Codornices Park

(72 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great park. Love that it's fully gated. There is shade from the trees around the edges and around…read morethe picnic tables. Short picnic table for the kids

Totland Playground gets props for excellent PR. one gets a mental image of a vast area of play…read morespace for youngsters. nada. there's a single play structure, a swing, some sand, a "clubhouse". the rest is multi-generational. -trees, green grass, picnic tables. tall trees. something kids might enjoy. realistically, young adults et al. would enjoy these spaces more. just street parking, no parking lot seen. there's some toys on the perimeter of the playground that may be free to use. due diligence suggested to make sure it's safe for the youngsters to play with. seems to be closed during the covid pandemic.

Lots of toys available for toddlers

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Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground

(146 reviews)

3.3 mi

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.

What a tucked away away spot to come across with my wife. We came across this spot after having…read moredinner at Hana Japan. We were in absolute awe because it was very serene. We saw pol just relaxing in their cars, some ppl were fishing and others just taking it all in. Had a great conversation with a car neighbor who told us about some spots here in Berkeley and Oakland to go and check out. We are so excited about learning more of what the East Bay has to offer every time we decide to venture out.

Covered in seaweed during low tide

Beautiful waterside park

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Piedmont Park

4.7

(66 reviews)

4.6 mi

This park is absolutely delightful. It sits in the city of Piedmont, which is a bit of unusual city…read moregeographically because it is completely encapsulated by Oakland. It's somewhat of an oasis in Oakland. And this park is an oasis within that. The park isn't huge, but it does the job. Love the trails, great with the dog, and every once in a while, they'll have the food trucks. Parking nearby is easy.

We spent a crisp morning walking throughout the variety of trails in Piedmont Park. There's a dog…read morerun, play structure, plenty of bench seating, and many shady areas to explore. The safety railings and paved walkways with extra grooves to prevent slippage, especially in steeper sections. The trails would also make a great place to run as most of the paving is flat. This is definitely a place for repeat returns.

Trails

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Trees

Strawberry Creek Park

(28 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great little park away from the noise, cars, and hustle of the city. You want a little peace and…read morequiet to chill, read, or do nothing. Pro tip.... Bring a blanket in case the grass is wet. This is the place. Also, Hidden Cafe is right there for great coffee and snacks. (Closed Monday) This park stretches for a few blocks behind the busy streets with tennis courts, a kids playground and a clean creek flowing through it. Kids were playing in the creek and having a great time. The rope play structure is awesome. A very nice place to get away from it all in Berkeley and let's be real, there's a lot to get away from on Berkeley.

There's truly something for every age group at this park…read more A nice playground for the kids, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts for adults and teens, and if you walk to the grassy area next to hidden cafe there's so many adults and families enjoying the outdoors picnicking. Great spot for casual hangs.

Picnic areas. Ample space for bday parties

Playground

Picnic areas

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Tilden Regional Park Little Farm

4.7

(316 reviews)

1.7 mi

I absolutely love this farm!…read more I went for the first time at the beginning of the summer, and I've been back two more times since then! It's a great place to go with your kids, by yourself, or for small meetups. One of the reasons I enjoy this farm is that it's FREE, including parking. We were a bit bummed when we went as a group and saw that feeding the animals is no longer an option, but that information is posted on the website, so I'm not going to fault them for something we didn't double-check. You can brush the goats, so if you're hoping for your little ones to have a close interaction, that's always an option. It's a small farm, so you can walk through it pretty quickly, but there's so much space surrounding the farm that I would honestly plan to bring a blanket if the weather permits and have a picnic. They also have a park, and I would recommend checking out the building. I can't remember the name... I think it's the Nature Area? But they have some cool stuff inside.

It's exactly what they call it, a "little farm" but perfect for the toddlers and younger kids!…read more We wanted to get the kids out of the house and do something that didn't require spending a lot of money and what better then free? It took us 30 minutes to wrap around the whole farm, we visited previously with my son's school on a field trip and it did seem like there were less animals. Same kinds, just less in general. The cows were being washed by what I think were volunteers (younger kids) so my kids didn't really get to see them up close which was the part they were most excited about so it was a bit of a bummer. The goats were uninterested so brushing wasn't an option since they were so far back Chickens and bunnies mind their own business but super cute to look at. Overall, the animals don't seem to care much about the people and keep their distance OR we happen to come on a bad day and they were overwhelmed with all the volunteers (I sure was) I check the website so I totally knew and understand about feeding the animals not being a thing anymore (so I don't get how people blame the farm when it's a quick search to check) BUT they should consider closing or posting a notice when having younger volunteers at the farm learning and taking up all the space and animals. We genuinely didn't get to enjoy them at all because the kids inside the enclosure with them keeping them farther away or just busy in general. Well possibly come back again before summer is up and hope the animals are a bit more active/social lol

Farm animals in Berkeley's Tilden Park

Me sitting on a log

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Bunnies

Willard Park

(57 reviews)

1.7 mi

Tennis courts, large green space (grass), play structure and much more. A very good park…read more I like this park very much. Its not a 5 star exclusive type of thing - but its very clean and lawn quality is up to my standards. There is some new concrete work and some artistic concrete benches. Also they boast 'movies in the park' - had to steal that word 'boast' from all the realtors in the world. They are always boasting this and that. Boasting granite, boasting eat in kitchen, boasting big yard... do realtors not have any other vocabulary other than 'boasting?' Signs indicate new bathrooms soon to come. I like how the city of Berkeley chooses to put so much effort into this little park.

