Soccer Post is the BOMB!!! We love this place. Everyone is super helpful, professional and super…read morenice. They always have what we're looking for; cleats, bags, coaches supplies, etc. I highly recommend this place if you're a player or coach.

Pretty good selection of shoes and clothes and other equipment. For the small toddles, which I came…read morefor, was limited but I think that's gonna be everyone. Like the turf area they have by the shoes. Clearly for trying on shoes and getting a true feeling of your cleats on turf

Such a wonderful program led by the amazing Coach Nitzi and hs assistant coaches! My son has been…read moredoing the Saturday class and I see that his confidence strengthening in both himself as a person and also with soccer. My daughter went to camp and she's never played soccer before and had a really fun time.

"This is my all-time favorite camp" -My 7-year old son after a week at summer camp with Nitzi…read more What else can you ask for? This is an awesome camp, appropriate for all levels of soccer players, and fun even for those with a very casual interest like my four y/o daughter. Highly recommended!

Our 4-year-old attended several sessions at Albany Berkeley Soccer Club, including the winter…read moreindoor futsal program, which was great during the rainy season. Overall, the program can be good for kids to get introduced to soccer and teamwork. However, during the last few classes the coaching shifted toward more competitive play, which became overwhelming for my son at his age. He started crying during those portions of class, and after three sessions like that we decided it was best to take a break so he doesn't develop a negative association with the sport. The most frustrating part was trying to request a refund for the next session I had already registered him for. It was very difficult to reach anyone by phone (voicemail was full), and it took several emails and weeks to get a response. In the end, the only option offered was a refund minus a $50 administrative fee or a credit for a future session. While the program itself has some positives, the communication and refund process felt inflexible for families with very young children who may need more flexibility.

My daughter started playing soccer last year, and we enrolled her in the ABSC recreational league…read more She quickly learned the basics of the game and, just as importantly, made new friends. The parent coaches devoted a lot of time and energy--seeing their commitment firsthand gave us a real appreciation for how much goes into volunteer coaching. This year, my daughter joined an ABSC competitive team. She adjusted well, built strong connections with her new teammates, and together they even won their NorCal bracket! She genuinely looks forward to practices and games, not just for the soccer, but also for the chance to hang out with her friends. The coaches have all been fantastic. ABSC staff stepped in to train and support her team, making a big difference--not just for the players, but for the parents, too. It's a real relief to be able to just watch and enjoy the games, knowing our kids are in great hands. I've also been impressed by ABSC's leadership. Toney, the club director, is approachable and engaged--it's rare to find a club where parents can easily communicate directly with the director. Toney stresses that having fun comes first; improvement follows naturally, which I really appreciate. ABSC also offers scholarships to families in need, showing a commitment to making soccer accessible to everyone. I really value what's included with the competitive team: besides the fall and spring seasons, the club also provides summer camp, winter futsal, winter skills clinics, goalie clinics, and training sessions with ABSC coaches. One moment that really stood out: at an ABSC summer camp, Toney noticed two girls struggling to keep up during drills. He found out their cleats were too small and immediately brought over a box of properly sized soccer shoes so they could participate comfortably. That kind of kindness is above and beyond. From a parent's perspective, I also value the club's communication. Team managers use an app to keep everyone updated on practices, games, and any changes. The system runs smoothly thanks to dedicated parent volunteers. My daughter is excited for the upcoming season. She's also had the chance to play as a guest with older teams, which really motivated her to keep working on her skills. For me, a great club is one where kids want to play, even after tough losses, and where the staff care deeply about the players' well-being. ABSC definitely delivers on both counts. A Few Areas for Growth: Clearer roles and responsibilities: For example, during rec, we once scrambled to find player cards before a tournament in Jack London. This past season, team managers took on this responsibility by bringing hard copies to all games and tournaments, making things much smoother. Field conditions: Ensuring fields are in great shape is important, though I understand this depends on collaboration with the city and is sometimes outside of ABSC's immediate control. Overall, ABSC has given our family a wonderful soccer community--and my daughter can't wait for next season.

