This is the only climbing gym in the east South Bay and the closest to Pleasanton…read more Pros: -Friendly staff -Not too expensive for a membership Cons: -Way too many kids at 5-6pm, feels like a daycare. -Routing setting is okay, but routes are not changed very often. -The gym is very lacking (no treadmills)

Reach another level of personal growth with a visit to The Peak of Fremont, the biggest indoor…read moreclimbing facility in the area. Remember those days in the playground and their climbing structures? Well, as an adult, The Peak is the place to reignite that hobby and enjoy the sport with a rich community of professionals and enthusiasts. This huge facility is shared among The Peak's climbing structures, an indoor volleyball court, a casual restaurant, and a small arcade. There aren't many parking spots up front but around the back of the building, you'll see plentiful spots. Once you enter the building, head to the left through the glass doors where you'll see the many climbing walls speckled with multiple colored protrusions. The pricing is transparent and it's all available upfront. They do have day passes, multi-visit passes as well as memberships that will waive your entrance fee. In addition to the entrance fee, you may also be required to pay for the harness and shoe rentals (members get a discounted price). They also have chalk for the more advanced climbers. If it's your first time, consider completing the waiver online ahead of time. You may be asked to go through a quick orientation regarding the use of their auto-belay system, however if you already know how to belay traditionally, they may ask you to go through additional training just to be sure. Each wall seemed to feature a variety of colors to distinguish the different difficulty levels for more advanced climbers. Aside from the walls, they also have a huge structure designed for bouldering with a thick padded floor underneath. The boulder and auto-belay walls seemed the most popular but it didn't seem there was much waiting given the ample space in the facility. There was certainly enough climbing space for everyone. As a novice, the activity was fun and tiring; there's definitely a balance between technique and strength! Despite having entry for the whole day, we definitely were tired out within an hour of constant climbing and by hour two, it was just about time to leave and refuel. Fortunately, the location of this space is quite convenient due to having a restaurant right on site as well as its proximity to the highway and other eateries just a few minutes away. The staff were friendly and informative. Besides the initial onboarding, there wasn't much interaction with them. They seem to keep things organized, cleaned and well-maintained. Overall, The Peak does a fantastic job introducing the sport of climbing to the local community and providing a clean and safe environment for newbies and experts alike. The price is reasonable for an all day activity and even more so if you become a member. For kids, they also have camps to build a new passion and train them up as climbers. For the more serious climbers, you may want to consider investing in the equipment to further save on the rentals. If this is a new challenge for you, take the opportunity to get in on this sport! The Peak makes it relatively easy to pick this up and continue leveling up with each visit!

As someone who trained for several sub-3 hour marathons at their track, it has become my go-to for…read morehigh-volume interval blocks and critical tempo sessions. World-Class Surface: The synthetic polyurethane surface is very well-maintained. The water fountain, the available clean restrooms and easy parking make my life simpler.

So many different resources to use, employees are chill and for the most part leave you alone. They…read moreoffer clothes and sanitation for the equipment to use for you to wipe before and after which is also great. Very spacious and comfortable

Excellent free open swimming in summers. Schedule:…read morehttps://www.haywardrec.org/facilities/facility/details/Sunset-Swim-Center-109 Low cost group swim lessons: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/haywardrec/home?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true Thank you very much Swim Center employees! Clean. Has life guards.

Free recreational swim in the summer mid June to early Aug every Mon-Sat from 1:30-3:30pm!…read more There's lots of free parking at the school next door. Pool is split in half with buoys. To swim on deep end, must last a swim test. Two lifeguards on duty. They also have swim life vests that kids can use (not sure if they are free or not). Took away one star because there are no lockers, but there are showers and toilets.

This is just for the outside area. I haven't been to the swimming area in ages…read more Most of the time (especially not during summer) you can enter for free, park, walk around, enjoy some nature in the city and relax. There are also a few pokemon gyms located in the area if that is your thing, lol. Great place to have an impromptu picnic with a little privacy from the outside world.

Wow! It's hard to beat having lake/beach vibes that is so local to us. Clean facilities and clean…read morebeaches/water. Plenty of parking but can fill up during the weekends. Cheap prices to get in for parking as well as into the lake itself. Get here early on the weekends otherwise there is an admission limit that can be easily hit during those hot summer days. There are also lifeguards on duty here making sure that everyone is safe. Couple of caveats. Water is supposed to be chlorinated, but do note that there are wild birds that do swim/poop into the water. The shower facilities are not heated so please keep that in mind. In addition, just be aware that though many places online say that they are open till 6pm, the swimming actually ends at 5:30pm so please plan accordingly. I just cannot recommend this place enough for families, your children will love it here!

most elizabeths are great. to name a few - the queen (rip), elizabeth taylor (the queen), and…read moreelizabeth hurley (also the queen especially when she pulled up in that versace dress, if you don't know what i'm talking about just google it). lake elizabeth is a spectacular elizabeth! it reeks of geese droppings and i'm HERE FOR IT. not in a weird way. it's super nostalgic for every fremont kid, has a great scenic 2 mile trail, and also offers alternative trails like the one behind the railroad. great place for community events and parties. squirrels are cute. note - trail is flat but there is one section that's super bumpy. not ideal for roller skaters like me who only have indoor wheels! some personal memories from childhood: watching an old guy catch a rainbow fish out of the lake, getting chased by a goose, falling off the brown playground slide, getting screamed at by a random parrot

Pros: It's a nice park with large lake. Plenty of plants and animals. Plenty of areas for picnics…read moreor sports. Cons: Lots of goose poop. Parking could be difficult. Lake activities seem prohibited.

