Such a beautiful lake and park, with a grassy field ideal for picnicking, and a few ducks on the…read moreday I visited. There are several benches set up along the border of the lake for visitors to relax and admire the views. A rough trail on the far side of the lake made for a somewhat challenging hike, climbing over giant rocks and weaving through trees and debris. It wasn't too bad though. The sandy beach area of the park is fenced off and only open seasonally, with a small fee to enter ($5 for adults, $3 for kids and the disabled, free for babies). But the beach cafe can be accessed from outside the gates and offers various menu items like coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, lemonade, pretzels, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and ice cream. Lake Anza is free to visit, and offers free parking in a sizable lot. Restrooms are seemingly well kept too. I enjoyed my time here this past weekend.

Ducks, turtles, fish, oh my! My pup and I came for a walk around the lake, with a picnic on the…read moregrass rounding out the visit. PROS: * Spacious and clean, with a quiet, uncrowded feel during my off-season visits. * Wildlife to watch and people fishing along the lake. * Bathrooms on site and lots of parking. * In summer, I've found drinks and snacks for sale at the gazebo. KEEP IN MIND * The route around the lake has some rocky, unstable spots. My pup stayed on leash, but I had to carry him through a few sections. * Cell service can be limited or nonexistent (so had to take a star from my review). Get your bearings before heading out. I've been back a few times already. A lake walk and a picnic with my pup are enough to bring me back again.

Nice, clean park. Enjoyed the picnic tables. Worth the $5 parking fee. It was a group event. Trash…read morewas not an issue.

I enjoyed Lake Temescal. It was a little cool this day, but the park is still as beautiful as it…read moreever was. The grounds are well maintained. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked with paper. I remembered to bring hand sanitizer. There was only one disappointing thing. As I was walking through the grass, I noticed a lot of dog . This means there are too many dog owners/walkers who are not cleaning up after their dogs. Please keep the parking clean by cleaning up after your dog. No one wants to hose off their shoe filled with your dog's poo.

Had a good time , don't think to many people actually use the aquatic portion of this park so the…read morewait might be a bit but the VIBE here is super chill , young, helpful staff beautiful scenery it was all very nice . Great spot to just get out and do something new and different ! Love it I took a bunch of pics and posted them on tic tok and started trending soo def is a beautiful place to visit !!

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.

Oh my WHAT!!?! How…read morehave I lived in the East Bay since 2016 and not been here? I demand to know! Sitting in a camp chair by the water, in the shade of an umbrella, my feet in the sand, looking up at the crisp water surrounded by trees and crested by the wide blue sky feathered with thin brushstrokes of clouds, I felt like I was camping--but a mere 15 minutes from home! Entrance fee is CHEAP! A wide beach and wide grassy area with lots of sun and surrounded by shade from trees. Small swimming area with lifeguards and life vests for kids to borrow. I wish the swimming area and water access were twice as wide. Don't swim anywhere besides inside the buoys, the lifeguards will yell at yous. Bathrooms, changing rooms with showers, outdoor showers to wash away sand and the gross lake water. By the way, they say to be careful not get the water in your mouth and they advise that you bathe after going in the lake... something about algal blooms. Snack shack with LOTS of options. You order from the snack shack both outside and inside the pay area. Free parking. Very large grassy area near the parking lot, outside of the pay area. Hiking trail goes around the lake. No/slow cell reception makes it a more relaxing getaway. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

A lake in Tilden Park…read more A beautiful lake, but as the sign reads, don't let your pet swim or drink the water. They might get sick. Walking around the lake has beautiful views.

We recently explored this picturesque dog-friendly park in Berkeley, CA with our cocker spaniel,…read moreZoey. There is a large paved parking lot with bathrooms. They have both paved and dirt trails along the tidelands. The park extends through multiple nearby cities, ending near the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Despite being so near the freeway, it's a lovely pace to walk. We found out that some of the trails are not ideal for a dog stroller! At one point, we saw an unusual looking building on a small hill in the distance. We asked a fellow hiker, who said it used to be the facility for Golden Gate Fields. The picture with my husband shows the building in the background. We will probably return in the future to check out more of this park.

A nice park near the Berkeley Marina!!…read more Lots of dirt trails, with the fence keeping you from venturing off. I've accessed this park at the corner of Frontage Road and University Avenue and also at Marina Blvd. There are plaques explaining the history of this area in the park. This park is bigger than I think it is, I also don't think I've been on all the trails yet. Definitely gotta check this place out more again!!

