LE CONTE SCHOOL PARK

Location

2221 Russell Street,  between Ellsworth  and Fulton Streets -  Southeast Berkeley

Getting There

Map of Parks; or check the link on The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Parks in Berkeley Website for the park location on a Google map. 

Le Conte School Park is managed and maintained by the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD).  By a joint-use agreement between the City of Berkeley and the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Le Conte School offers public access to its play areas when school is not in session.

Features (You can click the thumbnail photo to see the full size picture)

• Baseball/softball field

• Tot play area featuring swing, slides, climbers

• School-age play area featuring swing, slides, climbers, track ride

History

Le Conte School Park was built with Measure Y funds after voters passed a bond measure in 1974 to fund additional park development to meet the recreational needs of Berkeley’s citizens. The play areas were completely refurbished in 2001.

No Restroom during non-school hours (when park is open to general public)

Acreage

1.3 acres                56,630 sq. ft.

Accessibility

  Handicapped/ Wheelchair  accessible

Park Hours

Unless otherwise posted (upon principal’s discretion):

• School Days: 4 p.m. to dusk

• Non-School Days: 8 a.m. to dusk

For questions on park maintenance, contact:

BUSD Plant Operations, 510-644-6526, Berkeley Elementary Schools

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