DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA – Lots of people in the 925 can’t be bothered to drive to Danville, much less all the way down to Dublin.
But if you’re afraid to take the 25 minute schlep down 680, then you’re missing out on something great: one of the East Bay’s best parks.
Emerald Glen park in Dublin is fantastic, expansive, and entirely free. I recently stopped by with my wife and our three kids for some biking, walking and playground time. Here’s a video I made.
What’s so great about Emerald Glen? It’s kind of like a “Greatest Hits” version of the best features in many East Bay parks.
For starters, it’s huge. There are flat, paved paths for walking, biking, and strollers. And you could walk for miles in big sweeping loops without leaving the park.
There are also sports fields, a skatepark, and even a nice rose garden to mimic what you might find at Heather Farm or Osage Station Park.
There are also two playgrounds at Emerald Glen, which are very nice and much easier to access than the massive one at Heather Farm.
There’s also tons of parking–a rarity for Lamorinda parks like Moraga Commons!
In the Summer, Emerald Glen has the Wave waterpark, which is absolutely worth a drive.
There’s even a strange little elevated hill that kids can walk up to get an “aerial” view of the surroundings.
Never been? Brave the drive and check Emerald Glen out.
