Thanks to some awesome local moms, I have been able to round up some reviews on some of our many parks and playgrounds in the Fremont, Newark, and Union City area! If you'd like to send us reviews of your favorite parks, please submit them here. We always appreciate the help!
Accinelli Park and Fields is a cute, clean and fairly new neighborhood park located in the Summer Hill/Talavera housing development off of Lowry Road. This park has a small basic play structure with a few slides, small poles, teeter totter, picnic tables, bathroom facilities and water fountains.
4525 Navarro Drive, Union City, CA Read MoreThis park is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and children with disabilities. Located on Stevenson between Paseo Padre and Mission.
1301 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA Read MoreArroyo Agua Caliente Neighborhood Park has a play structure for 5-12 yr olds.
Gardenia Way and Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA Read MoreCute little park in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It has bathrooms, 2 playgrounds; 1 enclosed for toddlers and 1 for older kids.
35199 Perry Road, Union City, CA Read MorePlay structures for little ones and older children, softball fields, a basketball court, family picnic facilities, and a horseshoe pit.
37365 Ash Street, Newark, CA Read MoreTwo playgrounds - one for little kids and one for bigger kids AND a water feature! Great park for everyone!
38080 Birch Street, Newark, CA Read MoreBlacow Park has a nice curbed perimeter around the playground to keep the kids contained.
40404 Sundale Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreBooster Neighborhood Park is great spot. There is lots of street parking and the playground is a little walk from the street. Large grassy areas surround this big play structure.Booster Neighborhood Park is great spot. There is lots of street parking and the playground is a little walk from the street. Large grassy areas surround this big play structure.
Gable Drive and McDuff, Fremont, CA Read MoreA neighborhood park that includes play structures and family picnic facilities. There are no restrooms.
Spruce Street at Bridgepointe Drive, Newark, CA Read MoreGreat, safe playground for 2-6 year olds, with new equipment!
3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont, CA Read MoreNice neighborhood park with a lovely view of the beautiful hills. There is a playground with swings and soft ground covering.
40544 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis is a fun neighborhood park with a great playground that features a few different slides and climbing experiences, plus swings.
35633 Terrace Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis park is so much fun. It is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. There are three fun play structures, slides, swings, basketball courts, and some great climbing structures. There is also a smaller playground for little's.
3182 San Rafael Way, Union City, CA Read MoreA nice neighborhood park with a small playground, a unique climbing experience, and a few swings. There is a huge grassy area, a baseball field, and shaded picnic tables.
3355 Country Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreA park for all ages!
1333 Decoto Road, Union City, CA Read MoreThis park is most known for the baseball/softball fields - there are two, and also three basketball courts. There is a playground, bathrooms and a small parking lot.
32300 Meteor Drive, Union City, CA Read MoreThis is a large neighborhood park with a recently updated playground that is very unique. The kids love the different equipment.
Blackstone Way and Pecos Avenue, Fremont, CA Read MoreDavid Jones Park is a fairly recently updated park complete with one large play structure for children age 5-12 yrs.
Neighborhood Park located adjacent to Ardenwood Elementary School.
Deep Creek Rd., Emilia Ln. & Macbeth Ave., Fremont, CA Read MoreSmall residential park. One larger structure and a smaller one with a ship theme on the playground surface. There is some shade.
1001 Westgard Street, Union City, CA Read MoreThis is a great neigborhood park for all ages.
4276 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA Read MoreFalcon Neighborhood Park is a small park with one medium structure and a small amount of green space to let the little ones one free or have a nice picnic.
Frank Fischer Park is by far our favorite park for many reasons. Lush green fields surround 2 separate (but in close proximity) playgrounds - one for children under 5 and the other for children 6 and up on the rubber ground cover.
5155 Deep Creek Road, Fremont, CA Read MoreThe Fremont Skate Park is about an acre in size and located adjacent to the Aqua Adventure Water Park at Lake Elizabeth.
40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA Read MoreA nice neighborhood park with lots of grassy area. Enjoy the playgound with rubberized safety ground covering. There are no bathrooms at this park.
901 Lemos Lane, Fremont, CA Read MoreAwesome park for all age groups with plenty to keep them all busy.
41885 Blacow Road, Fremont, CA Read MoreThe park features two play structures - one for younger children and one for older children.
37365 Ash Street, Newark, CA Read MoreOut of all the parks on this list, Karl Nordvik in Fremont is probably the busiest of them all but the kids always love going to this park. There are two play structures. One geared for toddlers and the other for older kids.
6029 Commerce Road, Fremont, CA Read MoreGreat park for kids of all ages. Located at Lake Elizabeth nearest the Fremont main library.
40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis playground is nearest the west parking lot on Paseo Padre near the community center.
40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA Read MoreNO playground, but a lovely place to go for a walk or bike ride with or without the kids.
Lake Boulevard at Parkshore Drive, Newark, CA Read MoreLone Tree Creek Neighborhood Park is nestled under beautiful swaying Willow trees.
500 Starlite Way, Fremont, CA Read MoreA nice neighborhood park in central Fremont with two playgrounds - one for older kids and one for younger kids! And it has swings!
3355 Alder Avenue, Fremont, CA Read MoreGreat park. Small, but fun. It has two play structures for big and small kids. Lots of nice grass area for soccer or other games. Nice quiet neighborhood. Great dog park too. I felt that the park was well maintained and taken care of.
