Astro Park

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What a great place to play, sit and think, meet people, hang out – whatever.
There are slides and swings. There are tons of people playing all the time – young and old. This tiny little park has offerings for all kinds of interests. There were some women working out with their «boot camp» instructor, there were people walking on these cool ropes drawing tons of onlookers. Did I mention the kids? There are tons of those running around too.
The park is pretty clean for the hoards of people that come here and it is right on Lake Merritt. I can walk over in about 5 minutes and there are several eateries located on both sides of the little park.
Stephani Smiles for Astro Park ;)

This is a nice little corner of the Lake Merritt area. It seems to be well suited for all, especially group sports activities; volleyball nets sprout up on nice sunny days. I usually come here for special events, like the Love the Lake Day or to watch when SambaFunk! is practicing. Astro Park is a perfect spot to sit in the grass and chill after shopping at the Saturday farmer’s market, or as an excuse just to watch buff dudes perfecting their pull-​ups nearby.

This popular Lakeshore park gets thumbs-​up from my daughter and is also popular for volleyball, soccer, and the springtime outdoor Carnaval rehearsal. SambaFunk shares the grassy area with athletes and families a few times every spring to get used to parade formation, transitional movement, and just to get used to dancing in the sun. Parking is at a premium, especially on Saturdays when the Farmer’s Market is open.

Great place for kids but crowded.

It’s definitely in need of a make-​over, however, the solo spin until you puke or face-​plant thing-​a-​ma-​jigs gets a massive 2 thumbs up from my monchichi and his vertically challenged contingents. The moon rock is also a great perch to plot your next adventure.

The park is clean. Full of laughter and kids playing.
I like it

Another park of many in Oakland that holds memories.
Its still nice.
a lot less winos than 30 years ago…

This is a playground with a restroom and a drinking fountain, so it’s actually practical for children. On my way to and from the Lakeshore shopping district, my kids really enjoy visiting this park.
The park is well attended, and most of the patrons are pretty nice. Keep your wallet handy because the ice cream man comes by a lot!
This is also a nice place for a pick-​up game of soccer, or for a picnic in the park.

Astro Park is a favorite of the neighborhood. Definitely convenient when you stop by the library with your little people. It’s been around forever and although the spaceship is gone, a moon sculpture has replaced it. Along with a couple play structures and swings. I went to this spot as a little person and now my kids hang out from here time to time. I wouldn’t make a special trip to come here, but if I’m at the Lakeview Library, not bad ;)
If you want a really good park, just a five minute walk from Astro Park is a playground at Lakeview Park, across from the Bellevue Club on the corner at Ellita Ave and Bellevue Ave. That’s a park with great view of the lake, 3 sets of swings and two great big play structures. With a large grassy play area and ducks to watch swimming by. No busy traffic or a freeway.