Amazing park -- huge and full of charm! There are plenty of picnic tables and spots to sit, and you can even BBQ here with a beach view. There's a tennis court and a nice fenced dog park, too. Perfect place for a relaxing stroll with your paw buddy. Lots of trees for shade make it super comfortable and plush grass. Washington Park is a hidden gem -- peaceful, relaxing, and one of my favorite spots. Love this place! read more

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Washington Park has been a long time favorite of my family. You have the swings for both bigger kids/adults and then another set for the little ones. You've got a pretty cool baseball field with more field area for some other activities like ultimate frisbee, etc. You've got 2 different play structures and there are bathrooms. There are tables with benches throughout the park and if you'd like to have a party there, you can do so through the parks and rec department. They even have some great basketball courts and I enjoy seeing the pick up games in action! Some sad things are that the bathrooms are never clean. I am not a fan of taking my little ones in there and try to avoid it. I often find drug paraphernalia or needles on the ground and/or tables near the benches, and there's no shade in the park area except for one bench. As much as I love coming here since it is located near businesses like restaurants and we get to run into some friends there, I try to avoid it. read more

Softball field, basketball court and some waterfront. This park has something for everybody. When I was a little kid I remember my first time driving past this park on the way to the Navel Air Station. What stood out was the tall old palm trees all along the perimeter. Super tall and I guess I never saw that before in my hometown of San Leandro. In the winter they decorate each palm tree with 'reindeer' type decoration. Very festive. The park is overall very clean and very friendly. There are a bunch of different parks and beaches that all run together in this area. Great place to walk. 5000 steps is about 30 minutes - and I think your supposed to take 10000 steps a day. Great place to get started on that. read more

The Washington Park is one of the larger parks on the main island of Alameda, and it is divided into two sections, the Upper Washington, with the playground, recreation center, basketball courts, and the Lower Washington, where visitors will find the tennis courts, dog park, fitness trail. I think it's a good place for locals to walk around and chill. read more

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This is our go to spot for tennis! The courts are well maintained and the weather always seems to be nice here. Sometimes the courts are full during popular hours so you have to wait a bit. There's a system where you set your arrival time but nobody really uses it, so usually we just end up asking people when they'll be done. Recently they've started becoming more strict on not allowing pickleball which I personally don't mind as a tennis player read more

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Maybe because it's on its own island, Alameda has a vibe on its own separate from the rest of the East Bay. The South Shore has a beachy vibe, and the West End adds a folksy vintage charm that makes this nice patch of greenery an ideal fit for its surroundings and also for the local residents. There are plenty of picnic tables and benches, and of course, the adjoining beach. The Crab Cove Visitors Center has an aquarium which recently reopened for limited hours, but honestly, just taking a stroll and watching the windsurfers is enough of an activity on a lazy Sunday afternoon. RELATED - Exploring Alameda? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2Ik8mky read more

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Washington Park has been cleaned up and redesigned since my review in 2008. First, they removed the old train. I heard it was a safety issue. Second, they cut down some trees and made the park seem more roomy and bright. The lawns are more spacious now. Third, the GS Warriors paid to have the basketball court resurfaced. Lastly, it just seems cleaner. The cool thing about Washington Park is if you look carefully, you might see remains of Neptune Beach. Things like the old stairs that go down to Lower Washington Park. I guess most people think it's all one big park......Washington Park, Crab Cove, and Crown Beach. read more

Heads up if you found this on Yelp's "Top 10 Best Pickleball Courts" near Oakland. There are no official pickleball courts here. Nice tennis courts, ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, parking lot, restrooms, drinking fountain. read more

I came here on July 4th and it was such a nice view. The courts are well maintained. The area is extremely family friendly and there were many pets walking around. I felt extremely safe and the breeze from the nearby bay was refreshing. This place is very popular so you may have trouble finding parking, but I think it is worth it. read more

Went here for a wedding.. Although the ceremony was beautiful and on such a beautiful warm / breezy day sitting under a shaded tree was perfect . The wedding ceremony was located next to a tennis court. Parking lot is small we were lucky to find parking spots. Walked a few yards past the tennis court to the ceremony location. This is where I stopped dead on my tracks. ;( Tons of ducks/ swans / geese ? some kind of bird related Poop .. ugh!! All over the grass area.. (all I could think about was my dirty shoes) I can't wait to have this ceremony to be over so I can clean my nice beautiful alligator hot pink sling back heels .. As soon the ceremony was over I made a quick dash to clean: wipe off the nastiness of my shoes in the bathroom located right at the parking lot.. read more

