Hardy and Redondo playgrounds are focal points for children and families. Walkers stroll the connecting greenbelt path, which is fully accessible for the disabled.

Park features:

• Play structures and sand boxes at Hardy & Redondo parks (see map)
• Swings, tire and individual
• Picnic areas, both seating areas and grass
• ADA accessible play elements
• Fence and gate along major streets
• Faux Temescal Creek May-October for water play

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REPORT UNWANTED CRITTERS
Report any sighting of rodents or stray animals to Alameda County Vector Control. Call 567-6819.

VAGRANTS OR UNSAVORY ACTIVITY?
Call 777-3211(cell) or 911(land line). Non-emergency: call 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 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

LOCATION OF THE TWO PLAYGROUNDS, ONE AT EITHER END:
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. See directions to Hardy Park below. Once there, follow the foot paths from either Claremont Ave next to the dogpark entrance or from Hardy Circle, a cul-de-sac off of Miles Street. Both footpaths converge onto the Greenbelt walkway in front of the Hardy Playground. 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. It’s a bit hard to find, but if you can get yourself to the intersection of Telegraph and 51st, then you are really just one block away. Clarke Street can be accessed from 51st between Miles Street and Telegraph Ave or from Claremont Ave just north of its intersection with Telegraph Ave.

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.