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Ernie Smith Community Park

Ernie Smith playing field Ernie Smith pond
Ernie Smith play ground

Location:

18776 Gilman Drive, in El Verano

What you need to know:

Hours

The park is open from sunrise to sunset year-round.

Parking

Free

Dogs

Allowed - must be on a 6 foot leash at all times, except in the dog park.

Facilities

Athletic fields, children's playground, dog park, picnic tables, paved trail.

Highlights

The park provides an athletic field for little league and softball, children's play area, 1/2 acre dog park with picnic tables and a pet drinking fountain, wheelchair-accessible group picnic area, and a paved trail.

The park is named after Ernest Maynard "Ernie" Smith, one of the pioneers in live sports announcing from the mid-1920's into the 1950's. His enthusiastic, detailed descriptions earned him a loyal following, and his highly recognizable voice could be heard in homes, backyards and gas stations throughout the Bay Area.

For additional information, please contact (707) 539-8092.

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