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Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 862 Google reviews · Running trail in Alameda, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Jean Sweeney Open Space Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly destination for picnics, dog-walking and hiking, plus a playground, swings and slides.
What runners say about Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
“It has a zipline, sand area, toddler/baby park, a huge slide even adults can fit on, tire swing, climbing structure, large chimes, and CLEAN BATHROOMS.”
“It was once a Railroad property about to become a housing development, but by the efforts of a local resident, Jean Sweeney, it became the beautiful park it is today.”
“Families will love the large playground areas, complete with creative structures for kids of all ages to climb, slide, and explore.”
“Highly recommended for families, dog walkers, and anyone who enjoys spending time in the outdoors.”
This park is great! A wonderful park for children ages from 3 to 10yrs. The biggest attraction is the huge slide. ALL the kids play on this thru out the day. Theres a large sandbox, climbing structure, toddler swings, a zip line , a large saucer-basket like swing. It also offers a very long bike path and walking path.
a review from @amom2kidsandapark Jean Sweeney Open Space Park is packed with history and kid-friendly fun. Jean Sweeney is a newer and not all the way complete open space park. The history of this park is inspiring.
So bummed to have been in the Alameda area in a stormy day, but stopped and checked out the park as long as we could without becoming soaked and wind burned. My toddler loved the place! It had a little bit of everything. Huge slides. Swings. I gle gyms. A zip line. And so much more.
Very Interesting playground, the big slider, four kids can slider at one time, the ropeway is very fun for the kids, you must be try. Picnic area, bike walk area.
Trail conditions & character
“It has a zipline, sand area, toddler/baby park, a huge slide even adults can fit on, tire swing, climbing structure, large chimes, and CLEAN BATHROOMS.”
“Plenty of parking, trail system and playground for the kiddos.”
“Highly recommended for families, dog walkers, and anyone who enjoys spending time in the outdoors.”
Plan your run at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesweeneyopenspacepark.org
- Phone+1 510-747-7529
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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