My family and I enjoyed a concert at The Grove during our recent trip to the Bay Area, and we were…read morestruck by just how lovely this park is. My husband's grandparents live in Clayton and regularly attend the concerts; we can see why. The Grove has lots of shade and is in the middle of downtown Clayton, surrounded by some restaurants and stores. There's a large convenience store nearby, in case you need a few items or drinks to round out your picnic. The grass was well maintained. There's a path around the space, so that you don't have to worry about walking through people, like if a concert is happening. The bathrooms were reasonably clean with baby changing tables. And there wasn't a bad seat for the concert. Still, though, my husband's grandfather did head over to the park early to set up chairs and save our space. That didn't appear to follow the rules on the signs, but he was far from alone in doing this. All in all, this park and its musical programming were great for enjoying a beautiful summer evening.

The Grove hosts a weekly music venue on saturdays in the summer. it's part of The Eucalyptus Grove…read morewhich was acquired by the city of Clayton on 10/7/1999. it's always been used as a community recreational facility. there's a children's playground, a small park, a picnic area. and a walkway to leisurely wander about. last but not least, there's a bathroom.

I've lived not too far from this park for years and did not even know it existed. I saw a green…read morepatch on Apple Maps not too far from me and was curious - that was my introduction to Lydia Lane Park. Naturally I had to investigate! The park is at the end of Lydia Lane (shocker); this street is about 3/4 of a mile east from Kirker Pass Road. Near the end of Lydia Lane there's a small offshoot to the left leading to a parking area and the park. I arrived mid morning on a Friday, expecting the park to be deserted, but found there was only one parking spot available. There was only one family in the park, but others were parked here to use a popular nearby trail. Lydia Lane Park is small and unassuming, but nevertheless quiet, peaceful and pretty. Many oak trees, some large, dot the park perimeter offering hot weather shade. A walking path circles the park, part paved, part level dirt. A dry creek ran past the park, no doubt lively in the rainy season. A grassy park center, and a play structure make up the balance. There are a couple picnic tables and a solitary bench; more places to sit would be useful. No bathrooms or water. The park was clean, no debris. Most of the people you see are passing through on the popular George Cardinot trail, which runs through the park. The trail leads to a small bridge which goes over the creek and to a walking path along Oakhurst Drive; the Cardinot trail entrance on the east side of the park leads to the library and downtown Clayton. While I was there, the occasional runner, walker or biker would pass through the park on the trail. Nice community neighborhood park; we can always use more of these.

This by far was one of the hardest trails I've ever hiked. The incline is insane! The entire trail…read morewas uphill, I was breathless. But the views the entire time made me just as choked up. It costs $10 to get into the park, gates open at 8AM. There's a 12 mile hike, loops the site. And an 8 mile hike to the Summit (round trip). At the top there's a museum inside which has an exhibit and gift shop. I got a cute T-shirt for $18, they also had a showing of the history behind the summit and how it came to be. We saw a couple deers, baby coyote, various species of birds, lizards, and butterflies. During this time of year, majority of the trail was dead. I rarely saw any hikers, mostly bikers! Most visitors drove up to the summit for pictures and views. The hardest part was definitely going up to the summit! We cut our time by half on the way back down. It was steep, so we temple ran our way down. Really fun! I highly recommend going early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the heat. Not a beginner friendly hike! Challenging. Trails not shaded. Park rangers are very friendly. Maps are also provided at entrance.

The Mary Bowerman Trail near the summit of Mount Diablo is a short .20 mile accessible trail. There…read moreis one accessible parking spot right at the start of the trail. The trail is paved and has a short incline.

My girlfriend and I went on a walk with her frenchie- Tinkerbell yesterday…read more I was so glad she invited me to join them. I hadn't been over to walk in Newhall since Covid. There was a nice wide trail for us to follow and Tinkerbell could sniff around without worrying about foxtails We walked by the dog park where we visited with dogs in the park thru the fence During Covid we would grab takeaway from Popeyes and have a picnic in the park- then walk it off with a stroll/ so it was I nice memory of dating my hubby during Covid/ getting back to nature

