Love coming to the park and swim center here. Everything is clean. Make sure you to check the price…read morefor the splash pad as it changes during certain times of the day and they are closed during the middle of the day as well.

Larkey Park is a cute mid-sized park that's right next to Lindsey Wildlife Museum…read more They have a massive swath of grass and quite a few older trees, but it mainly seems to be used as a dog run and children's play space since the play sets take up quite a bit of the available real estate. I don't tend to come here much as the grass bothers my allergies, but it's a lovely walk in Fall and hooks right up to the nearby trail.

What a really nice good-sized park in the middle of a residential area. Totally didn't expect to…read morefind a nice park like this, nor have I seen any non-HOA-managed park maintained this well and cleanly I think. It's perfect especially for those who live in the area and have pets to walk. I've l seen lots of families walking around and hanging out in the park, and also kids playing sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.). It has a good playground there too. But what I like the most about this park is it provides complimentary doggie bags to encourage dog walkers to help keep the park clean. It also provides plenty of trash cans for use. My dog seems super happy whenever she's at this park - the grass looks healthy, some trees look well grown and huge, which tells me they're watered and taken care of well. I also feel safe walking around this park during the day.

Many of my childhood birthday parties were thrown at this park. It was so sentimental and wonderful…read moreto return all these years later with my own 2 children and watch them play and enjoy the park as much as. Used to. Lots of shady area to get out of the sun. Green grass. Hills to roll down. Lots of opportunities for creative and imaginative play. Newly renovated playground. It is a simple yet cute and perfect play spot in the neighborhood.

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.

It's a neat square lawn & a few picnic tables with trees. Peaceful & quiet. The sunset from here…read morecan look amazing! If you're only going for a 10-30 minute walk this is an excellent flat park to do that at. One star off b/c I had to pick up 3 other dog's poops. Trash can availablilty is great though!! Easy access right by the picnic benches. 4/5 would cloud watch from a blanket on the lawn again.

Nice neighborhood park just a block off Oak Grove Rd. in Walnut Creek. It has a popular play…read morestructure, several picnic tables and a wide expanse of green lawn. A walking trail circumnavigates the park and connects with a biking trail and the Contra Costa Canal trail. Visitors have exercise options of sticking to the park on an easy flat trail or venturing farther afield. Lovely place to enjoy your lunch or take a short walk.

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.

Wow. This is literally the largest playground in the East Bay I have seen and been to. If you know…read moreof any others this size or with this much equipment, would love to hear about it! While this park is a bit off the beaten path, I will say there is so much to do here for your kiddo (or let's be honest, you too haha). I feel this park has a lot of space and seems to be pretty safe, with Astro turf that I tend to not see at most smaller parks. There is plenty of parking across the street and nearby ~ with walking paths, a community center across the way, and picnic tables that we've seen many birthday parties/gatherings at. There are swings for all ages which for us right now is very nice, and it seems the area is split between age range which is also cool to see. There are fun 'hills' to climb with cardboard to slide down (this is where the Astro turf comes into play), and plenty of slides/equipment of all kinds for interactive and solo play. There are pretty nice 'larger' entertaining pieces of equipment (like a pirate ship that moves/shakes) for the older kiddos, and it's just overall a pretty epic playground to see/be apart of. Well done, can't wait to be back!

This park definitely needs an upgrade. The flooring needs to be redone, and there is a significant…read moreamount of tagging and throughout the area. The park is heavily used and showing a lot of wear and tear, so it really needs some attention, fresh paint, and general repairs. For the sake of the kids who use this park and their safety, I hope the city will consider investing some money into improving it. It's a great park in Walnut Creek and has so much potential, it just needs some care and renovation to bring it back to a safe, clean, and welcoming condition.

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.

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.