This park is a gem for the Fremont/Newark community and a beautiful spot to watch the sunset and…read moremoonrise. I've done the Quail trail and bay view trail loop, moderate incline and easy stroll. That trail is also good for trail running. Parking is $5 and the visitor center lot is the closest parking you can get to the trails. There is free parking outside of the park as well, which it looks like a ton of people opt for that.

Hill of a Price…read more ±1,300-acre East Bay Regional Park that features stunning Bay views and marshes, as well as a visitor center. The Good: *Part of the 12-mile Alameda Creek Trail *Great views of The Bay and marshlands *Gentle, sloping hills with a gradual incline *If you prefer flatter trails, do the 3.5mile Bay View Trail or the Marsh Boardwalk *Biking & Equestrian OK on marked trails *Trails are mostly AC and the dirt ones are in fairly good shape *Visitor Center *Reservable and non-reservable picnic tables *Campsites *Dog-friendly *woof* The Meh: *$5 vehicle parking fee *Almost zero shade The Ugly: *It's a very popular place, and can get very busy here. Conclusion: Great park with superb views, but very little shade. ‍

Park is so pretty even it's late January The trail is well…read morepaving so it's also good for wheelchairs or stroller

Had a lovely day strolling through this park. Although, it would be nice for it to have a map at…read morethe entrance or by the restroom or more signage along the paths. We ended up meandering around the pond and found a great fishing spot with a very scenic view. Definitely will come back to walk more and explore more.

I'm realizing more and more how vital it is for one's mental (and physical) health to spend time in…read morenature. During a particularly low day, I was literally craving me some nature. Which makes sense when you're in a concrete urban jungle day in and day out - we just weren't meant to live this way. I literally searched Yelp for a park in the area on my way home, and Lakeshore came up. Tucked away in a residential area, Lakeshore is a small-ish, serene, well-kept park with, as the name implies, a lake being the central point. I strolled on the path for a bit. I'm not sure how long the path is, but it seems like a good spot to get a decent walk in, and there were a few walkers and joggers. After stretching my legs for a bit, I grabbed some bench and watched the birds - geese (these guys are huge!), seagulls, ducks, and crows - hanging out and eyeballing me to determine if I had food. They were so cute. There is nothing that gets me feeling better fast than being around animals. The human animals that passed by were nice as well, with smiles and hellos, how refreshing. I spent some time just sitting and resetting. It was good. I need to do this more. Nice park, enjoyed a much-needed reprieve here, and would return.

I parked in a neighborhood and after a run around the park, I noticed a small lot. Tons of parking…read moreon a weekday evening. There are a lot of people walking/running around the park and there are half mile markers on the ground. There is a wide variety of geese here, some I've never seen before. Great paved path!

We went fishing at shadow cliffs and caught large mouth bass & Trout! For Bass we through senko's…read moreand wacky worms! For the rainbow trout we use power bait & spoons! It's very much a time of year fishing spot so read the reports! We have how to fishing videos on our youtube: fishing with austin ca$h

We came here early in the AM to fish for a few hours, and it was largely unsuccessful aside from a…read morecouple small fries. They stock trout, catfish, bluegill, and black bass, and have convenient monofilament and fluorocarbon recycling bins. Parking fee is $5 (and plenty of it), as well as fishing, and additional fees if you bring boats here. There is no reception in various areas. It looks like it's a poppin' place for hiking, picnics, and other recreational activities. There is swimming allowed in the main lake only, though it's not the cleanest lake I've seen. The entire park area is quite expansive, that you'll have to drive around to visit everything efficiently. I suppose you can hike, but the road is a bit gravelly, rocky, uneven, and dirty with random poop. If you're walking to some of the fishing docks, you'll have to be careful about trekking up and down the hills with your gear. It could have been the day, but this was one of my least favorite fishing spot around the bay. The fishing docks were whatever, the fish weren't biting, the cleanliness wasn't there, and the trails were annoying. It started hailing/heavy raining randomly on our spot, even though it was going to be a warm afternoon. Also, an otter stole one of our catches. Still, the topography was interesting so I'd be open to coming here again to see if I'm being unappreciative.

I like the park a lot. My only complaint is the weeds. There are weeds between every site. They…read moreneed to put in grass or rocks. Other than that the park is nice. But if you know the area at all, you can always count on the wind in the afternoon. We lived in Newark for 24 years and it gets windy almost every day.

We camped for one night during the recent memorial holiday and enjoyed our stay. The facilities are…read moreclean. The campgrounds are well equipped with drinkable water spouts at each site, fire pits, showers, laundry machines. It was pretty windy but that was expected for that area. There are many hiking and bike trails, playgrounds and it was safe and very kid friendly! It was a gorgeous location.