I've been playing soccer in the Albany 5-aside league for more than a year and it has been so much…read morefun! In fact, the Wednesday-night games are usually the highlight of me week. I love playing soccer, but I was intimidated to play in other leagues because I don't have a lot of experience. The Albany league is casual, yet highly organized. Its fun for everyone from beginners to seasoned players. You can get a great workout, meet new friends and reduce stress at the same time! The refs are very fair and make sure that a clean game is played to minimize injuries. The other nice thing about soccer is that it's co-ed 5-on-5 with open subbing (teams are usually made up of 8-10 people). So there's not a lot of pressure to put a big team together and it's usually ok if you have to miss a week or two. The registration fees are very fair. If you've ever thought about playing a team sport, I'd definitely look into this. They will even help match you up with a team. It's a great opportunity for people who are new to the Bay Area. So go for it! Sign up! Hope to see you on the field!

Albany Adult Sports has softball, soccer, kickball, pickleball, winter indoor sports (basketball…read moreand futsal) and running on Sundays. If you want to stay in shape, on a budget, this is the place.

Kelly is great!! Always very helpful and prompt. Whenever we need a re-up on uniforms she is always…read morea call away.

Always great, personal service. If they don't have it they can get it or tell you about something…read morebetter. Shopping local got me expert help and kept a small business alive along with the its nearby neighbors. Plus parking!

Please go to the gofundme page for John and Plaza Tennis:…read morehttps://gf.me/u/ycp2yk Let's help keep him open, his business is essential in this area.

I can't recall his name but maybe he was the owner? So knowledgeable! I love when people know a lot…read moreabout tennis gear because they can explain it more thoroughly to me. I think this is my go-to for tennis gear, sorry Sports Basement. I went during their clearance sale. He threw in free cans of balls yay and I also got another racket which I loved! I'm def looking forward to playing with it this winter season. My friends told me about it because they came away with some shoes. When mine wear out, I'll be sure to check this place out for their selection.

This park has layers: * a little area of redwoods with bbq…read moreand plenty of picnic tables. *baseball diamond * a rather wet soccer field/ grassy field * an organic community garden. * 2-3 tennis courts/pickleball * a tot playground * a small but mighty parking lot with plenty of street parking *bathrooms It's adjacent to a school resulting in a playground for older kids. My son has soccer here on the weekends resulting in a full parking lot, but as I explored this small but mighty park, it has so much to it. It packs a punch with something for everyone. Downside: * it's located on a very busy thoroughfare, between the highway and San Pablo Ave. * there is indeed no ocean view. I'm assuming this is the neighborhood name. If you cruise up the hill in the residential area, the views are lovely.

Ironically, there is no ocean view at Ocean View Park!!…read more There isn't too much to this park as it's located next to a school, this is basically a kids park. The baseball field is next to the park was why I ended up here, came to see some friends who's kids were playing. This park is also not far from the freeway, so there's that!!

This place is honestly such a hidden gem. Located next to Costco in Richmond, I Flip Gymnastics is…read moresuch a huge space we had no idea about until a couple of parent friends mentioned it recently. They offer a variety of classes for multiple age groups, open gym hours, and more. I would do some research ahead of time matching your kiddos age ranges with the weekly schedule ~ our drop-in was around $20. I'm sure there are monthly rates and/or memberships, but we wanted to check it out first to see what the gym entailed. The staff is incredible nice, the families/kiddos who come are great, and I appreciate the open space format conducive to safe exploration and play. There does have to be a guardian present at all times, or at least for our time slot there does :) Equipment-wise, we were very impressed. This is most def a super-elevated Gymboree (or for us, the next step!). I'm not a gymnast so not sure the technical terms for the equipment, but from our fist time I noticed the open mat, climbing blocks, trampoline, foam pit, mini balance beams, rings, and more. For the kiddos, they get stamps at the end of the hour long sesh and fun music is played throughout. A trainer is present too. Overall, we will def come back again soon. There is safe parking adjacent to the building, and can't beat grabbing a few items/gas/snacks at Costco before or after class. Happy we have a space in the East Bay like this. Bravo!

Found out about the gym at our kids friends birthday party, it's been 5 months now our two kids…read morehave been attending open gym and camp, couldn't be more satisfied. Super easy communication and kids love Paloma and the staff. See you guys for summer camp!

I mean these are soccer fields sandwiched between the waterfront and the highway. It's a shame they…read morehave tarps covering the fence facing the water, but they do. There is plenty of parking. My son has soccer practice Saturday mornings and the lot is full of families, but also people jumping out to go running along waterfront. The soccer fields are huge and can accommodate multiple groups. I'm not quite sure how one reserves it. Overall, I mean it's soccer fields. The grass is in great condition and there's parking and paved space along the waterfront for kids to scoot or ride bikes. Solid.