Alviso Adobe
Pleasanton’s Alviso Adobe Community Park is a unique site that tells the story of California from its earliest human history. This fully restored interpretative park reveals the history of the Amador Valley, offering a rare glimpse of times past – from its Native American beginnings to the days of Spanish Ranchos managing herds of cattle through a period in the early to mid-20th century. It then become the site of the Meadowlark Dairy, holding the distinction of becoming the first certified dairy in California, and now operates as a historical community park which is open to the public.
Explore this season’s activities in our Activities Guide under Alviso Adobe and register today.
Find out more about what we offer:
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Onsite Programs
School Programs
The City of Pleasanton offers school programs for Kindergarten through fourth grade. These field trips are focused on the cultural and natural history of the Amador Valley. Programs include trips to the Alviso Adobe Community Park, classroom nature presentations, and virtual visits.
Programs and Special Events
For most up to date programs, please visit our Activities Guide page.
Things to Do in the Park
Naturalist Programs: Join a Naturalist for educational programs offered throughout the year. Register today.
Explore History & Nature Outdoor Exploration: Take a self-guided tour of the historic buildings and park. Wildlife is all around us and sometimes in unexpected places. Please remember to be respectful.
Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Picnic Areas
Enjoy the park setting by having a picnic on site. Picnic tables located on the north end of the park and behind the Milking Barn. Enjoy views of Mt. Diablo and the Amador Valley.
Photography
Take photographs on our park grounds. Please look over our guidelines before arriving.
Outdoor Adventure
Talk a walk through our historic grounds and explore the park’s rich history with this new scavenger hunt!
Download the Adventure Lab App to get started.
Volunteers and Docents
Group Volunteering
If you are part of a group of 15 or less people, you can help with large gardening and maintenance projects or get assigned a special project.
For more information, please contact us.
Docents
A docent is a volunteer educator. Our docents learn to share the history of the peoples and cultures of the Amador Valley. Docents can help host school field trips, lead weekend tours, and assist with special events and projects. Docents must be 16 years and up.
For more information, please contact us.
Community Service Hours
Volunteers who are 9th grade and above can volunteer at Alviso Adobe to fulfill community service hours for high school graduation or other commitments. If you are volunteering more than once you must have a Better Impact account and complete fingerprinting to be eligible to sign up for shifts.
Administration
Alviso Adobe
3465 Old Foothill Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 931-3479
Nicole Thomas: Recreation Supervisor
Francesca Kelly: Recreation Coordinator
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