This park is absolutely delightful. It sits in the city of Piedmont, which is a bit of unusual city…read moregeographically because it is completely encapsulated by Oakland. It's somewhat of an oasis in Oakland. And this park is an oasis within that. The park isn't huge, but it does the job. Love the trails, great with the dog, and every once in a while, they'll have the food trucks. Parking nearby is easy.

We spent a crisp morning walking throughout the variety of trails in Piedmont Park. There's a dog…read morerun, play structure, plenty of bench seating, and many shady areas to explore. The safety railings and paved walkways with extra grooves to prevent slippage, especially in steeper sections. The trails would also make a great place to run as most of the paving is flat. This is definitely a place for repeat returns.

Found a surprisingly nice little park!…read more It's not very big, but the design is thoughtful, clean, and comfortable There's plenty of shade , so even on sunny days it's not too hot--perfect for a relaxed playtime. Playground features: Slides, climbing structures, and spinning toys--great for kids of different ages There's also a toddler area , so little ones can play safely Special highlight: There's a community-donated free toy area Lots of different toys to play with--kids will feel like they've discovered a new playroom Bonus: There's a small path running through the park Kids can safely ride scooters or bikes--spacious and easy to move around Amenities: Restrooms (big plus!) Benches for parents to relax Heads up: Parking nearby can be a bit difficult, so plan some extra time or go earlier

I've been evaluating playgrounds during this covid time and have gone to at least 3 dozen…read moreplaygrounds in the bay area to determine which ones I'll be bringing my kids to and this is one of them. The perimeter is set nicely. It's not all fence, but the demarcation using walking paths and greenery is successful. Entry off the corner is clear. You know who's coming in and out of the playground which is #1 for safety. Seating areas all around which is another good mark for safety. You want to be able to watch over your kids as they're playing. Architecturally, the place looks pristine from every angle. Well laid out. Shows intention. Someone was doing their homework. Wasn't just slapped together like some places. They definitely had a landscape designer on board when they built this place. Nice touch Emeryville! Although the play structure isn't huge, it's one of the best for kids 5 and older. It has a very good variety. Long tall tunnel slide which kids absolutely love. The view from the top I'm sure is amazing and one of the choices for getting up there is by way of the rock climbing wall. Younger kids may have a hard time finding a place to play though. The area designed for younger kids is more of a art piece than an actual play area. You'll know what I mean when you get there. Ko

Great park. Love that it's fully gated. There is shade from the trees around the edges and around…read morethe picnic tables. Short picnic table for the kids

Totland Playground gets props for excellent PR. one gets a mental image of a vast area of play…read morespace for youngsters. nada. there's a single play structure, a swing, some sand, a "clubhouse". the rest is multi-generational. -trees, green grass, picnic tables. tall trees. something kids might enjoy. realistically, young adults et al. would enjoy these spaces more. just street parking, no parking lot seen. there's some toys on the perimeter of the playground that may be free to use. due diligence suggested to make sure it's safe for the youngsters to play with. seems to be closed during the covid pandemic.

Frog Park is located in the lower Rockridge area of North Oakland and is also right under the…read morefreeway, Highway 24 to be specific. It's definitely an original idea to have this park next to and under a freeway, the basketball courts are directly under it. Not sure how I feel about playing hoop under a freeway!! There's also a kids play area here, and the Oakland DMV is within walking distance down the street!!

Such a cute and fun park for the kids! It's huge and has 2 playgrounds! We had a ball!read more

Never disappointed with a visit to Jean Sweeney Park. Our daughter enjoys the various play areas as…read moreshe navigates between the different areas, existing in some spaces longer than others. After parking, if you can find a spot, the first play area includes a trampoline, climbing structure, a wide metal slide and an oversized musical chime. To the right, a spacious mesh swing spins with kids constantly filling and spinning it. Directly in front is an ample sand area with a brick barrier surrounding it. To the left are three picnic tables. In front of the sand area is the smaller kids play area which is directly next to the restrooms and water fountain. To the left of the little play area is the zip line. When you go further in to the park, there is a covered area with lots of picnic tables and seating grouped together, more benches and lots of grass to play and explore further. There are paths to ride bikes, scooters, roller blades and skateboards. During warmer weather this park is packed. When we visited, following a prior event, there were already lots of kids on a gray, windy, overcast day. This park is spacious on the interior but parking on the exterior is limited. The parking lot is minimal for the amount of space to explore, which is awesome but makes it difficult to navigate up close parking. Street parking is not really existent unless you enter on the opposite end of the park.

