This little Park is an amazing spot in El Cerrito. At first I was Googling a place to take the kids…read moreand I didn't realize that the spot was here. This place was a nice little getaway tucked away on top of the hills in El Cerrito. It has a humongous play / Park area with multiple slides, multiple Bridges, and mouth on the couch for kids to climb and play on. It surprised me how large the entire park was to begin with. What Caught me off guard there was a huge Park for baseball, soccer, and doing a lot of outdoor activities it's, dating for people who want to have picnics in the park, as well as throw Park parties. I'm very impressed with this location because it's also in a very calm and beautiful neighborhood in El Cerrito. If anyone has any questions or concerns about this please please feel free to contact me I'll be happy to answer anything that comes my way.

Large flat park on the hill. Lots of green lawn and a play area across the way. Visible from the…read moremain road. Fresh air and green space. The whole general neighborhood around here is very pleasant. Green and some views and a bit of elevation. This isn't the type of park that would attract people from afar but I think you might try it once. Don't let the locals have all the fun. When i saw this yuuge flat field carved into the side of the hill I could only think of the cost and effort to create it. I've shoveled some soil to level things in my own back yard and this is very heavy work. Baseball or soccer field is the main attraction. Large piece of lawn you can enjoy and not have to take care of. 3.5 stars.

Castro Park looks small where the signage is posted. like most parks in El Cerrito, the acreage is…read moresmall but the spaces are immaculate. beyond the children's playgrounds and the proximate greens, there's a baseball field on one side and tennis courts on either side. parking all around is street parking.

A small park that is good for letting the kids run around. The tennis courts are very often empty…read moreand I've only once had to go looking somewhere else. The playground is small but also often very empty. It's not the most elaborate or biggest or advanced play structure but it's more than enough to let my little ones run/scream/climb it out. There is a nice little community center there that seems to always be full of kids, there are usually some teens hanging out on the baseball bleachers, and some older folx walking around the field. It's a nice little neighborhood park with super easy parking.

Been wanting to try this place for a while. When we are…read morearrived,the parking was full, but we lucked out someone was pulling out. I didn't realize that there was another parking lot around the corner. This is a very large off leash dog park. I was a little hesitant to allow my dogs off leash, mainly because of the large amount of bigger dogs running about. We didn't encounter one aggressive dog. everyones dogs were either friendly or totally ignored us. It was a great experience for my dogs. The trails were large and long. I like that the trails were straight. It's easier to watch and control your dog

If you're looking for an off-leash dog park, look no further! This is hands down our favorite…read moreoff-leash dog park in the Bay Area, we'll gladly drive over an hour just to bring our dogs here. Beautiful scenic views, plenty of green grass, and ample parking make it well worth the trip. There's even a paid self-serve dog wash nearby, which is perfect if your pups decide to take a dip in the water. Highly recommend for dog owners!

Nicholl Park is a well maintained park a few blocks from city hall. didn't noticed any parking lot…read morebut wasn't looking. if one can get here without wheels, it's a great destination, lots to do here! lots of green grass, 2 children's playground, geeses all over, a baseball field, a tennis court, and a small skate board park at the right. didn't see many benches except for the front row at the entrance. doubt many people came here to sit around. (there's always the grass. just bring a blanket...)

For the longest, as a child/teen I thought it was Nickel Park. Now years later I know the truth…read more This park has come a long way in my opinion. Long ago it used to be a nice park. Then times changed and it.....wasn't so nice. Times have changed again in a sense and now it is nice again. Never thought I'd see a skate park section, multiple baseball fields, tennis courts (just tried thos for the first time ever), soccer areas, playground space, and more. Parking can be a bit of a question mark sometimes so look around closely. Give Nicholl Park a shot and enjoy the fresh air and open space.

This has to be the best team of coaches. And awesome facility Everyone is in it! all the…read morecoaches Show kids how to prep, eat, hydrate, and prepare in order to show up on the field and then coach them. Tad and Michelle and justin are amazing with coaching and conditioning. They make the kids become a better team. Hitting, weights, catching..... I can't say enough. Your kid isn't here? they are missing out.

Michel and the team at 365 Academy of Baseball have a great facility and program for youth baseball…read moreplayers. Previously known as Wheelhouse Academy of Baseball, 365 is under new ownership and has redesigned the physical space and the programming. They have conditioning and development classes and programs for baseball players, beginning at little league age, all the way up through high school and beyond. The organization and its trainers are focused on developing young players to play great baseball for their school and/or travel teams. This is a great option for any player who wants to take occasional classes (like arm care or speed & agility) or sign up for an ongoing development program. They are also affiliated with Coach Thomas and the Richmond-based GameChangers organization for player who are looking for a competitive travel team. Highly recommend!