One of the best parks that I have been to in a while. Fairly clean, fairly populated, and fairly…read moreokay overall. Came here after driving awhile in the early morning to relax. I can imagine how nice it would be to have a picnic here in the summer. The winter sit was nice though. There's a tot area. There's a court. The bathroom wasn't open. I wish there was more to do though. I have seen parks with much more to offer seating wise, playground wise, and more. 4/5

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Becky Temko Tot Park

(8 reviews)

1.7 mi

Becky Temko Tot Park is so small that if cars were parked in front ot it, it's difficult to see it…read moreon a drive by. not much room for many tots. probably closed during the pandemic. didn't see any signs indicating it was. primarily for the youngsters. just a sand pit, swings, a play unit with a slide, a few benches, a few trees & a grass area in the rear.

Not the largest tot park you've ever seen, but it has a solid sand pit, a nice jungle gym, some…read moreswings and a few nice trees. Not so shabby for a residential city park. As most parks, some local donated toys have accumulated, making it even more fun for the kiddo's. One picnic bench, one mini picnic bench for your little's, and a bench to rest those weary parental bones. Overall, a solid, bright tot park perfect for those toddlers to let loose and expend some energy.

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Trees, concrete walkway

Live Oak Park

(37 reviews)

0.4 mi

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.

Drawing of each dog models and the map/ locations of the shootings.

Trees, trails, and bridge over creek

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Creek and stairway

Doyle Hollis Park

(26 reviews)

3.2 mi

Nestled in a neighborhood of Emeryville off 62nd lives a park full of climbs, spins, slicing and…read morerocking. Parking is street in a residential area, free of meters and parking time limitations. The park is closed off to traffic, so crossing between the tot and big play areas is pretty safe. It is very quiet, even with the sounds of children and adults. There are two benches directly on the play area of the big kids (5-12), with three additional double benches with attached tables. There are well maintained, stocked restrooms directly off the big kid play area. Littles and parents will have to time their potty time as it is about 30-45 seconds from the tot play space. Definitely a cute little neighborhood park to visit if you are in the area.

Found a surprisingly nice little park!…read more It's not very big, but the design is thoughtful, clean, and comfortable There's plenty of shade , so even on sunny days it's not too hot--perfect for a relaxed playtime. Playground features: Slides, climbing structures, and spinning toys--great for kids of different ages There's also a toddler area , so little ones can play safely Special highlight: There's a community-donated free toy area Lots of different toys to play with--kids will feel like they've discovered a new playroom Bonus: There's a small path running through the park Kids can safely ride scooters or bikes--spacious and easy to move around Amenities: Restrooms (big plus!) Benches for parents to relax Heads up: Parking nearby can be a bit difficult, so plan some extra time or go earlier

Big kid play area (5-12)

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San Pablo Park

4.2

(42 reviews)

2.4 mi

First time here to this park! I saw that it was down the street from Grove Park, which normally has…read morea lot of people! I found this park accessible from Google Maps and decided to check it out today Everything going on here at the park from kite flying, volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, pickle ball, and everyone out enjoying the lovely day The bathrooms were clean and air-conditioned, and I also like that every other court had benches in front of it to put your stuff down and relax would probably come here again soon! favorite park in the area now!

I take the kids here after school for a quick break. Sometimes we put the grill to use and have…read moredinner at the park as well. San Pablo has two playgrounds (one for tots and one for older kids), tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball field and a large grassy field. They also have a community room and bathrooms available. During the summer, they provide free lunch for the kids :) I see a bunch of after 5pm clubs utilizing the area.

Lots of basketball courts

Slides

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Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

4.1

(29 reviews)

1.2 mi

The pool is great! And it's open way more hours this summer than the past. Pretty much 12-6pm…read moreeveryday for rec swim. FYI the pool is only open during the summer.

The Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA) is a hidden gem located above the Cal Campus and on…read morethe road up the hill on the way up to the Lawrence Hall of Science. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a ropes course, locker rooms, fitness center, barbecue/picnic area, and the Haas Clubhouse. I've been here for a few private parties at the Clubhouse. But what I really enjoy is bringing the family here for a swim and a chance to hang out poolside or on the grass. It's quiet, peaceful and in lush surroundings. And it's only a short drive from the urban grittiness of my Albany home.

If you just want the lazy swim in the sun, this is it!

High-up obstacle course!

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Berkeley Aquatic Park

3.6

(81 reviews)

2.8 mi

Google maps will take you to the south lot, which offers free and easy parking. Overflowing trash…read morecans and a porta potty were located near the parking lot when I visited this past Saturday. Plenty of unmaintained grass throughout the park, not ideal for picnicking. But there were a few picnic tables and park benches along the trail bordering the pond. Along the paved path, I enjoyed the surrounding scenery and views of the water, as well as ducks, pelicans, and seagulls floating in the lagoon. I also found some disc golf baskets and exercise stations on site. Nothing too exciting here, but it's still a lovely park and not a bad option for getting your steps in.

