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    Graceada Park

    4.0 (21 reviews)

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    Area for age 2-5
    Shayna C.

    First of all, the play structure is AMAZING. It is extensive, has lots of slides and types of climbing areas (including a mini- rock-wall for the toddlers that is low and slanted and safe) I took my 2.5 year old twins here and they couldn't get enough of it! Visibility is good if you want to sit on one of the benches provided to the parents. There are plenty of places for them to run around and play. And there is even a tree in the middle of the park that is strong and low and good for climbing. Lots of shade as well. Only reason I knocked off a star is because there were homeless people hanging out, one of them went i to a bathroom and started yelling, so I didn't feel comfortable using the bathrooms or letting my kids in there.

    Graceada Park's famous bandshell, Mancini Bowl.  Central West Ballet featured here.
    Ron L.

    Motown doesn't have a City Park, a la SF's Golden Gate Park, but this is good enough. And boy is it good. When one thinks of Modesto, a few things come to mind. "Water, Wealth, Contentment, Health" is what the city fathers want, says so on the I Street Arch. "Cowtown" is another; "endless tract housing" is another; sadly, "meth" is another. Oh yes, and the Gallos live here. But Graceada Park is located in an unexpected pocket of classic houses from several generations ago, on what was once THE street to live on (Sycamore). You see the park when you speed down Needham, but if you want to experience the park and the neighborhood, just park the car and walk in. It's large. It's peaceful. It's heavily treed. It has a nice playground, tennis courts, and the Mancini Bowl bandshell. It has a lot of open space for throwing the football or frisbee. Or you can lay out a blanket, have a picnic, or just do nuthin'. It feels like the Midwest; not surprising, seeing that Modesto was a magnet for Okies in the 1930s. When you're 1-2 blocks north, the traffic of the big cowtown seems far, far away. And I finally parked the car and walked in; ballet performance at the bandshell. Felt very old-school in a good way, such a gorgeous setting, and it couldn't have been pulled off in any other park in town. It helped that we ate at the A&W Drive-in before coming here; all we needed was to be driving a `53 Cadillac. For those of you into old MGM musicals, here's a fitting ending to this review: If Fred & Cyd were to redo "Dancing In The Dark" in Graceada Park, it would come out almost as magical as it did in "The Band Wagon".

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    Great pickle ball experience and it is a very lovely park just a little bit of a pain to drive here with the traffic

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    3 years ago

    Great Pickleball courts. They have 12 courts and very nice. Central Valley Pickleball Club. Highly recommend.

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    15 years ago

    Do not go here on Thursday nights. Teenage hipsters come hang out there. It is horrible.

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    15 years ago

    I frequent this park often. Its beautiful, but be careful, there can be some strange characters hanging around.

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    10 years ago

    Nice park, but theres a wholeee lotttaaa homeless people here that its annoying and alittle scary. So im looking for a new park to go to.

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    “Sooner or later, if you grow up in Modesto, you probably will end up on stage at the Mancini bowl, it's like a coming of age .”

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    The Hub Pickleball - Busy on rainy day!

    The Hub Pickleball

    3.7(28 reviews)
    71.8 mi

    Pulled up to The Hub Sports Club in Alameda and honestly... this place is solid…read more Came through with my guy Nate to check it out, get some runs in, and shoot a little content. Right away you can tell this place is well run. The energy is welcoming, the staff actually cares, and the community vibe is real -- competitive but still friendly. Pickleball-wise, it's stacked. 8 indoor courts that are clean, permanent, and play great, plus 7 outdoor courts if you want fresh air. Runs are organized, people know how to play, and they're always hosting tournaments and competitive events, which I really appreciate as someone who plays a lot. Outside of pickleball, the gym setup is legit. Full cardio and strength equipment, unlimited group classes like yoga, barre, and more. Locker rooms are clean, with showers, sauna, and steam room -- clutch after long sessions. Pro shop is fully stocked and the staff is always down to help with gear or questions without being pushy. Small thing but funny -- they even added a ping pong table, which kinda says everything about the vibe here. Functional, fun, and community-first. If you're in the Bay and serious about pickleball, fitness, or just want a spot that's run right with good people, The Hub Alameda is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

    I thought this gym is better but not because the membership fee is high with limited access , also…read morewants to to charge $40.00 extra for upgrade. This is not fair. When we go to any restaurant, we are not pay for upgrade of tables, chairs , forks or new spoons. If The Hub has 5.000 members, the owner makes extra $20,000.00 from the pocket of members with no reason. It's like robbery or cheating. Tom

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    Sierra Sport Racquet Club - Shade in between games and chairs for spectators

    Sierra Sport Racquet Club

    4.6(13 reviews)
    84.4 mi

    I started playing pickleball this year and finding a good place to play in Fresno was honestly my…read morefirst challenge. Sierra Sport Racquet Club solved that. The courts are well maintained and the facility overall is clean and organized. Plenty of space, good lighting, nothing feels run down or neglected. For a racquet club its just a really solid setup. What I didn't expect was the community aspect. People here are genuinely welcoming, especially to newer players. Didn't feel like I was intruding on some exclusive club thing, everyone was pretty cool and inclusive. They also do events like pickleball socials and wine tasting which is such a fun idea. Its a nice way to meet people and actually enjoy the space beyond just showing up to play and leaving. Location on Alluvial is convenient and easy to find. Parking is fine. If your looking for somewhere to play tennis or pickleball in Fresno this is a legit option. Good courts, good people, and more going on than just the sport itself.

    We live within walking distance. They have a really fun trivia night which is open to everyone. And…read morethere are other activities At their bar & restaurant - open to all membership is not required & the food is quite good. My sandwich was excellent. Our trivia team was a big loser, but we all had a great time. Definitely will go again. Check it out!

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    Bay Padel - Table Tennis

    Bay Padel

    4.4(21 reviews)
    75.7 mi•Treasure Island

    Cool indoor padel and pickleball place. The courts were nice. The only downside is their lights…read more They were positioned so that one side of the court was like looking into the sun. Also, we were there on a cool day, and we were all sweating. A fan or some cross ventilation would be great. Nice setup, there are locker rooms for changing, a warmup/workout area, a snack area and a retail area. Great use of the old airplane hangar!!!!

    Really disappointing experience at Bay Padel's glow-in-the-dark event…read more The event was clearly overbooked to a ridiculous degree. We arrived just after the recommended regular arrival time expecting to actually play, only to be told that the earliest available time was roughly two hours later, while pickleball had a wait of around four hours. For a paid, ticketed event costing $80+, that's completely unacceptable. If you're selling tickets, there should be some reasonable relationship between the number of people admitted and the actual capacity of the courts and venue. We waited around for about half an hour but ultimately left without playing anything and without even getting a drink. The most frustrating part is that none of this was communicated beforehand. Had we known that buying a ticket effectively meant standing around for hours hoping to get a court, we never would have gone. It felt less like a properly organized event and more like they simply sold as many tickets as possible without much regard for whether attendees could actually participate. Extremely poor planning and a terrible customer experience.

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