Serra Park
PARK REVIEW
This is a really nice park. It is a medium sized park (13.2 acres). There are 2 playgrounds here. One of the playgrounds is located towards the back of the park near the baseball fields. The other playground is located closer to Hollenbeck Avenue. My favorite of the two playgrounds is the one shaped like the Riverboat. This park also has tennis courts and a baseball diamond. A man-made creek runs through the park.
ADDRESS -- 730 The Dalles Avenue, Sunnyvale
PLAYGROUND RATING
(5 out of 5 stars)
Reviewed:
May 2008
PLAYGROUND
There are 2 playgrounds located at opposite ends of this park.
The playground equipment next to Hollenbeck Road has more for a toddler to do than the other playground equipment next to the baseball diamond. They can easily climb on the Riverboat, play in the water fountains, swing, and play in the sand here. If your child is under 2 years, then you may need to assist him/her with some of the climbing.
Riverboat Playground
This playground is located next to Hollenbeck Road. It is an adorable set of equipment. It is modeled after a true Riverboat and allows for very imaginative play. While there aren’t a lot of activities on the actual boat, I think the children will definitely have fun with it. It is a two-story boat. There are cute paintings all over it. It is made of metal & wood and located on sand.
Playground Equipment
Steering Wheel
Jail Cell
Benches
Loading Plank
2 Big Swings
2 Baby Swings
Seating
There are 7 benches for the parents.
Shade Level
There are no trees overhead, but there are a lot of trees surrounding the area. Depending on the time of day, you may get some shade over the equipment.
Playground (located next to Riverboat)
Located next to the Riverboat is a swing set and a traditional metal set of playground equipment with slides and platforms to climb on. It is located on sand.
Playground Equipment
1 Small Slide
1 Baby Swing
Sliding Pole
Arched Stairs
Sand box with a rocking fire truck
Water Feature
Located next to the Riverboat are several blue poles that squirt out water. It is on a timer. Therefore, plan to bring your kid’s swim suits and prepare for them to get wet on a hot day. Don’t forget your towels!
Serra Park Playground
Serra Park Playground
Water Feature
Swings & Slide
OLDER KIDS PLAYGROUND
Playground Description
This playground is located next to the baseball diamond. There is a lot of climbing required with this playground. It may be difficult for kids 2 & under as some of the platforms are kind of tall. They will need parental assistance.
Playground Equipment
1 Plastic Twisty Slide
1 Textured Metal Slide
Swinging Rings
Monkey Bars
Sand Box
Ladders
Wooden Platforms
Playground Construction
This equipment is located on sand.
Seating
There are 2 benches. One of these benches is under some trees.
Shade Level
There is no shade over the playground. There are trees to the side.
Serra Park Playground
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PICNIC AREA
There are lots of tables and BBQ grills located throughout the park. They are located under the trees and next to the creek. There is also a large field perfect for a picnic.
WALKING PATHS
The walking path is nice. It goes through the park, along the creek, and it leads to a nice neighborhood. I walked this neighborhood and really enjoyed it.
MAINTENANCE
This is a very clean park. The grass was nicely cut as well.
RESTROOMS
The bathrooms were clean. They were located next to the Riverboat. There were 2 stalls.
WATER FOUNTAINS
The water fountains were located along the walking paths.
PARKING
There was plenty of parking. It is next to the tennis courts. It is not right next to the playground, but fairly close. There is also parking next to the baseball field.
PARK FEATURES
Baseball Diamond, Tennis Courts
PARK WEBSITE
http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Parks/Serra+Park.htm