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Ohlone Park is a wonderful five-block long stretch of green space. Ohlone includes many recreational activities, tot and school-age play areas, a community garden, and an off-leash dog area.
Features
- Community Gardens
- Dog Park
- Lawn
- Picnic Area
- Restroom
- School-age Play Area
- Tot Play Area
- Walking Trails
- Wheelchair Accessible
Sports Fields
- Basketball Court
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Volleyball Court
Ohlone Park spans five blocks along Hearst Avenue, offering 9.8 acres of play areas, sports courts, open lawns, and an off-leash dog park. Located in central Berkeley, it connects neighborhoods through the Ohlone Greenway and is within walking distance of North Berkeley BART.
Wide lawns and pathways make it a popular place for walking, biking, picnicking, sports, and informal games. Play basketball, soccer, or softball, or bring your own nets for volleyball and pickleball.
The park also features a community garden and public art honoring the Ohlone people, including a mural by Native American artist Jean Lamarr surrounded by native plantings.
Playgrounds at Ohlone
In the center of the park, a fenced playground offers classic equipment such as slides, climbing ladders, platforms, and swings sized for younger children. Spring riders and nearby benches make it a comfortable spot for families with toddlers.
On the east end of the park, a larger play area not fully fenced in built from wooden logs and ropes invites climbing, balancing, and imaginative play. Tall towers connect to metal slides, with swings and balance beams adding variety.
Dog park at Hearst and Grant
The off-leash dog park at Hearst and Grant includes separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. Dogs can run on wood chips and dirt, play, and socialize. There is seating with trees for shade throughout.
The area has water and waste bins and its double-gate entry makes it easy to access.