On our Mother's day weekend getaway we were in need of a few nearby places to walk to from our…read morevacation spot to walk off the food and get the kids energy out. This park is located near the heart of Mill Valley restaurants and had both a play structure and a super fun creek. The kids (and grandpa) took off their shoes and walked through the water before going up to play and swing. Perfect spot for our 2 and 4 year old to do some exploring and playing. We came back the next day and had water shoes and a few more toys for the area. This location also has a picnic spot in the middle of tall trees that feels like a forest escape only a short distance (like 100ft) from the sidewalk. Very neat place if you're in the area. Kept the kids busy for about an hour. Playground is OK, total experience was the 4-5 star.

Small park close to mill valley restaurants and shopping businesses. There's a play structure for…read moreyounger kids and four swings. Seems to be a popular place for professional photo shoots because of the beautiful redwoods. There isn't dedicated parking and on street parking which can be challenging to find based on the time and day, since there's an elementary school and a church next to the park.

Super cute, neighborhood-inspired local park. This park is so sweet because of all the wooden…read morestructures and interesting spaces. My daughter used to have fantastic games of tag and hide and seek here with just about anyone who showed up. The little children's play area is fenced with swings, a play structure and a sand box that is usually shaded. The bigger kids area has a sort of wooden castle structure with walkways and secret spots as well as a great twisty slide. There are several picnic tables and large lawn. The lawn is sometimes used for off-leash dog play, so take that as you will. If you like dogs and want to bring yours, it's welcome. If they make you uncomfortable, this may not be the best spot for you as the dogs are right next to the children's area. Usually it's just one or two dogs chasing a ball for a few minutes and then they continue on with their owners. One definite downside: there is NO BATHROOM. I think the neighbors fought this tooth and nail -- the ones immediately next to the park, that is. While I respect the notion of not wanting a public bathroom just behind your yard, this approach was a little short sided. Kids have been known to pee in the bushes along the fence line.

Great park for toddlers! Hard to find but worth the effort. Separate areas for little guys.read more

Definitely a hidden gem in Tiburon! The entrance is at the end of a residential area. There are a…read morefew spots to park on the side of the streets. It's a bit of an uphill walk towards the tree but once you get up there, it's to your left. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty so we got to enjoy the views and swings to ourselves. Check the weather prior before going because it can be cloudy and the view won't be as great.

A hidden spot that has an amazing view and 3 swings. Street parking is very limited. To the left of…read morethe house at 100 Gilmartin, follow the dirt path and make a left up the hill.

This trail technically goes from Mill Valley to Kent Woodlands but this review is for the trail…read moreloop featured on All Trails which is 2.7 miles and a little over an hour. This leg of the trail runs parallel to the Southern Main Fire Road which is a good alternative if you are going to also go to Dawn Falls but wanted more trail and not a fire road. It's also much less trafficked and has more shade. This loop is better in winter and spring. The winter especially after the rains there are small waterfalls along the trail (they dry up by late March) and it's very green. Spring brings some wildflowers like Irises. The summer can get hot with dead brush so not as great but at least it's mostly shaded. Can see Bay, Richmond Bridge, and Mount Diablo in the distance.

What a gorgeous hike! The drive to get to the base of the hike is an easy one hour drive from SF…read more The first 15 minutes of the hike is mostly covered in tree canopy with a gorgeous stream. It's a little chilly but then it opened up to an uphill climb for a mile. The expansive views of the mill valley are beautiful. Very dog friendly but also lots of mountain bikers so just keep your pup close. Lovely hike and I cannot wait to do it again.

Cascade Falls in Cascade Park, Mill Valley is different from Cascade Falls in Fairfax which are…read moreclose together. The Cascade Falls in Cascade Park still have water unlike the Falls in Fairfax in July 2025. The road to get there is cascade drive would take us all the way to the park. There aren't many parking lots for spaces around the area. We're lucky to find one right in front of the Cascade trail. People parked along the Cascade Drive and walk up to the trail. It's a very short hike to the Falls, on the right hand side by the little bridge. The trail is really nice, you can walk up hills pass the Falls. In the rainy season, we can see the water running along the creek on the right hand side. From here we can take a drive to Muir Beach or Muir Woods National Monuments which is very beautiful but we need to book a parking permit in advanced. It's always booked unless we book a week in advance. This Summer we're trying to visit all the beautiful places in Northern California.

