Franklin Park

Park · Gold Coast

Franklin Park

Park · Gold Coast

1432 San Antonio Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Highlights

Compact recreation area with a playground designed for younger kids plus athletic fields & courts.

1432 San Antonio Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 Get directions

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"This verdant green space in Roxbury is named after Benjamin Franklin, whose trust fund the city had hoped would finance the park; however, the city ended up paying for it. It’s most famous for being home to the Franklin Park Zoo, with hundreds of animals and birds from around the globe, ranging from a citron-crested cockatoo to a white-bearded wildebeest. The park has 65 acres of wilderness with footpaths that wind through clusters of oaks, pines, and hemlocks, and around hills and rocky outcroppings. Art programs are hosted all over the lawn during the summer months and there’s also an 18-hole public golf course — which is great for sledding and cross-country skiing during snowy winter months. The park also has playing fields, a 10,000-seat stadium, a pond with migrating birds, and School Master Hill, where transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson lived for two years in a small cabin before the park was built." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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Lisa Renae Roberts

Google

Franklin Park has always been a very nice park. Especially for children. They have a great recreation Hut right there on the premises. They have a swimming pool and as of right now are giving swimming lessons. It's just a really good safe beautiful park. Beautiful neighborhood.

Peter DePaulo

Google

This was one of my places of peace during Covid lockdowns. I love that it's a safe, family-friendly park, with great big trees and a nice, green field in the middle area. I come here to do yoga, walk my dog, and meditate.

Michael K. Hobbs

Google

Well I'm sure you don't want to hear the details at my own experience some thirty-odd years ago LOL. The park is changed and it is a lot better for the kids to play at I bring my granddaughter there. We ride our bikes there maybe twice a week. Stay for about 2 to 3 hours.

Larry Berger

Google

Peaceful neighborhood park with restrooms, playground ( across from elementary school), and picnic area. Dogs on leash.

Grace Lee

Google

We've loved this park before we moved to Alameda. It's small enough to be able to keep an eye on the kids, but still with ample space to do many activities not including the playground. The bathrooms are reliably clean.

Kathleen Valerio

Google

Franklin Park is a great place to hang out with kids, or just sit under a tree. A bunch of us held a potluck sing-a-long day. Everyone had fun. Heck even the ice truck drove by while we were here. There's a pool here, but private membership is required.

Farzin - Seyed Lavasani

Google

Overall, Franklin Park in Alameda provided an outstanding tennis experience that exceeded my expectations. The combination of excellent court conditions, a welcoming community of players, and convenient facilities made it a standout destination for tennis enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player looking to improve your skills, this tennis court facility offers an idyllic setting that will leave you yearning for more. I wholeheartedly recommend Franklin Park in Alameda for any tennis enthusiast seeking a delightful, well-rounded tennis experience. So grab your racket, head over to this hidden gem, and revel in the joy of a game well-played amidst the beauty of Franklin Park in Alameda.

Pamela Kruse-Buckingham

Google

Lovely place for a picnic. There are open restrooms here, along with a nice playground, basketball courts, tables & benches. Nice paved walking pathways. A group of girls were making daisy chains for their hair, folks were walking their dogs.