This park is fantastic for kids of all ages. Our favorite part is the huge blue circle that spins…read more There are also swings and play structures and all u see gorgeous Redwoods in the heart of downtown Larkspur.

I've reviewed over 2 dozen parks and don't give 5 stars very often. This one deserves it. Location…read moreis super refreshing. What made me want to visit is the fact that it's in a forest of trees! I admit however, it was a bit odd that when I arrived, the "forrest" was about 1 block long. It's literally a bunch of trees in the middle of suburbia which I'm not complaining about, but it just caught me off guard. For those that need or want shade, this is the perfect place. More shaded areas in this playground than I've ever been to at any other spot. This place is littered with trees all super tall. Safety is all about access and the perimeter. The backside is surrounded by a tiny river. Frontside is surrounded by a wood fence which is quite fitting for the environment. Yes, there's a bathroom. Nice that the play structures are separated into a few play areas. This is good for separating children of different ages, but also keeps it from getting too crowded. Picnic benches too. Very nice "feel", that I can't quite explain that I've never felt at any other park. Truly a unique place. It may seem odd that the play structures are metal amidst nature, but the colors and design still go well with the environment. Funny that one of the play structures mimics a treehouse. Mulch everywhere which is great. Sand is so 1900's. Although parking wasn't tough, I think I got lucky. The street leading to this place is quite narrow. You'll find yourself taking turns w/folks coming towards you in the opposite direction b/c the street is just that narrow. This place is definitely worth visiting despite what could be a challenge with the parking situation.

I had forgotten how lovely this hike is. As we had some recent rain, there is still a creek…read moreflowing. However I think I would have to rename Dawn Falls to Dawn trickle. Although I don't own a dog, it was nice to see that this was a dog friendly trail. The head of the trail is in the depth of a forested, beautiful neighborhood. Parking can be challenging, but being a weekday we lucked out. We ended up doing a 5 mile out and back with maybe 500 feet of climbing. If we had more time, we would've continued up to King Mountain. Between the redwood trees, the creek the beautiful rocks and ferns the entire hike was delightful.

This is such a lovely trail in the heart of downtown Larkspur. But be aware they only have street…read moreparking, and it fills up pretty quickly on weekends. I love hiking here because the trail is easy and beautiful, and we can have our dog join us. People should have their dogs on leash, but unfortunately, we've encountered folks who flout that rule. Oh well! The scenery is beautiful, and the trail is less busy than other local comparable destinations. The bridges and redwoods make Baltimore Canyon a nature lover's paradise. There's just so much beauty to take in. I recommend coming in the late morning to early afternoon on a weekday when parking is still available, and the trail is sparsely traveled.

Would give it 4 stars if it wasn't for people not picking up after their dogs. Stepped in dog shit…read moretwice trying to find a good spot to hang my hammock. Yesterday I had an interrupted view of the mountain. Tried going back to that spot today only to step in dog shit. Find another spot ( not as good) & again, more dog shit. Now look at what view I have of the mountain.

Guys, there is a designated dog park here for a reason. Okay to the woke mob, friendly reminder,…read morethis is not a dog park, it is a park park. Have had at least two incidents with entitled Karens like this, one of whom told ME to leave. Ah dah dah, was here first and also wait for it am not bothering other people or telling them to 'come pet my dog' like you. Some folk here are really irresponsible and just don't seem to be aware that this is an all-purpose grounds. Can't have some strange animal for example just coming up and invading a kid's soccer game. That wouldn't be good. If you have to keep on saying to people that your mutt is friendly then perhaps you need some reflection and a moment of skepticism there. Wouldn't say that a lot of the folk who go here are particularly friendly. Had an awkward guy come up asking about covid restrictions as if he was soap boxing or politicizing about something ...huh? Come on. This is just a park. However, yes, you do get a good view and there's volleyball, though not sure if you can just join or if there's a lesson arrangement or something, would happily do that. Until then, respect my walking and will do yours as well. Ugh, the Marin Karen Crazies just like to roll up in parks with dogs for some reason. Why they not trained? Is this some feminist ...dog whistle? Not quite sure what to really do here besides visit that cool @$$ dock.

Dawn Falls Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Larkspur, California. It's considered to…read morebe a moderately challenging route. It will take about an hour to walk through this beautiful redwoods round trip to the Dawn Falls. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running. The best part of the Dawn Falls trail is that it's not crowded but you may still see a few other people while exploring. This trail is open year round but the best time is from January through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. However, I do see local dogs roaming without their leashes. Only a few parking spots deter many visitors. However, if you will be willing to be patience, there will on a parkingspot for you. This trail is maintained so clean here, so please no littering! Enjoy!

*****pay attention *****…read more Word, to the ignorant drivers who have never been on switchbacks DO NOT come here. As you blast down the very single car lane, not paying attention and laughing away isn't cute. Be mindful of cars and pediatricians. Believe it or not its not all about you! The road to the trail is all kinds of messed up. It's a single lane through a neighborhood with very little turnouts. Believe it or not, there are huge redwoods along this road. If you have never been on a road like this, please park at the bottom of the road!!! PLEASE! Even the folks who were walking up the road to the trail aren't alert. It's sooo fun to be surrounded by people who believe it's all about them yes, im being harsh, but it was that bad!

