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    Brickyard Cove and Uplands

    4.0 (7 reviews)

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    Chris L.

    "Clean, Small, Boring." The highlight of the park is the brand new restroom facility right next to the spacious parking area. It's not not that there's anything bad about this park; instead, there's just nothing right. It's got a nice parking facility and nice restroom facility, but there's just not much to do. After wandering over to the creek and looking around, it's about time to go home. I saw lots of cars in the parking lot, but hardly any visitors actually inside the park. It looks like the parking lot is used for something else, but I'm not sure what. Honestly, there's lots of better options.

    Phil A.

    I was curious about this place when they were creating it, not sure what it would turn out to be. It seems to be a small park with a restroom along with multiple picnic areas. It also has a trail that starts out paved, then goes to gravel and hugs the shoreline. It's also definitely a cove in the Berkeley Marina. Seems like they are improving this whole area, they finally fixed the nearby super bumpy road that's been really bad forever and added a traffic circle in the Marina. And I don't think they're done yet. I definitely enjoyed running through this cove next to the Bay, and the next time I run in the Berkeley Marina area, I'll probably do it again!!

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    Ed U.

    Even by typical bureaucratic standards, this parcel of land has taken quite a while to transform from a refuse pile to a natural extension of the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park. Today Jamie W. and I were taking a walk over the I-580 pedestrian overpass to the Berkeley Marina and saw that the chain link fence was finally removed to allow access into the space. There's a fully paved parking lot (photo: https://bit.ly/3IrjBCi), and it's right off the gravel open space surrounding the Sea Breeze Market & Deli (review: https://bit.ly/3InXRaI). Amenities also include four restrooms (three of them were locked), bike racks, and a grouping of picnic tables. Given its relative compactness, we had no problem following the main walking paths that hug the tidelands habitats. They afford nice views of San Francisco and the bay, and there's a windswept promontory that felt like one of the salt pond levees in the South Bay. Overall it's a nice addition to the marina's other green patches, Cesar Chavez and Shorebird Parks, and provides a viable connection point to the Bay Trail. RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

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    Codornices Park

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    4.6(161 reviews)
    2.8 miBerkeley Hills

    This park is just really cool. On afternoons and weekends it's usually packed full of people. It…read morecan be hard at times to find a parking spot but shouldn't be too difficult to park on a side street if needed. There are several parts to this park. One is a flat area with a play scape and a cement slide. There's actually a tunnel nearby that goes under the road and crosses over to the rose garden, which is really cool. The cement slide is a must see for anyone with kids and even if you're an adventurous adult. There are plenty of cardboard boxes around for you to try it out. When I first heard about the cement slide, I didn't think it would be very fun, (cement and sliding didn't go together in my mind) but it is great! Then just a little bit south, above that play scape area, there's a baseball field. So many different people come here to meet. Some people for picnics, some people play soccer, some people play softball, some people bring their dogs. And then inside the woods behind the park, there are a picnic benches. I have a friend who had her wedding reception there. You can reserve them with the city. And then behind the picnic area, there's a hike and if you're very adventurous, there is a waterfall hidden, but it's not easy to find if you don't know about it. I highly recommend this park. During the winter, the baseball field is blocked off with Fence to protect the grass but other parts of the park are accessible.

    Nice park, good playground for toddlers, and for babies, nice large grassy area, sort of a mini…read morehike to walk around, some barbecue / camping table spots, right next to the rose garden, bathrooms.

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    4.5(270 reviews)
    2.7 miNorth Berkeley

    Visited today with BB -- our first time here. We definitely picked the wrong season, as most of the…read moreroses have already been pruned. Even so, the garden itself is peaceful and well maintained. What really stood out was the view -- you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from the garden, which is beautiful and unexpected. There's also a constant sound of rushing water nearby (not sure if that's always there), but it added to the calm and made the few roses still in bloom more enjoyable. The garden is wheelchair accessible, though I will note the hill leading up to the entrance is very steep. They do have public restrooms and tennis courts on site, which is nice. Street parking only -- and be careful, cars come around the bend quickly. Overall, even though we missed peak bloom season, it was still worth the visit for the views and the atmosphere. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is in full bloom.