An amazing open space park, with room for plenty of activities and a playground large enough to…read morehold a large amount of kids! The playground has multiple areas for activities; sandpit, toddler play structure, large metal slide, and rope climbing jungle gym. The best part? The long rope swing! Parking was plentiful, and there were plenty of logs for parents to enjoy the shade while being close to their kids. Bathrooms are present as well as picnic tables.

This is a recreation area with a pool and playground, but there are also many trails to explore…read more There is a huge parking lot for $5, which is well worth the price vs parking along the road. Today we hiked the West Ridge-Graham-Dunn Loop Trail. It's a relatively easy trail with a little elevation, but nothing serious. The views are beautiful, and you are surrounded by redwoods, sequoias, and a few other species. We saw the city in the distance covered in fog - it was stunning. Because of all the trees, most of the trail is shady. However, there are a couple of little annoyances... the path is a bit rocky. There's hardly any markers, even at forks. Good thing I had my All Trails app guiding me where to go. And finally, dogs do not need to be leashed (which may be a positive for some folks). Every dog we saw (and there were many) were unleashed. Most were well behaved, but for those afraid of dogs, this is a bit annoying. Overall, a nice serene spot to get some exercise and enjoy nature.

For our monthly group hike, our group decided to on hiking the trails starting from the Roberts…read moreRegional Recreation Area. The site has a swimming pool, sports field, volleyball court, a large children's play area and play structure and reservable picnic areas. The park has a large parking area that has a $5 parking fee that you pay at the kiosk. We started our hike from the Graham Trail to the Westridge Trail to the Madrone Trail, which is part of the Reinhardt Redwood Park, to the Stream Trail to Starflower Trail to Redwood Ridge Trail and back to the Recreation Area. We had some good hill climbs and went through second-growth redwood groves. On one of the trails, we saw an early aggregation of ladybugs. Our group had a nice 4.83 mi hike on some of the many trails in the Area. Roberts is a nice recreation area in the EBRPD.

Very convenient park in Oakland that was near the Airbnb we're staying at. It was just enough for…read morethe kids and the dog to enjoy. It probably could use a little more upkeep but I did notice some people out trimming the area. They offer a dog park and some good equipment for the kids. A basketball court is also available. I would say more than one entrance point would be good!

The dog park part is nothing to write home about. It's a small fenced in area, that was very muddy…read morewhen I tried to go.

Lovely little park that sits on Christie Avenue. That's how it got its name as Christie Park…read more There's always parking available on Christie Avenue. The park is frequently filled with people running their dogs. No one really uses the engaged dog park area within the park. Pretty much everyone just runs their dogs on the open grass. There's a great play area for kids. The playground is centered around a large whale that the kids can climb on. It's very clever and aesthetically pleasing.

I found this park because I was around the corner getting food. There's parking all around the…read morepark. I love that there's a little dog park. There's a lot of green open space. The place ground is a giant whale it's definitely different. I don't like that there's no bathrooms. The park is ok just wish there was more things to do and a bathroom.

They had a small Chinese 9-Man Tournament at Lincoln Square Recreation Center in Oakland…read moreChinatown. They offer a few basketball courts, a jungle gym playground, etc. Two separate men and women's restrooms.

Such a great community environment. Went on a field trip with my sons school for New Years…read morecelebration. Everyone was so welcoming.

Very pretty, shady park that's beautifully maintained. The lower section is a playground that's…read moreaccessible at the end of Artuna Ave. You can walk up a trail to the upper section, or access from Dracena Ave. Dogs are allowed off-leash on the trails, but not the grassy lawn or playground area. It's a nice park and good for dogs who like to trot along the path with you. But if you have a rambunctious dog (like I do) who wants to tangle with other dogs or launch off the edge of the trails, this is probably not the best fit. If you've got little kids, or just want to go for a walk, Dracena Quarry Park is a good bet.

Love it! Respite for a weary woman grieving. Peace and quiet for me and my pup. We will be…read moreregulars. Sooooooo grateful?