We like this park when it's too warm or too wet to go to Paso Nogal. I have also noticed that the…read moredogs who frequent this park are actually more friendly than some at Paso Nogal. There is always ample parking, lots of shade, and 4 benches to relax on. The only downside is no grass but our pup loves to run around here. If you are looking for exercise yourself you can walk around the path a few times while your dog plays.

This is a great smaller dog park next to Floor and Decor! All dog sizes are allowed and there are…read moreno separate small/large dog sections. I like that it is well shaded and fully covered in bark chips so it does not get muddy. There is a water fountain for humans and dogs and a poop bag dispenser.

Eh meh. Gravel parking area right outside the dog park areas. Dog park is separated by small dogs…read moreand large dogs each fenced off accordingly. Upon entering you can either go straight to the big dog area or to the right to enter the small dog area. Some people do however, not understand the concept of small verses big so you'll see big dogs in the small dog park dog area and vice versa. The park itself is covered in tan bark. There is no grass inside the dog park area.

Update: my dog will cannot walk and has a tear in his left thigh muscle. I've been having to spoon…read morefeed him. Truly the worst experience and now I'm terrified to not only have other dogs around him but to be around other dogs because I was attacked as well trying to get these dogs off of him. It still baffles me that not only do people just not properly have their dogs trained but as I'm fighting these dogs off my pup and I'm screaming for help tell me how is it that these four dogs owners can't seem to get their dogs back yet alone come fast enough to act on it. Then there is the lack of accountability that really gets me. I had to pay a huge vet bill because people can't seem to follow the rules, have dogs with behavior issues, and have the audacity to be insincere about the whole thing. If you love your dog, DON'T BRING THEM HERE unless of course you're prepared to fight dogs off your dog and argue with other pet owners. This is my FIRST and LAST time coming here.

My girlfriend and I went on a walk with her frenchie- Tinkerbell yesterday…read more I was so glad she invited me to join them. I hadn't been over to walk in Newhall since Covid. There was a nice wide trail for us to follow and Tinkerbell could sniff around without worrying about foxtails We walked by the dog park where we visited with dogs in the park thru the fence During Covid we would grab takeaway from Popeyes and have a picnic in the park- then walk it off with a stroll/ so it was I nice memory of dating my hubby during Covid/ getting back to nature

Newhall Park is a large, neighborhood park not far from where I live. It has many things to…read morerecommend it, and yet it has been ages since I've been there - maybe I'm guilty of the "grass is always greener" syndrome. But finally, my wife and I returned on the recent Sunday and were reacquainted with all it has to offer. It's a good park for walking: there's a flat, dirt path that circles the park; I didn't measure it, but it's a decent length, especially if you make multiple rounds. Along the way you see the park has a large bocce ball court, a popular dog park, and a good sized hill for cardio purposes with the Concord Vietnam Memorial on the top. A weekend adult soccer game was going on in the middle of the field. On the other side of the park is a pond (we saw an egret, ducks and geese), and a marsh-like area with tons of cattails. Galindo Creek, heavily shaded with trees, borders the edge of the park. A number of benches let you take a break when you need it from your walk. Newhall Park is a little rough around the edges visually. There's none of the graceful elegance of a Walnut Creek Larkey Park, with its paved path, lush green grass and stately trees. Newhall's grassy areas are functional, but look beat up with numerous dead spots (maybe blame the soccer). The walking path is hard dirt, but can be messy after a rain. The parking lot also is unpaved, and is in poor condition with bumps and holes. We noticed a number of cars parked along Turtle Creek Road prior to the park entrance. But these are minor concerns. In the uber-populated East Bay, any park is a welcome break from wall-to-wall homes, stores and concrete. Newhall Park is an easy way to get out and breathe the fresh air, and deserves the popularity it enjoys. That Walnut Creek park may have greener grass, but sometimes that park down the street is all we need.

Love this neighborhood gem. One day walking my skittish 90lb Rottweiler. He's coming out his skin…read morewith fright from the driving car noises. A nice lady shares a great neighborhood park, with enclosed areas that could be useful. Did take asking several people to find it.... It's not easy to assess as must park in neighborhood and walk to the area. Nevertheless... Great park once you find it. There is a an area for little dogs and a separate area for big dogs. I'm not a regular, but each time love gone... I've met well socialized dogs and owners. Everyone is considerate and only once did I see some poo not cleaned up...ie conscientious, responsible owners. I now have taken my new pup and still having a great experience thank you Clayton.

Nice area and clean park! It's next to a small trail that is kind of hidden in a neighborhood area…read more The park itself is a bit hidden. Google map will tell you "you have arrived" when you are on the main road (Clayton road/marsh creek), but the park itself is inaccessible from the main road. We took the first next turn after Google maps alerted us, parked on the street, walked on the trail path for a short distance and found the dog park. There were only one dog with one owner when we first got there and my dog had fun playing (Nice dog and owner!). After they left, we walked the trail for 2.5 miles then came back and more dogs - yay!! My puppy had a blast playing with all the dogs as all the dogs he met were nice. Also, nice owners! Everyone was "Claytonians" that live near by. I asked them if this dog park doesn't have a lot of visitors and they confirmed that most of the times there are only a few dogs or none. I hope more nice visitors would frequent this dog park so I can come here more often with my puppy as it's such a nice dog park/area! This park is good for shy dogs I guess (my puppy is not at all shy - he's the opposite). We will be back, but maybe just not as frequently until the dog park gets more dogs visitors.

