TOP 30 Gardens with water features in Richmond, California

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Pogo Park #1 - Elm Playlot is a transformative park located at 720 Elm Avenue in Richmond, California. This park is dedicated to building healthy neighborhoods for children to play, grow, and thrive. Pogo Park renovates city parks in Richmond's tough "Iron Triangle" neighborhood, turning them into safe, green, and beautiful spaces for kids to enjoy. One of the popular programs at Pogo Park is Zumba, where parents can exercise while their children play nearby. The park also serves as a community leader during times of distress, providing support and information to those in need. Programs like the Golden Temple fund help community members with essential needs such as funeral expenses and dental work.

Pogo Park #2 - Harbour-8 Park is a vibrant community space located at 1 Harbour Way South in Richmond, California. This park is dedicated to building healthy neighborhoods for children to play, grow, and thrive. The park features a variety of amenities such as disc swings, a trike path, sandboxes, a teepee, a stick hut, a fort, custom-made benches, a zip-line, a tot-lot with a mountain stream, water fountains, a ball wall, a community garden, and more. Elm Playlot offers stimulating activities and dynamic programs for children and adults, free of charge and on a drop-in basis. The park also hosts programs such as Zumba for adults and nature-inspired classes for children. Harbour-8 Park is being transformed into a beautiful outdoor space for children to play, with features such as a children’s play area, a community garden, a bio-swale, and public art. The park is located on the Richmond Greenway and is within close proximity to five schools in the area. Pogo Park also offers various programs and services such as Zumba classes, support for community members in times of distress, a neediest cases fund, a Peace Tent for conflict resolution, and more. The park is a hub for community engagement and provides resources for families to access health support services, fresh produce from the community garden, and educational programs on gardening, chess, arts, and more. Pogo Park is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all members of the community to enjoy and thrive.

Muriel Leff Mini Park is a charming green space located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, California. Renovated in spring 2023, this mini park features a nature play area, boulders, a dry creek bed, picnic tables, and beautiful plantings. It is a popular spot for kids to play, dog owners to admire the pet wall, and anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful lunch in the park. Weekly ‘Jazz Thursdays’ were a hit in 2022, and the recent renovation was made possible through the dedication of Muriel Leff and the local community. The park is now seeking volunteers to join the “Friends of” group to help with gardening, programming, and maintenance efforts.