Considered a hidden gem by cognizant locals. The public entrance is somewhat obscured by a…read morebusiness at the end of Green Hills Road (parking in their lot should be a non-issue on weekends; this is expected as there is really no alternative). Occasional mountain lions in the area; they are generally invisible, but to be safe ... do not hike after dark. You can just do the loop trail, or add some hiking distance using the (nearly) intersecting maintenance road at the top of the loop. I say "nearly" as there is a short connecting trail (less than 20 yds long). There is a giant green cell tower on a short spur road (keep turning right and you'll get there). For the curious, the maintenance road is an easement off private property (locked gate!) that is used by park people, SVWD, fire, police, and so forth.

So going into this hike we had high spirits and a positive attitude. Leaving however I felt like…read moreSatan him self came down and stung my ass from how many wasp attacked me and my friends, which btw gave me a free eyebrow piercing I never asked for. If u want to take someone u despise I would recommend taking them there and leaving them. P.s tell them to wear full black.

This is a beautiful scenic hike surrounded by nature. The river runs alongside the trail for most…read moreof the way, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere as you make your way toward the overlook deck. The views are breathtaking and the sound of the flowing water makes the experience even more enjoyable. If you're planning a picnic, head down to the river area -- the water is not very deep, making it a great spot for families and kids to enjoy. The steam engine train ride adds a special charm to the visit, offering a beautiful way to take in the scenery. There are also BBQ options available where you can purchase food, along with items from the general store. You can also bring your own food and spend the day soaking in the peaceful surroundings. A wonderful place to hike, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Amazing 0.8 mile reasonably level trail through a dense grove of majestic redwood giants. There was…read morealmost no one in the parking lot when I arrived at 9am on a Wednesday but the parking lot was full by noon when I left. There is a California state park gift shop that opens at 10am. Parking is $10 ($9 for seniors over 62). There is also a walkway from the parking lot to the Roaring Camp train station next to the state park.

Our favourite park! We used to spend hours at skypark that is always crowded, but now we go to this…read morepark at the back of scotts valley. It has never had more than 1 other family there, even on a Saturday. It is small, but the bathrooms are clean, there is enough to do to keep my 1 year old busy for a couple of hours.

Great little park tucked away in Scott's valley on a quiet street. Rarely crowded, toddler and…read morebigger kid playgrounds, basketball court, bathrooms, shaded picnic area. I love this park!

Really beautiful park. Roads are wide, people are friendly. One of the nicest mobile home parks…read morein the area. Just don't like the fact that you can't walk you dog on the property. If everyone cleans up after their dog, I don't understand why you can't walk a little dog.

This is a very small Park with two on the small side trash/recycle receptacles, two smallish…read moreparking lots, and a short bridge/walkway above the creek. As far as the fishing thing- there's a cool wood fish carving that's taller than I, but I don't think you're gonna catch much fish in that creek. I could certainly be wrong, maybe there is another area that I haven't found yet. I usually go here to let my dog out for a short time, or to eat a quick lunch with an easy access after- to a trash/recycle bin. The new wood chips look really nice~

It's a sports park attached to an elementary school. Signs warn against loitering, so no place for…read morea picnic or to hang out at while your car is being serviced. Looks great if your kid is in sports. Otherwise not.

Nice place to hike and walk about. Ponds, hiking trails. Little museum and some wild life.read more

Great find! Was looking for a nice strenuous hike with beauty and comfort. Scored on all accounts…read more Wonderful docent provided advice and cautions (and a clean bathroom inside). Did a loop that was about 2 1/4 miles up, across the summit and back down - Woodrat Trail - Sunset Trail - Lower Chapparal Trail. Hint - Take a picture of the map at the sign. Caution - not all intersections are marked with signs. To get to the start of the Woodrat trail, you need to walk the Discovery Trail a bit (even through the sign "all other trails" seems to indicate otherwise). Lots of flora.....on June 1, lots in bloom. Bring bug spray (didn't see bugs, but be ready). Lots of wood shade which is a welcome break from the sun. Saw plenty of other hikers of all ages, so difficulty was only my being out of shape. Go check it out!

I used to come here 50 yrs when it wasn't many people there, only locals and you could really relax…read moreand breathe in the tree air. It's a gravelly walk so DO NOT BRING CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6 at least. It's not Disneyland! Even the JrHigh to Highschoolers were acting overly careless. I went there the other day and it was a moronic madhouse. You used to go there to be in lovely nature and the smell of the trees. Now It was overrun with kids from god knows where with aftershave and perfume on. I think a bunch of university students and tourists saw it now on social media unfortunately. Some were spraying awful smelling spray on sunscreen, many acting as if they were at a waterpark as if the rocks were really made of rubber. Reports of accidents, weeding out stupid but maybe someone was an innocent bystander accidentally pushed by stupid. It was NOT FOR KIDS! Selfish entitled parents bringing their children tired, whiney and crying! (Don't make excuses) ruining for everyone else. There was even a stroller parked nearby. No bathrooms for kids or anyone else so that can't be good for the environment. you need to be somewhat fit ! I've seen so many lovely places closed to the public because it got ruined by the public. So help make it nice again, don't wear anything perfumey, wear unscented deodorant only. NO SUNSCREEN. wear a hat and tshirt. Don't bring kids unless they are older and well behaved. Thank you and you will thank yourselves.

so, today another rescue from someone that thought this was a nice deep swimming hole. We've seen…read morebroken bones, broken necks and broken bottles at this place. NOT a great spot now that everyone from everywhere has discovered it and brings all their trash and bad behavior with them.