Palma Ceia Park (Assessed by Adrian)

Palma Ceia Park

27600 Decatur, Hayward

I liked this park because it was a big park with a lot of trees around it. It would be a very nice place to come to play soccer. This park also feels safe since it is surrounded by busy streets and contains a lot of lights.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers?

Yes, the play structure is appropriate for children aged 4-12 years old. There is no fence at all, but there is a lot of grass around the park.

What play structures are present at this park?

There is a play structure and adult swings.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes it is a pretty big park and I would enjoy coming here with friends.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are a couple of tables and only one BBQ pit.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, wood chips, and a cement trail.

Are there public toilets?

There are public toilets and they are well maintained.

Maintenance:

 Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

There is some graffiti but no litter.

 Is the park well maintained?

The park is pretty well maintained.

Are there any park identification signs?

There are about 2-3 identification signs.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

I think that it is pretty safe because there are a lot of streets around the park.

 Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

Yes, because there are a lot of lights and traffic.

Does the park feel isolated?

No, a lot of people come here.

Is there lighting in the park?

There are a lot of lights in this park and there are lights all around the whole trail.

Recommendations:

There should be more grills and maybe a bike rack

Gansberger Park (Assessed by Adrian)

Gansberger Park

At the intersection of Kay and Calaroga

This park brought back memories of when I used to come here when I was three years old. It was very nice to be back in this park again. I was shocked to see how big it was because I hadn’t remembered it being so large. In terms of the safety of the park location, I feel only okay about safety in this park. There is not water fountain at this park, so remember to bring your own water!

                                                        

       Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers?

The play structure is for children aged 4-12 years old. The playground is fenced and so it is really safe for small children.

What play structures are present at this park?

There are adult and toddler swings as well as a jungle gym.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes I would enjoy hanging out here if I were with friends.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are picnic tables, BBQ pits, and a huge grass space with two soccer goals. 

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, woodchips, and cement around the picnic tables.

Are there public toilets?

There are no public toilets.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

No.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, it is nice to look at.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

The park feels decently safe.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night? Please explain your answer.

I would not feel safe walking through the park at night because it is too closed-off.

Does the park feel isolated?

No, you can see that lots of people come here to have fun.

Is there lighting in the park?

No, there is none at all. 

Recommendations

Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?

There should be lights and a water fountain put in. 

Any other notes?  

There is a parking lot and a lot of freshly painted tables. There are plenty of BBQ grills. Remember to bring some water because you might get thirsty. 

Carlos Bee Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Carlos Bee Park

1905 Grove Way

    Walking into this park reminded me of Lake Chabot Park because this park has many trails that all lead into a larger area. I loved that being in this park made me feel as if I were out in the woods for a hike. There are many man-made trails throughout the park and I saw two little boys walking on them with their dad. As I walked on a small bridge at the park I could hear the water from the creek below. The picnic area was also really nice due to the fact that it was in a huge gazebo. Overall I really liked this park because of how calm it was. 

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced?

Yes, but it is not fenced.

What play structures are present at this park?

There is a swing set, a slide, and monkey bars.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

Yes, it is a nice little area to take a walk in.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There is a picnic area inside of a gazebo, four bbq pits, man-made trails, a creek, benches, and a private picnic area in the back.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, dirt, rocks, woodchips, and pavement.

Are there public toilets?

Yes, the toilets are clean and well maintained.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

There is a little bit of graffiti on the play structure and around the picnic area.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, it is very clean.

Are there any park identification signs?

Yes, there are park identification signs at entrance and throughout the park.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

I feel safe in this park.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night? Please explain your answer.

No, I would not feel safe walking through the park at night because there is only one entrance into the park. There are also multiple paths making it easy to get lost.  Finally, there is not sufficient lighting.

Does the park feel isolated?

Yes.

Is there lighting in the park?

Yes, but only on the main path leading to the park.

Recommendations

More lights should be added, the benches should be refurnished, and the trails should be fenced.

Cherryland Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Cherryland Park

198 Grove Way

            As I walked into the park it felt a little bit lonely despite the fact that there were people there. People were playing basketball and horseshoes. The basketball court seemed to be the main attraction of the park because as I was leaving I saw two girls heading towards the park with a basketball. I noticed that there was a bike/skateboard ramp near the basketball court. One thing that bothered me was that a woman was smoking in the park and the worst part was that she was near the play structure. Overall, it is a nice little park to go and hang out at.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced? 

Yes and the structure is fenced.

What play structures are present at this park?

There are swings, slides, and monkey bars.

 Would you enjoy hanging out in the park? Why or why not?

I would enjoy hanging out at the park, but it seemed a bit lonely.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There are a couple of picnic tables, 3 BBQ pits, a bike/skateboard ramp, a basketball court, and a horseshoe area.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, dirt, pavement, and woodchips.

Are there public toilets?

Yes, but the door does not lock and the toilet does not feel safe.

Maintenance:

 Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

There is some litter on the ground.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, it is pretty clean.

Are there any park identification signs?

There is one sign with doggie bags attached.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

Yes I feel safe at this park.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

No, it does not feel like a place to come to during the night.

Does the park feel isolated?

Yes, because it exists in a gap in the neighborhood.

Is there lighting in the park?

There are two light poles.

Recommendations:

The park should have “No Smoking” signs.

Meek Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Meek Park

240 Hampton Road

            I have been going to Meek Park for several years with my friends and family. I remember coming to this park when I was in elementary school for picnics. There is an area for families to have picnics and barbeques that always seems to be in use. The park has many trees throughout. There are also some very nice fruit trees and flowers. As I walked through the park, I noticed that it was well maintained and had no trash lying around. There were a few families that had brought volleyball nets and were playing pick-up games. I noticed a gazebo with flowers and other plants around it. Overall, this park has beautiful scenery. 

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced? 

There is a play structure, but it is not fenced. The slide is for children aged 12 years and under.

What play structures are present at this park?

There is a swing set and a slide.

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park? Why or why not?

Yes, I have been coming to this park for a long time now and I love how there is a lot of open space.

What fun stuff is in the park?

There is a picnic area with tables and bbq pits, a gazebo, benches, a fountain, a small maze, and fruit trees.

What type of terrain is at this park?

There is grass, dirt, woodchips, and pavement.

Are there public toilets?

Yes.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?

No, the park is kept very clean.

Is the park well maintained?

Yes, the park is very well maintained.

Are there any park identification signs?

There are signs only at the main entrance.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.

I have been to the park many times and know that it is a safe area.

Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?

The park is closed after dark.

Does the park feel isolated?

Yes.

Is there lighting in the park?

Yes, there are lights scattered throughout the park.

Recommendations:

The restrooms need to be cleaned more frequently.

Any other notes?

If one plans on having a picnic, one needs to make sure to get there early in order to claim a table.