I come here to walk and reset. The smell and the transients can be off putting sometimes. They have…read morea park for the kiddos and disc golf. There is parking and a bathroom but the bathroom closes kinda early. It is located near the freeway so it can get a little noisy, I have to wear headphones to bypass that.

Trail/park

Pier

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The Big C

(76 reviews)

1.0 mi

It's a short and steep hike up here. However don't expect a blazing 'C' at the top. We went…read moreduring a hot day and there isn't much shade around the area. If you're looking for a short burst workout this is a pretty good one with a fabulous view. I'm sad the swing isn't there. I would have like floating in the air. We paid for parking by the wooden stairs. However, there must be another area to park for free as there were other hikers en route.

Fast hike with nice views but no swing and poorly maintained. There is a lot of construction in…read morethe area as well.

Wild turkey in the distance

Swing

The rope swing

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Hearst Pool

3.8

(20 reviews)

1.1 mi

TL;DR beautiful pool, beautiful gym…read more PLUSES: + outdoor pool = great view (campanile) + design is old, rustic, and beautiful + huge locker rooms + halls are perfect for a photoshoot

This 33-meter (108+ feet!) rooftop pool of Roman proportions and elegance is a treasure of the UC…read moreBerkeley campus. The locker room is approached by a walk through a sunlit hallway of old, multi-paned windows. The locker room is spotless, and fabulously equipped. Then, the pool itself...holy crap...first of all, it's on a ROOF, and it's made of MARBLE and mosaic tiles. And there are huge concrete terraces on which to sun and rest oneself, as well as to view eye candy from the waterpolo team doing leisurely laps as if just for show. The lanes are huuuuge so collisions are rare. In fact, it sometimes feels like the place is a secret even from the lucky students who can enjoy it, because I don't remember it ever being crowded. In fact, as the sound of the Campanile heard between breaths of the fresh Berkeley breeze blowing over the verdant quad can charm anyone into thinking that they are having a dream of liquid solitude. Here, I was able to break through my 2-lap ceiling and seal my love of swimming forever. Okay, one pain in the ass is that you have to pay a fee to rent out a locker...but at least you CAN rent out a locker! Another pain in the ass is that you have to wear a damn swim tag on your person to show that you are allowed to be in or around the pool in the first place...but the crispy, sun-yellow, and oh-so-filchable towels provided by the gym make up for all this... Yeah, so basically, there's nothing negative that can be said about this pool. It is a drop of Heaven on Earth.

Fantastic pool no matter what the weather.

Assessing the stroke

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Yet another sunny day at UC Berkeley's renowned Hearst Pool

Sticky Art Lab

My son just attended a birthday party in this little hidden gem. The space is inviting and the kids…read morehad so much fun . The instructors were so kind and engaging with the kids . My little boy is already asking to go back again ! Definitely recommended !

We just had our 10 year old's bday here! Every thing was great, and the kids really got in to the…read moreproject we picked (felt succulent gardens). Planning to come back soon for an adult night (or another private party with my girl friends!).

Front door of Sticky Art Lab

Tote bag stamping workshop.

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Screen printing workshop!!

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Carol L.

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5 years ago

Great park I didn't know existed until I walked through a tunnel from Berkeley Rose Garden to find this place! I saw kids sliding down on cardboard from a huge slide, a play structure, basketball court, field, picnic tables and a place to have a BBQ, and mini hiking trails. I brought my family the next time and they loved it! It's great for kids and adults alike for playtime, peaceful nature, and a bit of exercise in the hilly area with a few different trails. It's also good for dog walking, and there's a little creek for my water-loving dog to rest in on a walk. Good to combine with a visit to the rose garden. Highly recommended. read more

Mimi A.

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6

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8 years ago

Mixed feelings about this park. It's awesome but actually quite dangerous for kids compared to most of the other playgrounds we have been to. This is just my opinion of course. I realize that norms for playground safety have changed a lot in the last 40 years. So I recommend going, and hitting the rose garden across the street too, but be prepared to watch out for your kids closely. Also, not great bathroom accommodations either. But it is cool and worth experiencing. I might not go back again until my son is about 7 and has more judgement to keep himself safe. read more

Jess S.

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7 years ago

I brought my Nephew here this last weekend it is a gorgeous park. Lots of trees and walking trails. Full park. Our favorite part was the huge cement slide! I would bring a card board box you can slide down on. read more

Catherine P.

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10

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13 years ago

I love this park. Very wonderful place to take your children and the trails are nice to walk on. The smell of summer is there with all the people cooking BBQ and the kids playing on the field. read more

Aric W.

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33

17 years ago

great park. I wish everyone in the world had a park like that.

Jil M.

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16

2

17 years ago

The slide is great for young and old. Very fun.

J W.

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7 years ago

neat place. must try the slide

Lai P.

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13 years ago

it has a slide!!

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