Alamo’s Hemme Station Park Playground Closed for Surface Repairs Through November 1, County Says

ALAMO, Contra Costa County — October 28, 2026. Families planning an outing to Hemme Station Park should know that its play area is temporarily closed for work on the safety surface beneath the playground equipment. Contra Costa County Public Works announced that a contractor was scheduled to carry out repairs and maintenance on Monday, October 26, and that the play area would remain closed for the rest of the week.

When is the playground expected to reopen?

According to the county’s October 21 notice, reopening is planned for Monday, November 2, 2026, weather permitting. That is an anticipated date, not an independently confirmed reopening. Residents should follow any posted fencing and notice signs before allowing children to enter the area.

What is being repaired?

The work involves the rubberized surface underneath playground structures. The contractor is repairing areas and applying a treatment that must cure before the play area is safe to use. County staff specifically caution that walking on the surface during curing can damage the finish and undermine the benefits of the repair.

The county gave an expected work window of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 26, with closure continuing after the initial workday so the surface can cure. The announcement concerns the play area, not an explicit order closing every part of Hemme Station Park. It does not confirm whether other park features or access points have been affected.

What parents should do this week

Do not enter a fenced work zone, even if no workers are present. If planning an Alamo park visit before November 2, check current county notices and choose an available alternative play space rather than assuming the playground has reopened early. Families needing an accessible playground should verify the specific facilities and current conditions before traveling.

How to check for updates

Contra Costa County Public Works lists Special Districts at (925) 313-2000 for information about the maintenance. Its announcement includes a work-area map.

Primary source: Contra Costa County Public Works, “Hemme Station Park (Alamo) Playground Maintenance,” October 21, 2026. California58 will distinguish a projected opening from any later confirmed reopening.

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