We went to Shoreline Park for a stroll and were rewarded with some truly stunning views!…read more Tip: The trail goes on for a very long way, and for as long as you stick with it you'll experience those same stellar views :-) To compliment the amazing views, you'll also see some georgous homes adorning the cliffs out here too. Be forewarned - it's tough going out here when the weather is hot, so make a point of going early before the heat of the day sets in.

Found this place after leaving my doctors appt and to my surprise it was everything I needed at the…read moretime. Fresh air and a nice trail near the water. It was so nice to walk the trail along the water while trains went by. It's a cute park in a lovely neighborhood. The trail was easy to walk or bike. People were friendly and the weather was perfect. I don't usually drive out this far to take a stroll but the next time I'm in the area I'll come back for sure. If you are looking for a place to enjoy a walk and have some stillness this is your spot

Good little neighborhood park. Play structure, green grass, and some children's Halloween events…read morecoming up. Friday 10/24 trunk or treat at 2001 Refugio Valley Rd advertised at this park. Seems very family friendly. Halloween is a holiday for the children - don't be a party poopet. Miracle playground - not sure what that means but there was some signs to 'have fun' and to 'play safely.' Adult supervision required - 'the smart way to play.' Hercules seems to be a family friendly place to be. This general area seemed safe and to have mostly single family houses around it.

PARK - beautiful peaceful and serene !…read more They have tennis courts and a basketball court! Also a pathway to walk around ! Lots of play structures for the kids as well ! Highly loved and recommended!

This park is right across Frog Park in Sycamore Hercules. It has a half-court basketball and a few…read moretables for an outdoor picnic. It's relatively small and has a small trail behind the park. Aside from the basketball court, there's really no outdoor activity you can do. A small place just to leisurely around while walking on Sycamore.

It's the Central Park of Hercules. Yes, I'm probably overstating its appeal, but for a bedroom…read morecommunity like Hercules, it fits. I only discovered the park myself when I took an inadvertent detour on the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail when I was trying to avoid the breezes from the bay. There are picnic tables, a bocce ball space, a basketball half-court, and even horseshoe pits. Parking is ample for such a small patch of greenery... And yes, there is a pond. I may have even seen a duck. The paved walkways represent the best part for me because I'm either coming or going. Those who stay are either young moms with their toddlers or dogs with owners glued to their smartphones. There's also a kid's playground (Frog Pad Park) right across the street. What more would you want? A zoo? Shakespeare in the Park? Tavern on the Green? RELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2VyCP18

A nice, peaceful, small, but adequate neighborhood park located on the edge of Hercules just in…read morefront of the railroad tracks and Bayfront Park. It's also right next to 'Leila by the Bay' restaurant. The playground is designed mostly for younger kids with the floor deck made from recycled rubber materials. It has a couple of toddler swings so definitely not for teenagers. We didn't have these kinds of playgrounds when I was growing up. It has three benches and three picnic tables with lots of grassy area. Depending on the time of day, the surrounding trees will provide some shade. I've taken my friends here during the pandemic just to get away from the pandemic madness while enjoying the outdoors while maintaining social distancing. The city of Hercules also does a good job of maintaining and cleaning this park, and the garbage bin is never full, which is a sign that it's being serviced in a timely manner. Best part of all, you can watch the Amtrak passenger trains and freight trains pass by on their scheduled routes. There's something hypnotizing about a train going by; no matter how many times I've seen it, you can't help but look and enjoy. It's definitely appropriately named Railroad Park.

Love this park. It's a tot lot with a few picnic tables and a grassy area. No shade…read more Best part...it's never busy and I always feel safe here. 2 toddler swings, a tic-tac-toe board, a slide and some cones to yell into. What more could you ask for from a corner park?

This is a cute little neighborhood park at 3444-3530 Morningside Dr, in the 94803 zip code, that…read moreserves El Sobrante and Richmond, CA. It has a grassy hillside, plenty of picnicking, and a play area with a slide that kids love. Some of the neighbors have been repainting it, and it hosts various events like Richmond Night Out and El Sobrante Pride Day. Enjoy the sun, have a family get together. It's not overused at all. We love it.

As a teenager with a considerable amount of playground experience, the park is fun although you…read moremight injure yourself on the cement playground Only the strong survive playtime

I came here to visit the skatepark at the edge of the park. It's super fun! There are two different…read moresections but it's pretty technical. I'm not amazing at skating but still had a lot of fun. It's never very crowded but the other skaters I met there were super friendly and it's got an overall good vibe.

There's certainly nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned neighborhood park, the kind where Opie,…read moreBeaver, and Punky Brewster would probably all play on the same Little League team out on the baseball field. There's also a soccer field, and beyond the wooded creek are a big dog park and plenty of picnic tables. Even though the park is huge (231 acres), it all felt like a throwback to a simpler time which makes this expansive space a useful magnet for Pinole families looking for relief from pandemic restrictions. One thing I found unusual was seeing so many feral peacocks ambling about as I wasn't sure if it was a common sight in the park. I guess peacocks like that old-timey vibe, too. RELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

The park was packed today, but why do dog owners think it's okay to bring in their dog(s) in the…read morelittle kid park? I'm a dog owner and have common sense!

I love this park. Truly I do. I have so many fond memories here as a child and now I'm creating…read moremore memories with my children. That's why I want to write this review in hopes that as a community we can maintain and even maximize the things we love about this park. The small play area is due for a remodeling. Graffiti throughout, broken structures, broken fencing, and trash. The basketball courts have uneven pavement so I can only imagine what could happen when the older kids or even adults are playing. Even the bathroom, while better than before, some of the items aren't stocked or the fixtures/appliances don't work. Hopefully some things can be repaired soon, but overall the park needs some love poured back into it.

Very spacious park!…read more This is one of the largest (if not the) parks in Hercules. It is nice for taking strolls, walking dogs, biking, rollerblading- just don't fall in the lake! I've taken some walks there and it's very clean, peaceful and relaxing. There's a wide expanse of grass for events, a fun playground for kids, and lots of surrounding trees. I've passed by their occasional family events and there were market vendors selling handcrafted items, a few food trucks, and an outdoor movie setup. Next time, I'll plan to stay for the movie. There were a lot of people so it seems like a popular event. This park brings community and recreation to the neighborhood and happy that its nearby!

The air smells fresh, the smile on peoples face, the warm sunshine, the deafening sound of birds…read moretweeting.

Whenever we want to take our grandkids to a park, we always make it a point to take them to Frog…read morePad Park. We have 2 and 4-year-old grandkids and they enjoy coming here. They would run around and climb on the slide or take them to the swing. They have several table where you can sit and have a snack. The place is wide open and our kids enjoy just running around and play with other kids. We usually go before noontime and the place is not crowded. We see only a couple of kids playing. The place is also neat and well maintained. If you live near Sycamore, you can just walk and enjoy this place.

The playground is clean and well-kept--perfect for kids to burn off energy while adults hang back…read moreon the benches or walk the paved paths. I've seen families celebrating birthdays here, kids chasing each other through the grass, and couples walking their dogs. Great park!

Cute little neighborhood park with a great playground structure, Grady lawn and small basketball…read morecourt.