Cute little park tucked in the more "residential"y areas of Mountain View that you never really hear about :P. While it doesn't have an abundance of activities for kids, they do have swings and their grass and foliage is very well kept. They have tables and BBQ areas, but you have to pay for a permit and an additional fee for alcohol :\ There's a $20 fee for reserving tables the day of OR $15 in advance on their website if your group is under 8, and they're pretty strict about it; we saw an entire family get moved off a table, onto the ground because apparently they hadn't booked in advance. This was at like 4pm, mind you, so it seemed a little stingy, but I guess rules are rules. Overall a nice park for family or general lazing about, but damn are they sticklers. --- sweet: beautiful park, not terribly crowded bitter: no alcohol, pay-for-tables strictly enforced :( read more

By far one of my FAVORITE parks around. I just found out that they have a dog area which makes me even more delighted. I have me going to this park for years and years and years and you know I've always seen them walking their dogs and this was before me even getting my little pooch I have nothing bad to say about it it's not littered with homeless people it's got a wonderful groundskeeper on board and I love this park .... I love it!!! And so does my little pooch read more

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Nice and big park in Mountain View. I've come here for work bbqs, family pictures, and just regular walks. They have a nice playground for the kids. We flew a drone around and it hit the tall trees. The only downside is the parking lots are a little small, especially when there are a lot of parties. You may have to park at the other lots further away (near the hospital) or find some street parking. read more

This review is for the dog park portion of Cuesta Park. According to this website, http://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/parks/parks/dog.asp, you are allowed to have your dog off leash (at least until June, 2015) at Cuesta Park in the designated portion (http://www.mountainview.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=2410). I love this park because there's grass for the dog to play on and it's big enough (like football field big) to accommodate many dogs. Dogs and their owners alike were really friendly and clean. Please note that this "dog park" is not fenced off, so you should be aware of your dog at all times. The park is structured like a bowl (where the middle is the lowest portion), so as long as you keep your dog in the middle, that should keep him/her distracted from outside things. Many owners disperse themselves around the border of the park so there's at least some people making sure dogs just don't run off. read more

Cuesta Park - Basic structure of the dog park. About half the dog park in this photo - Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

Small rolling hills, green grassy areas, paved paths, volleyball area, picnic areas, BBQ pits, swings, children's play area, tennis courts, summer free music in the park. This is a great park. Table reservations are required especially in the warm months of spring and summer. There is also one huge area with massive BBQ pits for large parties. There is also an area right next to the tennis court that is a great on leash dog park area that you can take your precious pooch to for a walk. This dog park area is not enclosed so Fido and Fifi cannot run off leash in this area. read more

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We were there last week to do our family photos , the park was big enough for us to social distance. The park has a big parking lot and easy for kids to get in and out of the car since the car lot was big enough. The ppl were friendly around the neighborhood and will definitely go again and recommend this park for others . read more

What a park. The greatest park ? Maybe! The best park locally ? Probably not. A typical park that everyone can enjoy, checks all the boxes of parkyness and is a great place to just come chill and hang out ? Definitely ! read more

I just hosted a Memorial Day Weekend BBQ here, and it was such a great venue. I reserved a large group BBQ area for about $50. This included lots of nice, shaded, picnic tables and a large grill. Plus, the large group area was close to the bathrooms and a field area for us to set up volleyball nets for the afternoon. The best part was, I didn't have to make the reservation far in advance; I think I called about a week and a half prior to the event and made the reservation easily. This park is dog friendly and people friendly. There are tennis courts, volleyball courts (though these are on cement), and playground areas for the kiddos. I like that there's plenty of shade for those that want it, and plenty of open field areas for those that don't. I would definitely come back here if I were planning another BBQ or picnic in the future. The reservation people really made things easy for me. :-) read more

This is a really nice green spacious park with everything you would want as a park. There's the playground for kids to play, grass to lay on for daydreaming, picnic area for those jolly gatherings and serene walking trails. For those less inclined to hang with nature the YMCA gym is nearby to out into the green park and people watch. If you happen to get into accidental shinanigans the El Camino hospital is nearby too. The best perk of all is the lighted tennis courts till 11pm. The park isn't brightly lit as the rest of the park. We went around 8pm on a saturday and there were plenty of dazzling open courts to play. The court was recently resurfaced with slick white paint outlining the courts. There's even a tennis wall to practice on your own. read more