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The perfect park for anyone. There is basketball, baseball, swings, climbing frames, clear flat paths, a dog park near by, shade, many many benches, mesmerizing palm tree, quiet parts, busy areas, crown beach near by. read more

Lower Washington Park is part of a continguous stretch of land from Central Ave, to the beach. parts of this area are named as the baseball field, the beach, lower washington park, upper Washington Park, etc. each section has their own sign. the boundaries are not readily apparent judging by the pics posted. my family mostly enjoyed the tennis courts and the nearby greenery in the Lower Washington Park. some parking available, not a lot. best to go early and on weekdays. it gets busy noonish on a warm day.... read more

Date: 4/23/2016 Time: 11:35 AM 61° Partly cloudy Yesterday was Earth Day. Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Forty-six years of celebrating Mother Earth and the environment. We, as people, need to take better care of the ground we walk on and the air we breathe. Recycle, compost, less items in our landfill, please and thank you. The local newspaper, Alameda Sun, had an insert in its paper, announcing Earth Day to be held at Washington Park on April 23. Event is from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Purpose of visit: Earth day with a host of various vendors, ARPD (Alameda Recreation & Park Dept.), EBRPD (East Bay Regional Park District), APD (Alameda Police Dept.). Cafe Jolie was selling beignets for $4.00. Kettle corn was being sold in three different sizes by a vendor. There were also two businesses signing people up for monthly delivery of organic produce (Farm Fresh to You was one; don't remember the other one). Trader Joe's was handing out samples of free popcorn, free animal cookies. In the field area, they had fun activities for children (inflated bouncing cages, jungle gyms). Weather was perfect to the point that I was humming the song by Spanky and Our Gang, "blue sky, sunshine, what a day to take a walk in the park..." - Washington Park, that is. It is located on the west end of Alameda, within walking distance from my home. I have been to this park numerous times in the past for picnics and bbqs, walks on their paved pathways and getting a workout on the tennis courts. One can also sit in their bleacher area to catch a baseball/softball game during the day or night. Basketball courts are available for shooting a few hoops, 3 on 3 with your buddies or practicing your free throws. It's a great park for families with children, especially when it comes to birthday parties. The park has a play area for young children; and plenty of grassy area in the sun or in the shade to relax with a book, blanket and a few snacks. The only minor drawback: parking can be difficult on the weekends. They have a parking lot, but it fills up quickly. read more

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Expansive park with lots of amenities: walk/bike trail, dog parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, restrooms, grills/BBQ pits, baseball fields, etc. Perfect spot to catch the sun set at Crown Memorial State Beach. This park has something for everyone, and having a such a huge, peaceful space like this to have fun in and clear your head is my favorite part about living in Alameda. Some parts of the beach smell like a hint of ass, likely a combination of old seaweed washed up from the bay and geese turds in the lawn (total minefield, so watch your step)! read more

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My company plays annual softball here every summer. It's such a great park with a parking lot near the dog park, basketball courts and softball/baseball fields. In the summer, the sun doesn't even set until past 9pm, so there's always a beautiful sunset with hues of pink, orange and blue in the sky after our late game. It's also so close to all the yummy restaurants and bars, so it's a great way to burn the calories after nomming away! read more

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My son was thrilled to visit his old school last Friday and the feeling was mutual among his former teachers and classmates. Afterwards, we traveled over to Lower Washington Park to watch the School's flag football team play a competitive match. The field was marked off on and around the baseball field. My son hung out with the team on the sidelines, while I watched the game from the field, the dugout, the bleachers, and the stairs to the upper part of the park. The entire facility is sunny, with large areas for grass, picnic, and other play, including a sizable children's area. Parking is plentiful, the bathrooms were clean, but available shaded areas are a bit dear. And I suppose that if I had really gotten bored, the New Zealander was within an easy walk for a pint. read more

This is a great park. There's lots of space and grass. There is something for everyone. It has a dog park, beach nearby, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, field for football, picnic tables & grills and playground for the kids. There's also restrooms which is always a plus in my book for parks :) Definitely use the restroom near the dog park because it's much cleaner than the one by the picnic tables. read more

Review #133 - 2018 After we got ice cream, we showed up at the park around 5:30 PM. The park was actually really crowded when we got there so it definitely was the place to be. The boys had their basketball with them so they made their way over to the basketball court to play with the other guys who were already there. The baby and I headed over to the kids playground and there were plenty of kids there. Many of the parents were standing around watching their kids, but definitely do not discipline their kids in how to play with other kids or the act of sharing. Kids here are very aggressive and rude and so are the parents as they just let the kids do whatever they want. The park itself is nice as it has a BBQ/picnic area and a tennis court as well. It's only a few steps away from the beach. If the people here were friendlier, this would be a great place to hang out. read more

