Lovely atmosphere. Clean restrooms. Would poop again. Possibly the largest gathering of Nannie's in…read moreNovato

I've had several birthday celebrations at this park, and I can say that the kids truly had a…read morewonderful time. It's such a great spot for picnics and other special gatherings. I love seeing everyone enjoy themselves in such a lovely setting!

It was a dark and rainy night when the $1.5-million contractor pulled out his equipment and took…read moredown his fence. People can go in. I saw some of them today - median age is about six. Playground has been moved to the edge of the bird sanctuary -- apparently in the belief bringing closer the hollering and jumping six-year-olds will attract the birds to return. The playground was moved to a formerly grassy overlook of the bird sanctuary, and the grass was bulldozed under concrete walks and large spongy carpets (permanent) of blue-green, close shaven astro-turf (honest, come look for yourself). There were no birds today, but perhaps they haven't read the new sign or learned to appreciate six-year-olds on astro-turf. When you come to check-out our renewed and improved bird sanctuary, please bring a bird with you.

This 26 acre part is awesome (despite what people say about the renovations). This large park has a…read moreplethora of amenities and is perfect for adults and kids of all ages. There are actually numerous play areas that are age appropriate for different age groups. The "preschool area" (for ages two through five) includes a sand and water play feature, spinning bowls, kid-sized sitting ducks as well as Clapper Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse nests that echo the importance of the neighboring marshland and its wild residents, swings, a tricycle track, and shade structures. The elementary area (for ages five through twelve) includes a sand and water play feature that's representative of a creek, a 17-foot climbing net, an 8-foot climbing wall, and a turbo slide with a mini-overlook. There is a large a remodeled bathroom, several new benches and picnic tables scattered throughout, a redesigned amphitheater, a new overlook that offers stunning views of Corte Madera Creek and Creekside Marsh as well as an outstanding view of Mt. Tamalpais. In addition to these facilities, the heart of the park is the playground. Honoring the local community's wishes for a modern, interactive, and engaging place to play, parents and children will discover a park with something for all ages and a place that pays tribute to the surrounding environment, both natural and built. The picnic tables, benches, playground areas, pathway, restroom, and overlook are accessible. Dogs are allowed on leash and must not enter wetland areas because of sensitive habitat and wildlife species.

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.

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

I had a pretty great childhood, but I didn't have a park with a playground surrounded by redwoods…read more This park is amazing!! But wait, there's more! It's not just for kids here, as there are often people sitting or lying amongst the redwoods... reading, listening to the creek, or even forest bathing. I've done this and let hours slip away while I just zenned out here. It's also in a fantastic location- right next to the MV Library and the Friends of the Library Bookstore. It is a smaller park, and it's a very peaceful place. Come and enjoy, and please leave no trace. =)

It's tranquil. Beautiful. Quiet. And full of peace. It's a great place to read, walk talk or see…read moredogs and humans shuttle to and from.

I come here every year for Corte Madera Oktoberfest. The park is on the smaller side but there is…read moreplenty of shade to sit and enjoy the scenery, or in my case the beer and German music!

This is a cute little park in Corte Madera that boasts the Piccolo Pavilion…read more While the park isn't very large, it does have quite a bit of seating, some of which is hidden up the hill behind some shrubbery. The Piccolo Pavilion itself it rather spacious and has its own built in benches. If you sit facing the hills its a quite relaxing and airy view. Because there are some cute smaller shops next door, it's a nice area to park and relax before or after shopping. No unleashed dogs or glass containers are allowed, but the parking is free.

Great trail with smaller off shoots. Go when it's not hot,…read moreas this area can be warm with little shade. Go after rains to see the waterfall gushing! But really, go anytime as the area is beautiful, and it's a peaceful, serene area. Lots of newts, frogs, raptors, birds, and other wildlife. Dog friendly trails are marked as such. We've come twice now and each time it looked gorgeous, and different due to various water levels. Leave no trace =)

Indian Valley Open Soace is a quaint local park. Seems to be a great locals spot with a variety of…read moresingle track and wider fire roads. The terrains is varied between interesting woodland and open hillsides. It's all about the journey with no sweep vistas but a nice variety of wildflowers, mushrooms and a small waterfall (seasonal.) There's a large lot at the college in Novato, with an $8 parking fee. From the lot, you walk behind the ball fields and will get to the trail entrance..There's a park map and well signed trail. I opted to go left on Paheco Pond trail which eventually connects to the waterfall trail.. That wound up some gentle switchbacks through quiet woodland. The waterfall itself wasn't much to see after a dry January but the forest was still a pretty hike. From there, I took the Susan Alexander and Wixel trail down to the Indian Valley Fire road to complete the look. While there's a few short steep climbs, most of the loop was pretty mild and I really enjoyed exploring here. Seems like a great local park and if I lived nearby, I'd be a regular. Beautiful park.

This park is very misleading. The sign and gate on the side of the road seem very uninviting,…read morebecause there's nowhere to park (except up the street a bit), and the gate is closed and locked. But on closer look, there's a side entrance next to the gate for people to walk through. I almost drove right by this park without stopping, but I had time to spare and thought I'd see if there was anything I was missing. I parked and walked through the gate, and found myself on a paved road that went on in the distance. I figured I'd walk on and see where it ended up. After walking for just a few minutes, I saw a dedication marker for someone named Red Okey Jr. It almost looked like ole Red might have been buried there, I wasn't quite sure what kind of property I was on. Walking on a little further, I saw a park bench, and then another, and then wandering off the road, I found another one sitting at the bank of a creek overlooking the water. It was peaceful and definitely tucked away, and the only thing in the way was the sound of the busy Lucas Valley Road, right on the other side of the creek. Walking in a little further, I saw 2 picnic tables. No bbq pit, and kind of an odd place for a picnic, but neat! I kept walking down the path to see where it would take me, and after a few turns that revealed slightly more road, I realized this path could go on for a long time. I'd love to find out where it goes, and I'd love to know if anyone else uses this park. It seemed like a good place to take a dog and/or a bike, and I realized that the views from the back of the houses that overlook this space must be pretty amazing. I'm giving it 3 stars just because of how un-put-together it seemed. I didn't know if I was even supposed to be there, except for one or two signs stating what the park was called. I also am not a big fan of the paved road trail, but would be curious to know how long it is and might go back just to find out.

A quick update on this park. The old road is the remnants of the original Lucas Valley Road. It…read moreruns for less than a mile from the entrance, and connects back to the current Lucas Valley Road. It's a nice shaded stroll, but there is considerable road noise since it runs parallel to the current Lucas Valley Road (and also Miller Creek). There is a fire road turnoff about half way through the walk that runs uphill to a water tank with an amazing amount of tagging on it (and a fair number of spent spray cans littering the surrounding area). From the water tank there is a road that drops down into Terra Linda. There is a bit of bay view from the top, but the noise from the pump house adjacent to the tank is annoying and loud. All in all, there are better hikes in Marin.