It's a peaceful park. I stopped by this park in the middle of roadbike ride. South Bay is good for roadbiking. Not hilly and bike-friendly. Mountain View is nice place to bike. There are a lot of benchs to take a short break to drink and eat. read more

The park of my youth. From coming here to play as a child, sneaking away from a football game at St Francis to smoke cigarettes with my friends on Friday nights, music in the park every summer, and tons of family and company picnics, bbq's, and parties, Cuesta Park has been a constant friend in my life. A few paths that trail through the park, a few tennis courts, and a few different playgrounds. Large bbq areas and tons of open grassy spaces for kids to run around and roll down the hills. It is not huge but there are lots of nooks and crannies. read more

Came here for a stroll after lunch on the weekend. It was about half past one and park was actually not at all crowded as I had expected. Was smirking at this little girl with arms extended struggling to get a foothold of her roller blades and suddenly a couple of people came up to me and said "Hello Ma'am!". Was not too pleased by the remark as it makes me feel old. Turned my head to focus my vision which was staring at two young men with white shirts and dark skinny ties. "Would you be interested in reading about testaments of Jesus Christ?" I stopped and they handed me "The Book of Mormons". They were really sincere so I gave them some time to talk about themselves. Since I am actually interested in reading about theology so I took the book and thanked them. Went on the swing afterwards trying to relive my childhood memories and watching people enjoying their afternoon. The park is spacious with many picnic areas and large trees offering plenty of shade. Plentiful sporting amenities and playgrounds for the children. It's a great neighborhood park! read more

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Very nice place with a good playground for your kids. I like to spent my free time at this park-its very close to my house and there are usually very calm atmosphere. read more

Nice park with lots of playground area. Designed for toddler like my son whose 3 years old. There are lots of kids ranging in all ages. Bring sandals. Cool sandbox to play in. We will be back for sure. read more

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I really enjoyed this park with my 3 year old and 6 yo niece. The playground is nice and spacious. There's shade, benches, areas with trees... also well located! read more

The place is nice. I brought my dogs with me and I let one of them being off-leash and she was running crazily and happily on the grass. The reason why i rated 3 star is because there was a weird middle age woman that kept following my dog and calling her name... it seems that she was trying to grab her. I was so scared but since my dog ran very fast so she didn't catch her... I probably won't come back again but the place is really nice if it's sunny. read more

I like going to this park a lot... It's a small park but it's a nice place for walking or running or just a nice evening stroll with a friend... Still need to check out the tennis courts. read more

If only there were more parks like Cuesta Park... Pros: + ENORMOUS + Very dog-friendly + Walking distance from a shopping center on Miramonte (which has a Safeway in it for all of your picnic needs) + Right next to El Camino Hospital (so if something bad happens, you are able to get to the hospital fast) + Multiple parking lots + Multiple grills/seating areas for picnics and such + Molly's Meadow/The Cuesta Park Annex (this random abandoned area with dry grass and a bunch of trees) is a great place to be if you want some straight-up alone time. + There are tennis courts. + Overall, it's just a really nice park. Cons: - None that I can think of, at present. If only there were more parks like Cuesta Park... 5 stars all the way read more

This is a pretty nice park nestled in an affluent neighborhood - I can see why its reviewed so highly. I went on a Saturday afternoon and there were tons of families having picnics, kids biking, and little tots playing games. Made me want to LIVE there. I looked up the housing prices nearby just for kicks and discovered they are all in the 1.5 mil range...so maybe 10 yrs down the road! My main reason for coming here was to check out the "dog bowl" mentioned in so many reviews. It's a ridged hill in the shape of a bowl which gives your dog an extra uphill climb if you throw the ball standing at the lip. My dog absolutely loved it! There is SOOO much green grass, it was very well maintained, and most importantly clean. Unfortunately I had to leash him when I spied some kids getting closer -- I didn't feel safe with them running around nearby. I didn't want my dog to be responsible for knocking over a 2 year old. I'd only bring your dog here if his recall is excellent. I still prefer a dog park over the dog bowl because its a fenced area and at least kids that go to dog parks know what they are getting into when they enter one! read more