A very chill park that has a baseball field, tennis courts, and exercise equipment along the paved walkway. Nice big trees to cool out under and also bathrooms and bbq areas are there also. Also, this park is within walking distance to the beach, so you get that nice breeze in the summer time. read more

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I have lived in Alameda for 21 years, and eventually moved to Oregon. However, Washington Park has always held a spot in my childhood memories. I still remember a decade or so ago they used to have a black freight train here for kids to play in. I returned back to here last week, while visiting family here, and now I'm a proud father. My three kids still enjoyed this park, maybe just as much as I have when I was young. Great atmosphere and field area - baseball field, basketball court, dog park, and a childrens' play area. read more

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This is a pretty decent park with a good balance of things. Note, we stayed on the side off Central, away from the waterfront area. On this side there is plenty of grass areas that are nicely shaded and well kept. My son and I started off with a picnic blanket on the grass to eat lunch. He later went to the decently-sized playground - not huge, but not small at all. There are also a lot of picnic tables under shade near the playground. The cement areas on this side - the basketball courts and paths - look worn, but still usable. There are plenty of trash cans and I like that they have Recycling and Organic bins available for you to use. There is a nice ocean breeze that comes through here too, so on a cold day definitely being jackets. I enjoyed this park enough to make a note to come back to visit the waterfront areas. read more

Clean, beautiful, lots of families and singles, people with dogs,, ARPD on site during the week, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, restrooms, lots of tables & bbq areas available, walking/jogging paths, baseball field, plenty of trees and grassy areas/fields for sitting, running, or playing. Pretty green benches, lots of trash cans, recycling area, water fountain, close to Webster St., Lee's Donuts, Mountain Mike's, McD's, Pho & Baguette. Birds & squirrels. Close to beach/Crab Cove and dog park. Beautiful palm trees as well. Love this area. read more

I came here for a friend's birthday on a cold January day, yet the beautiful park and the gorgeous sunset made me forget that I was cold. I only wish they had more street lights within the park and near the beach. Other than that, I thought this was a beautiful and cozy park. Tip: If you need to use the bathroom, I suggest you use the bathrooms by the parking lot, because the bathrooms next to the beach have spiderwebs on the ceiling. If you are not as easily disgusted by this stuff as I am, then go ahead, but you've been warned. read more

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I love playing softball here - well-maintained outfield and infield. The dugouts are spacious, bleachers are decent too. LF in the lower field is tricky for afternoon games because the sun is going down there. I'd recommend lining yourself up with the shade from the trees if possible. Upper field is unique, kind of feels like Fenway because the fence is tall and easy to hit. Good lighting too. read more

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While you are at Washington Park, take a moment to sit in the stands behind Arnerich Field (dedicated to former Pacific Coast Leaguer, A.J. "Lil" Arnerich and his brothers). These bleachers are a throw back to a bygone era. On this baseball diamond, future major league players Willie Stargell, Tommy Harper, Chris Speier, Curt Motton, Dontrelle Willis and Jimmy Rollins all played as youngsters. Willie was known to hit the ball across Central Avenue breaking windows of the adjacent homes. Behind the giant fence in left field are the Neptune Court Apartments that harken back to the 1920s. But there is more history still... down the left field line is the remnant of what was once a sea wall leading to the bay. This area was once Neptune Beach, the Coney Island of the West. read more

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Well maintained - clean, and a great location. They have something for everyone and it's just steps away from Crown Beach. Basketball courts are nice with a great foundation. Fields look well kept. Playgrounds were full of friendly families, and their were even a few workout programs going on. Love the diversity you can find all in one place! Parking was simple. Negative: Goose poop everywhere, but, HEY, that's nature, and it's their season. There are pathways to avoid this. read more

I was telling someone that I'd never been to jail before, but I imagine that the park bathrooms look similar. That aside, it's actually a pretty decent park. Plenty of room for kids to run around and not get lost and very very nice grass. Parking was totally easy and it was a great spot for our bbq and softball game. read more

This is lovely secret gem in Alameda... (okay, maybe not so secret but secret to many SF'ers probably). It's a picnicker's mecca. So much space to picnic! Picnic tables, trails, a basketball court, playground for the kiddies, ponds, an adjacent enclosed dog walk, and picnic areas you can reserve, complete with grills. When I used to live here, I loved bringing a sandwich and a friend with me down near the bay to watch the kite surfers do all those flips in the air. Also, as others noted there are nearby cafes and shops on the Webster St. Corridor. The bathrooms are usable but gross, so one star off for that. read more

