Jean Sweeney Open Space Park

Year completed: 2019

Jean Sweeney Open Space Park Phase A is the second phase of development for a unique 27-acre community park in the heart of Alameda. Phase A includes park amenities such as community gathering areas, a large nature playground, a restroom, and a picnic pavilion overlooking a low-water use lawn area, as well as new landscape planting, including a diverse variety of shrubs, grasses, and trees. The first phase of the project development was also ReScape rated and included the construction of a 0.65 mile class I bike and pedestrian trail called the Cross Alameda Trail through Jean Sweeney Open Space Park. Both projects opened to the public in 2018.

ReScape Score

87

Address: Atlantic Ave. & Sherman St., Alameda, CA 94501

Project Owner/Developer: City of Alameda

Landscape Architecture Team: Placeworks

Landscape Contractor: Suarez & Munoz Construction

ReScape Rater: Suzanne Schrift

Landscape Size: 231,500 sq ft

Grounds Open To Public?: Yes

ReScape Landscape Highlights

• Provided shelter for wildlife with boulders and logs

• Installed sheet mulch for weed control

• Salvaged logs for the play area from the City - approximately 200 LF of salvaged logs were used as seatwalls and retaining curbs, and 70 LF as a natural play structure

• Stone and hardscape mined/produced within 200 miles of the project site

• Planted large stature trees

• Low energy light fixtures