Hosted my son's first birthday party here, I definitely recommend making a reservation, the park was packed and busy with parties and other events and activities on a Saturday in early October. It was a great time and we will be booking this location for more family hosted events read more

What a cool spot this park is. Of course as always Berkeley has the best parks :) We came on a school day off Monday before 5pm. Our daughters loved it. Ample opportunities for endless play. Gigantic slide and climbing structure is for sure the highlight among big kids! Plenty of swings, big seesaw, little sand area for smaller kids and much more! Lots of greenery and shaded spots as well. Spotted tennis area too. What a cool place. Luckily ample parking as well nearby :) read more

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Cool enough near park near West Berkeley. They have everything a park could offer. The community center here isn't open to the public. Some of the tables are for playing chess. Too bad they got rid of The Walgreens near San Pablo Park. read more

I show up here fairly often, I didn't know that Yelp lets you review parks. Great restrooms , wonderful tennis courts and playgrounds, some people don't clean up their dog poop so if yall walk on grass just watch your steps read more

First time here to this park! I saw that it was down the street from Grove Park, which normally has a lot of people! I found this park accessible from Google Maps and decided to check it out today Everything going on here at the park from kite flying, volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, pickle ball, and everyone out enjoying the lovely day The bathrooms were clean and air-conditioned, and I also like that every other court had benches in front of it to put your stuff down and relax would probably come here again soon! favorite park in the area now! read more

San Pablo Park - lots of basketball courts - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Played tennis in the 1960s and 1970s, usually at the Rose Garden or areas in the Berkeley Hills. Very difficult finding courts, as Berkeley has only 21 public tennis courts in eight parks. Seven of these parks have 1-3 courts. San Pablo Park has six tennis courts. Lived my first 27 years in Berkeley, but never been to San Pablo Park until scouted it out recently for a Berkeley High School reunion. Saturday August 28, 2021 12pm. Driving clockwise around the 13 acre park looking for a parking space. No parking available inside the park, only street parking. No available parking spaces in front of residences across the street, A few vacancies filled with orange parking cones, saved for the residents. At least 3 delivery trucks or vans unloading sports equipment double parked. Multi purpose field including two baseball diamonds, being used for soccer practice, and the 6 tennis courts in full use, with all parking spots on the street within 200 feet taken. Ten players in action on 1 of the 3 full length basketball courts. Surprisingly all Asian players. When was the last time you saw a basketball game with no black players? Drive completely around the half mile perimeter of the park, finally finding a parking space about 100 yards from the tennis courts. Walk through a toddler's playground area with a tot climber, animal springs toys, train, and swings. Next door is a school age playground with a large climber, a 12' slide, seesaw for 4 , sand diggers, treehouse and swings. Both playgrounds are packed, along with nearby picnic areas. All the children and adults masked, as children under 12 not eligible for vaccination. Junior tennis tournament taking all the six tennis courts, lighted for night play. Clean, resurfaced, and repainted tennis courts, in pristine condition compared to the shoddy conditions of courts elsewhere in Berkeley. San Pablo Park is an oxymoron: not one of the more desirable neighborhoods with the best public tennis courts in the city. And like Costco, on weekends the hard part is finding nearby parking. read more

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I was just at the park last weekend, and my nephews enjoyed it alot. i love the berkeley community cause everyone gets along and theres never any problems... read more

San Pablo Park is undergoing a renovation. the basketball court area is fenced off with the hoops down. some streets are currently closed. the baseball field is still evident as are the greens. the children's playground in the far end is barely visible. tennis courts will be forthcoming... read more

San Pablo Park - Hoop courts being renovated - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Returned to the park again for the Berkeley High All-School Reunion Picnic. It's held every two years and great to see many classmates I've actually known from kindergarten. It also is a trip down memory lane of my childhood. Back in those days, I'd just hangout with my friends. Hit my first home run here too. Later in life, my son spent summers here in the programs and eventually worked as a counselor. The city has really put money into the park. There's play structures for little kids, nice picnic areas with BBQs for families, and the outdoor sports facilities are well maintained. It's generally free of trash and graffiti. I think there's an understanding in the community that the park is off limits to crime during the day. Parking was packed with the Reunion Picnic, but the local neighborhood folks were welcoming. read more

San Pablo Park - Saturday, August 24, 2019! - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

Area and courts look nice to me. Plenty of parking. Easy to get to. There are 6 basketball courts which is nice. I've been looking for courts near Emeryville to shoot around while waiting out traffic. Not much else to say. read more

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Great community space, nice bathrooms, nice water fountain that is water bottle friendly. Very popular with dog owners, tennis players, basketball players, and those with toddlers. Very glad this space exists read more