As I propel my legs forward and gain speed on the swing, I feel happy and carefree as if I was a giddy dirt-stained child again. I love that no one looks at me weird for being a grown woman playing on the swings laughing without a care in the world. Washington Park is a haven for young children, families, and athletes. With its beautifully maintained baseball field, basketball court, walking paths, tennis court, and picnic tables, this park is indubitably the place to be. When your walking through the park, you almost feel like your in Pleasantville. People are talking and laughing with one another, birds are singing, squirrels are running amok, and little kids are playing freeze tag. Even at night, this place is alive. Runners, on the other hand, should beware of the raccoons hiding out in the shadows. Those critters are some freakish devilish things that will attack when threatened.....or hungry! Yikeys! Washington Park is the shiz! I would monkey bar here any day, any time. read more

So many have fond memories of this park....however my memories are quite different. While on a walking field trip at the age of 7 from Washington Elementary School my life changed. That amazing, fun, historic train would no way be allowed today! I remember my amazing teacher Mrs French... what an angel, our principal at the time... can't remember her name but, long story short I was bumped into while talking to a friend on that super cool deck created above the train and Fell! 2&1/2 stories they tell me. Broke 2 arms, couldn't walk for 6 weeks and had a sever concision. Yup! Thats me and that is why the train is no longer.! For those who miss the train I am with you.... However thankfully my arms broke the fall if that's hadn't been the case well... I wouldn't be commenting! All in all such a great park and honestly I miss that train. Whomever decided it was a good idea to put that deck up top. BAD IDEA! read more

This park is clean, maintained, and best of all family & dog friendly. It a great sign when you can bring a kid (under 10) and a puppy to a park and not have to worry about both of them putting something weird in their mouth or stepping on something. There are always a ton of family and exercisers at this park. There are tennis courts, open field, picnic area, and a dog park. A big dog & small dog park which is great! For those who don't live in Alameda, its easy to instruct them to the park. Its also easy for them to find parking whether in the lot or in the neighborhood. Its also a great spot to walk around, then all the way to the beach. They just had a fair on the grass. This is also where the See Jane Run marathon will begin. read more

This is a fabulous park, especially for playing softball and BBQing. A bunch of Yelpers took over the field for a few softball games and I must say, I enjoyed playing here immensely. The location is ideal and there's plenty of places picnic tables for you to bring food and just hang out. There were also basketball courts and there were bathrooms not too far from the softball fields. read more

Very nice Park that has a children's playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a picnic area near the beach in alameda. I came here for calisthenics exercise purposes. I wish they had a real triple set pull up bar and parallel bar but they don't. read more

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Nice park and playground for the kids. One of my favorites in Alameda. The only bad thing is that it sometimes attracts groups. I was there once when a large group was there and they had rented bikes, which many kids and adults were riding through the playground area where lots of toddlers were playing. Some were even giving attitude that kids were getting in their way as they rode... read more

Lower Washington Park is next to Crown Beach and features lots of lit tennis courts, a dog park, and a soccer field. Upper Washington Park has grassy areas popular for picnics, a serious baseball field, and a basketball courts that seems to have a lot of pick up games going on. A sad note. One of the benches under a tree at Washington Park memorializes an Alameda teen who was shot and killed one evening years ago at the Park. read more

Washington Park is a great place to play baseball or softball. The fields are maintained and clean. There are even lights for those night games. Both fields can have issue when the sun sets and shines right in your eyes. And there are some potholes in the outfield that you have to watch out for. Because it's in a residential area, parking can be an issue. read more

This is a great park! There's the beach, the dog park, playground for kids, picnic areas, areas to play sports. The bathrooms are very typical for a public beach bathroom. I have seen worse. Beach parking - 5$. You can park by the dog park and walk. Dogs aren't allowed at the beach. Bring a blanket and a sandwich, then lie down in the shade and enjoy. We all (adults, kids, dogs) had a blast. read more

Nice sprawled out park from what I remember from it. We were somehow in Alameda visiting the "tidepool" and googled this park. It's spacious with some goose poop on the lawn area that we found. Family friendly for sure. read more

This is a nice big park. Lots of grass for picnics, with both sunny and shady options (if it's that kind of day). Parking is pretty easy, there are plenty of picnic tables and grills for your big group, and there are restrooms (conditions vary). The playground has a good mix of structures for both littles and bigs, but it's not a fully contained area. read more

Washington Park is the ultimate kick it spot for kiddos on Alameda's West End. Bring a blanket or something and lay out in the grass while your children learn vital social and relationship skills under the canopy of a very cool sandbox. Major mom networking at this park. It's the sure thing. read more