Newhall Park is a large, neighborhood park not far from where I live. It has many things to…read morerecommend it, and yet it has been ages since I've been there - maybe I'm guilty of the "grass is always greener" syndrome. But finally, my wife and I returned on the recent Sunday and were reacquainted with all it has to offer. It's a good park for walking: there's a flat, dirt path that circles the park; I didn't measure it, but it's a decent length, especially if you make multiple rounds. Along the way you see the park has a large bocce ball court, a popular dog park, and a good sized hill for cardio purposes with the Concord Vietnam Memorial on the top. A weekend adult soccer game was going on in the middle of the field. On the other side of the park is a pond (we saw an egret, ducks and geese), and a marsh-like area with tons of cattails. Galindo Creek, heavily shaded with trees, borders the edge of the park. A number of benches let you take a break when you need it from your walk. Newhall Park is a little rough around the edges visually. There's none of the graceful elegance of a Walnut Creek Larkey Park, with its paved path, lush green grass and stately trees. Newhall's grassy areas are functional, but look beat up with numerous dead spots (maybe blame the soccer). The walking path is hard dirt, but can be messy after a rain. The parking lot also is unpaved, and is in poor condition with bumps and holes. We noticed a number of cars parked along Turtle Creek Road prior to the park entrance. But these are minor concerns. In the uber-populated East Bay, any park is a welcome break from wall-to-wall homes, stores and concrete. Newhall Park is an easy way to get out and breathe the fresh air, and deserves the popularity it enjoys. That Walnut Creek park may have greener grass, but sometimes that park down the street is all we need.

What a really nice good-sized park in the middle of a residential area. Totally didn't expect to…read morefind a nice park like this, nor have I seen any non-HOA-managed park maintained this well and cleanly I think. It's perfect especially for those who live in the area and have pets to walk. I've l seen lots of families walking around and hanging out in the park, and also kids playing sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.). It has a good playground there too. But what I like the most about this park is it provides complimentary doggie bags to encourage dog walkers to help keep the park clean. It also provides plenty of trash cans for use. My dog seems super happy whenever she's at this park - the grass looks healthy, some trees look well grown and huge, which tells me they're watered and taken care of well. I also feel safe walking around this park during the day.

Many of my childhood birthday parties were thrown at this park. It was so sentimental and wonderful…read moreto return all these years later with my own 2 children and watch them play and enjoy the park as much as. Used to. Lots of shady area to get out of the sun. Green grass. Hills to roll down. Lots of opportunities for creative and imaginative play. Newly renovated playground. It is a simple yet cute and perfect play spot in the neighborhood.

I love this park- I spent a lot of time walking and doing yoga here during Covid. This park helped…read morekeep me sane during that period I haven't been in a while, but I wanted a nice place to walk my foster dogs. I love that it's cooler and shaded here verses going on walks at other places. I always find something new and stunning when I go. We usually go during the week and never have trouble parking

What an incredible asset in Concord! I grew up in WC nearby and never even knew about this park. I…read morerecently found it driving down Cowell and decided to pull into a nondescript parking lot. Turned out to be a great decision because it's so beautiful. It has a lovely green in the center with plants from around the world around the green. It also appears to connect to a trail. There are lots of volunteers working on the gardens and there seems to be a summer camp here too.

Great park for families. Looking forward towards food trucks hopefully coming back this…read morespring/summer. Its a nice place to take your kids to play. They have bathrooms, two playsets, benches, a decent sized parking lot, a dog park, and a large grassy area to run around/play in.

Clean and green this a park by the sorrounding neighborhood of Vista Del Mar n San Marco area…read moreresidents are welcoming and serene place security cameras in place Pittsburg Police are watching

I love that this park has exercise equipment, so while the kids play. Pops can get a nice little…read moreworkout going

Beautiful, lovely, large park with a walking pathway and exercise structures along the way;…read moremultiple playgrounds for different sized children, barbecue grills and picnic area, very clean; large grassy field for dogs to run and play, big enough for a football game. Very clean and feels safe.

First time checking out the park with my little! It's so cute and a pretty good size! Lots of…read morelittle families and kiddos running around! It's also nice they have swings for little ones! More than one slide monkey bars and more! Bathrooms Slides Monkey bars Swings Teeter totter (single) Grassy area Picnic tables Sand Def will be back Dog friendly as well as long as you have them in a leash

Such a beautiful park. Lots of shaded areas and very clean! A wonderful surprise- Bring your kids,…read morehave a picnic, and enjoy the scenery