We brought our kids to play at the magical bridge while on vacation. This was one of the best…read moreplaygrounds that we have been too. The design and layout of the playground was awesome. The magical bridge playgrounds are designed to be accessible for all kids and this was evident by the low slides, wheel chair accesible merry go round and more. We loved that there was a shady area w places to sit and tables to have a meal. The little house w the stage was also super cute.

Awesome little park that's accessible to all kids. Lots of shaded area to eat and fun playground…read moreoptions. My daughter enjoyed performing on the little stage while we ate our lunch.

If I need a place to get away and pray and meditate or just quiet my mind, take a walk or be in…read moreamazement at nature, this is one of my escapes. Let nature speak to your soul.

This is a nice little 6-acre open space area in a residential neighborhood. I like it because you…read moredon't have to go far into the hills to see the redwoods, it's close to town. A short boardwalk trail goes around the trees. The preserve has a trail to Shoup Park, it's about a mile there and back with the preserve loop trail. I think this place would be much better in the wintertime when the streams are full of water. In the summer it was dry and hot even in the shade. This would be a good place for a birder; I heard many birds throughout and saw a few woodpeckers.

Trail Off Manmade…read morelake that was a former landfill site and was first conceived back in 1968 by the City of Mountain View to give it's residents a place to play by the water. It wasn't until 1983 when it was actually dedicated, but it's been a staple of the area since. The Good: *Watercraft rentals *Free to visit *Large parking lot *I guess there's a restaurant of some sort but didn't visit or check out. *Access to the SF Bay Trail that take you around various sloughs and to other parks, if one is into a longer hike. *Great birdwatching due to the proximity to The Bay. The Meh: *Very busy place and the parking lots full up fast--especially during the summer. *Be aware part of the Bay Trail does allow puppers, but the other part DOES NOT. So, be aware of signage. The Ugly: *No shade on the Slough trails *Lots of bugs, so wear your DEET. Conclusion: Great shoreland park with plenty of amenities, but it's popularity is it's biggest curse. That and the bugs. But mostly the popularity.

I lived in Mountain View for a little bit and always wanted to go boating here, but somehow never…read morewent. I recently visited for a stroll around the North Shore recreational area, and found it really fun and peaceful. The parking was free, easy, and there weren't too many people, though I suspect it could get popular during weekends or the summer due to the various activities to be had here. It's next to a local landmark, Rengstorff House, and a golf course and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Shoreline Parklands is mainly host to a large park and trail where you can walk, bike, and observe nature, and a large lake where you can sail on various boats. They also offer paddle boating, which could be a fun organizational offsite! There is virtually no shade if that matters to you, but the grounds are more or less flat. At the time, a company was renting out the boat house space for a party. The boat house also does equipment rentals (you can book online) and have tons of lockers. We saw huge groups of coots and geese, and a lot of squirrels with their own personalities. In fact, some squirrels looked like hybrid squirrels... It was definitely interesting observing the thriving nature in this area. We even witnessed some squirrels in heat.

We love this park! Mostly because of the butterfly theme throughout everything - even the water…read morefeature in the sandbox is a butterfly shape- and the SHADE which is hard to come by at the playground 2 play structures one for toddlers and a larger one for 5-12 age group Sooo cute one of the best parks in MV

Really cute quiet little neighborhood park with a butterfly theme…read more The park is on the smaller side, but has everything a toddler would need to be entertained. There are two structures, one much smaller than the other- both I would say are geared toward toddlers and young kids. There are also swings, and a sand box. The whole surface is padded which is also nice for the young ones. I loved the butterfly theme including butterfly pictures on the structures, caterpillar statues, and the whole padded surface being butterfly colored. Park is almost entirely gated/walled except for the two entrance areas. There are picnic tables. No bathrooms.

It's been awhile but I remembered being in awe when I went here. Everything was so new and I had…read morethe time of my life here as a young adult. I need to take the kids here so they can have the same experience I did. It's fun for adults and kids so I recommend it. I feel there is ample parking.

Seven Seas Park is a wonderful place for families, especially with young kids. The pirate…read moreship-inspired playground is creative and makes playtime even more exciting. The splash pads are definitely a highlight during the summer and are a great way for kids to cool off while having fun. I also appreciated that there are shaded areas around the playground. While the shade doesn't cover every part of the park, it does provide some relief from the sun, which is especially helpful on warm days. The only downside is that when the weather gets extremely hot, it can be difficult to enjoy the areas that aren't shaded.

Nice park for little kids. 2 playgrounds. Green grass, volleyball area and tennis courts.read more

I lived near here at one point, and there's a lot to like about Sylvan Park…read more First, the grounds are well maintained. Aside from sand constantly getting everywhere around the playstructures, it was generally very clean. Note this doesn't extend to the bathroom, which was average for a park. Second, the play structures are great for small children. I think around 6 or 7 you'll probably find the park a bit boring, but for kids in the 3-5 range it's very nice. They have tennis courts, too, although they weren't in the best condition. There's a good amount of space here, too. It's definitely not a small park. There's plenty of room for sports or just hanging around, and lots of dogs come. There's also a nice trail that winds around the perimeter. I do wish there was a fence around the play structures to keep kids out of the street. Even some small barrier would be nice. Also, parking can be tough. The lot is tiny, and that leaves it up to street parking. This can be annoying. If you live nearby then it's a good choice, but it's not worth going out of your way, especially when Cuesta Park isn't too far away.

Great weather, wheel chair accessible park at the rainbow bridge park. Smaller park for kids near…read morethe bbq picnic area. Volleyball, basketball, pickleball, swimming pool nearby.

Review is for the Pickleball courts at Rengstorff Park…read more We'll maintained courts. There are two sets fo Pickleball courts. The first sets are enclosed and are laid out in the tennis courts; combination tennis and pickleball courts. Four other pickleball courts are new and only for pickleball. These are outside of the fenced courts. The nets are the portable kinds. Nice clean park. Plenty of parking.

One of the most interesting hikes I've been on in the South Bay!…read more We took a random hike on a Sunday afternoon, and it actually wasn't too crowded in the lot or on the trail. There's a number of different types of trails you can go on. It fascinated me how it alternated between a regular trail, to smoother hills, to a bit of a rocky climb. I would definitely recommend stopping by, especially for the gorgeous views!

Have long eyed the Castle Rock State Park and glad we finally went! The park charges a nominal…read moreparking fee ($10 at time of writing); the parking fee is waived if you have one of the supported passes. Check their site for more info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538# We really enjoyed our hike here. The space is beautiful, and the trails are well-maintained. The trailhead had plenty restrooms as well. We made it up to Goat Rock Lookout, back down, then detour to the waterfall. It took ~1.5 hours in total, which was perfect for a end-of-day hike before the park closes at sunset. The view up at Goat Rock Lookout was breathtaking!