Beautiful views of the Bay!…read more The trails are steep, with plenty of gravel and poison oak beside the path. Be careful to stay on the trail and wear pants. There are no bathrooms. They have benches along the paths so you can sit and enjoy the scenery. Parking is easy, with plenty of street parking. Saturday can be a little hectic because the recycling center is open and there is limited parking. My go-to hike for a peaceful, fast hike with beautiful views! Cuatro catorce dos mil viente cinco

Great place with awesome views. Steep if you go west to east, can be muddy. But! Dogs on leash only…read moreand bicycles/ebikes/motorized vehicles NOT allowed. Only open sunrise to sunset.

Really sweet little park in the middle of a neighborhood with a stream running through it. It was a…read morenice surprise.

Poinsett park's features: basketball courts (2 full courts) in acceptable condition, doubling as a…read morebaseball/kickball field, though seldom used for this purpose. East of the courts there is a small playground, a picnic table, a bathroom (needs key which you can get I forget how), a small ramp which younger kids use on skateboards, and there's a working drinking fountain. East of that is a small too-slopey lawn which isn't much good for sports, which is underutilized. Further east still, the park narrows to a skinny long triangle a with a creek as its median. My kids liked playing in and around it when they were little. Overall: nice place to sit in, usable for basketball, feels safe and well-tended.

This park is just really cool. On afternoons and weekends it's usually packed full of people. It…read morecan be hard at times to find a parking spot but shouldn't be too difficult to park on a side street if needed. There are several parts to this park. One is a flat area with a play scape and a cement slide. There's actually a tunnel nearby that goes under the road and crosses over to the rose garden, which is really cool. The cement slide is a must see for anyone with kids and even if you're an adventurous adult. There are plenty of cardboard boxes around for you to try it out. When I first heard about the cement slide, I didn't think it would be very fun, (cement and sliding didn't go together in my mind) but it is great! Then just a little bit south, above that play scape area, there's a baseball field. So many different people come here to meet. Some people for picnics, some people play soccer, some people play softball, some people bring their dogs. And then inside the woods behind the park, there are a picnic benches. I have a friend who had her wedding reception there. You can reserve them with the city. And then behind the picnic area, there's a hike and if you're very adventurous, there is a waterfall hidden, but it's not easy to find if you don't know about it. I highly recommend this park. During the winter, the baseball field is blocked off with Fence to protect the grass but other parts of the park are accessible.

This park gets busy. And why shouldn't it? It's great! Nestled in the Berkeley Hills overlooking…read morethe cities and the bay below, amongst the huge trees, you'll see all walks of life enjoying this Berkeley staple. It's made of a lot of different parts - basketball courts, a baseball field, a grassy field across from some great play structures and a huge, long concrete slide. It's epic and built into the mossy hill. When your kids are old enough, they will just do the slide. FYI. Over the bridge, you walk up a hill to some bbq areas, which you can reserve online for parties. The shaded one is so beautiful with this beautiful, huge, old outdoor fireplace. Bbq area #4 has more sun, fyi to those planning. The tunnel leads you to bathrooms, tennis courts and the rose garden. What a great place for a great day. Something for everyone.

Memorial Park doesn't look like much from the Portland St. side. just saw trees, grass, a…read morechildren's playground. there's 2 blocks worth of "park" here. didn't look at the further end which may be hosting all the sports area and assembly area.

Before summer began the city's newsletter bragged about a "refurbishing" of the tennis courts…read more Great idea as it was much needed! At the very least a cleaning was necessary and so was an updating of proper signage for tennis court usage, rules & etiquette. Was looking forward to being able to reserve the court for scheduled matches. Then I wondered how long it would last before it fell into disrepair again. Not too long! Sadly for those of us who love the game and use tennis courts with respect , the Albany Memorial Park courts are now again being used as dog parks; social venues (that include bringing meals & drinks) for pickleballers ; play grounds for soccer/volleyball/skating/etc. Foul language from both young & older people. This park would get a higher rating if facilities were used as intended. Maintenance of the property can only do so much. Park users must learn to be Responsible & Respectful people too.

Good park for both older and younger kids - as the grandma of 18-month old twins, I especially like…read morethat it's gated so they can't escape! We'll definitely be back!

This is a great playground! Found it based on other yelp reviews and so glad we checked it out…read more Really fun structure with a climbing wall and two big slides for bigger kiddos, and a smaller play area for the little kids. They have two sand boxes and a cool 4 way teeter-totter bouncy thing that my 4 year old loved. The park is dog friendly (on a leash) and they have a grassy area with picnic tables. It's a great park!