This is such a nice park! There are many areas to park and enjoy…read more I used this spot to get in a few steps during the day, and the trail is really nice. There are tennis courts, a playground, a track, a long jump area, swings, and so many other things to enjoy. The trees are beautiful, and there are bathrooms as well. This place is a win!

I reserved BBQ grill 1 for a friday evening through the MTV rec center website. Even got an alcohol…read morepermit. So here's why i knocked off a star. I arrived at 4PM and the grill was locked. I had to call the rec center and someone came 30 minutes later to unlock it. That was annoying. The fine print says there's a ranger available every 30 minutes. No there isn't. And no one ever checked my permit or my alcohol permit. Do what you will with that information. Anyways, the area is nice. The ground is loose dirt though, my sneakers got covered in it but I was running around a lot. There's no harassing bugs and there's a sink right next to the grill (bring a small hand soap) and a ton of trash cans around. The grill is really big, so bring a lot of charcoal My bbq guests really liked the park.

I love this place. This place or the location perplexes me. The reason why is technically it is…read morelocated in Los Altos Hills, but years ago, and probably still is run by Palo Alto/ Now it's a bit more open to people, but it always made me wonder what this is about? With so many places to walk around and hike, take pictures, hang out, play frisbee, or what have you. Years ago, I used to come out here with a good friend, and we played frisbee and hung out numerous times with other friends and family. If you would like a great escape from this world...here you go. :-)

If you enjoy hiking or taking leisurely walks, you must visit this park nestled in the foothill…read morearea of Palo Alto. We discovered it one afternoon when we wanted to take a stroll after lunch, arriving around 2 pm PST. The park has an entrance fee of $6. It offers a variety of activities such as fishing, picnicking with BBQ areas, walking, biking, and even camping. The park is quite expansive, featuring many flat areas and opportunities to spot wildlife. Although there is plenty of parking available in different sections of the park, finding a spot might be challenging during busy times. This park is a good place if you want be in quite place , me time and enjoy nature. You can also drive around the park to explore its different sections. I plan to visit again in the morning, bring lunch, and walk around to fully enjoy all the areas this park has to offer.

Trail Off Manmade…read morelake that was a former landfill site and was first conceived back in 1968 by the City of Mountain View to give it's residents a place to play by the water. It wasn't until 1983 when it was actually dedicated, but it's been a staple of the area since. The Good: *Watercraft rentals *Free to visit *Large parking lot *I guess there's a restaurant of some sort but didn't visit or check out. *Access to the SF Bay Trail that take you around various sloughs and to other parks, if one is into a longer hike. *Great birdwatching due to the proximity to The Bay. The Meh: *Very busy place and the parking lots full up fast--especially during the summer. *Be aware part of the Bay Trail does allow puppers, but the other part DOES NOT. So, be aware of signage. The Ugly: *No shade on the Slough trails *Lots of bugs, so wear your DEET. Conclusion: Great shoreland park with plenty of amenities, but it's popularity is it's biggest curse. That and the bugs. But mostly the popularity.

I lived in Mountain View for a little bit and always wanted to go boating here, but somehow never…read morewent. I recently visited for a stroll around the North Shore recreational area, and found it really fun and peaceful. The parking was free, easy, and there weren't too many people, though I suspect it could get popular during weekends or the summer due to the various activities to be had here. It's next to a local landmark, Rengstorff House, and a golf course and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Shoreline Parklands is mainly host to a large park and trail where you can walk, bike, and observe nature, and a large lake where you can sail on various boats. They also offer paddle boating, which could be a fun organizational offsite! There is virtually no shade if that matters to you, but the grounds are more or less flat. At the time, a company was renting out the boat house space for a party. The boat house also does equipment rentals (you can book online) and have tons of lockers. We saw huge groups of coots and geese, and a lot of squirrels with their own personalities. In fact, some squirrels looked like hybrid squirrels... It was definitely interesting observing the thriving nature in this area. We even witnessed some squirrels in heat.

This is a tiny little park in Downtown Los Altos. It's got some sculptures, some benches and a…read moresmall walking trail that goes around the park. I was on a walk around the neighborhood and decided to hang out here for a while. It was a beautiful day and I loved the time I spent here getting some zen.