I stopped by on a Saturday to ride the train. It was about 2 pm. There was a line. But I was able…read moreto get into the immediate next train, which came in 15 minutes. Every train cleared the line. Ticket was $5 per head for a single trip. It was fun for kids. Train winds around redwood trees for 15 minutes. Main parking lot was full. But there is a second parking lot with additional space. I also stopped by at the Little Farm. Entry was free, and there was no crowd. The place had rabbits, ducks, cows, goats, sheep and turkey. Till a year back they let people feed the goats. But now that is not permitted. There was a single bunny they kept for kids to pet. Finally I stopped by on the Education Center, as it was right in front of the farm. The place didn't have much crowd. It took me about 20 minutes to cover the place. Microscope was probably the coolest thing. There were pelts from different animals, to touch and feel. There was no cell phone range in many parts of the park. But if you drive a couple of miles and keep checking, signal will start appearing.

Fantastic for toddlers and adults! The botanical gardens are free! And so heavenly- the Sequoia…read moregrove is my favorite part. I visited twice this trip and felt I saw new plants and trees each time. The labeling of each plot was meticulous and I only wish I could have stayed in town long enough for the plant sale! -(Not that I could've taken any home, lol!) The train rides for the kids pass through beautiful woods and are very enjoyable even for adults.

Best place to rent any water sport/ boating !! We had the most amazing time at Berryessa simply…read morebecause of this team! They fill up the gas for you (only place around that doesn't charge you for gas) and if you run low while you're out on the water they come fill you up. I want to especially shout out Tessa and Jennifer in the front. We ended up changing our reservation and they were so accommodating and helpful. Jeremy and John/Jessie made me feel so comfortable with all of my questions and really cared about my family and so being safe and comfortable. Will use them next time we come out!!!

Extremely disappointed with this rental company. The customer service was unprofessional and they…read morehad no idea how to deal with customers respectfully. The tube they gave us was already torn before we even used it. As soon as we got on it, it ripped completely, even though we used it normally. Instead of taking responsibility for giving us damaged equipment, they blamed us and tried to charge us for it. They first demanded $230, and only after we argued with them did they suddenly lower the charge to $170, which makes no sense if we were actually responsible. I would not recommend renting from this place. Poor customer service, damaged equipment, and unfair charges. Save your money and go somewhere else.

We took a Class 3 day trip on the South Fork of the American last week. Everything was…read moreprofessionally done and went smoothly. Our equipment was in excellent shape. Our guide was experienced, patient and knew the river well. He took good care of my 10 year old granddaughter, who was a first-timer. This is a quality outfit. I recommend them without reservation. Of note: the South Fork has become a bit crowded with rafts. I'll be trying a different river next time.

I decided to do something solo for the day and I did the middle fork 1 day rafting trip with class…read more3 and 4 rapids. Thank you to my rafting guide Izzie, she was very knowledgeable and funny and she made our whole rafting feel comfortable. A yummy lunch was provided on a beautiful day and all the guides were very friendly. I definitely want to do this again because I had a blast!!

Amazing 10-15 min ride through the park. Nice scenic views, great smell of nature…read more I highly recommend

We've been wanting to do this train ride for quite some time now and we're super happy we finally…read moregot around to it! Children 2 and under are free Ages 3+ $5/ per person The entire staff is so friendly and inviting. We came on a Thursday afternoon around 4pm Parking was super easy and quick, right in front in the main parking lot. As soon as we arrived there was already a train waiting to load up and depart, we quickly purchased tickets and walked right on. We were on the train in less than 5 minutes from the time that we had parked. The bathrooms are clean, they have two and a portable toilet behind the restroom building. The ride itself claims to be 12 minutes but I'd say more around 10. Not much of a difference but something to note. The view is absolutely beautiful and we'd love to do it again. I highly recommend it!

This park is absolutely delightful. It sits in the city of Piedmont, which is a bit of unusual city…read moregeographically because it is completely encapsulated by Oakland. It's somewhat of an oasis in Oakland. And this park is an oasis within that. The park isn't huge, but it does the job. Love the trails, great with the dog, and every once in a while, they'll have the food trucks. Parking nearby is easy.

Piedmont park is approx. 15 acres. It is located in downtown, next to the Community Hall, Piedmont…read moreHigh School and Veteran's building. It has many walking paths that take you to different sections of the park - some make you feel you are in a dense forest. It' well maintained and manicured. Many people are sitting on benches or on the grass; park is full of life - vibrant. There is a children's playground, a Japanese Tea Garden, large lawn areas, a football field, and dog runs.