I was asked what I think about spp.My response flowed out of me. San pablo Park has become a toilet for dogs.it has. Not long ago this park was the best place for smaller kids to run around & experience a freedom of just running with other kids on the grass.some kids ,parents & caretakers fear dogs.its all about the safetyf of children. Currently there's a constant flow of dogs off leash running thru kids games and it's a concern for the general public.they allow their dogs to drink out the water faucet, they groom their dogs but dont bother to cleanup the hair&their are those who dont scoop. The record for dogs of leash at one time is " 27." the disrespect shown by some dog owners is a constant problem. Some of the night time owners have no intention to pickup after dogs. I'm not sure when people began putting an animal needs before another Human needs but I feel that's disgusting .there's members of the community with smaller dogs who won't walk their dogs in the park. Most of us like dogs obut I like dogs at a dog. park where they're suppose to be!! Bottom line, park is being used as a toilet . If your gonna use the park as a toilet clean up and respect the public and the rules . read more

Impossible to get a court. You either need a reservation or you have to wait for this one lady who makes her living taking up half the courts for her afternoon programs and tourneys. Playing elsewhere. read more

Beautiful gem in the middle of a neighborhood. Big kids park and little kids park for separate playing, and it clean. Also has basketball, tennis and baseball read more

San Pablo Park - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

It's the little things that make this park so enjoyable. The lights on the softball fields. The smooth new pavement on the basketball courts. The fenced in toddler playground with smaller slides. The tennis courts look nice too (note: "look nice". I've never played on them in my life.). Frances Albrier is a nice little center. They have Wee Play there some mornings - a free play time with fun toys. Who needs Habitot? They also have a nice indoor bathroom. I always prefer this bathroom instead of the scary brick building in the middle of the basketball courts. read more

Sunday morning has been my time with the son to hang out in a playground. We tried to find a new place so when I yelped and found this, we went to check out even if it was raining. Its located in the middle of a neighborhood so street parking only.... I think. the play area seemed pretty cool. there are picnic tables around. like I said it was raining when we came down here so I'm not sure how crowded it can be. will check it out again. read more

I like practicing roller skating here. I use the basketball or tennis courts since they are flat, smooth, and gated. Still determining when the off-hours are, but so far I've had no one aggressively tell me not to skate there. Instead, people just smile or mind their own business, and I respectfully take off when I see tennis or basketball players setting up. I don't recommend the concrete paths outside of the courts. There's tree dropping obstacles, kids and dogs, and a lot of the paths turn into or have gaps where it's dirt/rocks. I haven't had a bad experience here doing my own skate thing in and out of the courts, but I am still on the lookout for a better plot to practice. This place does it for now. read more

Nice little park filled with grassy open areas, playgrounds, and tennis courts. I love running around this park and then heading to the marina. Sometimes I would take a break on the swings. Love this park! read more

A delightful, vast piece of open space in the midst of West berkeley's working-class residential district. This park is very well-maintained by the city, and it gets a great deal of use. There is nearly always some sporting event happening, which adds to the nice neighborly feel of the immediate area. I use it as the anchor to my slo-mo jogging routine through my local neighborhood. This park has an interesting history too--it's Berkeley's oldest public park, donated in part to the city by the Mason-McDuffie Realty in 1907. Later when this onetime Finnish enclave became more African-American, this park was home to barnstorming Negro League baseball events, and evidently Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson were among the greats who graced these fine diamonds. read more

I might be a bit biased because I live directly across the street from this park, but I love it! It is a beautiful view out of my front window and there are always laughing kids running around. I love to play tennis and the courts are fantastic. The people that play here are really friendly too. I've picked up games here many times. I love that they allow dogs and there are always cute pups out running around with their friendly owners. I've met a lot of my neighbors through their puppies out there. My favorite thing about this park? A group of amazingly talented unicycle riders frequently play basketball ON THEIR UNICYCLES! I've sat amazed and entertained for many an afternoon watching them roll around and shoot hoops. They also have two nice baseball diamonds & two playgrounds. read more

Call me sheltered but I've never seen a park with so much going on. My daughter and I were reluctant to leave and spent a good two hours here. Lots of people, but not too crowded. I was pleased to see other parents with their toddlers when I arrived. I'm not big on the sand, but it's nothing a good bath won't fix post-park. Next time we're dragging Daddy...I'm sure he'd be a kid all over again playing a pick up game of basketball on one of the three courts! read more

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I use to live in the Richmond Marina and the San Pablo park was the first place I found to play soccer for pick up games on a regular basis. I was going there every week-end on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Now that I moved to San Francisco I could find places much closer to play like in the Golden Gate park but I like it there so I keep going. It is pretty easy to go there. It is one block off Ashby avenue. The park is in very good conditions. They close it as soon as it rains so the grass stays nice. You have to share it occasionally with junior baseball teams but we always get along very well. I can only rate this part but there is much more than that in the park like tennis and basketball courts, play areas for children and picnic tables and barbecues. read more

Awesome park in a very cute neighborhood! Two seperate play areas, the tot area is even gated which makes play time pretty safe. The rec center is almost finished being remodeled, it looks pretty nice thus far. The women and men that work there are friendly and really informative/helpful. We look forward to taking a dance class there in the fall. read more

