most elizabeths are great. to name a few - the queen (rip), elizabeth taylor (the queen), and…read moreelizabeth hurley (also the queen especially when she pulled up in that versace dress, if you don't know what i'm talking about just google it). lake elizabeth is a spectacular elizabeth! it reeks of geese droppings and i'm HERE FOR IT. not in a weird way. it's super nostalgic for every fremont kid, has a great scenic 2 mile trail, and also offers alternative trails like the one behind the railroad. great place for community events and parties. squirrels are cute. note - trail is flat but there is one section that's super bumpy. not ideal for roller skaters like me who only have indoor wheels! some personal memories from childhood: watching an old guy catch a rainbow fish out of the lake, getting chased by a goose, falling off the brown playground slide, getting screamed at by a random parrot

Pros: It's a nice park with large lake. Plenty of plants and animals. Plenty of areas for picnics…read moreor sports. Cons: Lots of goose poop. Parking could be difficult. Lake activities seem prohibited.

This is a nice local park to go to. I happen to not come here for a long time even though that it's…read morevery close to where I live. The park has improved over the years since they added bleachers at the parking lot as well as renovating the playgrounds. It's not really a big park but it's convenient for those who live really close to it. They have a building called Irvington Community Center, which I think is a place for children's activities. There is another building which is small. I think it was supposed to be a library, but is recently closed. Right next to it is the ballot drop box, where I usually go to drop my ballot envelope. Nothing much changed overall but it's good to reminisce the memories I have going here when I was a kid.

A great little community park with something for everyone! There's a solid play structure for kids,…read morebasketball courts for casual games, and a big grassy field that's perfect for picnics, frisbee, or just relaxing. Right next to the park is a community center that offers indoor courts where you can play sports like badminton, an awesome bonus if you want to stay active even when the weather isn't ideal. Clean, family-friendly, and a nice spot to unwind or get moving.

Was looking to take my 11 month old somewhere. He walks but not for long distances. This is the…read moreperfect place to take your baby or little one. He was able to cruise along things and walk to each object. There was sand and sand toys for him to play with and plenty of shade. Spent around 45 minutes here.

One of the more creative parks locally, there are big striped balls and uneven hilly terrain for…read morecool pictures but unfortunately very little play value for kids. Still appreciate the attempt at something different than copy-and-paste parks. Unique things kids enjoy on top of the expected swings, sand pit, etc... -the slide and the hill and pathway going to it. -climbing and walking down the astroturf green hill with an umbrella -the spinning cone thing -connected to multiple paths to central park so cool for scootering and bicycling kids It is one of the better parks so there are always people here, I used to love coming here for kids to meet other kids but w/ covid best come early or late to avoid crowds.

Came here with my girlfriend for a morning walk. The parking was good. The path was clean and…read moreoffered lots of views of the water and the hills in the background. Lots of wildlife. It's a good walk for 3.5 miles.

There's free parking at the Isherwood Staging Area and convenient gate access to the lake trails at…read morethe end of this lot (so no need to trek to the main parking lot to enter the park). Not only did I save money by avoiding parking fees, but there were so many adorable goats along the creek on the other side of the ISA lot, seemingly hundreds. Apparently, they are brought in periodically for wildfire prevention as they eat the dry grass. It was a lovely surprise. The Quarry Lakes recreation area offers multiple restrooms, picnic tables and park benches galore, plenty of grass with grazing geese, ducks swimming in the water, squirrels scampering around, fishing docks and pier, and wide gravel trails bordering the lakes which was perfect for my run this past Sunday. There were hardly any visitors while I was there so I was able to enjoy the scenic views and serene environment with minimal distractions.

This tiny oasis designed by landscape architect Mai Kitazawa Arbegast, was built with plants…read moreimported from Japan, in honor of the local Japanese American community, particularly Koomei George Kato, a beloved member of the Niles Rotary Club in the 70's and 80's. A small and simple Japanese garden I can sum up in three words: peaceful, pretty, and pleasant. I spent some time on a Saturday afternoon nestled underneath the shade of a garden viewing structure with seating, a great spot for meditating. The trees and greenery were beautiful in July, and there was much to appreciate in the little details and features of the garden. And if that's not enough, there's more to explore at Shinn Park. Easy free parking, too.

A nice place for a short walk, with birds singing all around. It was peaceful and a special time…read morewith my daughter.

My family and I stumbled across Sabercat Playground on Instagram and absolutely had to make the…read moredrive out for my little one... Located on Lake Elizabeth/Central Park, you can't miss the infamously large cat structure. It is great for children of all ages and offer more than your typical slides and swings. Fossil bones are placed throughout the playground and you may find a set of two of animal footprints hidden. I was kind of skeptical of SP's overall size because I've been fooled a time or two while watching posts on IG and let me confidently confirm any doubt that may linger- the playground is good in size. Come prepared with some shades, water, a hat, and sunblock because there is little to no shade. The heat is no joke but rest assured that there will be more than one ice cream vendor ready and willing to help you cool off. 5/5 stars. This playground is definitely one of our more favorable spots to hit up.

I never knew about this park and we happened to stumble upon it via Google Maps when my husband was…read morein town for work. All 4 of my kids had a blast and there were things that kept all of them (ages 3-14) entertained for quite a while! The bathrooms were also clean. The grass was full of goose poop - so we did not go on the grass, obviously.