This hike is easily accessible from the parking lot and has gorgeous falls and streams straight…read morefrom the beginning. There is a bigger, more challenging loop if you want more exercise and is the quintessential hike to see redwoods and falls in their splendor.

Just past SF this park has so many different trail options perfect for all hiking levels. The…read moredownside is this place gets PACKED! My sister and I arrived before 8am at the Watershed parking lot and barely found a space. We did the trail that took us to the West Point Inn for the pancake breakfast and round trip was close to 5 miles so it was a great workout. There's gorgeous views and well! On the way back to the 101 however it's a mess. The road on the way down is crowded with parked cars, which makes driving through challenging. That's the only thing about this park, other than that I'd love to come back in spring when everything is green and vibrant!

My first association of Mt Tam is from Cowgirl Creamery's best seller, Mt Tam Triple Cream with…read moreHeart cheese. Ever since then, I've wanted to hike this peak, today I have achieved my wish. Early June with mild coastal temp, 50s-60s. Started up Matt Davis Trail in the foggy forest, to Pantoll Campground, to West Point Inn where we can look down to the top of the fog layer, to the Fire Lookout building at the Peak. Then we came down reverse but split off to Steep Ravine and Dip Sea trail after the campground. I've also always wanted to climb that ladder. This hike provided views of the Pacific ocean on the West as well as views of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on the East side. I thoroughly enjoyed the cool lush forest, but actually my favorite section was the single track along the slope of the open area after the Mt Tam State Park sign.

*Updated Review* In my previous review I was talking about…read morehow great the staff were during reservations but now the event has taken place and I am an even bigger fan. I had never been to this park before my business, Picnic Potential LLC , was hired to set up a Mothers Day brunch and it is a great location. The picnic area is nicely shaded, plenty of garbages and it is clean! The people in the park were friendly families they have nice clean bathrooms and a cute playground. I will definitely be referring this location to my picnic clients.

Five fabulous public tennis courts and a practice box. Very nice and qualified instructor Frank…read morefor lessons. Family friendly environment with kid's playground. Boyle Park is a first class place to play tennis.

#23 of 2026! I'm trying to do at least one a day this month! Just 9 days to go…read more This was such a pleasant hike. A bit of an incline at the trailhead but other than that, it was pretty easy. I liked that we went on a sunny day in January. Such gorgeous views!!!

Ambiance: not crowded Accessibility: convenient…read more Notable: petroglyphs Lotsa poison oak Parking easy from multi entry points

Strawberry Cove Park is fun to walk around by and has an amazing view but the gym lacks.read more

In this park is the equipment needed to get a complete body workout. I particularly like the…read morevariety of pull-up bars.

I took my engagement photos in this amazing garden. I couldn't have asked for a better location. It…read morewas private, it was an amazing experience and it is the most beautiful backyard garden I've ever seen. One of the owner's, Chipps Newsom-Barsky, dad architected the Japanese tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. The garden back here is just as incredible. There was a bridge, a koi pond, a huge unique redwood tree, stone-paved paths, a rustic shed, a bamboo cove and move. Alan and Chipps were incredibly hospitable. Chipps has a background in photography and worked with top model agencies so she was able to offer suggestions of hair, makeup, wardrobe and even posture. Alan is very familiar with film and photography as he has an impressive advertising background, so he could recommend typical shot locations to our up-and-coming photographer. They let us be in the garden for hours and the rate wasn't bad either. I'd highly recommend this place for a romantic photo shoot, garden and home tour, commercial video, or film. Thank you so much, Chipps and Alan! I couldn't be more pleased.

From the owner: Not open to the public.read more