San Miguel Park doesn't look like much. everything is hidden in plain sight. there's an exercise…read morearea, children's playground, soccer field, grass field, concrete walkways, basketball, tennis courts, and benches. the area i visited only had street parking. unsure about the other side of the park.

I figured I'd comment on here due to the other comments about the "dog park" being so great. Let me…read morebe honest, your dog should not be off-leash if it doesn't have a recall. I can't stress this enough because the owners who seem to come here every morning do NOT watch their dogs like the comments say. I understand everyone does things differently and can have a different opinion here, but my dog and I like to come to the field and train (she's a service/search and rescue dog) and interacting with other dogs we don't know can ruin her training. The morning that we came, we luckily got here early enough. These people don't respect boundaries- it's completely okay to have your dog off-leash if you're around us, but please make sure it's protected under voice control. It's extremely unsafe (speaking as a professional here) to allow your dog to roam off-leash with absolutely no training. If someone is new to the area and brings a dog that's reactive, it'll be very scary if a random dog approaches it. You should be able to train your dog to come to you when asked. I hope these owners learn just a little bit more respect to those who have dogs that don't want to say hi to other dogs, you guys do not own the park, and it should feel safe to everyone.

Wowza! This place is definitely a hidden gem that's tucked away with some of beautiful "hidden…read morelakes". It's all in the name, folks! I swear lil ol' Martinez never ceases to amaze me. I'm always finding the most wonderful little spots in this city. Been meaning to visit this park for a loooong time. I'd always heard that it was nice. Even drove passed it a million times, but finally stopped by to get a quick little hike in one evening. All I can say is daaaayum. What a beauty!!! Not only are the hiking trails wonderful, but the actual park itself is great. It's super clean with lots of parking and restrooms on site. They've got a kid's playground area, a soccer field, and even a track for some easy exercise. There's also an adjoining park that has tons of picnic tables and outdoor exercise equipment as well as several large grassy fields and walking paths (Hidden Valley Park). And those lakes! They are simply beautiful. They really sneak up on you too. I took a short walking path from Hidden Valley Park and connected to Hidden Lakes. Turned a corner and then BOOM! This beautiful little lake seemingly appeared out of nowhere. There's a nice little waterfall. Not sure if there are actually any fish in this lake, but I did witness one person fishing (or at least trying too). The hikes in this park are all on the shorter side but perfect for a quick little jaunt. You can also extend it by connecting the nearby walking paths for a longer excursions. What's nice is that there are several hills that you can climb up to get some inclines in. And once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with some wonderful views of tbt entire park as well as some great panoramic views of the city. I was seriously in awe during my entire time here. This is such a gorgeous and extremely well maintained park that's perfect for kids, pets, and families. Will definitely be getting my butt out here again before the end of summer.

This place is a gem. Really good for walking your little dogs, for hikes, playing basketball, or…read morekids playground, and has a beautiful soccer area. There are picnic tables and plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms that the city of Martinez does a good job of keeping clean. We go to this place over and over again because it's just so nice.

This park is tucked away in a residential neighborhood. It was nice to stop here right after lunch…read morethough it was a bit hard to find. The park is dog friendly, has a playground and there is a small parking area that doubles as a half basketball court. There are a few trash cans here but no poop bags for the pups so come prepared to clean up after Fido. There are no restrooms here either so take your kids and yourself potty somewhere else before stopping here. There is a lot of shade on the grassy areas. The playground is in full sun though so bring sun screen. The play area is designed for ages 5-12 and there are no swing or sand at this park. The park seems slightly neglected as there was a lot of trash and debris. We cleaned up a little while we were there. if the kids are antsy or you just need to get out and stretch your legs this is a good place to stop but I don't recommend this park for a full or half play day with the family.

Cute little community park not too far outside downtown Martinez. It's surrounded by a neighborhood…read moreof unassuming little houses, a church and not too far from the popcorn station. Clean restrooms and lots of green grass along with some small play structures make is a family friendly place. I happened to stop here when there was a small art festival going on. The park setting was perfect for that type of quaint little community event. It's located about a 10 minute or less walk from downtown so a nice place to recharge from the bustle of the courts, cafes and shops in the main hub. Great little locals park.

My friend and I took a walk downtown and decided to take a few back roads home through some of the…read morenieghborhoods. Well, actually we were drinking some beers from keg cups and really didnt feel like walking past the court house. It was a really good idea on our parts because the day was gorgeous and the park was so calm and nice to walk through. I wish I knew how old it was because it just seems so out of place for here. I would imagine a park looking like this in Savanah Georgia. There is a stage area made of cement probably for random events. I asked my friend if she wanted me to do a show for her and she said,"No thank you!" Oh, well. In the center there is a round about of riverstone benches. I loved it. There are so many little details here. If you ever get a chance to come here, take a look at the Catholic Church kitty-corner to the park. I did the color consulting on the colors that its painted. It looks so beautiful, one of my bragging jobs. This park is incredibly clean I might add. The only thing kind of off putting I saw was some of the neighbors that live around there. I walked away from my friend to go take a picture and a weirdo dude walked immediatley across the street towards me, as if he was coming to talk to me. When I busted out the camera he side stepped away from me. Cameras are the best weapon some times. Or me cussing at you like a sailor works well too. Disregard the riff raff and you are in a pretty cool little niche of Martinez.