My family and I stumbled across Sabercat Playground on Instagram and absolutely had to make the…read moredrive out for my little one... Located on Lake Elizabeth/Central Park, you can't miss the infamously large cat structure. It is great for children of all ages and offer more than your typical slides and swings. Fossil bones are placed throughout the playground and you may find a set of two of animal footprints hidden. I was kind of skeptical of SP's overall size because I've been fooled a time or two while watching posts on IG and let me confidently confirm any doubt that may linger- the playground is good in size. Come prepared with some shades, water, a hat, and sunblock because there is little to no shade. The heat is no joke but rest assured that there will be more than one ice cream vendor ready and willing to help you cool off. 5/5 stars. This playground is definitely one of our more favorable spots to hit up.

I never knew about this park and we happened to stumble upon it via Google Maps when my husband was…read morein town for work. All 4 of my kids had a blast and there were things that kept all of them (ages 3-14) entertained for quite a while! The bathrooms were also clean. The grass was full of goose poop - so we did not go on the grass, obviously.

Was looking to take my 11 month old somewhere. He walks but not for long distances. This is the…read moreperfect place to take your baby or little one. He was able to cruise along things and walk to each object. There was sand and sand toys for him to play with and plenty of shade. Spent around 45 minutes here.

One of the more creative parks locally, there are big striped balls and uneven hilly terrain for…read morecool pictures but unfortunately very little play value for kids. Still appreciate the attempt at something different than copy-and-paste parks. Unique things kids enjoy on top of the expected swings, sand pit, etc... -the slide and the hill and pathway going to it. -climbing and walking down the astroturf green hill with an umbrella -the spinning cone thing -connected to multiple paths to central park so cool for scootering and bicycling kids It is one of the better parks so there are always people here, I used to love coming here for kids to meet other kids but w/ covid best come early or late to avoid crowds.

Irvington Community Park is a decent park with a really big grass area and plenty of open space…read more They also have a sports complex area that can be rented, and a lot of people come here for games or other activities. There's also a basketball court and a community center, which makes the park useful for different kinds of events. The playground area is decent, especially for kids. I noticed the padding looks like it was recently redone, which is nice. The play area has a little wall climber, slide, pole, and stairs. I do think the wood around the slide area could use some updating because it looks kind of old, and the slides seem extremely high, which I think should be changed or made safer. The bathrooms are currently being redone, so that's good to see. Overall, it's a decent park with good space and activities for families.

This is a nice local park to go to. I happen to not come here for a long time even though that it's…read morevery close to where I live. The park has improved over the years since they added bleachers at the parking lot as well as renovating the playgrounds. It's not really a big park but it's convenient for those who live really close to it. They have a building called Irvington Community Center, which I think is a place for children's activities. There is another building which is small. I think it was supposed to be a library, but is recently closed. Right next to it is the ballot drop box, where I usually go to drop my ballot envelope. Nothing much changed overall but it's good to reminisce the memories I have going here when I was a kid.

Good area with a lot of green cover. Great for small gatherings or just general outdoor activities…read more A full fledged children's playground right in front.

Close to home, at Lake Elizabeth... attended my friend's daughter's 1st Encanto themed bday…read morecelebration! Was a cool Sunday morning, chilling at the park, and watching my boys enjoy wide open spaces to ride their bike and scooter, play with their friends on the nearby playground, and enjoy the beautiful lake!

Lovely park with lots of local wildlife, flora, and birds! Plenty of parking when we went right…read moreafter dinner and walking the stretch around the lake is enough to kill around an hour if you're just jaunting around and more than enough to digest a big meal. Around sunset on a Monday there were still lots of people sitting on the benches, walking, biking, jogging, and roller blading. Felt pretty safe, but when the sun sets there's not many walkway/street lamps so keep that in mind. Lots of Canadian geese and we got to see their awkward teenage goslings. There's some ducks and we got to see what looked like cormorant and I think a small heron. We also got to see small song birds and some robins too. It's neat that they have bird houses on some of the trees too and we got to see some ground squirrels. I think the prehistoric themed playground is super nice too. I LOVE themed things so the little saber tooth structure from the distance was quite nice. Along the lake are some "work out equipment" like a pull up bar and parallel bars. Lots of bird turds, so be wary of where you walk, but other than that. A solid park.

most elizabeths are great. to name a few - the queen (rip), elizabeth taylor (the queen), and…read moreelizabeth hurley (also the queen especially when she pulled up in that versace dress, if you don't know what i'm talking about just google it). lake elizabeth is a spectacular elizabeth! it reeks of geese droppings and i'm HERE FOR IT. not in a weird way. it's super nostalgic for every fremont kid, has a great scenic 2 mile trail, and also offers alternative trails like the one behind the railroad. great place for community events and parties. squirrels are cute. note - trail is flat but there is one section that's super bumpy. not ideal for roller skaters like me who only have indoor wheels! some personal memories from childhood: watching an old guy catch a rainbow fish out of the lake, getting chased by a goose, falling off the brown playground slide, getting screamed at by a random parrot

This is a nice local park for the whole family. There's a pretty walkway that's lined with trees…read moreand benches. We sat at one of the benches and enjoy a snack with the little one. The play area has slides, swings, rocking animals, and even a small rock wall. There's even a handicap swing with an overhead safety guard. There were lots of kids there, and they all seemed friendly. There are picnic tables (not sure if you need to reserve), and a large grassy area. Overall, it's a great neighborhood park.

