A beautiful park with a lot going for it. The upper (Southern) area along Euclid is dominated by 2 large sports fields, while the lower (Northern) area has a flat meadow, a hill, and 2 playgrounds, one for little kids (3-5) and one for older kids (5-12). There are several picnic areas, a couple of which are large and include grills. (Bring your own charcoal.) Drinking fountains abound, but note that there are no usable water spigots, so don't count on filling up a cooler or large jug. The bathroom hut was in decent shape and had recently been cleaned. I didn't have a chance to explore much, but it appears that the park also includes a fairly sizable network of trails. Seems like a nice play to spend a sunny day. read more

I wish I'd grown up in Berkeley so I would have had access to this amazing park. I didn't discover it until this year now that I live within walking distance, but it really takes me back to my childhood. It has the basketball courts, the picnic tables, the long walks into nature, the tunnel to the rose garden (quite a nice feature), and the concrete slide that is amazing fun with a sheet of waxed cardboard. Sadly, you don't see more parks with these amenities because cities are so afraid of litigation. You rarely see the giant cement slides and you never see the metal merry go rounds anymore (the only thing that might make this park better). It's nice to have a few things I remember from childhood still intact. I'm 20 years old and I still love this park. It's a perfect place to come on a picnic with a group of friends, and the children will not begrudge you for sliding down the cement slide at your age so long as you wait your turn patiently in line. Bonus points for the fact that there always seem to be swings available. read more

Cardboard ready, flying down a cement slide, flower crowns, exploring...and I'm a kid again, giddy with wonder. Codornices Park is for the kids at heart and kids who want to spend some time playing the day away at this lovely spot of a place in Berkeley. Cement slides need to exist more. Cement slides are super scary and super fun at the same time. Cement slides can be fatal if you don't just commit. After free fallin down the slide, mosey on over to the back of the park where trails will lead you up a stair case where you can do it Kung Fu Panda style and see how far you can climb up before your lungs give out. Or...you can go through the cool tunnel that will lead you to the rose garden across the street. When in bloom, you'll have all-access to one of Berkeley's beautiful little hidden treasures. I love this park with all my heart and so happy we found a gem will be frequented in the near future. ps. Don't have to bring any cardboard. There's piles of it just waiting for your arrival. read more

As often mentioned to my Yelp buddies, Dan B. and Liz C., I am a big fan of "playing hooky". There is just so much more fun to be had when you think you're getting away with something! Anyway, I actually did put in a solid weekend of work so felt justified going to the park on this glorious day. We went after school because, I mean, come on!- with weather like this, who goes straight home to do homework?! The Musk-A-Teers and I headed up Spruce to Arch Streets and, as always, had the debate about whether to run around like idiots in the actual park, or stroll around trying to be dignified in the Rose Garden. We opted for the 40 foot cement slide, basketball courts, and general mayhem of the park. That slide still takes my breath away after all these years! It is such fun! Best to grab yourself a piece of recycled cardboard to achieve maximum speed (ie: break-your-skull-open potential)... The creek running through the park is always a draw for the boys, the soccer field at the top of Cordonices is fun for kicking balls, running around and having a wide open space. I enjoy all the folks who I run into there. I have had some of the best impromptu conversations regarding books, kids, knitting, movies, you name it. I once was approached by a cool guy who asked about my hula hoop...turned out he's an expert with HoopGirls! On a warm sunny day, it's hard to beat a picnic, or just some snacks, a big blanket, good book, some sunscreen, and laze the day away here. I like the tunnel which connects the 2 sides of these parks together via an under ground WPA project (as is the Rose Garden itself). A true gem here in Berkeley, and it doesn't cost a thing. Big Fun, Swell Times, Yee Haw!! It's time to play hooky! read more

Went here yesterday since my daughter kept asking for the "big" slide. She loves it! She actually can not get enough ... and we end up staying here much longer than I intended. There was a line of kids waiting for the slide so she patiently waited for her turn ... time and time again. Once I could get her away from the slide ... we went across the street to the Rose Garden and enjoyed the beautiful day and fantastic views. Berkeley has it all! read more

Really a gem in Berkeley. But first off, no matter your age, you *have* to try the slide. There's lots of cardboard left there, so grab some and go for it. It's really up there on the "East Bay to do" list. The slide is in the North West portion of the park, which wasn't immediately obvious when we arrived. The rest of the slide area is a great grassy area, with throngs of kids and families with picnics and whatnot. There's also some great, if short, walking through the trees, and there was even a group Creative Anachronistics complete with foam swords duking it out - only in Berkeley (well, I guess not, but it fits). When you're done, take the tunnel under the road right through to the rose garden. Not quite as exciting, but worth seeing anyway. Parking might be tricky - it's street only, so perhaps arrive early. read more