Park is so pretty even it's late January The trail is well…read morepaving so it's also good for wheelchairs or stroller

Had a lovely day strolling through this park. Although, it would be nice for it to have a map at…read morethe entrance or by the restroom or more signage along the paths. We ended up meandering around the pond and found a great fishing spot with a very scenic view. Definitely will come back to walk more and explore more.

I'm realizing more and more how vital it is for one's mental (and physical) health to spend time in…read morenature. During a particularly low day, I was literally craving me some nature. Which makes sense when you're in a concrete urban jungle day in and day out - we just weren't meant to live this way. I literally searched Yelp for a park in the area on my way home, and Lakeshore came up. Tucked away in a residential area, Lakeshore is a small-ish, serene, well-kept park with, as the name implies, a lake being the central point. I strolled on the path for a bit. I'm not sure how long the path is, but it seems like a good spot to get a decent walk in, and there were a few walkers and joggers. After stretching my legs for a bit, I grabbed some bench and watched the birds - geese (these guys are huge!), seagulls, ducks, and crows - hanging out and eyeballing me to determine if I had food. They were so cute. There is nothing that gets me feeling better fast than being around animals. The human animals that passed by were nice as well, with smiles and hellos, how refreshing. I spent some time just sitting and resetting. It was good. I need to do this more. Nice park, enjoyed a much-needed reprieve here, and would return.

I parked in a neighborhood and after a run around the park, I noticed a small lot. Tons of parking…read moreon a weekday evening. There are a lot of people walking/running around the park and there are half mile markers on the ground. There is a wide variety of geese here, some I've never seen before. Great paved path!

We drove 45 min to reach this location from the east bay. Our lil one loves parks and we're always…read morelooking for new locations for her to explore. When we came across a video of this location on instagram we knew we had to plan a day to come. The weather says 80, but with the breeze and the slight shade from the trees it felt more like low 70s. We were lucky to get the only bench in front of the main play structure over looking the smaller ones. Others sat in lawn chairs and on blankets under the trees. There is no public restroom on site. There is a Ranch 99 about a block away, so if the lil one had to potty that is where we planned to venture. There is one food truck selling Mexican food - cash only - otherwise bring your own snacks. We were fortunate to snag parking directly in front of the park as space is limited. Around the park, there is a single block creating half a "circle" of parking availability. There is more parking around but it requires crossing the street. The residential street directly across from the park is no parking 9a-4p. There is a path for littles to ride their bikes, scooters or skate around safely, remaining visible. Our daughter kept hers in the car while she played between the multiple structures with different "friends." There is also a fitness area on site as well as a smaller tot area in a separate section of the park and a half basketball court. There was a birthday party being held on the premise. This is definitely a park we would return to if she requested. The lack of restroom does have me a bit torn, but knowing this allows us to plan a bit smarter. I would bring a friend along to accompany her as they could play on different structures while both remain visible. Our tall 6 year old played in both areas of the park - big and little kid areas - and enjoyed them both. They is quite a bit of exploring and lots to do for a free adventure day at the park.

We were at the DMV waiting for our turn so instead of just standing around outside, we decided to…read morego on a walk. Actually it was also a way to keep an eye out for my car which was parked at that park as the parking for the DMV was completely full at 9am in the morning on a Friday. L O C A T I O N Off of Dusterberry and Peralta, there's parking on the perimeter of the park that's for 2 hours. Now this can get full if the DMV is full as I parked there initially around 9am and by the time we left around 11am, it was kind of packed. P A R K There are a few playground structures, some for the little ones and some for the bigger kids. There's this huge structure that is kind of scary to be honest and I saw a tiny kid climb and hang and say he was Spiderman. So I'm sure he's super excited, but know that if their hands slip, they can easily fall many feet to the floor. I've seen these types of structures before, so I'm sure parents are very careful about having their kids play on them. There is a swing set where a parent and their baby can swing together which was cute! I've never seen such a structure before. There's also a walking path that goes around the park which is what we did. I think folks are a little sad there's no toilets here which I think yes is a downside, but I can also see why they don't want to put public toilets. I don't recall water fountains, but I'm sure they must have some. Otherwise, it looks like a very new park with lots of things for kids to do. My niece would have a field day here. There doesn't seem to be many huge trees (yet) for shade, but I think that's just because they just planted these trees. O V E R A L L A lovely park with playground structures that are relatively new. A great way to pass the time at the DMV if you have time to kill or just have a kiddo who wants to play.

We came here to take some photos for my parents' 50th Anniversary on a hot Saturday afternoon. The…read moreparking was mostly vacant. We only had enough time to go to the rose garden. It's pretty small, but you can find some interesting shots. There's the windmill, the pergola, a bench. There was some side location with a nice lawn and fountain, (California Nursery Park Museum & Office), but there was a guy smoking weed there, so it became unpleasant to take photos in the succulent area. The rose garden is on the right as you drive in to the nursery. From the parking lot, you'll have to walk back towards Niles Blvd. It's not Filoli, but hey, no one is stopping you from volunteering to make something better in your community. We need more doers and less complainers.

If you're looking for a nice walk, this is a good place to go. Love the variety of beautiful…read moreflowers, plants, and historical buildings. Pet friendly too! The bathrooms are also clean!