This is a great neighborhood park with nice walkways, gorgeous views of the creek, marsh and Mt…read moreTam, and plenty of open grassy areas. Parking is along Bon Air Rd. It's a favorite in the rotation of places that our sweet pup likes to go for walks. Look up towards Tam at sunset, you'll get some gorgeous pics!

My family has been coming here for a decade. It is super conveniently accessible walking from…read moreBacich or parking on the street across from the hospital. The flat and wide meandering paths are great for walking babies and dogs, and the multiple play structures make it fun for all ages. And it has swings and picnic tables and grass and shade. It's a great spot!

This is such a pretty and natural space in the Greenbrae neighborhood. I love the small path, the…read moresprinkle of redwoods in the middle, and the views! It's a lovely little park that you can detour into while on a walk, and a wonderful place for our pup to get in lots of sniffs and scenery. The drawback is that it is located right next to a homeless shelter, and unfortunately that place is very poorly managed. There are often residents from the shelter that will come to the park and drink or smoke, and just toss their trash on the ground. Also, beware as sometimes the residents from the shelter have their large, aggressive dogs off leash. As a former social worker, I understand that recovery is a delicate and complex path for these folks, and that not littering or the practice of "pack it in pack it out" is not high on their list of priorities. But, it's managements fault for not doing a better job of educating these folks, and letting them know that we all can continue to enjoy this space, if we all respect the space, use the trash cans provided at the front of the park, and keep dogs on leash.

The fabulous feature of hoofin' it is the pure pleasure of noticing and visiting things without…read moreneeding to find parking, etc. Not to mention all of the salubrious benefits of le flanerie. I followed the very dry creek and had intentions to make my way westward on a perfectly warm, sunny afternoon. Lo and behold, I had to adjust something on my ipod and fell into this little hushed park. Now, the north side of Greenbrae has many parks to offer its patrons, starting with Niven, Bon Air Landing, this one... The former is the largest with huge greens, and this one is provincial, sporting a few benches, a table for picnicing, and a bit of privacy or respite for bikers and strollers. Located directly next to the Coffee Roo yellow truck!

This is a great community park located near the town's community center, a school, along a lagoon…read moreand canals, and near the fwy, neighborhoods, and shops. Really an ideal location for a park! Plenty of parking whether you park in the lot or along the road. It gets quite busy as a number of kids extracurricular activities happen here on evenings and over the weekend. I like coming here to walk with our pup, as there's plenty of grass and space to sniff. Some other dogs we see are off leash, but most people we see are good about keeping their dogs on leash. There are plenty of trees along the park, and a cute path that leads to the neighborhood further up the street. Also, the grounds are kept quite clean, and I seldom see any litter on the ground. Definitely appreciate people keeping our local park clean!

Wow this is a gem! There's at least 3 play structures for all age groups up to 12 years old, plus a…read morepretty decent bouldering (rock climbing) wall, a tall swingset, a tire swing, a pretty good size sandbox with a rock feature in the middle, a medium size grassy area, and an easy-to-miss paved bike track for the tikes that circles half of the whole playground. Two tiny picnic tables are under a partly shaded canopy. Benches are dispersed throughout. When we went, there were ample porta-potties and portable hand-wash basins just outside the fences, and there are permanent bathrooms at the tennis courts nearby. Besides the fenced-in playground, there's a larger park with ample grassy areas, tennis courts, a baseball field, I think a soccer field, picnic tables with barbecue (BBQ) pits, and a small pond with a walking path around it. There's ample parking for cars and a couple of bike racks too. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

A magical little place. When I came here as a kid, the sheer size of this little patch of bay felt…read moreimpossible. No charge for parking, ample first-come first-serve grills and tables, and no permit required fishing off the decades-old mainstay, Paradise Pier. Complete with the best view of the Richmond Bridge out there.

Beautiful park. We came here twice now, once for a baby shower. You can fish or relax on the lawn…read more There are chairs for you with some tables. Lots of picnic areas for gathering. There's a very small beach nearby but it's on the other side of the picnic grounds.

This trail technically goes from Mill Valley to Kent Woodlands but this review is for the trail…read moreloop featured on All Trails which is 2.7 miles and a little over an hour. This leg of the trail runs parallel to the Southern Main Fire Road which is a good alternative if you are going to also go to Dawn Falls but wanted more trail and not a fire road. It's also much less trafficked and has more shade. This loop is better in winter and spring. The winter especially after the rains there are small waterfalls along the trail (they dry up by late March) and it's very green. Spring brings some wildflowers like Irises. The summer can get hot with dead brush so not as great but at least it's mostly shaded. Can see Bay, Richmond Bridge, and Mount Diablo in the distance.

What a gorgeous hike! The drive to get to the base of the hike is an easy one hour drive from SF…read more The first 15 minutes of the hike is mostly covered in tree canopy with a gorgeous stream. It's a little chilly but then it opened up to an uphill climb for a mile. The expansive views of the mill valley are beautiful. Very dog friendly but also lots of mountain bikers so just keep your pup close. Lovely hike and I cannot wait to do it again.