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Daytime

Pleasanton Park Hopping

A gentle afternoon walk through Pleasanton’s green spaces, starting with a sweet treat and ending with a view.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:48

    The Jelly Donut

    Pick up a jelly donut and a coffee. The shop opens early, so getting here by 14:00 ensures you beat any lunch rush and grab a warm pastry before it gets busy.

  2. 14:00

    Ken Mercer Sports Park

    Head to Ken Mercer Sports Park. This half-mile-long park is dedicated to sports, offering wide open spaces and a quiet atmosphere for a morning stroll or a break from the city noise.

  3. 14:30

    Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park

    Walk over to Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park. It is a short walk from the sports park and provides a peaceful spot to sit and watch the local tennis action or just enjoy the greenery.

  4. 15:00

    Bicentennial Park

    End your walk at Bicentennial Park. Located nearby, this park offers a nice final resting spot to reflect on your walk and enjoy the afternoon light.

Local tip

The parks are best enjoyed in the late afternoon when the sun is lower and the heat of the day begins to fade. Check the route for walking directions between the parks.

Check before you go

  • The Jelly Donut closes at 15:00 on weekdays and 14:00 on weekends, so arrive before then.
  • The parks are open during daylight hours.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pleasanton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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