Really nice park as most other reviewers have alluded to-- Minus one star because over the past year, the city has really jacked up the prices to reserve tables or the BBQ pit areas. $100 to reserve a BBQ pit?? That is outrageous if you ask me. read more

This park is a gem in the middle of an urban setting . There are many walking and running pathways . Even with the drought it was green . There are a lot of trees that provide plenty of shade. It's a medium sized park. It's very well kept . The thing I liked was the amount tennis courts they have here . The tennis program is very strong and active. I did not play but I enjoyed watching some very good players. They also have a tennis center. Swimming is big here too. I am not sure if they have one or two pools . It seems like a great community park . I walked around and relaxed took some deep breaths and smelled the roses . read more

Love love love the grassy off leash bowl shape area for the dogs next to the tennis courts. Spammy found lots of little dogs friends to run around with and there was a nice shady area for me to sit and read and keep an eye on her. Will be here all the time now that the weather is starting to get really nice. Oh the off leash area isn't fenced in but I wasn't worried at all. No water fountain nearby so bring your own water dish. Update: mosquitoes biting me = -1 star read more

This is the pup and my new stomping ground. There's a good group of regular dog owners who gather in the dish-shaped area next to the tennis courts each weekday from 4 pm to 7-ish (weather and season-dependent). The dog-people there are good about looking out for each other and each other's dogs. I've met some great people and gotten some really solid recommendations and advice from the regulars there. The pup has a bunch of friends there and always comes home happy and well-exercised after a trip there. The playground structures are varied and safe as well, and the pup enjoys learning to navigate all the obstacles, bridges, ramps and climbable surfaces. The kids there mostly seem to be comfortable with dogs and will come over to pet the pup, which makes both him and me happy. Cons: No water fountain, and the dish-shaped grassy area is not fenced in. Dogs are generally good about staying in that area, but sometimes will take off after a bird or squirrel, and it can be hard to get them back. read more

Visiting family in the area and we decided to come here to spend a few hours in the afternoon. This is such a beautiful park, very green and with lots of trees that offer shady spots to sit. The walking paths are nice and there are plenty of benches to sit on. They have a large play area for the kids and tennis courts. Parking was easy and plentiful. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely return when we are in the area again. read more

BYOT=bring your own table or plan on renting one in advance if you don't want to be kicked off by the Park Police! read more

Cuesta Park - People on the ground with all tables empty. - Parks Near Me - Mountain View, California

Large neghborhood park! This was the first park we frequented when we moved to the South Bay 2 1/2 years ago. It has great trails for skating, bike riding, etc., especially for small children. It's not big enough for professionals, but great for families! It has the old ghetto-style swings and picnic area that remind me of my childhood and I like. It also has an amazing updated play area with two different play structures. It has some stuff I haven't seen at other parks, like this huge spring contraption that mesmorizing for people of all ages, myself included! There is a large open field attached that has a geocache I have searched for, but never found. I have to minus a star for 2 reasons. The first is there is only one bathroom location. I once had to run with a young friend for a mile because that's how far we were from the bathroom. It was embarrasing for him. The other is the killer squirels. Seriously they will attack you if you have food. Makes it hard to enjoy a picnic. read more

When the first time I walked by this park, I was like wow this is really an awesome neighborhood park to hang out with either friends or get together with family. The park is designed with a beautiful cute landscape surrounded by several huge grass fields and lots of trees. The structures around are well maintained. A huge picnic area with large grills is covered under the nice tall pines and located away from children's playground. What do you expect for a nice neighborhood park? Ample green grass field, paved path, lighted tennis courts, large picnic area, kids playground, forget to mention there is a popular dog park for dog lovers. Did I miss anything? You name it, this park gets it. read more

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While I haven't used all the park's facilities (this park really has a lot to offer), just the general ambiance of this park is great. You will see people having a BBQ, there's some tennis courts, and just a whole bunch of open space. I enjoy stopping by here to use some free Mountain View wifi and chill in the shade to do some work. It's one of the few parks I see where it's wide open enough to just lie on the grass and enjoy the moment. If you like running there's also quite a few small trails in and around the park to get a good routine in. read more

This is a great park. We bring of young kids here for the playground mostly. The playground has 2 climbing/slide play structures, one great for my 1 y.o. and another really great for my 3 y.o. It also has 2 separate swing sets for toddlers and older kids and sand pit that kids love. The playground is also usually shaded as there are many mature trees around it. Great for summer to be out of the sun. The park is much bigger and has nice trees and pathways. We don't use it as much now but when the kids are bigger, we could have them do some tricycling around them. There are also BBQ pits around, so you could rent a spot. read more

