In Dublin, Dougherty is a neighborhood that’s been around since the 1800s. Dougherty has a residential area where houses are built at different elevations and have varying styles of architecture. There are also various shops and restaurants nearby to satisfy all your needs. Dougherty is close to many other parts of the city which makes it desirable for those who want easy access to downtown areas while living in a suburban setting.
Dougherty is blessed with an abundance of fun attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy. Here’s a shortlist of our favorites:
There’s no better way to spend time than at a bowling alley. Visit Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl in Dublin. The 40 lanes at this facility are perfect for those who want to seriously step it up. Bowling can be tough enough, so make sure you keep track of how you’re doing with the alley’s automated scoring system.
If you’re bored or want a break from bowling head on over to their spacious lounge area where they have arcade games for children too. The meeting room has space for 50 people at once making it perfect as a family get-together weekend spot in this huge facility.
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With the addition of the largest optical projectors possible, the West Wind Solano Drive-In was one of the first drive-in theaters to welcome technology. All West Wind Drive-Ins now display a crystal-clear optical picture on displays that dwarf those seen in a traditional walk-in theater, as well as beam audio directly to your car stereo. The days of dim windows and car door-mounted “squawk boxes” are long gone. This will be a fantastic experience to have, particularly during these mad Covid times, so don’t miss out!
Dan Huynh found a love for this revolutionary genre that is now spreading around the world after completing his first escape game in October 2014. He wanted to share this incredible opportunity with his church’s college students, so he created his own escape game. It was intended to be a fun game as well as a team-building experience for all participants. He used his church’s century-old building as the game’s eerie backdrop, which also aided in the creation of the game’s plot. As a result, the escape episode ‘CONFINEMENT’ was born.
Dublin Iceland is a popular attraction in the city of Dublin, CA. The ice rink offers an array of exciting activities for all visitors to enjoy. They offer public skating sessions every day where you can learn about the exquisite art of skating. The skating rink is a great place to spend time with family and friends. Whether you want to learn how to skate, enjoy some competitive games or just have fun in general the facility has something that everyone will love.
Dublin Iceland’s Camp Freeze and Junior Camp freeze is a summer camp that provides the fundamentals, simple choreography for kids between ages five-eleven. They will learn to play games while learning about how an ice resurfacing machine works.
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Regal cinema is the place to go for big screens, and there’s no bigger than IMAX. The Dublin complex can be found in Hacienda Crossings outdoor mall where you will find an incredible selection of interactive movie technology as well.
The ‘Screen X’ cinemas utilize multiple projectors, producing a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience. The screens can produce images that include up to twelve additional digital laser projectors for wing images or side screen displays. The 4DX cinemas are a must for those looking to feel like they’re actually in the movie, with their motion-enabled chairs that create strong vibrations and other sensations as well as environmental controls simulating weather or other conditions.
If you want the best movie experience, go see it in an IMAX theater. Regardless of whether their selection in the film didn’t match expectations, they will have a great time with all of the other high-tech equipment that Netflix is employing to offer theaters competition.
All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting is a family-owned and run outfitter with over 55 years of experience guiding whitewater rafting trips on ten of California’s best rivers. Near the San Francisco Bay Area, they sell white water rafting trips. Any one, two, or three-day river trip is guided by a team of experienced guides who are dedicated to making your experience safe, enjoyable, and memorable. They are here to give you an experience like no other, whether your group is big or small, family or friends, a bachelor party, business group, or you want a private tour.
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Pacific Catch is a restaurant that is dedicated to a sustainable seafood supply to its consumers. The restaurant has a sleek modern style and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives. Outside seating in a pleasant patio area with outside tables is available, which they advertise as pet-friendly. It’s licensed, so it offers spirits such as beer and wine to go with your meal selections.
While its specialty is seafood, a quick view to its menu indicates that it offers a diverse range of international tastes, such as Japanese Wasabi Ahi Poke, West Coast Grilled Salmon, Mexican Grill Guajillo Shrimp, Korean BBQ Bowl Steak or Ribs and Hawaiian Teriyaki Grilled Chicken – just to mention a few.
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Residents of Dougherty are blessed to live in an area full of nature while also being quite close to city life. There is never a shortage of coffee shops, parks, or shopping centers to enjoy within a five-minute drive of Dougherty. Residents are also able to enjoy a rich spiritual life at the following houses of worship:
With its mission to lead people toward Jesus and membership in his family, Quench Life Christian Fellowship leads those it serves on its way to becoming Christ-like. They develop this maturity through education about the Bible’s message as well as spiritual mentorship that equips them for ministry within a church community or beyond–to magnify God’s name.
Quench Life Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church that has the five purposes of Discipleship, Evangelism, Fellowship, and Ministry. All the activities reflect these important aspects because they’re based on The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) as well as The Great Commission (28:19 20).
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Founders Doug and Crystal Heisel planted New Life Church in January 1999. The church has served the California Bay Area ever since, growing to be a multi-site campus that reaches thousands across its Dublin, Alamo, Online campuses. After twenty years of service, they are still committed to making an impact on those who come into their lives through leadership as it continues to increase each year. The church joyfully welcomes new people from all over San Francisco’s East Bay Area each day.
