Bernal Community Park

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Wow! This is the cutest, cleanest, most child friendly, quiet park ever! So many picnic tables, benches, communal bbq grills, clean restrooms, grassy areas and walk paths, this park has it all! Soccer fields, baseball fields, you name it! I'm really thinking of hosting an event here soon! read more

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Loved finding this spacious tranquil park to spend the day outside while walking our dog... What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to take a leisurely stroll, where the path leads you past many trees and over water, while listening to the birds chirping close by and the crunch of the dirt path under your feet. Restrooms are available by the play structures. Absolutely loved finding this gem and will definitely be back! read more

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Kai A.

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My kids and I (my fave part was the zip line )enjoyed the playground. There's something for all ages- even picnic tables that are somewhat shaded and close enough to the playground structure where you can watch the kids play. Two playground structures cater to kids ages 5-12 and another for older kids that include stairs, ladders, and slides. My toddler is 1.5 and even he was able to enjoy (with guidance from us as well). Parking is available. Another playground is also available a minute's drive away. read more

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Navin K.

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Nice newish park on the South side of Pleasanton, developed in the last decade and only just now beginning to come into its own. Here's what I like about it: -- sports fields: soccer, baseball, football, and so on. All much needed in our community during the COVID pandemic. -- lots of walking trails: perfect for families who live in the newly built homes adjacent to the park. However, given the generous amount of parking available, people from all over the TriValley can drive over to enjoy a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll. -- thoughtful landscaping and design: while not obvious at first glance, native grasses and trees were part of the original landscaping and design. There is a trench-like waterway, which fills up during the rains, running through the park. Native riparian trees like poplar and the California sycamore, which tolerate damp, have thoughtfully been planted along it. So head on over to Bernal Community Park - another gem in our pleasant town! read more

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Kein Y.

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There is so much fun.Picnics are reccomended.Walks are great too.I have been going there every weekend -wumpy read more

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A Dog Park with Tan BARK :) For the doggies. I never even know this place was over here. My sister wanted to meet up here for mothers-day to do a small hike/walk with the family. She brought her super cute french bulldog see photo's. The Dog park is for both Big and small dogs. I got to say it was a really Friendly Vibe. All the dogs were getting along great. They have water for all the doggies and the people are friendly. They have a small trail that goes all around the area. It's not the best for shade so bring something that will keep you cool and some water if you plan to go for a long hike/walk in the area. The dog park can get pretty packed its very large in size so I would be more worried about the parking lot getting full before that happens. They do have doggie bags for free as well so if you forget make sure to pick up after your dogs. It's a cool park it's free and it's in a nice area. It's a good park and a check out for sure if you are in the area. I would return. read more

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Song H.

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This is a nice complex. Has baseball, soccer, football, etc fields. A few play areas - with the main one being a good size for kids/toddlers. There are flushable restrooms. There's also a nice walking path. Doesn't go far, but I use it while my son practices. Some highway noise. It's nice that they keep it open for kids to practice and use when there are not games. read more

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Chris C.

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Nice playground for older and younger kids. It enough shade off the playground, a little harsh on sunny days. Restrooms were large and very clean. read more

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Danielle P.

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Nice park but unfortunately there is no shade. The playground is a lot of fun for the kids. We had to cut our visit short because there was a homeless Man yelling obscenities out near the bathrooms. I didn't feel safe there with my two boys while that was going on. read more

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Rebecca H.

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Not my favorite park. The little kids area is odd, it's too simple on one play set and too complicated for little kids on the other. There's no sand area for sand play. The bathroom was adequate but certainly not nice. People were driving up onto the walking areas to unload their cars for baseball games, which is really unsafe when little kids are around. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

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Jennifer Y.

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Great park for kids, play ground looks new and safe! My 8 year old had a blast we drive to this park from San Jose and it was worth it!

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Love this park. It's big enough to walk, ride bikes ,rollerblade.,has 3 football fields to play football and soccer. Enjoyable to watch the July 4th fireworks from. Great excersice. To get in daily. read more

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Leigh A.

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Gorgeous park with tons of space. Multiple sports fields and 2 large playgrounds. Big kids playground had a zip line but currently (Nov 2016) it's removed (perhaps for repair or maybe became a liability, darn). Clean new bathrooms near playground. Nice BBQ grills and plenty of picnic tables. Only drawback is not much shade at all. But otherwise beautiful setting and nice new facilities read more

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Charlotte B.

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One of the coolest parks my family has ever been to! I love the design of it all and how beautiful it all is! Can't wait to go back read more

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Luan T.

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We go to this park because of baseball. This place has baseball fields, park, bathrooms, and a lot of parking. They keep up the fields very nice. wish their was shade for when you watch your child play. The playground is fun. They bathrooms are very big but I would suggest bringing your own soap becausse every time I have got to the bathroom their is no soap. read more

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Aliya C.

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Beautiful location. Nice big park. Lots of parking at different spots. Nice toddlers play area and batting area.

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My boys had a blast playing here. Beautiful new playground and sport fields.

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I frequent various parks in Pleasanton to pass the time with my toddler. I've driven past Bernal Community Park several times but have never taken my toddler there. Well that all changed one day when we had to get out of the house and let my pregnant wife rest. It was a weird, humid, low overcast day with some sun. The playgrounds we're pretty neat but didn't seem to reflect the age ranges. The tanbark was not contaminated with trash and the bathrooms we're close by and clean. My toddler loved it and wanted to continue running around but the sun had gotten the best of her. We would have stayed longer if there were more trees. I understand the park is newer but shade is essential. The baseball diamonds are really cool and beautifully maintained and I can't wait to get my baby boy throwing a ball and swinging a bat! I give it an average rating, not great but definitely not the worst park around. I'm sure with time the small trees will become big just like my toddler. Thanks for reading. read more

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Nice park - I have taken my nieces there and they like it. It has several parks for various ages so it is nice for all ages.

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I took grand kids here last year. Nice park but needs more shade. It gets pretty hot in the summer. I really don't understand why most parks are not shaded. Really can't enjoy a slide or zip lining or anything else when there is no shade. It should be mandatory that all parks provide plenty of shady areas. read more

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Awesome place for the kids to play. New park. Two big play structures and there is rock climbing too. Open grass fields for kids to kick a ball, play baseball. my kids Love it here! Very well maintained!! Picnic benches and restrooms available too..but no shade. read more

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7001 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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Does Bernal Community Park allow dogs?

Yes, Bernal Community Park allows dogs.

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Does Bernal Community Park have bike parking?

Yes, Bernal Community Park has bike parking.

Does Bernal Community Park have parking?

Yes, Bernal Community Park has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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