George Florence Park, Berkeley, California
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Squirreleen
N 37° 52.008 W 122° 17.551
10S E 562227 N 4191272
Small playground with two equipment areas located on Tenth Street between Allston Way and Addison.
Waymark Code: WM43BA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2008
Views: 13
The land for George Florence Park was purchased with Measure Y funds after voters passed a bond measure in 1974 to fund additional park development, supplemented by state SB 174 funds. The West Berkeley Neighborhood Park Committee participated in selecting the site and the design for the park, and it was dedicated at a picnic held on April 14, 1979. Originally called the Tenth Street/Addison Park, it was officially renamed after the former owner of the site. From 1979 to 1983, the Tenth Street Neighborhood Improvement Association held annual work parties to refurbish the landscaping. The park was renovated in the early 1990s. (From the City of Berkeley website.)
Unless you count the elementary school a block-and-a-half away which is closed to the public during school hours, this small playground is the only one in the neighborhood that kids can get to without crossing a busy street. It has two play equipment areas, a couple of picnic tables, and large lawn area. No restrooms, though.
Hours of Operation: From: 6:00 AM To: 8:00 AM
Playground Owned/Managed By:
City of Berkeley
Playground Web Page: [Web Link]
Park Entrance: Not Listed
Seasonal?: Not Listed
Restrooms Available: Not Listed
Recommended for travelers?: Not Listed
Business?: Not Listed
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
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