Glenmoor Gardens

'Glenmoor Gardens' is a neighborhood of approximately 2,000 homes in the Centerville District of Fremont, California. The neighborhood is bounded, approximately, by I-880 on the west, Mowry Avenue to the south, Central Avenue to the north, and Fremont Boulevard on the east.

It was developed in the 1950s and 1960s by the Glenmoor Companies as a tract of single family residences, with a neighborhood commercial area and several apartment buildings at its center.

The Glenmoor Companies

Glenmoor Gardens was developed by Glenmoor Homes, Inc., and other businesses owned by James L. Reeder, Sr., James Meyer, and Ralph Cotter, Jr. They also built several apartment and shopping complexes in the Fremont area. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20061107/ai_n16826100/pg_4 "Oakland Tribune," Obituary, "James L. Reeder Sr. February 24, 1914 - November 3, 2006," November 7, 2006] , accessed April 2, 2007]

Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association

The Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association is a governing body of elected homeowners in the neighborhood. The Association has a design review committee that oversees house appearance, lawn care, remodels, fencing and/or any visual impact from a property to the rest of the neighborhood.

The Association owns two parks. Both Meyer Park and Alta Park have picnic areas and children's play areas open to all residents.

Glenmoor Gardens Swim and Tennis Club

Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association has two swimming pools, one at Meyer Park and one at Alta Park. also 2 lighted Tennis Courts at Alta Park with 2 Basketball Courts. All facilities are available to Glenmoor homeownwers with a yearly subscription or for a daily fee.

Glenmoor Community Group

Our Vision: Glenmoor Gardens will be among the most desirable communities in the Silicon Valley to raise a family, educate children, establish lifelong friendships, and retire peacefully.

Our Mission: To ensure that the community of Glenmoor Gardens maintains, protects, and enhances its beauty, property values, and secure lifestyle with the help and participation of the City of Fremont, the Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association and our neighboring communities.

Events

Major holidays are marked by festivities. There is a neighborhood Fourth of July parade, with bikes, strollers and even lawn mowers decked out and on parade. After the parade, the pool at Alta Park is open for a free swim and many residents participate in a BBQ cookout.

A 110-foot tall Redwood Tree in Meyer Park is lit to welcome the Christmas holiday season with caroling and a visit from Santa, too. Halloween carnivals, an Easter Bunny visit and an annual flea market (all volunteer coordinated and run) continue the festive, neighborhood spirit throughout the year.Fact|date=April 2007

Education

Glenmoor is in the Fremont Unified School District. Three of the District's schools are located in Glenmoor: Glenmoor Elementary School, Maloney Elementary School, and Mattos Elementary School. Glenmoor and Maloney are in the attendance area for Centerville Junior High School and Washington High School. Students in the Mattos attendance area go on to Walters Junior High School and John F. Kennedy High School. Glenmoor is also in the Ohlone Community College District.

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External links

* [http://www.glenmoorgardens.org/HOA/ Glenmoor Gardens Homeowners Association Home Page]