I write this review from the perspective of someone from the San Francisco Bay Area, where there are parks almost every few blocks. Even some large green spaces like the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. What does this have to do with Sage Park? Everything!
Most of us have perspective from what we know or have available, for me the parks in the SF Bay Area are usually crowded, dirty, used needles on the ground, homelessness, and generally the greenery is well, not so green. Oh, to top it off. No parking.
When I visited Sage Park, it was a pleasant less than a mile each way and a great walk for me and my dog. The park, while on a slight slope offers a wide grass field in front and the rear adjacent to some age appropriate play structures as well as a basketball court.
There aren't that many benches but there are some covered ones near the play structures and along the concrete path that cuts through the center of the park. I did not see any water fountains or very many trash cans, however there were two doggie bag stations. Problem was neither had any bags for two of the three times I visited.
Although some of the path lamps were vandalized and broken, overall the infrastructure was in good shape.
Now for me, it was great to visit a neighborhood park and NOT see trash, homelessness, used needles, or crowds. While I did not drive to the park, I did see plenty of available parking. Added bonus, I felt comfortable allowing my dog off leash for a few minutes at the back green area.
So, for this out of towner, Sage Park was a welcome sight and glad to have it in my new neighborhood. read more