Nestled in a neighborhood of Emeryville off 62nd lives a park full of climbs, spins, slicing and rocking. Parking is street in a residential area, free of meters and parking time limitations. The park is closed off to traffic, so crossing between the tot and big play areas is pretty safe. It is very quiet, even with the sounds of children and adults. There are two benches directly on the play area of the big kids (5-12), with three additional double benches with attached tables. There are well maintained, stocked restrooms directly off the big kid play area. Littles and parents will have to time their potty time as it is about 30-45 seconds from the tot play space. Definitely a cute little neighborhood park to visit if you are in the area. read more

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Found a surprisingly nice little park! It's not very big, but the design is thoughtful, clean, and comfortable There's plenty of shade , so even on sunny days it's not too hot--perfect for a relaxed playtime. Playground features: Slides, climbing structures, and spinning toys--great for kids of different ages There's also a toddler area , so little ones can play safely Special highlight: There's a community-donated free toy area Lots of different toys to play with--kids will feel like they've discovered a new playroom Bonus: There's a small path running through the park Kids can safely ride scooters or bikes--spacious and easy to move around Amenities: Restrooms (big plus!) Benches for parents to relax Heads up: Parking nearby can be a bit difficult, so plan some extra time or go earlier read more

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I've been evaluating playgrounds during this covid time and have gone to at least 3 dozen playgrounds in the bay area to determine which ones I'll be bringing my kids to and this is one of them. The perimeter is set nicely. It's not all fence, but the demarcation using walking paths and greenery is successful. Entry off the corner is clear. You know who's coming in and out of the playground which is #1 for safety. Seating areas all around which is another good mark for safety. You want to be able to watch over your kids as they're playing. Architecturally, the place looks pristine from every angle. Well laid out. Shows intention. Someone was doing their homework. Wasn't just slapped together like some places. They definitely had a landscape designer on board when they built this place. Nice touch Emeryville! Although the play structure isn't huge, it's one of the best for kids 5 and older. It has a very good variety. Long tall tunnel slide which kids absolutely love. The view from the top I'm sure is amazing and one of the choices for getting up there is by way of the rock climbing wall. Younger kids may have a hard time finding a place to play though. The area designed for younger kids is more of a art piece than an actual play area. You'll know what I mean when you get there. Ko read more

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Doyle Hollis Park is a long block between Doyle, Hollis, 61st & 62nd. of course, there's only a small standing sign somewhere near the children's playground with the name posted. children's playground area is presently closed. tables labeled as such but people still sit and eat. large green area and a concrete/assembly area at the other end. only street parking. usually a food truck or 2 around to feed the locals or is it to feed off the locals? read more

What a great park very conveniently located in Emeryville, lots of on street parking in the nearby area. Parking is limited during the weekday because of all the people who work around here. I've seen people having birthday parties at this park is well. Only downside is it doesn't have a fenced in park area for the juniors and up it does have a fenced in tot lot across the street which is very nice too. Basically children 0 to 12 could have a very good time at this park and has a large green area that can be used for soccer or other ball sports. Also has bathrooms on site as well Great place for birthday parties. read more

DH Park is a beautiful new public park that was completed in September 2009. It features a children playground (east side), half basketball court (west side), amphitheater, restrooms, public art ("fountain" designed by artist Masayuki Nagase), open lawn (middle area) and picnic areas. Although somewhat small if compared to many SF parks, it's no ordinary park. A lot of innovative planning was used to create this $1.2-$1.6 million oasis within this mostly industrial neighborhood. Some of the innovative and "Bay-Friendly" features includes: - Rain gardens designed to capture and naturally filter the stormwater runoff caused by rainfall. - Use of recycled mulch that help retain soil moisture. - Rubber playground surface made with recycled plastic. - Nearly all construction debris found other uses, instead of landfill. - Landscaping with 40 different California native plant species. - Use of "fly ash" (residue produced by coal powered generators) to replace 50% of cement in the concrete mix, including the restrooms (surprised nobody voiced concern about the Silicon Dioxide content, which was a big fuss a few years ago). - Pollution prevention during and after construction. Use low/zero VOC paints. - Water conservation with a high efficiency irrigation system, and use of plants that consume less water and don't require mowing (except for the main lawn). etc, etc, etc. It's a beautiful park worth checking out if you're in the area. In the future, a few trees will provide shade on some paved areas. read more

Doyle Hollis Park - west side of park - Parks Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I'm on a mission to try out a new playground in the East Bay every week with my 3- and 5-year-old children. This has been one of the best! Most playgrounds have the same-old, same-old equipment: a slide, a monkey bar, some swings. What we love about this playground is how different it is! The climbing structure is really challenging - my 5-year-old just loved climbing up the ladder, and then across all the different wires and shapes. The round thing shown in one of the photos can actually be pushed around, and since it's slightly tilted, it's also teaching children about gravity and weight and momentum - and is worth lots and lots of giggles. Then there are two climbing walls of different difficulty, and two other little things where children can use their body weight to turn themselves around. The playground is also great for adults, with several benches placed all around, and enough of an enclosure that you don't have to worry about a preschooler running into traffic all the time. Plus, there are very nice, clean bathrooms, and a big field to throw a ball around. We'll definitely be back, and will recommend this to our friends. read more

