I love the beautiful park at the edge of my Victoria by the Bay neighborhood!…read more It's a serene getaway when I want to take a walk around the loop, sit at a bench overlooking the bay, and have a picnic. There's also a huge grassy central area to play catch, volleyball, soccer, tag, yoga, or even putting down a blanket to read, although make sure your blanket is waterproof in case the grass is wet. There's a playground for kids, public restrooms (closes at night), picnic tables, and benches lined throughout the intimate space. The park is surrounded by homes and links to the San Pablo Bay Trail, which will eventually connect the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules, and Rodeo. There are several people that enjoy walking and biking on the trail but it doesn't get overly crowded. It's also next to the railroad and occasionally get the Amtrak, freight trains- kids love watching it pass by. The views and sunsets are also gorgeous and I never fail to take some pics/vids. My friends and I even took our college reunion pics here and they were super memorable!

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.

Really nice neighborhood with renovated playgrounds!…read more Two updated play structures for smaller tots and older kiddos - love the fun colors and variety with steering wheels, drums, shades, swings, slides. There's a wide expanse of grass, some picnic tables, basketball/tennis courts, and a community center with a restroom. My toddler observed for a while and then started exploring. Really happy to have a nearby park for my toddler to enjoy!

Foxboro Park received a major facelift. All new play structures, inclusive of all stages and ages…read more The tennis and basketball courts remain as was. Seating is limited in front of the play area. The elongated cement enclosure for the trees has decreased in length eliminating additional seating area in the rear of the structure. It is a welcome to have such a beautiful neighborhood park with updated structures without having to travel.

Small as it is, it's a really pretty park!…read more Hubbers and I came through primarily to check out the trail for our 6-month-old-newly-trained-in-walking puppy, but we were taken aback by how nice this park is. The picnic area is clean and really inviting. They have provided doggy bags and trash along the trail. The trail itself can lead you to a few places even leading to another small park (Frog Pond Park, for example.) Not a lot of parking spots, but it shouldn't be an issue unless you're planning a huge party bash of some sort. And really clean! They really maintain this area. I don't think I even saw one bit of trash/garbage during our hours' worth of walk. If you feel like taking a walk or getting fresh air or just need a quiet place to sit down and read a book, check this place out if you haven't already.

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.

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

A great place to get some steps in…read more Stopped by for my daily walk and was reminded why this is one of my favorite places to be active. Features: Walking paths Benches Restrooms Dog friendly Playground and basketball courts Shade Parking The park was clean, families were there, and had plenty of space for walkers, runners, families, and people simply looking to enjoy the outdoors. Be careful on the walking trail by the train tracks. It's secluded and a lot of bushes and trees.

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.

Newly remodeled parts of Refugio Valley Park make it more welcoming especially on hotter days. The…read morenewly constructed shade ports offer shaded seating near fire pits. The parking lot has been remodeled with a designated crosswalk and two handicap parking spots closer to the middle of the park. The play structures remain the same with three benches nearest the bigger kids play area and one bench in the vicinity of the little kids play area. The duck pond remains a delight to experience, watching the ducks splash, chase and swim. When ducklings are present it is a treat to see. Today, we saw far more ducks than usual, sunbathing and enjoying cooler weather with constant wind gusts.

A great place to get some steps in…read more Stopped by for my daily walk and was reminded why this is one of my favorite places to be active. Features: Walking paths Benches Restrooms ( Dog friendly Playground Water views with ducks Shade Parking The park was clean, felt safe, and had plenty of space for walkers, runners, families, and people simply looking to enjoy the outdoors. Still under construction tho Definitely a place I'll continue returning to.

A great place to get some steps in…read more Stopped by for my daily walk! Features: Benches Restrooms (across the street at Duck Pond Park) Dog friendly Playground Shade Street Parking Definitely a place I'll continue returning to.

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.

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