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.

This park is a hidden gem in a residential part of the Sun Valley neighborhood. There is street…read moreparking. There is a large open field space where people let their dogs run around. Next to that there is a fenced in play area. The play area has two playgrounds for younger children. The ground is covered in sand. There is a super small play structure and one that is a little trickier that has monkey bars and a chain bridge. There are also two swings (no bucket swings)--one is very low to the ground, and one is slightly higher. There are some picnic benches around the outside of the play area, and there are two public restrooms available. Overall, this is a pretty nice park!

Great park! My client reserved the covered picnic table area for their company picnic and it was…read moreperfect. We provided tablescapes and games and the whole area as very clean, super cute and the park overall is well maintained. It has an ADA ramp and very clean bathrooms as well. Great spot to let your dog run and play fetch. More photos and videos on our IG page Picnic.Potential

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!

2023/123 Everytime I…read morevisit Novato , this is my to go to park for a walk with my granddaughters and their parents. This park is located nearby an elementary school. It is about 1/2 mile walk through a very serene neighborhood. It's clean and fresh atmosphere with play equipments , climbing rock sculptures, a stone bear in a sandbox and picnic tables. The creek offers a burbling sound while traveling along the beds over rocks and tree roots. A lot of trees surrounding the park give the park a feeling of a rain forest. A Tepee jungle gym and a canoe offer a make believe Indian scene plus a full size sculptured bear lurking steadily on a sandbox. Stand up Hoops that serve as water sprinkler with a push button during the hot summer months for fun.

This park is located in a nice neighborhood in Novato CA. The parking situation is not good. You…read moreeither have to park at the end of a court, or next to the baseball fields, which is kind of far from the playground. There are portable bathrooms at this park but they were very gross and dirty when I was there. The creek is a nice part of the park. However, there was no water in it. There is a splash pad, which wasn't working. The playground is small and I could see kids getting bored with it quickly. There are wood chips underneath the playground. There are swings at this park. The grassy area is somewhat small and is not well maintained. The baseball fields appear to be in good condition. This park was underwhelming and I won't return. Have fun out there. -Dadzone

Beautiful playground with multiple interactive play structures for all ages. Nestled at the top of…read morea hill, it is built into a community neighborhood. Amazing views from any seat, an amazing backdrop as our daughter played. While we were there, two toddlers and a young boy joined the playground. Not many children were present. Our daughter had fun exploring the different parts of play on the structure along with climbing up the wall to the rail of the street. She lasted for almost an hour before she was ready to go. We saw two boys on the full basketball court. There was a water fountain with a refill station, oversized wooden lounge chairs, picnic tables, grassy areas along with trash, recycling and compost bins. We did not see restrooms, but we also did not wonder further than the extra to the playground. Parking is on the street on flat ground or on a slanted slope. Down the road from this area is a water front, lots of shops, eateries, some hotels and spas, grassy areas, coffee shops and more. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is less than a ten minute drive away. Lots to do and see before or after a visit here.

Unusual little neighborhood park with stunning views of the city…read more This is a neighborhood park - not for tourists... but it doesn't stop a tourist from coming here a few blocks off the main road to imagine life in such a serine area. Most of SF and the bay area is so much hustle and bustle and car break INS and crazy - its almost hard to believe that people just a few miles more away enjoy peace and quiet and serenity. Life in the bay doesn't have to be all gun shots and barbed wire and security cameras. Maybe if you live in one of those situations its important you come here to see how the other half lives. Show your kids the world is big - and you don't have to have some extravagant vacation to Japan to teach your kids this. The park is mostly flat but the surrounding street where you might park is very steep - if your diving a manual transmission car you might test your skills.

Going to this park is a lot of fun. There's so many activities going on, especially on the…read moreweekends. I usually will frequent McGinnis Park to walk along the jetty's near the bay. You can really get several miles in and it's completely flat so it's not difficult. But on a hot day it can be a little uncomfortable due to lack of shade, but there is ample parking and restrooms. I enjoy watching the birds, too.

Who would've thunk that this park has public tennis courts?! What a wonderful, unexpected…read morediscovery! Similar to Granada Park in Corte Madera, the John F Mcinnis Park courts feel like a tennis speakeasy. First rule of this tennis club - "you don't talk about this tennis club." The blessing and the curse of these courts is that they're kind of hard to find and get to (especially now, during this Coronavirus lockdown). But once you walk up the steep hill and get there, you'll be rewarded with four beautiful, well-maintained courts. There's no charge to play, nor proof of residence or membership. It's a total tennis lover's oasis! Not sure what's it like in the non-Coronavirus age, but players have to adhere to public court rules (no more than 2 sets or an hour's worth of play if others are waiting to hop on). All in all, this park was a major find! Beautiful, hidden location... but not too far away. Game on!

Late post. My…read moredaughter-in-law drove us by to this 7 acre park in the City of Novato. Good area for soccer games due to the even grassy land. It is kid friendly with a Playground set with slide and swing . It is popular for picnic and has a covered picnic area.

This park is adjacent to the Levee Trail, which is also known as the San Francisco Bay Trail. I…read moredidn't see any drinking faucets, but perhaps there are some there. There are also two outhouses. They were clean, but did not have any hand sanitizer in the Spencer's. It looks like it's a lot of fun for young children. They have some really cute little things to play on, such as a little helicopter. The day that I visited, there were a ton of toddlers having a great time here. There's also a ball field right next door. On the sign, it's actually not called the South Hamilton Park, and I was confused if this was the same place. The other name for the park is "Palmisano park." But then when I looked at the sign regarding making reservations, they do indeed call it the South Hamilton Park.

In these crazy Coronavirus times, it's important that we take care of ourselves (mentally,…read morephysically, and emotionally). Although we can't play social sports for the time-being, we can still go outside for a little R & R. Thanks God for Brickyard Park. This property (which is owned by the Strawberry Rec. Dept.) is a hidden beach, children's playground, picnic ground, all rolled into one. For me and my dog, it's our own private oasis. We'll walk here, sit on a bench, and soak in the sun and serene bayside views. It's a great spot to watch seals playing in the water and paddle boarders doing their thing with glorious Mt. Tam in the background. It's picture perfect. In challenging times like these, beautiful spots like Brickyard Park give me solace and hope. This place doesn't draw tons of visitors, nor does it exist to make money off admission or parking fees. It's just a lovely park whose sole purpose is to bring joy and peace to folks in the area. What's not to love about that? So if you're looking to commune with nature, type Brickyard Park into your GPS and reward yourself with some much needed moments of zen. You'll thank for me it later.

A hidden gem!! This adorable park is basically your own private mini-park with gorgeous water…read moreviews. There are two picnic tables (one shaded), two sets of benches. The playground is well-kept with two slides and a fun boat motif. There are two swings for children under 5. No dogs allowed. There is a surprisingly clean handicap accessible port-o-let (easy for a parent & child to go into together). The only real downside i can see is that the park is open to the waterway, with just a mini stone wall separating the playground with the beach. The kiddos listened and didn't go past the wall... but the wall certainly wouldn't have stopped them. Logistics: when driving to the park, you have to keep your eye out for a small walkway that heads down a cement path to the park. Not a far walk from the car!