    This is a great spot for a quiet time of reflection and a stroll among some beauty. The roses were…read morein bloom many spots while we were there, and the benches along the edges gave both spots for stopping and places for reflection. I loved the set up and how you could get close to many of the blooms, as well as see all of the space from the top of you weren't inclined to walk around. They have a water feature at the bottom and some other aspects that helped add to the tranquility. It was a lovely visit and I would highly recommend going there often if you are in the area or live close.

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    Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground - View from across the Bay

    Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground

    4.4(146 reviews)
    0.5 miWest Berkeley

    This Adventure Playground is a very unique place for kids. Unlike regular playgrounds with fancy…read moreequipment, this one is designed to encourage creativity, imagination, and hands-on play. Children can explore a more primitive, open-ended play environment where they are free to build, paint, and create. Instead of just slides and swings, kids get to use real tools like hammers and nails, paint wood, and build their own little structures. It's amazing to watch how children use their imagination here. They learn problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and confidence while playing. Kids can: Learn to use simple real tools (hammer, nails) Paint and decorate wood Build small structures ‍ Climb and explore the handmade wooden playground Sometimes playgrounds don't need to be fancy. What kids really need is freedom to create and explore, and this place gives them exactly that. Best part: Free admission Kids can play for hours Encourages creativity and independence Beautiful location near the water Shorebird Park Adventure Playground 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA A great spot if you want your kids to play, explore, and use their imagination instead of just sitting with screens.

    OK early morning stop. I wanted my parents and kids to see some water and we stopped by since we…read morewere in the area and this park is open early. It's too cold to go into the water but you can see a bit of San Francisco on a clear day. Its actually a perfect representation of the Bay Area for visitors. Cold, sky is gray, and rocks near the water is covered with slippery seaweed. At the very end of University Ave you can find plenty of parking and two of the odd/unique attractions. There is a giant sundial near the pier. Its 10 foot in diameter and a gift from Berkeley's sister city Sakai, Japan. There is a giant proto-asian culture style statue called "The Guardian" on the grass. The Guardian is an extrapolation of a six-inch clay and wood sculpture in a Buddhist temple in Penang. The city fiercely resisted Frederic Fierstein's plopping of the Guardian. Fierstein fiercely fought back. Fierstein gathered signatures and placed an initiative on the ballot in support of the Guardian. The worst thing about coming so early are there was a person smoking weed in their car and kept loudly cursing on the phone even with kids and old people visibly around.

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    Live Oak Park - Trees, creek, and stairway

    Live Oak Park

    4.5(37 reviews)
    2.4 miNorth Berkeley

    I love love love this park. There are several parts to it. There's a very nice grassy hill,…read moresurrounded by trees that you can lay a blanket down on and read a book or hang out by yourself or with your friends or family. And then there are tennis and basketball courts and then there's a kids play scape for younger kids and we spent so much time at this park. The community center is also very nice and they have plays or other events there. I've seen quite a few events there and have also taken Zumba classes. There's also an area between the two parts of the park that has a stream and picnic tables and we often met groups down there and had celebrations. I've also seen work groups meet there for lunch. My kids loved to go hang out there because there were so many things you can do there. The Parks in Berkeley, in general I find just amazing.

    This is a lovely park with plenty of lush green grass for picnicking and trees providing ample…read moreshade, as well as concrete stairways connecting to the creek and a bridge leading to the Live Oak Theater. I attended the showing of SF Mime Troupe's "Disruption" this past Saturday, an entertaining and comedic musical production reminding the crowd that everything is politics. In addition, I laid out my mat in the grass to enjoy a meal and read a book, appreciating the relaxing and carefree atmosphere.

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