Out for our weekend walk the honey and I ambled into Hidden Valley Park after walking through Hidden Lakes Park. Personally, we enjoyed this park more as it was paved and had more amenities, such as exercise equipment and children's play spaces. It could definitely use more culture and zhuzh as there were many spots where a bit of design (such as a mural) would have improved the vibe. But that being said, it wasn't too bad for a mid-sized neighborhood park. Our favorite areas were the small overlook with stone bench and the bridge that connected back to the trail towards Lakes. Sadly, like Lakes, some of the trails that lead down from the bridge were a bit washed out so we didn't get explore as much as we would have liked but all in all we much enjoyed getting some steps in and would definitely come back - but perhaps on a day where it's not raining. read more

Hidden Valley Park - Parks Near Me - Martinez, California

A really nice and super clean park. I stumbled across this park while doing some light hiking at the adjacent Hidden Lakes Park. These two parks are often confused as one park, but they actually intercept each other. This is an excellent place to bring the kiddies as there is a pretty large play structure in tow. There's also a huge grassy field that's perfect for picnicking and other recreational activities. The walking paths are all paved and lead to other trails within nearby Hidden Lakes Park. There's tons of picnic space and each picnic area can be reserved for special events. You'll find a good amount of exercise equipment near a few of the walking paths. Parking is easy and there are clean restrooms on site. This is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a light run. The large grassy field space is also very desirable for dog owners. I immediately noticed how clean this park was as soon as I arrived. They definitely do an excellent job of cleaning and maintaining this area. I'd say that this is one of the better local parks in the area. read more

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What a lovely park, playground and picnic place. Several shade structures and tables. Certain spaces can be reserved and other spots are first come first serviced which is nice too. A hidden jewel read more

Martinez doesn't have much to do in the city. There's schools. There's parks. There's places to eat. There's places to live. I mean sure we got what is it that jail spot or the John Muir place. But it's a nice little city. I don't mind coming here for work or for some new areas to look at. I like coming to this park to relax while the kids I babysit or my brother (depends on the day) go and play. There's a bunch of seating here. Designated picnic areas filled with tables. Not much have shade unless you sit in the area by the play structures. Nice little trails or pathways too! Good for a run or walking your dog. A whole lot of green too. Let's you play fetch with your pet, have a good game of tag, or play a sport like soccer. I haven't seen any defilement of the premises or anything like that. No shady characters either. No one has gotten their car broken into. It's really nice and good for the community. It's right next to a lot of housing, a school, and two other parks. Definitely a treat for the neighborhood! read more

Hidden Valley Park - Gorgeous after the rain. - Parks Near Me - Martinez, California

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I see the appeal to this park, but it's not one one of my faves for the kiddos. Pros: it's clean, spread out, lots of space to run and ride bikes, there are two separate play structures so kids can run back in forth and the bathrooms are clean. It's a good place for birthdays, and plenty of parking. Cons:I feel the play structures are a bit old and unfortunately did not hold my kids attention very long. It could also be that it was hot and there is not a lot of shade. There are a limited swings with only 2 baby swings. No soap in the bathroom. read more

This park has a nice playground and is safe. It also has spaces for walking and pretty scenery. There are lakes near by and other water. Areas for hiking as well. read more

I adore this park. (Side note: Is Hidden Valley Park the same as Hidden Lakes Park? I'm writing this review for both postings on Yelp, because they are either right next to each other...or they are actually the same park.) I love jogging here. I can run miles through the cute trails along the water and up through the rolling hills, or along the paved paths and around the track. The far side of the park (maybe the Hidden Lakes side?) has two baseball fields, a basketball court, sand volleyball pit, and a turf soccer field! Both sides have picnic areas, but the side I'm calling Hidden Valley Park, along Center Ave, has a larger playground with more play structures and much larger picnic areas, both reservable spots, and non-reservable picnic areas, fully equipped with easy hand crank grills on massive barbecues. This is the perfect place to have your kid's birthday party, or bring your family for a picnic, to take the dog on a walk, or to get some exercise everyday like I try to do. There are always families and dog owners out and about around Hidden Valley/Lakes, so it always feels very safe. It's most beautiful when the grass is green through winter/spring, but it's still a peaceful and rejuvenating place anytime of year. read more

We now live close to this park and I'm so glad we do. It's awesome! It's always clean and well maintained. There's a big kids play area and a little kids play area. It takes me 30minutes to just coax my son away from them. My sister comes here with her lab and plays ball. The amount of room for dogs is unprecedented. A few dogs can play ball at the same time and not get into any conflict. I've heard that the trails meet up with Hidden Lakes Park but with my son with me it's hard to go explore. He never wants to stop playing! You can rent out the picnic tables for birthday parties. Which there seems to be one every weekend. So book early. There's also plenty of parking in the private lot or in the street. We love it here. It's a great place for little ones to get their wiggles out and for doggies to get nice and tired. read more

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I love going to parks that are clean and maintained well and this is definitely one of those parks. In this neighborhood, people make an effort to clean up after themselves and don't have the mentality of it's not their job. Pet parents pick up after their dogs, birthday parties/picnic tables are picked up and the bathrooms are clean. I don't know if this park would be the same if it wasn't a group effort. It isn't like the park has a janitor at all times, ya know. Do your part and clean up after yourself so that parks and recreation can focus on maintenance. read more

A perfect place to throw a birthday party! We came here on a weekday to play and was pleasantly surprised. There are two play structures, one for younger tots and one for the older kids. Swings, seesaw and a huge grassy area for free play. Plenty of shaded area where the picnic benches are and bathrooms are close by. Cleanliness in the picnic area could have been much better but overall I was pleased with the overall tidiness of the park. read more

