dog friendly park

Willard Park

Overview: Willard Park is rated 4.5/5 from 590 Google reviews. Visitors say this park has a great playground for toddlers and kids, with plenty of green grass for picnics and barbecue grills. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby. Crowd: Reviews describe regular visitors and active use, a friendly crowd of owners and dogs, and a sense of community among regular visitors.

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4.5Google rating

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4.5(590 reviews)

Visitors say this park has a great playground for toddlers and kids, with plenty of green grass for picnics and barbecue grills. They also highlight the clean restrooms and well-maintained facilities, making it a great place for families to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdlonger visits with useful park amenities

Quick facts

Address2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

Phone(510) 981-6660

City pageBerkeley

Imported fromBerkeley, CA

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dogs that need room to runsocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdlonger visits with useful park amenitiesparktourist attraction1 Google photos590 reviewsOpen now

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Nabila Nawar10 months ago

🌳 Scenic and Relaxing: Spacious green lawn with mature trees offering shade and calm. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Safe and clean playground area with modern equipment. 🏀 Recreational Facilities: Includes basketball courts and open fields for sports and activities. 🧺 Great for Picnics: Plenty of grassy areas and picnic tables for casual outdoor meals. 🐶 Pet-Friendly: Popular spot for dog walkers; dogs must be leashed. 🎓 Student Hangout: Close to UC Berkeley, making it a favorite for students to relax or study outdoors. 🏡 Neighborhood Vibe: Feels very local and community-oriented—frequented by families and longtime residents. 🧘 Peaceful Atmosphere: Ideal for yoga, reading, or just enjoying a quiet break. 🅿️ Parking: Limited street parking nearby; best to walk or bike if local. 🕊️ Known for Its Activist History: Nicknamed “Ho Chi Minh Park” by locals due to its 1960s protest history.

PeaceSound4 months ago

Off in the far west corner is the wall/concrete bench that has pieces of tile and pottery set into it, some with inscriptions. This wall is one of the very last remnants of old Berkeley, hippie Berkeley, free love Berkeley--I helped make the wall with many others that day it was made. The park itself is eh', but does have bathrooms and blue portable latrines, a playground, and a policeman showing up in a patrol car withing minutes whenever I go there. I've heard a homeowner across the street knows someone on the police force or something and calls in whenever a suspicious type of person shows up--I guess that's me.

Julian Gonzalez8 years ago

It is not the biggest part in Berkeley but it has a very decent and clean playground feo my toddler. There are tons of activities for her and toys to use. She enjoys playing on the sand and in the see saw. Nice place to spend an afternoon with kids. Parking was easy during the weekend. And it is close to a CVS and restaurants in Telegraph Avenue.

Ton T2 years ago

Neighborhood park that’s well kept and accessible. With a few mature trees, tennis courts, kids play structures, this park is a gem in Berkeley.

Bryce McLeana year ago

And beautiful Park with lots of green grass and new clubrooms and toilets. A great place to relax in the sun or play with the children in the playground.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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