What a nice gem for Mountain View; tucked away between a church and a YMCA, this is a spacious park with lots of tall trees. I felt like I was in the woods without having to trek very far, as civilization wasn't even more than a block over lol. If you're a tennis player, you'll love the many (12!) tennis courts available for reservation. If you're a serious BBQ-er that has to grill at a public park, you'll love the many BBQ pits with the fancy little cranks. And if you're a runner, the running paths are nice and clean. read more

Clean, spacious: it's a pleasure to run here. Hope to be coming back soon...

Cuesta is a nice, big park with a fabulous playstructure. The girls I nanny all love it and I have to drag them away every time we go there. There are posted warnings of aggressive squirrels. read more

When I moved in down the street a year ago, I vowed to take up running so I could visit this park every day. And maybe also because I've always thought it would be neat to be a "runner" rather than a "sitter." Long story short, I haven't started running. I am, however, still an excellent sitter, and Cuesta Park is a *great* park for sitting. Or lounging. Or picnicking. Or strolling. read more

We go there mainly for the dog park since our 2 Golden Retrievers love to run around there. It's large enough that even our long-legged golden can stretch his legs and really race to catch tennis balls. It's not fenced in, but with the U-shaped hill area on one side and sidewalk on the other, dogs just seem to know where they're allowed to go and don't stray. Other dog lovers are very friendly and watch out for each other's dogs. This is a WAAAAYYYY more preferable place than Shoreline Dog Park. There's a nice playground also so when we take our daughter along, she can split time between playing with the dogs and playing in the sand. The picnic area is great along with the tennis courts however we haven't used those in a long time. read more

I only play tennis here, and I'm sure the rest of the park is just as nice (quite green from what I can see). Lots of courts (12 I think), well lighted (though I've heard people complain of the electrical buzzing noise when they come one, but they also complained of the lawn sprinkler noise), and very well taken care of. Please, don't come and play here... I want to be able to walk on a court any time I want and play as long as I want. Oh, you can reserve courts too. Best do it a few days in advance. read more

Pretty nice park with swings and slides for the kids in a nice neighborhood. Lots of people with their dogs and children with their dads on the weekends. Stay at home moms flock there during the week. There is a 'gazebo' area where you can sit at to eat while supervising your kids in the playarea. Otherwise, you can use the picnic tables on the other side, but you have to book them ahead of time if you're planning on using them between May and October (as I found out today). They're $6, which is nothing, but inconvenient if you don't know and arrive there ready to utilize the tables. Sometimes (like today), not all of them were booked so the park ranger who comes around will let you know which tables are not booked and you can use those available ones. read more

Cuesta Park is beautiful! Lots of shade, great park for the kiddos, dog friendly and plenty of benches and picnic tables. Although the cement walking trail can get crowded at times, there is plenty of green hills and space. Parking is nice if you come during non-peak hours. The park is also very clean, and there's plenty of garbage bins. Definitely a family friendly place. read more

I like that this park allows dogs off leash. Just makes my job a little harder since my puppy tends to wander where the other dogs go. Water fountains were hard to find, good thing I brought my own water. Parking can be found all around the park, some will be hidden by the offices though. read more

For Christmas Day we decided to take a walk and ended up here. The park was great and I was a little shocked. They have so many activities to chose from: Tennis Bocce Horseshoes Basketball Volleyball Grill Picnic Dog Training area I personally can't wait to try the horseshoe court. But we aren't exactly sure how to since we went on Christmas Day and the clubhouse was closed. We assumed you have to rent out items from them??? I'll update when I know more. The stroll was lovely and I like how it bends and that there are little hills and even a roundabout It made the walk fun. There are plenty of trees and greenery, though I wish it was kept up a bit better. It seems some things need to be painted or repaired and there was some trash. But it is a city park and I'm sure it's underfunded. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is pretty cool... well maintained courts, decent grass areas, some bocce ball courts, play areas... pretty nice park. The tennis courts are actually managed as well... you can call in and make reservations, or you can show your DL for proof of MV residency for free time or $1/hr for lights. read more