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The original St. Raymond Church, which now stands on Donlon Way off Dublin Boulevard, is the oldest Catholic church building in Alameda County. St. Raymond parish was formed in 1961.
The St. Raymond Church began to flourish in 1975, and a new, permanent site was required, but with some modifications on the hall. The St. Raymond Church was completed in 1976 with the first mass offered on July 16, 1977, and formally dedicated September 18th of that same year by Bishop of Oakland John S. Cummins.
With a vibrant community and over 25 ministries, St. Raymond is an integral part of the parish life for many families in their 2,700-strong family population with students at this Catholic parochial school.
Resurrection Lutheran Church at its Amador Valley Blvd. campus in Dublin, California has been welcoming members and community since 1962 with worship being a central part of the ministry. Every week congregants gather together for Bible study before sharing Communion or having one another’s food during fellowship time called “the Lord’s Supper.”
The church believes that you will find a welcoming home at Resurrection. They are not just about the donations, but rather their main priority is to make worshipers feel loved and supported in making an impact on this world around them with Christ-centered lives of service.
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From its fiery name to the passionate gaze of Jesus, Blazing Fire Church is a church on fire! “Revelation 1:14” describes how He’ll come back for His bride with eyes blazing–focused solely on love. They gather people committed that nothing less than God’s presence will do.
Blazing Fire Church is a culture saturated in love, grace, and honor. The outcome of this atmosphere is people who walk with the Lord. This closer intimacy leads them to have greater freedom than before they knew what was possible leading towards releasing Jesus’ power everywhere they go as world changers.
Every Saturday night at 6:00, the main church worship service is held in person and on YouTube or Facebook.
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Dougherty is also home to some amazing parks, schools, public libraries, and schools for its citizens to enjoy. These facilities are all world-class, beautifully maintained, and clean so residents of surrounding communities often visit to enjoy them. Here’s a short list all located in Dougherty:
Emerald Glen Park is a 48.2-acre park located at Tassajara Road and Central Parkway, featuring the Emerald Glen Recreation & Aquatic Complex “The Wave” which includes two pools with waterslides as well as splash zones for little ones. The complex also houses an attractive community room where you can take your family on rainy days or enjoy some time alone after swimming every day of summer vacation.
Aquatics programs are offered throughout the year including swim lessons starting in late spring/early June. Learn how to master crawl before going underwater while they’re still dry from winter hibernation mode.
The Emerald Glen Park sports fields are available for rental by the community and close from December 16 through February for annual maintenance. The Park has five picnic areas that may be booked. If no inflatable jump houses or other equipment will be used, you may make a reservation by filling out the Group Picnic Area Application.
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Visit the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, a ten-acre park with historic structures, lawns, a historical cemetery, and picnic areas. It is open to the public during daylight hours only. There are two museums on site: the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse, which houses a permanent exhibit on Dublin’s history; and the Kolb House, a historic house museum.
The Dublin Museum Collection is a must-see for any visitor to the city. It contains two museums: The 1856 Murray Schoolhouse which houses an exhibit on its history and Kolb House, home of historic buildings that date back centuries ago.
Admission to the museums is free during regular hours – Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m., as well as the first and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 7:00-9:00 p. m. The Dublin Heritage Park also has the 1859 St. Raymond Church and the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery, as well as a variety of classes, camps, events, and tours.
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On May 21, 1914, the Dublin Public Library was founded in a general store at the junction of Dublin Boulevard and Donlon Way. In 1948, the general store was sold and the County Bookmobile began to serve the community. It wasn’t until 1966 that a replacement permanent site opened on school grounds in Dublin. The library’s growth under Mrs. Virginia Bennett was aided by the addition of additional branches throughout Dublin and Chino Hills, including “Big Dublin,” which opened at the Amador Valley site on March 1, 1970. “Big Dublin” served the community until April 2003, when it moved to its present location. Circulation now exceeds 500,000 items each year.
The City of Dublin’s Civic Center is home to the current library, which is 38,100 square feet and includes various sections for children and teenagers, as well as public space for computer usage.
The Dublin Library is an open, inviting, family-friendly library that is dedicated to enriching lives and creating opportunities through the love of reading, the joy of learning, and interacting with people from all backgrounds to build a well-informed and healthy community. The Library’s helpful staff are here to assist you in locating and enjoying books, films, music, and other media.
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Valley High School is the continuation school for Dublin Unified School District. This option exists as an alternative to comprehensive high schools and provides a complete educational program with lessons tailored towards various skill levels, interests, or needs of its students, all at one location.
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K1 Speed Dublin is a go-karting complex in the city of Dublin that specializes in racing. It’s an indoor facility so you can enjoy it year-round, and there are tons of different tracks for all skill levels from beginner to expert racers. It’s an on-site driving track where visitors have the option to test their skills with K1’s Arrive & Drive pass. Adults and children alike get a serious challenge in one spot.
At K1 Speed, the best go-kart drivers are encouraged to compete in various championships. For beginners, there is also a driving lesson that teaches how these racing machines operate and where they need improvement before competing with other racers on predetermined dates. To satisfy your hunger while you’re out practicing or just want something quick from Paddock Lounge which has burgers, pizzas nachos smoothies plus many more items on its menu.
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