Fantastic! Wonderful playground with an expanse of grass and shady areas. A baseball/softball field. A basketball court. A trail that leads up to the hidden Berkeley paths in the Berkeley hills. Picnic areas and BBQ. Tunnel that leads to the beautiful Berkeley Rose Garden. It's very easy to park along Euclid and the place gets PACKED on weekends. Call the park to reserve BBQs or baseball fields. The BEST part of the park is the 40 foot cement slide. Bring some cardboard and have a great time with gravity. I used to come here 20 years ago and I still come occasionally. It's a BLAST with simple but classic fun. read more

A childhood in the Berkeley hills? You know you've had a ride on a piece of cardboard, whizzing down this cement slide. The tunnel to the Rose Garden was once a little scary but now, with better upkeep, it's pretty ordinary. The playground newly renovated, all of it's OK the hills of grass to roll down, the swings and sands to play. Group barbecues and picnics are idyllic in this spot. Can you tell I like it? Yes, I do like it a lot. read more

Best kept secret in North Berkeley that doesn't cost money. There's a big baseball diamond that doubles as a great ultimate frisbee field. Found out with my friends that bringing glow-in-the-dark frisbees is pretty cool in these parts because there's very little street light climbing over the hilly embankments surrounding the park. In the park itself, there's a basketball court nestled in there next to a playground jungle gym for kids. The 40-foot concrete slide was a huge favorite with us; all the more fun when it's pitch black at night. Just grab cardboard and climb up the steps. If all you want to do is stroll, there's plenty of places for that too. read more

This place has it all! -A secluded BBQ area -A cement slide -Swings -A fenced in play area for very little ones -A tree that is climbable -A tunnel to the Rose Garden that echoes when you make noise inside it -A big lawn for big picnics or games -Basketball and tennis courts It's in a great location. There's usually lots of street parking. It's in a little dip so you feel like you're walking down into a grassy meadow playland of delight. read more

THE SLIDE! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SLIDE!!! As a little kid, I loved this place and especially the huge cement slide that seemed to go on forever. Seriously, come to ride the slide (wax paper works best!) if nothing else... Can you tell I love the slide??!!! SLIDE!!! read more

Awesome concrete slide I didn't know existed in Berkeley! Lots of space to throw a frisbee around and plenty of areas for kids to play. Definitely want to explore this park further, its like Live Oak but better! Views! Green forests! The only problem is the hike to get up here! read more

This was definately a college experience. I walked up here with some friends, slightly (right!) inebriated late on a Saturday night. Making the hike up Euclid, we first hit the Rose Garden, and wandered around there. Stopped, smelled the roses. Then, we found the tunnel that leads under Euclid Ave to Cordonices Park. Well, my buddy had a life changing experience in the tunnel. The next morning, he had no memory of it, but somehow it changed his life. We make it through the tunnel and get into the park, where we are greeted with a smorgasbord of activities for drunken college students. Swings drunk....AWESOME! But wait....there's more. There's a 40 foot concrete slide going down the side of the hill! Holy drunkard, Batman! Grab some cardboard (there's usually some hanging around), sit on cardboard, and fly down. Don't forget the sandbox! Oh, and I guess during the day people bring their little brats here too. read more

A great park to go for a walk, cross a few bridges, see a stream, and to go down a giant rock slide! Make sure to bring some cardboard or pick one up at the bottom of the slide left by previous sliders. The slide is pretty intimidating, there were 4 or 5 kids running up the slopes and continuously sliding down which calmed my nerves a bit...Until I sat down and looked down the massive slide, so many things racing through my mind like there is no way to stop yourself once you start, and the slide accelerates into a curve. It's one fast ride, keep your shoes on the board or make sure its not in a position that the slide will stop them and flip you into a superman position. Come during the spring and you can also visit the Rose garden across the street. You are able to enter the garden, there are doors you can push/pull through. I believe the garden is closed around 8 or 9pm. read more

A great park and one of my son's favourites. The concrete slide is indeed awesome and quite a throwback considering how liability-phobic municipalities can be. I also like the open lawn, the swings, the picnic area, the creek aqueduct (despite the "danger"), great conversation with people you know and have never previously met, and the considerable hiking space farther back. And for variety, take the pedestrian tunnel over to the Berkeley Rose Garden. read more

