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Built in two phases, Parkside began with construction by Pleasanton thanks to its center-of-town location. Parkside does indeed present itself as an ideal location, lying only minutes from Pleasanton’s charming downtown shops, restaurants, regional mall and schools. It also provides easy access to the I-580/680 freeways, making it desirable among commuters.


Perhaps best known for its well-maintained properties with three garages each, Parkside showcases a collection of mid-sized one- to three-level houses ranging from 1650 to 2300 square feet, with generous lots ranging from 7500 to 10,000 square feet.


Its close proximity to Pleasanton’s Sports Park also makes Parkside a desirable address. This 106-acre park offers something for all the neighborhood’s residents, featuring a 2.15-mile loop for walkers, runners, strollers, bikers and skaters. Separate children’s playgrounds, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, sand volleyball pits, basketball courts, as well as a lighted complex for softball stand near the park’s center.




Parkside School Information



Parkside has one elementary school, one middle school and one high school—all of which sit a few minutes from the neighborhood.




Donlon Elementary School



Donlon Elementary School takes pride in its status as one of the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools rating of 10 out of 10. It serves grades kindergarten through five in Pleasanton Unified School District with an average annual enrollment of 640 students from both upper-middle class to low income families. The school has as one of its primary goals educating students to strive to become informed citizens ready to participate in a culturally diverse society; thus, the school implements the use of “Lifeskills” on a daily basis to successfully create a community of character.




Hart Middle School



Hart Middle School, a public middle school committed to facilitating the transitional educational period for its students, aims to encourage responsibility, teach organization and enhance self-esteem. Founded in 2000, it is the newest of the three schools in Parkside. Apart from its comprehensive standards-based curriculum, Hart offers multiple programs and activities to ensure academic success and social growth for its students. It has a laptop program that encourages students to use laptops for school work in language, arts, history and science. The school band and choir boast active programs, performing yearly at destinations such as Disneyland, Washington D.C., and New York. The school also fosters sports programs, taking pride in its students’ athletic achievements.




Foothill High School



Built in 1973, Foothill High School is one of two comprehensive high schools in Pleasanton Unified School District with over 2300 enrollees. Foothill High School’s faculty commits itself to nurturing and stimulating the intellectual, emotional and physical growth of each student through academic and extra-curricular activities. It hones students to become independent, life-long learners who practice active citizenship and utilize essential skills in current and future situations. Students can choose from a roster of clubs and activities such as leadership training, athletics, band, choir, drama, sports, math team, Mu Alpha Theta and peer tutoring.



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