![]() My mom used to always get my sister when she would say they were going to tear the Altenheim down my sister would say “why?” and mom would say “because there are too many old cracks in it. I see the Altenheim (sp) is still on Excelsior (it was an “old folks” home when I was a kid). Guy’s Drugs, the little library, the bowling alley, and (going way back) the roller skating rink. Such a lot of memories for me in that park. There was also a rope swing attached under the Leimert Bridge (seems like every year), but I was never brave, or stupid enough to try it. Scary and awesome at the same time for me, who was probably about 6 or so at the time. I don’t know how old you are, but I remember a horrible winter where the creek overflowed and wiped out Hanly Road between the path from the park to the canyon, and flooded the park by the swings with a couple of feet of water. There was a snack bar that you could buy all sorts of junk (candy, popcorn, pink popcorn, Winner suckers, etc.). The Rec Center in the park was so handy to us kids as teens, particularly the pool. Be sure to check out our Beginner’s Guide to horse racing, which explains betting procedure, horse racing results, and horse racing terminology. Learn the terms and techniques to place your first bet. The double diamond Lower Wildcat Slope averages at a 60 slope. Horse racing offers a unique, interactive experience like no other sport. Jump to: Ski Resorts Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Terrain Parks Snow Tubing. It was a neighborhood where a lot of Oakland Police officers (including my dad) lived. Connect with Laurel Park New to Horse Racing Get info. My house is averaged to cost almost 2 million now, and when my folks bought it in 1953 it was $15,000. It’s ridiculous how much $$ the homes in the area are going for now. The park looks great now and I’m really glad they’ve saved the creek. We knew the park, and the canyon, like the back of our hands, even camping out in the canyon (couldn’t do that today re crime etc). We’re talking the 1950s-’60s (Glenview Elementary). Hey Barbara! I too grew up just above Dimond Park (up Hanley Rd on Waterhouse) and just about lived in the park as a kid.
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