Parks
by John M. Zukoski on August 19, 2010 | 
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The grand opening of the Dublin Heritage Park & Museum has been pushed out to spring 2011 due to delays with the project’s original general contractor, Elite Landscaping. Elite was recently fired from the project based on undisclosed reasons; however, the firing could have been due to project delays and escalating costs. The first phase of the Heritage Park is roughly 50% complete.
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by Around Dublin Team on July 14, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Parks
The East Bay Regional Park District and the City of Dublin would like to invite everyone to the dedication of the newest Regional Park in the Tri-Valley. The dedication of Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve will take place on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:30PM at Donlan Point Staging Area off Dublin Boulevard in Dublin. The program includes remarks by officials from the East Bay Regional Park District, City of Dublin, and project developer Discover Builders, followed by a short guided hike of a new segment of trail connecting to the Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail at 6:15PM.
To reach Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve from I-580 in Dublin/Pleasanton, exit at San Ramon Road/Foothill Road. Drive north on San Ramon Road and turn left (west) on Dublin Boulevard. Proceed for about two miles to the staging area on the right. Please RSVP by July 19 to Brenda Montano at bmontano@ebparks.org or (510) 544-2200. Refreshments will be provided.
About Dublin Hills Regional Open Space
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by John M. Zukoski on July 6, 2010 | 15 Comments | Topics: Parks · Things To Do
Phase I of the Fallon Sports Park in Dublin, CA, is set to open for field rentals and summer camps on July 12th. The ribbon cutting ceremony and related events will be held on August 28th from approximately 11AM to 2PM. Sports groups and task force members will receive special invitations to the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will be attended by local dignitaries and celebrities (perhaps boxer Andre Ward and cartoonist/philanthropist Scott Adams) and should include fun-filled events such as:
- Punt, Pass, and Kick football competition
- Softball game between two groups in Dublin. The match-ups could potentially be Dublin Police Services vs. Dublin Fire Services or DPIE parents vs. DUSD students.
- Golden State Junior Warriors skills competition
- Soccer exhibition with professional players from the San Jose Earthquakes
- Little league pitching and hitting skills competitions
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by John M. Zukoski on June 28, 2010 | 10 Comments | Topics: Announcements · Parks · Things To Do
The City of Dublin has designated three parks where “safe and sane” fireworks may be lit from 10AM to 10PM on Fourth of July. The three parks are:
- Alamo Creek Park
- Dublin Sports Grounds
- Emerald Glen Park
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by Around Dublin Team on June 12, 2010 | 5 Comments | Topics: Parks
Work on the replacement of one of the playground structures at Emerald Glen Park recently finished. The play equipment is for kids two to five years old and is located near the water play feature in the southeastern corner of the park. This project was approved by Dublin City Council on April 6, 2010, in response to the heavily corroded frame of the previous playground structure, which presented a health risk to the kids and an on-going maintenance issue for the City. The demolition of the old playground began on May 18. The new structure is similar to the one it replaces. The light green of the new structure fits well with forest green of the adjacent playground equipment.
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by John M. Zukoski on February 22, 2010 | 22 Comments | Topics: Parks · Things To Do
The Dublin City Council voted unanimously to “conceptually support” a Dublin Farmers’ Market that will launch in Spring 2011. The new Farmers’ Market will be held on Friday evenings from 4PM to 8PM at Emerald Glen Park on the Gleason Drive side. The Dublin Farmers’ Market will be distinct from other farmers’ markets in that it will feature live music and other forms of entertainment to augment the parade of organic fruits, farm-fresh vegetables, kettle corn, baked goodies, and other farmers’ market staples. The goal is to merge some of the current city programs in Dublin like the Summer Concert Series and movie nights with the new Friday night Farmers’ Market. Local businesses and restaurants at The Shops at Waterford may also benefit from the increased foot traffic, once the new Farmers’ Market becomes a destination spot in Dublin. “I’m very excited as I can just walk over to purchase fresh fruits from local farmers and use it for our toppings,” said Jonathan Rim, the owner of Blush Organic Frozen Yogurt.
Council’s support was bolstered by the more than 97% of survey respondents who voted in favor of a farmers’ market in Dublin. More than 900 residents participated in the survey, and most of them voted for the potential market location closest to their home. Most of the people living west of Silvergate, for example, voted to have the market at the future Dublin Historic Park. Residents living in central Dublin, on the other hand, voted to have the market at Dublin Place (the Target shopping center), while most of the folks in east Dublin voted to have the Farmers’ Market at Emerald Glen Park. Based on the survey results, the Historic Park was top choice for Dublin’s new Farmers’ Market, and Emerald Glen Park was the second most popular choice. As for the preferred time slot, Saturday and Sunday came in first and second, respectively. Friday was a distant third place.
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by John M. Zukoski on January 18, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Parks · Public Works
The City of Dublin, CA, strives to be one of the most bicyclist-friendly cities in the Tri-Valley. In July 2007 the Dublin City Council approved the first Citywide Bikeways Master Plan. The City created this plan to increase access to parks, trails, and open space, as well as to jobs and community facilities. The Bikeways Master Plan also takes into consideration the needs of bicyclists in balance with other modes of travel, while promoting cycling as a healthful and life-enriching activity. With the Bikeways Master Plan in place, the City of Dublin becomes eligible to compete for California state funding earmarked for bike path improvements.
Dublin residents currently enjoy a system of pedestrian-bicycle trails along creeks, channels, and some major roadways. Many of the new roads under development include either bicycle lanes or adjacent paths. The City has installed bicycle parking at key locations, including City Hall and the Dublin Library. Dublin Police Services organizes bicycle safety rodeos at several elementary schools each year and plans to expand this program in the future.
Some of the completed and ongoing projects from the Citywide Bikeways Master Plan include:
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by John M. Zukoski on December 19, 2009 | 4 Comments | Topics: Parks
The Dublin Planning Commission recently approved Discover Builders’ plans to build a 1.9 acre trail head and staging area with restrooms for the Dublin Hills regional park. Spread over a majestic 600-acre open space preserve, Dublin Hills was created using land dedicated by developers in exchange for approvals to build homes on agricultural land and natural habitats.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 3, 2009 | 6 Comments | Topics: Parks
Currently set to open in summer 2010, Fallon Sports Park in Dublin is looking better and better every day. The park is bordered by Fallon Road and Lockhart Street to the east and west and Gleason Drive and Central Parkway to the north and south. The picture above shows a little league field that is nearly completed. In addition to two little league fields, the first phase of Fallon Sports Park will include:
- 2 artificial turf soccer fields
- 1 BMX track
- 2 softball fields
- 4 tennis courts
- 4 basketball courts
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