33100 Great Salt Lake Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreMarshall Park is a fantastic park for younger kids - there are small slides with climbing ropes their height. There are 2 big kids swings a baby swing and a swing for handicapped or disabled children to sit in. A large shaded grassy area with a walking path is nicely shaded by all the trees.
5301 Curtis Street, Fremont, CA Read MoreMedium-sized park without bathrooms.
6251 Montcalm Avenue, Newark, CA Read MoreA smaller neighborhood park with play structures for little ones and older children. There are NO restrooms available.
Haley Street at Mirabeau Drive, Newark, CA Read MoreA great centrally located park near Mission San Jose High School. Love this park for so many reasons. Great running track, tennis courts, basketball court, restrooms, huge grass area (which could use some work and updates – a lot of dry patchy and rough areas) and a nice play area for kids with slides and swings.
41403 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA Read MoreA small neighborhood park with play structures for little ones and older children. There are NO restrooms at this park.
Musick Avenue at Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA Read MoreNewark Community Park located close to shops and stores in Newark sits on 17 acres and offers a great space for families and friends to meet with kids of all ages. There are two playgrounds situated right next to each other with one being more geared to 5 and under and the other one geared to 5-12 years old.
35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark, CA Read MoreAn 18,000 square-foot skate park at the northwest corner of Sportsfield Park. Features elevated and depressed skate features, seating and viewing areas, and shade structures.
6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA Read MoreChildren's park near Warwick Elementary School is a small neighborhood park located in the middle of the Northgate Trail Park in Fremont. Important note: there are NO bathrooms.
34399 Newton Court, Fremont, CA Read MoreNiles Community Park in Fremont is a great place to meet up with other families for a playdate because the playground is simple and in a smaller area so the kids can have fun, be safe and the parents can interact together as well without fear of a child running off or getting lost in the shuffle like bigger parks.
37361 3rd Street, Fremont, CA Read MoreNorthgate Community Park in Fremont is a great park for all ages. The playground was updated with all new equipment in May of 2024 and it's awesome!
34060 Rowland Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreSmall playgrounds set in sand. There are two, one larger and one smaller. There is also a basketball court, bathrooms, horseshoe pit, and a gazebo. There is a huge grassy area. Some shade as well and picnic tables and bbq pits.
3871 Smith Street, Union City, CA Read MoreOld Mission Park is a park partially situated on a hill with different features at different levels.
1000 Pine Street, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis is a nice small quaint park in the middle of the neighborhood and houses. Great park for a nice stroll or bike riding. It has a small play structure as well. Has the wood chips near the play area that could definitely use an upgrade.
35475 Cabrillo Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreNice small neighborhood park.
48863 Gamay Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreBeautiful, clean park. Play structure is quite small with slides. No swings. Huge trees around, perfect for summertime. Few benches and tables.
36800 Montecito Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreRix park is a great neighborhood park located on Isle Royal Street and Everglades Park Drive.
Isle Royal Street and Everglades Park Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreLocated behind Aqua Adventure at Lake Elizabeth and perfect for older kids!
40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis purple park as my kids call it, is a little on the older side and has seen some better days, but still good for kids age 2 to 5. The play structure is built in a circle shape so perfect for the littles to just go around and around. This playground is on a bark flooring and is surrounded by lots of grass.
32600 Carmel Way, Union City, CA Read MoreSeven Hills Park is a lovely little neighborhood park up in the hills off of Mission Blvd. in Union City is a hidden treasure. Seven Hills catches your eye once you arrive with its car-themed playground. Although not all the special features of the park like the stoplight work anymore, the kids always have fun.
384 Florence Street, Union City, CA Read MoreShinn Park is a little park perfect for tots ranging in age from 1 to 3.
This is a nice community park with a basketball court, tennis courts, and a playground for the little ones. The playground is great for kids about 8 and under. There are swings and a play structure with 4 slides and monkey bars.
3850 Grand Lake Drive, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis is a great park for kids 3 to 9. One of my favorite things about this park is that is is so bright and many colors like the rainbow! The play structure is on a bark flooring and includes 3 slides, a climbing structure, a spring rider in the shape of a duck that kids can ride and 2 big kid swings.
3438 Andover Drive, Union City, CA Read MoreA 19,400 square-foot facility featuring several ramps, a half-pipe, grinding curbs, stairs, and a concrete volcano-shaped mound.
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, #4, Union City, CA Read MoreThis park has tennis courts, a basketball court, a baseball field, and actually two playgrounds and a picnic area with BBQs. The playgrounds have bark flooring. One playground seems to have been updated just a few years ago and has a large seesaw that a number of kids can climb on and enjoy, a dome climbing structure, spinner chairs, a saucer seat that you can bounce on, a slide, swings and even a cement slide - don’t forget to bring your carboard for it!
4525 Dyer Street, Union City, CA Read MoreWarm Springs Community Park is a great location if you have multiple interests.
47300 Fernald Street, Fremont, CA Read MoreThis park features a fun and unique climbing structure, swings, and a playground. It's really geared towards older kids. There are benches and tons of grassy area. There are no bathrooms at this park
36131 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA Read MoreGreat, safe playground for 3-12 year olds, with nice equipment!
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