Parks
by John M. Zukoski on October 29, 2009 | 
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Adults and kids from all over Dublin enjoy the Dublin Sports Grounds every week. Located next to the Dublin Library and City Hall, the Dublin Sports Grounds has been the bastion of athletic dreams and achievements for many of Dublin’s residents.
While the current facilities have been a blessing to many, Dublin’s City Council recently approved a $1M project to make a series of improvements. The project will be paid for using funds contributed by the Measure WW bond program that was approved by voters this past November.
The City of Dublin is scheduled to renovate approximately 4.75 acres west of the lighted soccer field, including:
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by John M. Zukoski on August 21, 2009 | 1 Comment | Topics: Parks
Fallon Sports Park in Dublin is sure to be a smash hit once it opens in summer 2010. The picture above shows the two little league fields that are being constructed. In addition to the little league fields, Fallon Sports Park will include:
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by John M. Zukoski on July 30, 2009 | 8 Comments | Topics: Parks
The Dublin Hills regional park is a majestic 600-acre open space preserve in the West Dublin hills that was created using land dedicated by developers in exchange for approvals to build homes on agricultural land and natural habitats.
In addition to providing residents with a magnificently beautiful open space area to enjoy for fitness and family activities, the Dublin Hills regional park will eventually provide an integral link to the Martin Canyon Creek, Donlan Point, and Calaveras Ridge Trails. While Dublin Hills was to be opened for public enjoyment by the end of 2008, it still remains under lock-and-key frequented only by East Bay Regional Parks District staff.
Why hasn’t the Dublin Hills regional park been opened to the public?
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by John M. Zukoski on July 11, 2009 | 15 Comments | Topics: Parks
Alamo Creek Park is one of Around Dublin’s favorite recreation spots. Alamo Creek Park provides visitors with picnic areas, BBQs, basketball courts, a playground, restrooms, a walking path, and drinking fountains. Another highlight is “Black Pool” by artist Alan Counihan of Dublin, Ireland.
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by John M. Zukoski on June 20, 2009 | 7 Comments | Topics: Parks · Things To Do
The City of Dublin has designated three parks where it will be okay to use “safe and sane” fireworks from 10am to 10pm on the 4th of July. Here are the three parks:
- Alamo Creek Park
- Dublin Sports Grounds
- Emerald Glen Park
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by John M. Zukoski on June 16, 2009 | 5 Comments | Topics: Parks
As many residents have noticed, the City of Dublin has been making tremendous progress on both the Historic Park and Fallon Sports Park. Here are quick updates on both projects:
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by John M. Zukoski on June 12, 2009 | No Comments | Topics: Parks · Things To Do
The City of Dublin’s Parks and Community Service department is fully committed to providing residents with an slate of family friendly activities for moms, dads, and kids to enjoy. A few upcoming events that will be great for the whole family include:
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by John M. Zukoski on March 25, 2009 | 17 Comments | Topics: Parks
The Dublin City Council recently approved plans to begin construction on Phase I of the Fallon Sports Park. The illustration above provides a view to the Phase I project plan in the greater context of the entire park master plan. Please click on the image above for a larger and more detailed view of what will be included in Phase I (surrounded by the dotted red line) and what is scheduled to be included in subsequent phases.
For more information, please call the Dublin Parks and Community Services department at (925) 833-6645.
by John M. Zukoski on March 18, 2009 | 10 Comments | Topics: City Hall · Parks
The Dublin City Council unanimously voted to award the roughly $10M Fallon Sports Park Phase I project to Robert A. Bothman, Incorporated. Phase I will include:
- 2 softball fields
- 2 little league baseball fields
- 2 soccer fields (with artificial turf)
- A BMX track
- 4 tennis courts
- 4 basketball courts
In addition to these main features, the Council also approved the construction of a shade structure at the soccer fields, a batting cage at the little league fields, pedestrian lighting at the Fallon Road / Gleason Drive entryway, and a walkway bridge over the stream corridor from the park to Lockhart Street.
In light of the current shortage of development impact fees to fund Phase I, the Council also authorized a loan from Dublin’s General Fund if needed and deferred the design of the Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Center for at least one year. The Council was able to take advantage of the favorable construction bid environment and saved residents over $3M by approving the Fallon Sports Park Phase I construction Tuesday night.
