happyly approved

Hesperian Park and Playground

HESPERIAN PARK, Mills Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA, USA

24 hrs

$

playground

Hesperian is a perfect not too popular park equipped with a play structure for a kid ready to climb! 

This gated park is right next to Hesperian Elementary and has three entry points (two on Mills Ave and one on Drew St). With a nice sidewalk connecting the two, an open grassy area along the path and a big shade tree, this is a perfect park for a picnic!

The playground has a swing set (with standard and bucket swings) and three spring riders! The structure has three slides (a spiral and the other is side by side), two ladders, steps, a bridge, a balance beam, and those climbing walls you see with the holes, not rocks. A feature the climbers in your life will really enjoy is the angled step bars that ascend to meet a pole that connects and allows for maneuvering to do the descending version. This climbing bridge really confirmed to me that if you let your kids try new adventures or skills their confidence and agility will skyrocket. 

When we went there was a big hole near the fence where a tree has been removed so watch out for that. The park was empty when we got there but maybe five families when we left. There are no bathrooms and no parking lot (but easy street parking).
This park really is a hidden gem of San Lorenzo. Many people have never heard of it and because it is tucked away in a neighborhood, it is not heavily visited. 
 

 

Features

Good for All Ages Playground Baby Swings Dog-friendly slides
Thoughtfully captured by:
Jessie Fritzen
Jessie relocated to the Bay Area in 2013 to be a high school math teacher and since has gotten married, has two kids, and is now a SAHM, stay/slay at home mom. She enjoys working on her embroidery crafts and taking her kids to local playgrounds and regional nature parks, both of which were activities she became passionate about during the pandemic when she needed an outlet and a way to maintain her mental health. She loves encouraging local families and visitors alike to laugh, play, and explore. There’s so much to see and do so get outside and do it! #amom2kidsandapark
More activities by Jessie
Small gated playground on The Embarcadero across from the ferry building
Easy walk to Hayward Shoreline for great views of the bay and encounters with nature.
A big open park with a climbing structure, zip line, hillside slide, bike paths and more.

Recommended Gear