Orloff Park — Attraction in Pleasanton

a review from @amom2kidsandapark

This 8 acre park has two playgrounds, two full basketball courts, a backstop for softball, big grassy fields, exercise equipment, picnic tables, and plenty of side walk around the entire park for running, dog walking, biking, etc. The larger playground is incredible. It’s probably more for kids 5+ but my daredevil nearly 2 & nearly 4 year olds weren’t even phased by the height, climbing options, or new elements. ((Seriously. They’re daredevils & I’ve learned to just not have a heart attack)). This multi level structure has three slides (one double & two very tall sidewinders), a climbing net tower with a neighboring net for practicing your American ninja warrior routine, a climbing wall, two very tall ladders leading to the top level (which is also accessible by a shorter ladder in the middle & stairs if you enter on the other side tunnel), a tube tunnel, a roller pad (like a slide but standing on your feet. You just use your hands on the side rails to make you roll down 🤷‍♀️), elevated stepping stones, a balance rope, & various other unique ladders. This play area also has a tire/disk swing, sandbox with two excavators, & a merry go round. On the other side of the basketball courts is another playground with twoish structures, swings (bucket, chair, and a different version of the double seat I’ve seen at other parks) plus a four person teeter totter. The smaller of the two structures here is modeled after a train 🚂 & has two slides, steps, & activities. The larger structure has four slides (two straight, one spiral, one sidewinder), stairs, ladders, activities, monkey bars, elevated stepping stones, & a crocodile balance beam (a hit with my Peter Pan loving boy). Both play areas have a good amount of shade 🙌🏼 and a a comfortable distance to the street. Despite how some pictures look this place was busy. There was a moms exercise group on the basketball court, a few nannys/parents with multiple kids, & bigger kids here on their own. There are no bathrooms & it’s neighborhood street parking so make sure to only park in...

Update: 05.28.24 Park is very busy most days. Big play groups, soccer practices, etc, so playgrounds are quite full. Park is still nicely maintained. Harder to find street parking, as 2 sides of park are reserved spaces for tenants of condominium complexes.

Update: 8.4.23 Way too many dogs running around off leash. This is not an off-leash dog park and our dog has been bitten before by dogs whose owners are not being responsible.

Nicely maintained park with asphalt walkway around its perimeter. Lots of grassy areas for soccer, baseball, etc plus basketball hoops. Picnic tables & benches are newer & playground area looks well maintained. Benches throughout the side of the park with playground. Only issue we've had is with people walking their dogs off leash, which is concerning when we have our dogs with us (on leash). Free parking on all...

This has become my kids' favorite park in the bay area. Two large playgrounds for different age groups, but kids between age 3-5 will get to enjoy the best of both. Nice picnic area and the park has lots of shade. Two very nice full size basketball courts are a great addition to this park as well, great for the older kids or adults to shoot some hoops or roller skating when it's empty. There are lots of curbside parking around the park, but usually the ones near the playgrounds will be filled during busy hours, so go early or park...