This park is just really cool. On afternoons and weekends it's usually packed full of people. It…read morecan be hard at times to find a parking spot but shouldn't be too difficult to park on a side street if needed. There are several parts to this park. One is a flat area with a play scape and a cement slide. There's actually a tunnel nearby that goes under the road and crosses over to the rose garden, which is really cool. The cement slide is a must see for anyone with kids and even if you're an adventurous adult. There are plenty of cardboard boxes around for you to try it out. When I first heard about the cement slide, I didn't think it would be very fun, (cement and sliding didn't go together in my mind) but it is great! Then just a little bit south, above that play scape area, there's a baseball field. So many different people come here to meet. Some people for picnics, some people play soccer, some people play softball, some people bring their dogs. And then inside the woods behind the park, there are a picnic benches. I have a friend who had her wedding reception there. You can reserve them with the city. And then behind the picnic area, there's a hike and if you're very adventurous, there is a waterfall hidden, but it's not easy to find if you don't know about it. I highly recommend this park. During the winter, the baseball field is blocked off with Fence to protect the grass but other parts of the park are accessible.

Nice park, good playground for toddlers, and for babies, nice large grassy area, sort of a mini…read morehike to walk around, some barbecue / camping table spots, right next to the rose garden, bathrooms.

A solid little neighborhood park up in the Hills. Street parking only and nearby are some…read moreincredible views of the Bay and the City. The top part by a green area great for a picnic or catch, has a huge sand area and a little tot playground. Take the stairs or the huge concrete slide down to the lower part to find some monkey bars and a structure for slightly older kids. Clean, nice, and a little respite in this neighborhood; a great local gem. Maybe not something you'd go out of your way for, although the concrete slide is fun!

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Located a Spruce and Michigan though barely visible at street level, it's scarcely an acre and hardly relevant to anyone outside of a mile radius, but this little park does provide a certain neighborhood charm despite the steep slope upon which it rests. When should a park be called a parklet after all? Apparently it's been around for quite a while, around eighty years which is quite a milestone for such a prime piece of Berkeley Hills real estate. Even though there are no restrooms (a moot point during a pandemic), there are facilities for toddlers and school-age gnomes, a small picnic table, a patch of green, and unavoidably, a forty-foot concrete slide which the park website states "use at your own risk". The ragged cardboard remnants weren't calling my name. I don't know who Dorothy is, but any park that reminds me of characters in "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Golden Girls" can't be bad. RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of place I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

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.

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.

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.

Cesar Chavez Park is one of my favorite parks to go to in the entire Bay Area during the summer…read more It sits on the water, so we can get very windy here. That's why I prefer to go in the summer when the days are warm. The wind cools you down nicely. The average temperature here at Cesar Chavez Park is probably about 10° cooler than the temperature in Berkeley proper during the summer, because here you get the onshore wind right off the ocean. Kites are extremely popular at this park. Bring your own, and sometimes there is a person selling them for exorbitant prices. To walk the circumference of the park takes about 45 minutes.

Beautiful spot by the bay with tons of space. Loved the large off-leash area for dogs--it made it…read morereally easy to just relax and walk.

I'm here at this location documenting some of the iconic and totally "OG" (original gangsta) places…read morehere in Oakland. This time though, I have a guide who really is "OG" as he grew up right here in the neighborhood. He remembers and tells me of this park when it was here 60 years ago, way before I was born! .... he was just a little kid then, running across the grass at this park on his way to Lakeview Elementary school on the other side of the freeway. Back then kids that age were safe even in Oakland running about with out parents dragging them around on a leash! This park no longer has the original namesake playground equipment, the metal flying saucer that Astro Park is named after. They had swings with just bark on the ground as padding. The awful icky restrooms are still there next to the library. Can't believe those restrooms are like over 70 years old! He said they were icky back then, I didn't wanna look! Seems like this park is very popular now. My guide says, back 60 years ago, this park was just lightly used. He even remembers the bus line numbers he took .... the 57 on Mac and the 12 on Grand. Doesn't mean much to me ... I didn't grow up here!

I like this Park. It has a good sized play structure for the kids. There is also a parking lot…read morealong with restrooms. But I really enjoy the large grassy area, big enough to play football, soccer, or just a good game of catch. It's also a good place to chill out, watch all the traffic, freeway and all, along with people watch. It reminds me of the Marina Green in San Francisco. Right there in the heart of the city, a nice place to just enjoy Oakland!!

Came here as a stop to enjoy our pastries and coffee while watching our grandson play. Love that…read morethere is a lot of shaded areas. Looks like there is a hiking/walk path nearby. Love the area and we relaxed and enjoyed the calmness.

Had an amazing day in the park yesterday watching taming of the shrew. The park is always so…read moregorgeous with such beautiful trees and well maintained. The event was well organized and everything went very smoothly. The actors were incredible and our family had such a great time being outdoors in the amphitheater watching a show.