Used to go to this park often to walk but recently we started walking and was attacked by a swarm…read moreof mosquitos, I end up with a bad infection from the bites, my arms and legs were swollen and bruised for about a week. Use repellant when visiting this park so you don't go thru what we did.

We drove 45 min to reach this location from the east bay. Our lil one loves parks and we're always…read morelooking for new locations for her to explore. When we came across a video of this location on instagram we knew we had to plan a day to come. The weather says 80, but with the breeze and the slight shade from the trees it felt more like low 70s. We were lucky to get the only bench in front of the main play structure over looking the smaller ones. Others sat in lawn chairs and on blankets under the trees. There is no public restroom on site. There is a Ranch 99 about a block away, so if the lil one had to potty that is where we planned to venture. There is one food truck selling Mexican food - cash only - otherwise bring your own snacks. We were fortunate to snag parking directly in front of the park as space is limited. Around the park, there is a single block creating half a "circle" of parking availability. There is more parking around but it requires crossing the street. The residential street directly across from the park is no parking 9a-4p. There is a path for littles to ride their bikes, scooters or skate around safely, remaining visible. Our daughter kept hers in the car while she played between the multiple structures with different "friends." There is also a fitness area on site as well as a smaller tot area in a separate section of the park and a half basketball court. There was a birthday party being held on the premise. This is definitely a park we would return to if she requested. The lack of restroom does have me a bit torn, but knowing this allows us to plan a bit smarter. I would bring a friend along to accompany her as they could play on different structures while both remain visible. Our tall 6 year old played in both areas of the park - big and little kid areas - and enjoyed them both. They is quite a bit of exploring and lots to do for a free adventure day at the park.

Great park for families! Set up with a great layout and lots of entertainment for kiddos and…read morefamilies of all ages. Only drawback is the limited parking around the park but patience is your best friend. Can't beat these views while you run and kiddos play on the structure!

Its a very nice park, my kids have been here so many times and beg me to stay here for more than 5…read moreminutes.

A review from amom2kidsandapark.com…read more Located in a neighborhood just off of Mission Blvd in Fremont is simple yet packed with fun park. The two story structure has two slides (a sidewinder and a tunnel) from the top story (only accessible by ladder) and a small double side from the lower level perfect for the smaller kiddos. There are plenty of chances for climbing on various ladders and the sphere just off to the side of the structure. My kiddos particularly liked the caged over hang from the top story and throwing a ball up the ladder. I gotta get a ball. They had the best time playing with a ball on the structure. Who woulda known. Close by is a standard swing only swing set and on the other side of the hilly grass center is a full basketball court. Hilly grass=no kick ball Across the residential street we found a little free library with lots and lots of books! It was a great add to our outing. No bathrooms. Street parking. #momoftwo #eastbayparks #preschoolmom #play #playground #happy #toddlermom #momoftwo #exploring #fun #bayareafun #bayareamom #momblog #familyblogger #parkadventures #playgroundadventures #familyfun #1000hoursoutside #amom2kidsandapark #gethappyly #outsideeveryday #optoutside #bayareatoddlers #bayarea #eastbay #wheretogo #kidswhoexplore #fremont

Amazing super tall tree covered in lights. Leaving a quickie review for other Eastbay folks to find…read morethis before they take it down since it's for the holidays only. We found this when cruising neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights with our kids. We saw a huge thing with lights on it from a distance and just drove towards it until we found this massive tree covered in lights. Park also has some other christmas decorations but the tree on the corner is by far the coolest. It's so big even from far away I couldn't get a picture of the whole thing. Check it out while it's up! Cool local find for fremont people and makes for an awesome "slowly scrolling up" IG story or Tiktok.

It's a cute and small local park…read more I wouldn't go out of my way to go here if I didn't know anybody in the area, but regardless it's a nice place to take a short walk with the dogs. It's very clean and well kept. During the holiday season, there are lights up nearby the pool, gazebo, and the very tall, iconic tree is adorned with lovely lights. It amazes me how they get up all the lights so high and it's a real delight to see at night!

I debated for a few days on what to dedicate my 100th review to, and while I was jogging this…read moreafternoon, I found myself staring right at it: our community park. I've called Kimber Park my home for more than half of my life, and Buena Vista Park is an irreplaceable facet of this community. It's small, quaint, and has everything you could want in a small neighborhood park. The playground has swings (my favorite!), with two big kid (adult?) and two baby swings. There's a playground structure, complete with slides, climbing bars, and a tic-tac-toe wall. Oh the days of Hot Lava Monster! There are two wooden benches to rest your weary legs, and a rough basketball court with one hoop. The expansive green field with huge trees decorating the edges of the park makes the park an ideal spot to play sports, bring your dog, or just lie on the grass and chill. I've seen people fly kites and throw frisbees, and around the perimeter there is the occasional biker and jogger--hopefully, that'll be me more often haha. I have yet to see the park filled with people to the point of noise pollution and people congestion, which contributes to the serenity of this spot. There is no parking lot, but most visitors are local community members, and there is parking along the borders of the park for those with vehicles. The park closes from 30 minutes past sunset until dawn. But, between you and me, some of the best moments in this park are at night when you and your friends can sit on the swings, stare up at the vast night sky, and marvel at the beauty of the peace, leisure, and life.

My daughter loved this park. Not much shade though. No bathroom. Soft ground, relativly safe play…read morearea. Nice and open field, great for oicnics it kites, frisbeeb and outside sport really. Some people place futbol here.