Ortega Park

PARK REVIEW

Ortega Park is another one of my favorite parks to visit. There is a lot of playground equipment, they have a fun water feature, and it's just a very pretty place to visit. The park is landscaped beautifully and is a good size (18 acres). There are usually other people at the park when I visit, but it's never overcrowded. We frequent this park a lot.

PARK HOURS – 6 A.M. to 9 P.M.

ADDRESS -- 636 Harrow Way Sunnyvale, CA 94087

PLAYGROUND RATING

(5 out of 5 stars)

Reviewed:

August 2010

WATER FEATURE & ROCK WALL

  • Water Feature

      • I think that the most fun part about this park is it's cute water feature. There is a giant flower that squirts water from above. There are also several poles surrounding the flower that squirt too. It's a great way to spend a hot summer afternoon.

  • Rock Wall

      • They have a large rock wall that the older kids will enjoy climbing on.

  • Swing Sets

      • 4 Baby Swings

      • 4 Big Kid Swings

Ortega Park Water Feature

Swing Sets

Rock Wall

TODDLER PLAYGROUND

    • This playground is for children ages 2-5 years. I like this playground set because it is completely fenced. When I bring a couple of little ones, I feel secure that they can't wander off by themselves.

    • Playground Equipment

      • Straight Ladder

      • Curved Ladder

      • Sand Box

      • Periscope

      • Tunnel

      • Speaking Pole

      • Steering Wheel

      • 1 Medium Twisty Plastic Slide

      • 2 Medium Wavy Plastic Slides

      • 1 Medium Plastic Slide with a Slight Twist

    • Playground Construction

      • Equipment is made of metal & plastic

      • Located on sand

    • Shade Level

      • There is some shade in the late afternoon

    • Seating

      • There are 3 tables and 4 benches

Playground Equipment Brand

Ortega Park Toddler Playground

Ortega Park Toddler Playground

Landscape Structures Inc.

OLDER KIDS PLAYGROUND

    • The older kids section is near the toddler playground. It is not fenced. In this area, there is a big kids playground, a large rock wall, and a water feature. The swing sets are between the toddler & big kids playground sets.

    • Playground Equipment

      • Curved Ladder

      • Spinning Circular Monkey Bars

      • Color Spinning Game

      • Tic-Tac-Toe

      • Rope Combing Structure

      • 1 Large Plastic Slide with a Slight Twist

    • Playground Construction

      • Equipment is made of metal & plastic

      • Located on wood chips

    • Shade Level

      • There is not much shade over this area

    • Seating

      • There are 2 tables next to the playground, and it is also next to the large picnic table area.

Playground Equipment Brand

Ortega Park Big Kids Playground

Ortega Park Big Kids Playground

Landscape Structures Inc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PICNIC AREA

This is a great park for picnicking, and it is often very crowded on the weekends. Definitely plan ahead if you want to have a party at this park. There is a large area of picnic tables next to the playground. There are large BBQ pits with sinks too. This area is under the trees.

WALKING PATHS

I enjoy walking around this park with my dog. It's a nice sized park, and it is very pretty. The surrounding neighborhood is also nice to walk around.

MAINTENANCE

The park is very clean

RESTROOMS

The restrooms are usually in good condition. Since they're next to the water feature, the floors may be wet due to the kids going in and out. There is a baby changing station.

WATER FOUNTAINS

There is a water fountain on a pole at the playground. There is also a water fountain on the community center building next to the restrooms.

PARKING

There is a parking lot and street parking.

PARK FEATURES

Basketball Courts, Cricket Pitch, Horseshoe Pits, Reservable Multi-use Field, Shuffleboard, Tennis Courts, Gazebo (reservable)

PARK WEBSITE

http://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/CommunityServices/Parks/OrtegaPark.aspx