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Very nice park. The park is clean. The public restrooms or decent. Probably not the best park for toddlers but overall a great experience for my children. No parking lot and street parking is hard to find so if you don't live within walking distance that may be a problem. Right across the street is a toddler park. read more

Doyle Hollis Park - Parks Near Me - Emeryville, California

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What the last reviewer said.. haha.. This has to be the cleanest park I've been too!! Got my food from my favrite food truck Seoul On Wheels and ate at the park... I was even afraid of getting the tables dirty.. Super modern tables and super clean.. My inner 7year old came out and i hit up the playground.. Pretty nifty and crafty playground.. Not your typical swing and slides.. Some deep thoughts went into the planning of this park... Highly recommended chill out spot for lunch and great place for the kids.. T read more

I like this parka lot- it is a great community spot for Emeryville! During the day or during the nite! I wanted to be the first to review it- as I saw the actual transformation of the park from a pile of dirt on one side to extend to the other side which already had a kiddy play structure on the other some yards away. So, yeah- this definitely is a great park, addition to Emeryville, and it has the same flavor of design as the Novatris park near 53rd and Hollis (which I also saw the construction off!!!). So half basketball court, nice stone fountain, seating areas, benches for picnics, huge I would call adolescent/ groundup play structure. Very nice! Another extra plus- bathroooms!!! Like I said earlier I like the park in the daytime and the nitetime. During the day- nice to walk along Hollis and stop by the post office and usually u see a bunch of skaters (older hippie) type trying todo some tricks, which they usually end up falling or tripping (so site of comedy), then sometimes you see ppl playing hoops. Then at nite- it's my favorite!!! I run around here, play on the bigger structure and yeah- I'M A BIG KID STILL!!!!!! read more

Oh.. love this park. It has edge, it has shape, its like a sculpture in the middle of a very urban area that needs more of these. Its also a node that pulls together neighborhoods while also having a place that brings interest to those neighborhoods. I can't imagine not having this park. read more

Doyle Hollis Park - Nightshot - Parks Near Me - Emeryville, California

This a nice playground, the newer side, and is a gem in the surrounding area. I've usually stopped by in the early morning, when no one is there. It's kept up well, and has very contemporary play structures. Despite the "no dogs allowed" signs, my son still stepped in dog poop... read more

Take down the no dog sign for god sakes and put up some poop bag receptacles. There aren't supposed to be jumpy houses on the grass, but there are every weekend in the summer. The trash cans are usually filled by the food trucks that park nearby. read more

not bad. The bathrooms are meh when it comes to cleanliness, however the real draw in the place is its proximity to most of the larger office structures in Emeryville. The Tot-lot is fine for the smaller ones, and most of the time the biggers tend to use the tall structures anyhow. It's not very big, but its for a small city that it serves. If you're looking for a spot to let the kids run wild after stopping at emerybay...then this isn't the worse choice. its convenient. but it is what it is. read more

Pros: convenient location next far from shops like IKEA Cons: not much of a playground. Some odd looking structures - I'm all for trying something new but the play structures were not diverse. Maybe I am spoiled living in SF and as a frequent visitor to playgrounds, but this one is a relatively small and it was crowded even at 6p on Sunday. I can't imagine what's like when its more crowded. Overall its better than nothing (all playgrounds are good in my book) but truthfully it is probably not one I'd come back to unless I lived or worked close by. Yelp has it at 4.5 stars. IMO is not a 4.5 stars playground... going with a generous 3 stars. read more

I Love This Park ! And more importantly my boys love this park as well! It is clean no graffiti or trash scattered around I feel safe taking my children there! And it has two diff parks one for older kids and a toddler one which is awesome awesome! Open field to play soccer, football etc. Best park! read more

Small park, but with a nice little playground. Lots of dogs play here too!

Great park. Well kept, hoops and gym. Good green area. NICE bathrooms and good garbage recepticles. Just a couple picnic tables so bring blankets. read more

This park is a couple of blocks from my house. I found it one day on a stroll around town. My kids love it and love that there are 2 play areas. I have a 3 year old and a 7 year old and the both love playing here. I love that the benches are close enough for me to see the kids while they play...great grassy area as well! read more

Nice little park conveniently located a block down the street from work. A few of us go out for ultimate frisbee on Tuesdays, come out if you see us throwing! read more

Perfect for the area. I enjoy the convenience of how close it is and it has clean well kept bathrooms!

Great spot for kids. Always find school friends/families here. Folks are very friendly, too!

Great park , but it's a little too big for our 4 year old...She climbs up the high ladders and gets scared. She will really love it once she grows a little ! read more

Great little park, very clean, never too crowded. The taco truck on Hollis between 61st and 62nd on Hollis is great

I have a toddler, we walk across the street for the smaller park. It's not as big as the big kids playground, but it's enough to keep her entertained. read more

My kids favorite park :) They prefer the turf ground, and the large structures. I plan to have parties there.