A spacious and inviting place with something for everyone. Tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, tots playground, picnic tables, barbeques, walking paths, etc. A retreat and neighborhood gathering place that is the anchor of the community. What's not to like? read more

Newly Remodeled! ....to include chess tables more barb-Q pits and a wide smooth path for roller anything. I love to walk my small dog there and plenty of owners take their better trained dogs off leash for a puppy party in the mornings and evenings. The two baseball fields are always in good condition and leagues play there weeknights until 10pm. The 6 tennis courts also keep their lights on till around 10pm and are always empty in the mornings. Now all they need is a volleyball court, the neighbors always bring their own net...they shouldn't have to. There's plenty of room for a volley ball sand lot between the tennis courts and the baseball diamond. read more

Played basket ball here with my cousin around 3-6pm on a Sunday. CONS: Double rim hoop. Bathrooms didn't have working sinks. PROS: It is a pretty good lookin park. The people were extremely friendly. A random guy invited me to try this cool tight rope walk thing after I asked him about it. All the ingredients for fun! Not sure where to put this: Police stayed parked in a car the entire time we were there. Oddly enough, they were facing away from the park. read more

Huge park with plenty to do! There are a few basketball and tennis courts, along with a baseball field. There's a big playground, and a smaller one for little ones that's fenced off... beware, there's sand and a lot of it! I didn't see many picnic areas, but a lot of people just brought their own chairs and tables and set up their own party. There was plenty of grassy areas for that! Women's bathroom didn't have stalls... just a wall in between two toilets. Kinda weird, but I guess it's a park bathroom so what can you expect? The park is kinda difficult to get to. It's not near any major freeways and you have to get pretty deep into the neighborhood to find it. I probably wouldn't come here that often, but I can see it being a good destination for locals. read more

This park is a great park I had my Birthday party there and I loved it. We barbequed and my grandbabies played and played. They seem to not both you when they are at the park plus this park has more for them to do. Me myself I can sit on the bench and enjoy the moment take pictures and videos of them. So San Pablo Park thumbs up from me. read more

This is a convenient park and there's a lot of space. In the early morning hours (6-7am) lots of dogs are out for a walk, run or game of fetch. It's a great place but... Be forewarned I've now been treated badly by several individuals in this park - specifically individuals who have been hostile and aggressive with regard to interactions concerning dogs. In Sept 2017, I was threatened by a woman who carries a TASER because my dog (a truly friendly lab) went over to her (probably seeking treats). Yes, someone who comes to an area knowing dogs will be present and a dog owner herself- threatened to essentially assault my dog then told me to "shut up." Her reaction shocked me. Another woman in a separate incident aggressively yelled at me for having my dog off leash at 630am when 90% of other dogs were happily enjoying the park off leash. Granted it is the rule there to have dogs on leash but I'm of the mindset that polite interactions always work better than yelling or threatening with tasers. Plus if dogs off in the distance are causing you no discernible pain, there's simply no need to get involved. read more

Great tennis courts for a public park. It gets packed so come early!

I live in front of the place, been here all my life and I must say it's never looked better!!! Nothing like stepping outside your home to see such a beautiful park. I'm so lucky!!! Good place for family outings and kids great for exercise too! read more

Quality spot for pick-up soccer... The field is in relatively good condition, but while the space is huge, it's often in use.

There are irreverent adolescents who hang out here, shouting obscenities to each other - not really a relaxing playground experience for my 4 year old. Additionally, I've heard of at least two incidences here involving gun violence. It's probably fine most of the time, but it's a park I actively avoid. read more

Only a block away from the boy's place, we usually come here to tan and get some homework done. It's a really huge park, with a couple baseball diamonds, tennis courts, playgrounds, etc. Tons of locals drop by to play baseball with kids, walk their dogs, or even train for extreme frisbee. The other day Berkeley High even hosted an all class reunion here. read more

With 6 lighted courts, this is a popular place to play tennis without paying. However, you might not be able to get a court between 5-7:30pm on a weeknight. Friday evenings are definitely a better time to go, or else early Sunday morning. You'll have to trek to the bathroom and I suggest you bring your own water bottle, although there's a drinking fountain by court 3. Definitely my go-to for hitting! read more

Nice park as far as fields to play ball and whatnot , but as far as the playground area for kids it's full of sand and it gets in your shoes badly which takes a star for me and also the bathroom was locked which takes another star ! Not sure we will be back unless we play some ball. read more

I bring my dog here if its getting to late to drive to point Isabel, so bring a stick or a bal and have some fun!

Yea it's a nice looking park, but there are frequent shoot outs at night. Definitely not safe.

Met some friend here to play a friendly baseball game. Hey, we're getting older so it's too costly to be too competitive. We can't afford sports injuries. This is a great neighborhood park in South Berkeley, clean and well maintained. There were quite a few people and pets enjoying the park, yet it didn't feel crowded. This is one of Berkeley's hidden treasures. read more

This is a great park, lots of fun stuff for toddlers to play on!