courts, trail access and a playground area. Mt. Diablo State Park Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville. With a 3,849foot summit, this park has widespread views of the Bay Area that are accessible by hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Located off Diablo Road, the park offers camping, rock climbing, observation deck, wildlife viewing, picnic areas and restrooms. The Summit Visitor Center and art gallery are open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday with possible expanded days. The Mitchell Canyon Interpretive Center at the north end of the park in Clayton is open weekends and some holidays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in winter. Mailing address: 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd., Clayton 94517. Park hours: 8 a.m.sunset. Admission fee of $6 per car. Mt. Diablo Interpretive Association runs the Mitchell Canyon Center, and helps fund park programs. t SFDPSEJOH JOGPSNBUJPO t DBNQTJUF SFTFSWBUJPOT
t XXX QBSLT DB HPW t XXX NEJB PSH Neil Armstrong School Park 2849 Calais Dr., San Ramon 94583. This 3-acre park features a baseball diamond, soccer fields, basketball courts, trail access and a playground area. Oak Hill Park 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Danville 94526. Oak Hill Park is a 43acre park that offers a quiet country setting with a spectacular view of Mount Diablo as the backdrop. It features a small lake with a variety of wild birds. This park is a popular location of family picnics, weddings and other special locations like Music in the Park summer concert series. Group picnic areas with seven tables and three barbecue pits and lighted tennis courts are available for rental. The park also has a community center; more information can be found in the Arts and Entertainment section under Event Facilities to Rent. Old Ranch Park 1000 Vistamonte Dr., San Ramon 94583. This 5-acre park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. Osage Station Park 816 Brookside Dr., Danville 94526. Osage Station Park is known for its beautiful memorial rose garden and children’s play area with train station and water attraction. This 35-acre park features four tennis courts, four
FILE PHOTO/CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM
Safe! Or is it out?! Baseball, softball and soccer games take place on school and city fields throughout the year. Stop by and watch — it’s great free entertainment.
baseball diamonds, several soccer fields, plus a path around the park. The tennis courts and sports fields can be rented. Piccadilly Square 2503 Piccadilly Circle, San Ramon. Just over 4 acres, this park includes a walk-through time loop, tot lot, play lot, soccer field, t-ball, basketball half court, benches, picnic tables, tricycle loop, barbecue, restrooms, and water fountains. Pine Valley Middle School Park 3000 Pine Valley Rd., San Ramon 94583. This park has over 7 acres and features a baseball diamond, soccer fields and basketball courts. Ramona Park 6330 Murdock Way, San Ramon. Four acres of wood play structures, swings, benches and picnic tables, and play lot, restrooms, drinking fountain, two bocce courts, arbor, two large barbecues, gazebo, and horseshoe area. Rancho Romero School Sports Field Hemme Ave., Alamo 94507. Rancho Romero School Sports Field has soccer and softball fields, as well as some play structures for children. Red Willow Park 190 Red Willow Rd., San Ramon 94583. This 4-acre park features baseball and soccer fields, trail access, a playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. San Ramon Sports Park with Tiffany Roberts Field 5261 Sherwood Way, San Ramon 94583. This 11-acre park has lighted baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, trail access,
a playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. Senior Center Park and Gardens 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon 94583. The park and gardens is over 8 acres and features bocce ball courts, gardens, picnic tables and restrooms. Sherwood Park Sherwood and Chancery, San Ramon 94583. This small park features a playground area and picnic tables. Six Pillars Park 12219 Windemere Parkway, San Ramon. Its 2.5 acres include a trailside vista, basketball court, game tables, character count pillars, play structure, skate area, picnic tables, restrooms, and water fountains. Souyen Park Albion Rd., San Ramon 94583. This 2.4-acre park features bocce ball courts, tennis courts, trail access, a playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. Sycamore Valley Open Space Camino Tassajara Rd., Danville 94526. Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space occupies two major ridges located within a region of rolling hills and valleys south of Mount Diablo. t t XXX FCQBSLT PSH Sycamore Valley Park 2101 Holbrook Dr., Danville 94526. Sycamore Valley Park, located at Holbrook Drive and Camino Tassajara, has a children’s play area with a popular recreational fountain, a reflection pond with waterfall, and a jogging
path that meanders through the park. The picnic area includes eight picnic tables and barbecue pits. The picnic area and five baseball diamonds and soccer fields can be reserved. Tassajara Ridge Staging Area Windemere Pkwy, San Ramon. The half acre includes an equestrian staging area, dog park, restrooms, and parking. Town Green 400 Front St., Danville 94526. This park is located in front of the Danville Library and Community Center. It is the site of Town family activities such as Art in the Park and Moonlight Movies. Twin Creeks School Park 2785 Marsh Dr., San Ramon 94583. This 3-acre park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts and a playground area. Valley View Park Monarch/Star Jasmine, San Ramon 94583. This 4-acre park features baseball and soccer fields, trail access, a playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. Village Green Park 9540 Village Pkwy., San Ramon 94583. This 4-acre park features baseball and soccer fields, trail access, a playground area, picnic tables and restrooms. Walt Disney School Park 3250 Pine Valley Rd., San Ramon 94583. This park is located on school grounds and features trail access. Windemere Ranch Middle School Park 11611 East Branch Parkway, San Ramon. Its 12.4 acres include eight basketball courts, soccer field, two baseball diamonds with bleachers, gym, and multi-purpose room. Available to the public during nonschool hours only. Windy Hills Park Ustilago, San Ramon 94583. This 2-acre park features a playground area and picnic tables.
SKATING The Golden Skate 2701 Hooper Dr., San Ramon 94583. The Golden Skate is a full service inline and quad skating rink for children of all ages. It offers daily open skate sessions, lessons, a hockey program and more. The rink offers different sessions daily. t t www.thegoldenskate.com
SOCCER Co-ed Outdoor Soccer City of San Ramon offers this Adult Co-ed Soccer league in a recreational 2010-11 Info San Ramon Valley | 49