mamka

Arbolado Park has been a favorite park of mine for years. I first discovered it with my best friend, Priscilla H., and we both love it. 

The park is clean and green, even during summer. They have two large fields to play in, as well as a jungle gym, basketball courts, and tennis courts. The park is located next to the Contra Costa Canal Trail, which connects with a big chunk of Contra Costa County. The bathrooms are clean, and appear to always be open, even at night. There are a lot of picnic tables throughout the park, so it's easy to find one to park and eat. Even though the park closes at dawn, we have had no problem staying later. An officer even approached us and informed us that as long as we're not causing a ruckus, they have no reason to make us leave. 

My one complaint would be that the basketball courts are not lit. I like to go and shoot hoops after work, and at that time of day I only have about an hour of light before I have to stop playing. 

This is a great family friendly park, in a great neighborhood. This will always be one of my favorite parks.