If you happen to be new to Silicon Valley and didn't know this place before Google, Apple, and…read moreFacebook made their game-changing, ginormous marks on the cultural and economic landscape, you might wonder what a "village" park is doing here, next door to multimillion dollar real estate and a super easy Lyft to Mountain View, Cupertino, Menlo Park, and Atherton. Well, it's a thing here. The whole "village" concept, I mean. I live in a "village" called Woodside that has so many billionaires in residence that leading candidates from both major parties stop by during election years to fund raise. They don't call the Bay Area a political ATM for nothing. Sure, we have our pampered horses and Chardonnay vineyards and native plant gardens, too, but mainly places like Woodside and Los Altos have been so altered by tech-triggered affluence that calling them "villages" is a collective exercise in self-denial. As if the last half century didn't even happen. If these were the "it takes a village" villages that Hillary Rodham Clinton was talking about, no wonder she didn't get elected President and Donald Trump did. Except ... Well, except for micro plots of greenery like this tiny patchwork of publicly open and accessible space called a village park. It's actually got a picnic table and charcoal grill, for goodness sake. Not to mention a pair of pretty sculptures and lots of attractive but unpretentious natural beauty. Down the block is an honest-to-goodness produce market (high end, but still) and across the road is a public library, a local history museum, a few nice ball fields, a community center, and even an heirloom fruit orchard that bears silent witness to the days when Los Altos apricots, plums, peaches, and other delicious varietals of stone fruit were shipped across the country. In spring, the flowering of these vast orchards was apparently a thing of amazing grace and gorgeousness. Now, we've got this precious speck of public ground called a village park. Progress happens in mysterious ways. At least we can Yelp about it, though. And hope that the world (eventually) takes notice.

For the first time ever we biked the Baylands trail. It's so lovely. Our friend's husband knew…read moreexactly where to go, thank goodness. There are a lot of different ways to get around. I enjoyed the views of the water, the birds and how it wasn't too busy. We ended up biking to a golf course to have lunch. The park was busy when we got back from our ride. There are well kept bathrooms. People were looking for parking, so I'm going to say not enough spaces unless you go further. Overall, I look forward to going back.

We went to Baylands Park Trail for a cross country race…read more Plenty parking available. Handicap parking is easily accessible. Lush green grass with beautiful trees, trails and benches. Be advised that a lot of the benches have spider webs and moss so be prepared to wear jeans that you can throw in the wash! Pro: Bathrooms! Not just port u potties. This park also has dirt trails for running XC that is flat with rolling hills. Overall, this is a beautiful venue for a cross country race!

It's tiny, but perfect for a quick stop with toddlers. Easy to supervise, and the play structure is…read morejust the right size for younger kids. -Play Area: Small playground and circular basketball area. -Amenities: Benches, grassy patch. -Shade & Scenery: Tree cover offers afternoon shade. -Accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible. -Parking: Street parking available. -Good for: Families, nannies, caregivers, daycares

What a little pearl of a park! Hidden, petite, cute, clean, no one there...but nice basketball…read morecourt and playground area, bocce ball and manicured grass. Tucked behind the bigger in size but equally charming Heritage Park, Scott Park was one of those coincidental discoveries when walking back to find my car parked close to the Heritage Park, coming from the Gamble Gardens (another discovery of the same day). Micro treasures abound in Palo Alto. This is one of those uncomplicated, mini park in a nice residential area...for a moment I thought must be the backyard of some nice house there...until I saw the official sign.

Nice park has great space and vegetation. it has places to sit. Can play tennis, baseball and golf.read more

Not my first time here, but I checked out the Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center, the…read morePalo Alto Duck Pond, and the Mundy Marsh this past Sunday. Parked in one of several parking lots on site, with signs clearly stating that gates lock at 9pm (in summer). Saw a variety of birds (song sparrows, pigeons, ducks, geese, egrets, and pelicans) in the saltmarsh and mudflats and along the trails, as I explored displays about the lovely creatures, their bird calls, habitats, and more in the nature center (open on weekends). There's even a great boardwalk and observation deck stretching out back, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere. The trails here are awesome for running if you want to be among nature, and the variety of terrains, especially the dirt and gravel pathways, are ideal if you wanna go easy on your joints. I certainly took advantage during my recent visit.

My quest to find new parks and hiking trails as a way to stave off boredom and satisfy the mind's…read moreneed to continue to explore in this era of no travel brought me here. This is a smallish park nestled in a residential area. Great if you are a little kid in the neighborhood and want to use the play structure, not so great if you are looking for a running or walking trail.

Hidden gem in Cupertino. Hot summer days seem much cooler in the shade. There are two playgrounds…read moreand a separate swing set. It's quite busy with a nearby daycare, weekday morning Tai chi group and many, many, many parties. It baffles me how many parties there are since there are no public bathrooms. Quiet, cute & excellent for toddlers & young children