A LONG, LINEAR PARK
The Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt is located in North Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood close to the border it shares with adjoining Temescal. The linear park extends over three blocks, or about 1/2 a mile, along the former Temescal Creek. The park is bound to the north by Hardy Park, at the intersection of Hudson and Claremont Streets, runs along behind the former Safeway and DMV and terminates to the south at the intersection of Redondo Street and Clarke Street, just behind the new mixed use development, RAD URBAN.
The two children’s playgrounds – Redondo and Hardy – stand at the southern and northern ends, respectively, of the Greenbelt:
Hardy Playground, the larger of the two structures, is tucked behind the redwood trees that line the south-east corner of the Hardy Park greenspace. Hardy is designed primarily for children aged 5-12, although it does have a small tot lot and sandbox.
Redondo Playground, the smaller of the two structures, is a tot lot designed for children 2-5 years old. It is located beneath the grove of redwoods at the intersection of Redondo Street and Clarke Street.
The 3 block-long Greenbelt is located along a portion of the Temescal Creek bed, on property belonging to the Alameda Flood Control District and leased by the City of Oakland. The greenbelt balances quiet areas featuring benches, redwood groves and butterfly gardens, with active play areas including children’s play structures, swings (potential future element) and a climbing wall (backside of Hardy Playground). Along most portions of the greenbelt the faux creek has been or will be restored with improved channels, native plants, and small boulders for creek crossing. Handicap ramping at the Redondo site allows for easy access to the creek.
ONE PARK, TWO PLAYGROUNDS
DIRECTIONS TO THE GREENBELT (north end)
Via PublicTransportation:
Take the Pittsburg/Bay Point line on BART to the Rockridge station. After coming off the escalator, cross College Avenue at the light and proceed down Shafter Avenue. At this point, you will be walking in a south-westerly direction. Walk across Forest Street and turn right at the next intersection onto Hudson Street. Hardy Park, the northern end of the Greenbelt, is located two blocks ahead on the left-hand side of Hudson Street.
Driving East on Highway 24 (from San Francisco and surrounds):
Take Highway 24 to the Claremont Avenue exit.
At the bottom of the off-ramp, turn left onto Claremont Avenue and
right onto Hudson Street to reach Hardy Park at the north end of the Greenbelt.
Driving West on Highway 24 (from Walnut Creek and surrounds):
Take Highway 24 to the College Avenue exit.
At the first light, turn right onto College Avenue and then left at the next light onto Claremont Avenue.
Follow Claremont through the light at the intersection with Forest Street. Hardy Park, the northern end of the Greenbelt, is located at the next light, which is the intersection of Claremont Avenue and Hudson Street.
CHILDREN’S PARTIES WELCOME
There is no table reservation system. Please pack out all your trash if you have an event.
NO AMPLIFIED NOISE
Please be respectful of neighbors.
PLEASE, LEAVE NO FOOD IN THE PLAYGROUND
Scraps attract pests! Please clean up after yourself and others. Deposit trash in the garbage receptacles.
REPORT UNWANTED CRITTERS
Report any sighting of rodents or stray animals to Alameda County Vector Control. Call 510-567-6819.
THE PARK CLOSES AT SUNSET
VAGRANTS OR UNSAVORY ACTIVITY?
Call 510-777-3211 (cell) or 911 (land line). Non-emergency: call 510-777-3333 press 1 then 0 (cell and land lines).
DOG OWNER, PLEASE LEASH YOUR DOGS
Please keep your dogs leashed at all times while outside the dog run area. It’s the law! Dogs are not allowed in the playground and should not be tied to the playground fencing.
CLOTHING AND OTHER ARTICLES LEFT BEHIND?
Please deposit lost items in the lost-and-found located underneath the community bulletin board next to each playground.
LOUD AND RAUCOUS PLAY?
Kids just want to have fun. But, please be considerate of neighbors bordering the play structure and minimize the loud noises.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Help keep the park free of graffiti and blight. Call 510-615-5566 24/7 or email pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.
GENERAL CONCERNS
Direct any other general concerns to Jim Ryugo at Oakland Parks & Rec 238-6648 and/or FROG chair@frogpark.org