This is a nice park adjacent to the Berkeley Rose Garden. The other reviews describe some of the facilities, but if you have very young children, it's a good place to take them. There's a nice play yard with fairly modern equipment, and it's all gated off. One thing to watch out for is that at the north end of the park, there's a aqueduct that's not fenced off at all. It's a good few feet of drop onto concrete, presenting quite a danger to young children wandering around. read more

Not sure why you wouldnt give this place 5 stars? What a beautiful park to spend the day...there is something for everyone...all ages...including the big cement slide. Ample grass space, room to play (soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis), spots to grill, just the right amount of trees for the shade to sunshine ratio, and a beautiful rose garden across the way. There are still some sights in the park that I have yet to see (one of the other reviews mention a waterfall). We will have to roam around when we go back. Parking can be challenging if you go later on in the day...we got there right around 11:30am and found parking right in front but when we left we saw that the cars were lined up down the block. I dont blame them, the park is fabulous. read more

Imma make this quick. Park = Awesome There are BQ pits, picnic tables, restrooms (although u should BYOTP bring your own toilet paper bc its not always the cleanest but what do you want from a public park this aint Beverly Hills) ROCK SLIDE = SUPER COOL Um I might have cut a few children to put my 20-something behind on this slide. Its so fun, word to the wise, the stronger the cardboard the safer ur booty AND dont leave ur phone in ur pocket... it will break. Trust me, im the idiot that proved it to be true. read more

Stumbled across this park and I'm so glad we did. It was a slice of green heaven. Lots of open spaces, shady spots and just great. The playground is great for both big and little kids. The concrete slide was awesome. I must admit I was too chicken to ride it but it sure looked like fun! The only bad parts are parking, only street, and the one toilet. There is no door so someone needs to stand guard. Also, not very good for changing little ones. The toilet brought the rating down from 5 to 4. Otherwise, loved the afternoon spent here playing. read more

AWESOME PARK. Parking is along the street, but once you find some, the park is worth it. Open bathroom/toilet with no door. Hiking trails around the park. Great for kids and big kids and adult kids! LOL. I was having a ton of fun on the concrete slide. Pretty scary at first! (cardboard needed) read more

Wonderful park. You're never too old, or too young to grab a slab of cardboard and ride the concrete slide. Just be careful, because sometimes people will wax it and you will go ridiculously fast. Plus points for the secret waterfall nearby. read more

Best big concrete slide ever. Use cardboard or skin your elbows, sometimes both. Bathrooms always gross! Visit the Rose Garden through the tunnel and watch the sun set over the bay. read more

Bring a tough cardboard box and slide down the concrete slide! Its an adrenaline rush and so much fun. Not too far from the rose garden. read more

This is a 2-fer! You get the great park that is Codornices (...do you say CORdornices?) with its ~live~ kiddie play area, wild cement slide (the hint of the day is to bring your own cardboard and wax with crayons or candles), the barbeque areas that you can reserve, pretty spots for parties, spaces for games, and a creek to hike along. The 2-fer is that you can trek through the tunnel to the Berkeley Rose Garden with its wonderful view. read more

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There's nothing like going for a walk in Cordonices. If you love public stretching and working out in public, this is an ideal place. There is a rail by the creek that can be used as a ballet barre for stretching your lats, doing squats, and various other antics. Being romantic requires a certain amount of staying in shape, so take your sweetie to the park, get your exercise, then sneak off and kiss in one of the hidden spots in the park. read more

STONE SLIDE!!! Add cardboard (always lying nearby) and you got some free fun. I love taking my visitors here whenever they come up to Berkeley just because it's so fun and unique to norcal I think. It's actually super fast.. faster if you swipe some trays from a fast food joint and use that. Rose garden across the street is also pretty sweet. read more

This has been my favorite park since I was around 4 years old. Even though they've taken out the awesome (albeit incredibly dangerous) old wood structure and replaced the sand with tanbark, it's still a rad place to hang out. I used to play softball here. The dugouts are a wee bit janky, but it's a nice enough field, even better for running around loudly at night. There are large expanses of grass, perfect for rolling around on, picnicking on, or napping. The best thing about this park, though, are the swings. Aaah, no, the slide. The swings. The slide. They're both rad. I love going with my friends and swinging here for a while, preferably when it's not swarming with little kids (but can I blame them? They're little. It's made for them). The slide is like a free, tiny little roller coaster. This will always be my favorite park. read more

