Multi-purpose public park in a residential neighborhood. Lincoln Park has a small, free, public…read moreparking lot that is accessed by a single-lane, shared road from Fernside Drive. Street parking is also available on Fernside and at the other entrance on High Street. The park has: a baseball diamond that serves as the home of the Alameda High School Baseball Team, the field also hosts many soccer games on the weekends, a public swimming pool - one home of the Alameda Gators Swim Team, a bocce ball court, bbq and picnic tables, a recently remodeled play-ground, a full-length recently resurfaced basketball court with string nets, a handball court, an enclosed area with exercise contraptions, and 4 pickleball courts for the fastest growing sport in the US. The 4 pickleball courts were converted from 2 tennis courts and have permanent but recently replaced nets. Surfaces are very worn with numerous cracks and can get gritty from sand/dirt blown from the 2 adjacent bocce ball courts. Play is from 8am to dusk and players range from beginner to advanced with mostly intermediate players. Players are friendly and receptive to visitors and beginners. Prospective players put their 4 paddles on the fence under the numbers 1-8 and venture on to court as a 4 person group when courts become available. On occasion, a yellow pickleball with a hook is put above beginner paddles in search of other beginner players. The recently renovated playground has structures to climb, slide, swing on and has a new bark surface. The new structure has nearby benches allowing parents to sit and watch their children play. A rose garden and a grove of Redwood trees are on the High Street side of the park for those looking for some Zen time. Beautiful spot for pictures and picnicking below the redwood trees. FYI - there is a defibrillator in the swim center. Public and clean restrooms are located next to the small parking lot. Restrooms are well maintained as the park maintenance department has equipment and workers based at this location. Overall, a beautiful neighborhood multi-purpose gem of a park... needs PBall court resurfacing though...

Small parking lot and just street parking Wide flat paved…read moreroads, not that many trash cans but still please clean up after yourselves Lots of locations to play sports, basketball court, baseball field, pickleball courts There's a playground for the kids with swings, an exercising area and a picnic area with lots of tables and seats Small short walks, pet friendly, clean and very lively with family and friends

Adorable neighborhood park adjacent to an elementary school. Park on the street and walk on in…read more Great for after your visit to Alameda Beach, right down the street. Baseball diamond, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, newer bathrooms, 2 play structures, and basketball hoops. The smaller play structure is gated so your little toddlers don't easily escape. There's a sand pit, which the kids love and plenty of things to climb on. Puff the Magic dragon runs through the little kids play area. I really liked that the bathrooms were still open past 6pm (past sunset). What a gem!!

Another very nice park in Alameda that I either start my runs from or run through!!…read more Located right next to Otis elementary school, this park has lighted tennis courts and multiple softball fields, which are a major place for softball games on weekends!! There's also some ping pong tables, picnic tables, a playground, and restrooms here!!

Went to visit a friend who lives on Malcom Ave. On a beautiful day, we went for a walk with her…read moredog into Knowland Park which we have done several times. You can access the park at the end of several dead end streets off Malcom Ave. There are trails in the park that are adjacent to the backside of Oakland Zoo. Since our previous visit last July, where goats were in the area clearing out tall grass, the Zoo has since expanded into the Park with new fencing built to mark the new zoo boundaries. During our social distance walk, we were able to look through the double layer of fencing to see the bears in their lair. The views! You get gorgeous views from the East Bay across to the West Bay from SF down to the Peninsula. A peaceful park that is peaceful and not crowded. Great place for a walk with gorgeous views.

Heard about this spot from a coworker. Finally checked it out one afternoon with my husband…read more We entered the park from a dead end court in the neighborhood, taking the trails at random. Little did we know this area is up Above the back side of the Oakland Zoo. May be one of my new favorite open spaces to explore and unplug.

Tucked aside on Bay farm the lack of dedicated parking is not a problem except maybe for the…read moreresidents. The play structures are varied, new and a lot of fun for kids 5+. The basketball and volleyball courts and nets are a great. Bathrooms are kept clean and tidy and the 4 large tables and benches benefit from gazebos that brings some shade. The big open field is also great to kick a ball or fly a kite (wind tends to pick up after 3pm). There is a barbecue that can be rented as part of the deal with ARPD.

You know why this park is awesome?…read more Two basketball courts. Three picnic tables. Five BBQ grills. Two play structures(One for big kids, One for little kids). One HUGE baseball field. Several rays from the sun shining down on your as you play. Several breezes blowing through your hair. One good time enjoying a picnic in this park. ZERO OTHER PEOPLE AROUND. It's the perfect park that nobody goes to...

Longfellow Park is technically closed. only the pathways are open for public use…read more amenities: very new children's play area, tennis courts, basketball hoops, large patch of greenery. street parking. -limited capacity for children and sports athletes. notes: -across from Island High School.

Took my grandson to the park while my son practiced with his local football team. Park was clean…read moreand everyone was happy & friendly. My grandson had a wonderful time with his Paw Paw. And I really enjoyed the conversation with the grandma that was there with her granddaughter. Cool park. We'll be going again next time he comes to town.

I'm here at this location documenting some of the iconic and totally "OG" (original gangsta) places…read morehere in Oakland. This time though, I have a guide who really is "OG" as he grew up right here in the neighborhood. He remembers and tells me of this park when it was here 60 years ago, way before I was born! .... he was just a little kid then, running across the grass at this park on his way to Lakeview Elementary school on the other side of the freeway. Back then kids that age were safe even in Oakland running about with out parents dragging them around on a leash! This park no longer has the original namesake playground equipment, the metal flying saucer that Astro Park is named after. They had swings with just bark on the ground as padding. The awful icky restrooms are still there next to the library. Can't believe those restrooms are like over 70 years old! He said they were icky back then, I didn't wanna look! Seems like this park is very popular now. My guide says, back 60 years ago, this park was just lightly used. He even remembers the bus line numbers he took .... the 57 on Mac and the 12 on Grand. Doesn't mean much to me ... I didn't grow up here!

I like this Park. It has a good sized play structure for the kids. There is also a parking lot…read morealong with restrooms. But I really enjoy the large grassy area, big enough to play football, soccer, or just a good game of catch. It's also a good place to chill out, watch all the traffic, freeway and all, along with people watch. It reminds me of the Marina Green in San Francisco. Right there in the heart of the city, a nice place to just enjoy Oakland!!

Unexpected visited the park recently while accompanying a friend and her toddler. Although I didn't…read moreuse the playground myself, I observed several features worth noting. The park is located in a better looking neighborhood (than mine) near a school and sports field, giving it a lively but not overcrowded vibe. The playground equipment is clean and well-maintained, with options tailored to different developmental stages for toddlers and young children. The park has a shaded picnic area, bathroom facilities (though I didn't use them), and a small parking lot, which adds convenience. It's a walkable spot for locals and a great place for families to spend time outdoors. During our visit, it wasn't busy, with just one other group present. While I can't speak from a personal play experience, the park appears to be a well-kept, family-friendly spot perfect for young kids and their parents, as well as your pets as long as they're leashed.