Hoover Park
Hoover Park has something for everyone: large grassy areas, two children's playgrounds, a baseball field, tennis and handball courts, basketball courts, a picnic area and a dog run. One of the unique features of the park is the dry creek bed where an artificial creek once flowed but was drained due to the drought of 1976. The park is a perfect place for your little ones to play around while you sit down with a good book and soak in the nature under the cool shades of the trees. If you own a dog this would be a great place to find new friends for your pet. Restrooms are also available so are pooper-scoopers.
This long and narrow 13.8-acre (5.5-hectare) park is located between Barron and Matadero avenues. This park was originally the property of Stanford physicist Cornelis Bol, from whom it acquires its name, and it once served as a pasture for donkeys. Even today, you can see and play with the remaining two donkeys on Sundays and special visit days. It is a nice place to go for a run or to take along children, who will appreciate this unique playground.
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