This is a beautiful park in the Berkeley Hills. We took our doggie here on a sunny and leisure Saturday afternoon and was bummed to find out no dogs are allowed in the rose garden across the street. Thank goodness Codornices Park was there to welcome us and our doggie with open arms. It's a very family friendly place, kids are playing nicely with frisbees and various outdoorsy toys. Dogs are abundant. We let Riley run around a bit with a few other pups and she had a blast. There are some easy short trails around the park for walks (not really hikes, you'd be done in 15 mins or less). We left feeling happy and relaxed. Would be a great place for a picnic too as we saw a few of those on the lawns around the park. read more

Love this park! Beautiful trees, bridges, little river, rose garden, walking trails amongst nature, playground, tunnels. An place in nature where kids and adults can enjoy. read more

The photo of the slide enticed me so I made a quick pit stop to this residential area park. It is quite small with a playground and swings. Yay for swings that werent being hogged by little children so adults could make their way to this childhood favorite. I really wanted to go on the slide but it seems like this thing is only meant for children who are half my size. There are pieces of cardboard (who knows how dirty they are) that you can use to slide down. Some kids even had a difficult time to slide because of dat friction. I saw some adults try to slide down but all they did was either stay put or push they legs along the slide to get down. It is definitely a cute little slide for kids and you will see how much they enjoy it. There is also a small baseball field that you will pass from parking to the slide. read more

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Summary based on many visits: --another great city resource --less 1 star because parking usually is challenging read more

CONCRETE SLIDE!!! I'm too old to play here during the day, so I come back at night and release my inner child. Did I mention there's fire pit in the back, baseball field, basketball courts, and plenty of small trails to walk on. Go through the tunnel and boom! You're in a rose garden. Now for those of you who want to get their blood flowing a little, go ahead and walk through that tunnel at night. Fun times. read more

I would say this is one of the better kept secrets in the Bay. I've been here 9 years and just learned of it. The park is situated in the hills across from the Rose Garden and tennis courts. The slide is fun and for all ages so give into your inner child and ride! For the fastest ride all the way to the bottom, sit on piece of cardboard with a piece that extends to your feet or add another. Great way to wear out the kids! read more

I must be the only one not feeling unconditional love for Cordonices. It's good-sized and is nicely positioned up in a residential neighborhood in the hills, but it bugs me that some corners of it seem neglected and abandoned and Aquatic Park-creepy, like the picnic area I saw in a dark shaded area covered with flies and cobwebs. I'll take Indian Rock or the Rose Garden (across the street), both of which have better views and a nicer atmosphere, over Cordonices Park. read more

As a nanny, I have spent a lot of time at Cordornices Park in the last year, mostly with a now 2-yr-old girl I take care of. It is truly beautiful. I have made friends with other nannies and moms there, and my charge has made friends with other tots! Great equipment, gorgeous trees, nice access to both sun and shade, and awesome cement slide (be careful!) There's a fenced in playground designed for toddlers, and an open one for bigger kids, which I think is a major bonus. And there's a big field for kicking around a soccer ball. There are beautiful paths at the park, also. They are not particularly accessible if you are pushing a stroller, though. It's right by the 65 bus stop, and across the street from the beautiful Berkeley Rose garden. In fact, you can go from the park to the garden without crossing the street, because there's a tunnel between the two. The tunnel is a lil creepy though, and hand-holding might be necessary. read more

The draw here for anyone with kids is the big concrete slide. The play structures are not as exciting as at some of the other parks we have visited. That said the park makes up for it with its leafy setting, a long tunnel to make silly echoes in, lots of open space to run in, and many friendly dogs. It would be nice if the public toilet had a door. read more

Park is nice and clean. Good play area for kids. Go for a walk on the trail and cross wooden bridges. Picnic areas offers great place to chillax and do some BBQ. It has a nice baseball field to throw some bballs. read more

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Two thumbs up from my nephews. Extra long concrete slide, picnic tables/group picnic area, basketball court, hiking trails. Connected to the Rose Garden through an underground tunnel. read more

Codornices Park - Concrete Slide - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This park is awesome to have a picnic Me and my friends reserved the spot with the huge bbq pit and the huge fireplace it's like a living room on the outside I also had a lot of fun on the giant slide, albeit a friend of mine ripped his pants since cardboard broke. :3 read more

Another great urban park which has been making people happy for nearly 100 years since it was established in 1915. It's situated in a gorgeous neighborhood and is blessed with features guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages. The stone slide is especially neat-o terrific! read more