We Should Thank H.A.R.D., EBRPD and CVUSD

I have been to several community forums and heard people stating that we need more parks in Castro Valley. In my opinion, we need to thank H.A.R.D., EB Regional Park District and the CVUSD for maintaining the beautiful parks, playgrounds and facilities we have available to community members of all ages.
To name a few: Lake Chabot and Anthony Chabot Regional Park provides hiking trails, picnic area, a campground, and boating, Cull Canyon Park provides a swimming lagoon, picnic area, volleyball nets and is surrounded by hiking trails, CV Community Center with basketball hoops, water park, picnic area and playground, the Skate Board park, Earl Warren Park with a playground and we even have a dog park. There are public tennis courts on Cull Canyon Rd., a swimming pool at the High School and every elementary school has a playground. I’m sure I’ve missed a few parks and amenities provided to us.
Frequently, I receive a flyer from H.A.R.D and East Bay Regional with a plethora of activities available to people of all ages.
All the parks and recreational areas may not be within walking distance of everyone, but if you really want to get out, there are plenty of recreational areas within a very short drive.
As a community, I believe we need to focus more on shelter for our unhoused community and take advantage of all the parks we currently have available.

–Carolyn Darcey, Castro Valley