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When I was a kid we use to come to this park and play on their huge cement slide, unfortunately the slide is now a faded memory. It is no longer there. When I was in high school it was known as stoner park, I have a feeling it is still known to locals as stoner park. None the less, my daughter and I had fun enjoying the sunshine and fresh air at this park. read more

Hidden Valley Park - Parks Near Me - Martinez, California

There's a lot of open land here, which would be nice , but for the rampant mole holes. Seriously, to the point of risking serious ankle injuries by a carefree casual stroll, not to mention a rigorous soccer match of seven year old girls, five year old boys. The playground area has a huge structure and a swing set. There are picnic areas, first come, first served basis. You'll need to go early to secure one for a birthday party. Plenty of lot and street parking. The website boasts a bathroom, but they must keep it very well hid. Today, I learned the hard way that AYSO does not allow the cowbell at soccer matches. And btw, Reno scored 6 goals, Cinzia 2. Yeah, I know, nobody "keeps score" at this level. Not outloud anyway. I guarantee every parent knew the scores. read more

Since the remodel, they have a little paved loop with nice fitness stations -- chest press, stairmaster thing, etc. You can get in a nice workout or go for a walk/run through the trails that branch out from here into Hidden Lakes Park. I'm childfree so I don't have much to say about the spaces meant for littles, although they also seem nice. read more

My cousin held her son's 2nd bday here on Saturday. This place is super clean and huge. The kids had a wonderful time here and there were so many places to sit. The park allows you to rent the picnic area for special occasions. She rented the one near the playground. The sun was out that day, but it was super windy. The Park got workout apparatus for you can actually go on and use. We are having our family reunion here in August. I think it's a great place for all ages. Whether you're there to walk your dog , sit under the shade, workout, or just play on the playground. It was worth the 1hr and 10 min drive from Sacramento. read more

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Finally reopened and totally worth the wait! They have this awesome new play structure that has wide walkways and feels like it could be open to kids with different abilities. The fields are nice and green and there's plenty of tables with seating. My only (minor) complaint is the lack of shade during the late morning/early afternoon which makes the play structures incredibly hot. However the unobstructed view of Mt. Diablo and the lower valley sort of make up for it. read more

This park is near my niece's house. Two large play structures (one seems to be for older kids, one for the young 'uns), lots of grass to run around in, restrooms (that we didn't use),and plenty of parking. There is a gazebo with picnic tables also, so this would be a great place to have a kid's birthday party. Minus one star for the fact that there are only two swings. read more

This is a very nice park with many uses. I've had parties for friends here as well as for friends' kids. My wife takes our son here to play around on the equipment. And when he outgrows the bars and slides he can manage now (he's 2), there is another, larger set next to that one. From this park you can venture off onto some very nice single-track hiking or jogging trails that connect you to Hidden Lakes park. The parking lot has room for about 15 cars but there is a decent amount of street parking availbale as well. Bathrooms can be a touch nasty. But, you know.. there are there to poop in, .. so there's that. read more

Since this park's renovation, it has become my new favorite place to take my kids when they come visit me from Berkeley! Pros: Parking Huge grassy field Large playground Lots of picnic tables Large BBQ pit Open space (good visibility of children playing) Very family-friendly area Clean public restrooms Cons: (I didn't forget to write anything here. The review is over.) ;) read more

This park is super nice now! I have lived in Martinez all my life, and have been going to this park to play/picnics/family functions (nowadays not so much since I am an adult) since 1991! The play structures are nice, padded on the ground in case they fall. The pavement is cleaned up and redone. The grass is always green. The city even got rid of that slide at the top where a lot of kids would get hurt at. There is a bunch of picnic areas and places to bbq now as well! There are also exercise machines around the pavement oval where you can walk. There are about 3-4 stations and they are just simple machines, hopefully no one ruins them. I job by all the time so it is always nice to see that people actually come to this park now compared to before when it was always empty when it was not taken care of. read more

Its a great park even the school is great my kids go there there staffs are great they have ball wall, tetherball, four square and other games they have a lot. read more

Came here for a company team build yesterday and was a little skeptical based on pulling off the freeway but was really impressed after pulling up...this is a great park located just minutes off the freeway and tons of open space. Has a great softball/baseball field plus a park for the kiddos to play on. In additional they have tons of seating and and BBQ spaces for families to get together and one big bonus is they have bathrooms with running water! read more

we love this place. we go here often. parking isn't hard to find. the playground is safer than most I've been to. There's also a track you can run, walk or bike around. the restrooms can use a brighter light but its also cleaner than most parks I've been. read more

One of the best and newly remodeled parks in Martinez. It's has so many picnic tables now, I just know that this park will be very popular!!

Great remodeling job!! I walked by here with a friend and I have to say they did a great!! I've lived in the area my whole life and always liked this park just wished it was updated and now it is!! read more

As of summer 2013, it looks like the park is closed for renovations. If you want to get to the lakes and trails that are still open, you can access from the other side of the elementary school or from Hidden Lakes Park to the south. Great park, hopefully better when the renovations are done. EDIT: Fall 2014, the renovated part of the park is open and looks great. Also, recently there were some river otters in the lake! read more

Awesome little hidden park in a nice neighborhood, sand and decent sized. Big field and bathrooms. Tiny 1 hoop basketball hoop. Clean and 2 tennis courts. Not a lot of people in the early after noon, but had friends for my kids closer to the evening read more

This park has been undergoing major construction for a long time. Right now, it is closed off.