Beautiful park. Great dog park. Clean and peaceful. Haven't been for a while but it has always been…read morea pleasant experience when I go.

I like that there is free parking. I came here on a Sunday, a little before 12 PM, and it was easy…read moreto find parking. This is one of the biggest outdoor public play structures in the Bay Area that I've been to so far. There are picnic tables available for rental, and it's a great place to host a kids' birthday party. There is some shade in the play structure area, but I wish there were more. There are public restrooms, but they need more frequent cleaning during the weekend. I came here on a hot Sunday, and there were a smoothie/shave ice truck and a soft serve truck parked nearby in the swim center parking lot for purchase.

Life's a beach, enjoy the waves! Okay, I just made that up...but, it sounds cool, right? I know! :)…read moreIf you think that was cool, then you must check out Benicia Public Pier & Beach! Beautiful views (including Carquinez Bridge in the distance, mountains, Amtrak was chugging along in the far distance also!), ocean air, and a breeze. It was pretty cold and foggy when I first arrived. Then, the sun peaked out more and got some vitamin D. I took a nice stroll on the sidewalk that winds around the pier and by a restaurant and some homes. The ocean view stayed front and center the entire time. There wasn't many people there at the time I went. It felt like I owned the area to myself for a little bit :) There's street parking (free). There were benches all along the sidewalk and the pier, if you just want to sit and watch the ocean waves. I definitely will be returning for some more Vitamin sea time! :)

Very Clean Pier with lots of stripe bass. OG fisherman's are very friendly and helpful. Would…read moredefinitely recommend this spot for first timers..

Lafayette Reservoir is a beautiful local park! And there is so much parking and bathrooms with…read moretoilet paper and soap! That's honestly way more than I was expecting. The parking lot we parked in had a max 2 hour limit, which isn't enough time to walk the entire perimeter of the reservoir but it looks like there are other lots that don't have as much time restrictions. Beautiful little walk - not much of a hike because of the paved path, but it's a nice distance and has beautiful views. We would definitely come back again.

The Lafayette Reservoir is the perfect place for a family walk or hike, especially with dogs!…read moreThere's lots of shady areas around and benches along the trail to stop if you need. Parking is easy to find and pay for, and is cheap ($4 for 2 hours on weekdays). There's multiple bathrooms along the trail too. We've been coming here for years and always come back to it. If you're looking for a great hike to go on with family, friends, and pups, check out the Reservoir!

A storm water drain that leads to the lake makes it sound like your near a river. Ducks and geese…read moresquaking. A little bit of nature in the middle of the city. Walking path around the perimeter. Some benches. A trash can. Fairly well lit at night. Older trees here and there. Lawn is made up of mostly weeds but it is short and taken care of. Lake looks swampy. Very cloudy. The ducks don't care though. Small play structure on far end with two round tables meant for chess or checkers. Catch and release fishing only. Two women doing jazzercise one guy coughing from a hit of weed. A guy with skateboard reading a book.

Eh. Wouldn't bring my kids here, due to the filth that surrounds the park.. the people in the…read moreneighborhood are very nice and take walks there, however I give it 2 stars because the fishing is pretty good. You kind of have to roam the area to find a good spot where people aren't already sheltered at. I wish this lake was cleaner & more kid friendly.

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.

This is one great Marina!!…read more I came here on a sunny Saturday, parking was easy, and the whole vibe here was just chill!! Lots of trails to walk and run on that connects to the nearby parks, seems like you could get some good miles in here!! The fishing pier offered great views of the Carquinez Strait and the Benecia-Martinez Bridge!! There are also plenty of picnic areas here, and it's just a short walk to Downtown Martinez!!

It is simply beautiful! The marina is so well made. Perfect for walks, fishing off the pier,…read moresitting, enjoy the water. Nice clean bathrooms as well. Enjoy people!

I can't help but to give the dirty D a 4 star.... It might…read morebe the nastiest when it comes to water, but family fun and friend gatherings make this place on point Fun Enjoyment Entertaining And some good vibes

I know the Delta is grody, but I don't care. I spent so much of my childhood tubing, waterskiing, &…read morewake boarding out here that I can't help but love it. Most people never venture more than a mile off the Main Channel, but you'll be rewarded if you explore. We have a couple go-to spots that are never busy even on a 110 degree Saturday during the summer & always have prime glass for skiing. I've gotten sick after wiping out & swallowing a mouthful of water, so I recommend bringing a bottle of Pepto for said wipe outs. Gross? You betcha, but even with this yuck factor, I still love the Delta. People are super friendly out here- always saying hi & waving. I'm not sure why, but even the most callous, hardened jerks will begin smiling once the boat is cruising along & the breeze is whipping through their hair. I think it's because the Delta has magical qualities :)

Tough to decide if the trip was worth it. 1st, just FYI, they close the gates at sundown (not…read moredark). We went to fish. Plenty of fish were jumping and some guys said they caught some but we did not. We arrived about 8 and sunset was 8:30. The problem was the ticks! So many! I think my daughter had around 7 and the rest of us had about 1-2 each.

Lake Herman is a quiet spot to slow down, relax, and unwind. It's vey peaceful and a good fishing…read more spot too.