One of the most sought after neighborhoods in Albany, the area surrounding Memorial Park is characterized by quaint, 2- and 3-bedroom homes built in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, including Craftsman bungalows, Spanish- and English-style homes, and MacGregor cottages, which are known for their distinctive living room windows, interesting fireplaces, and split-level designs.
The park itself is a treasured community resource, offering facilities for picnics, swimming, tennis, soccer, and little league, a toddlers’ playground, as well as the Veterans Memorial Building, which was built in 1932. On days when children’s sports teams take over the park, the sight and sound of parents cheering from the sidelines creates a strong sense of community.
Parents who live in this neighborhood are active in their children’s education and help make Albany one of the most highly educated communities in the East Bay.
