Love this park! It is so huge, seems so clean...and so much to do…read more There are bocce ball courts, playgrounds, a dog park, what looked like a skate park but was closed, a big field that we definitely saw a coyote running rampant on, picnic tables for birthdays, trails... So much in one park!

We were on our way to Santa Cruz, when we needed to make a pit stop for our dogs. We had stopped by…read morenext door at the dog park,but didn't even bother getting out. This park was a much better option. A paved trail to walk on. Water stations that worked and a very clean bathroom. There's also a huge green grassy field. We saw plenty of people walking their dogs on the lawn. Almost everyone had their dogs on leash. A much better option than the dog park

So going into this hike we had high spirits and a positive attitude. Leaving however I felt like…read moreSatan him self came down and stung my ass from how many wasp attacked me and my friends, which btw gave me a free eyebrow piercing I never asked for. If u want to take someone u despise I would recommend taking them there and leaving them. P.s tell them to wear full black.

It CAN got hot in Santa Cruz and when it does, you're gonna want to find a shaded trail like a…read moreLadato loop to keep from overheating. I'm down here at Glenwood open space preserve, fully exposed to the sun and sweatin' like a crawdad in a gumbo eat'n contest. That's what Im at Lodato and I aint going back to Glenwood it cools down ovah there.

Gorgeous trails, ample parking, a gift shop, clean restrooms, and some trails are even dog…read morefriendly! Henry Cowell State Park boasts some of the most spectacular Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. One can opt for a trail hike, or make a campground reservation to spend more time in nature! Take in some fresh forest air, get your steps in, and take in the natural beauty around you. You surely will not be disappointed. $10 entry fee for the entire day. Such a deal!

This is a beautiful scenic hike surrounded by nature. The river runs alongside the trail for most…read moreof the way, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere as you make your way toward the overlook deck. The views are breathtaking and the sound of the flowing water makes the experience even more enjoyable. If you're planning a picnic, head down to the river area -- the water is not very deep, making it a great spot for families and kids to enjoy. The steam engine train ride adds a special charm to the visit, offering a beautiful way to take in the scenery. There are also BBQ options available where you can purchase food, along with items from the general store. You can also bring your own food and spend the day soaking in the peaceful surroundings. A wonderful place to hike, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Our favourite park! We used to spend hours at skypark that is always crowded, but now we go to this…read morepark at the back of scotts valley. It has never had more than 1 other family there, even on a Saturday. It is small, but the bathrooms are clean, there is enough to do to keep my 1 year old busy for a couple of hours.

Great little park tucked away in Scott's valley on a quiet street. Rarely crowded, toddler and…read morebigger kid playgrounds, basketball court, bathrooms, shaded picnic area. I love this park!

Again visited MacDorsa Park over the weekend. Some slight improvements were made, so a slight…read moreimprovement to the review. Of note: GOOD: * The gazebo has been repaired and painted. The immediate danger of toddlers falling through the walls has been removed. * A surprising lack of dog crap around the playground. Maybe the "leash laws don't mean my puppykins" selfish neighbors have started cleaning up after themselves. STILL NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: * General filth. The gazebo had a lot of garbage in and around it. People do not seem to clean up after themselves very well at this park. * Drainage is still poor near the gazebo. We've had almost no rain this year, but the lawn remains muddy. ONE NEW BAD THING: * Someone left a power tool (electric trimmer and battery charger) sitting on a table near the barbecue area. One of my toddlers found it, and was happily pulling on the dangling power cord when I took it away from her. While I resisted the urge to add a nice new trimmer to my tool collection, I do wish the maintenance people would pick up after themselves and not leave dangerous power tools within reach of visiting toddlers. (We were there for 90 minutes and I never did see anyone working there or who may have owned that tool.) Maintenance remains poor. Thankfully we have plenty of better parks in town. Still, it would be nice to see this little gem maintained to the level of our other facilities, as it is a nice place for kids to play.

I was here for a birthday party the past weekend and it was quite lovely. And it was a great place…read moreto meet not really busy. We had about 30 to 50 people so it was good enough size I am not positive about the facilities because we only used really the barbecue area and it was a great size and a great time for everything

Really beautiful park. Roads are wide, people are friendly. One of the nicest mobile home parks…read morein the area. Just don't like the fact that you can't walk you dog on the property. If everyone cleans up after their dog, I don't understand why you can't walk a little dog.

This is a very small Park with two on the small side trash/recycle receptacles, two smallish…read moreparking lots, and a short bridge/walkway above the creek. As far as the fishing thing- there's a cool wood fish carving that's taller than I, but I don't think you're gonna catch much fish in that creek. I could certainly be wrong, maybe there is another area that I haven't found yet. I usually go here to let my dog out for a short time, or to eat a quick lunch with an easy access after- to a trash/recycle bin. The new wood chips look really nice~

Beautiful Park! Multiple trail options and it felt awesome to be out in nature taking in the sights…read moreand sounds. We were there early in the day and it was very harmonious and beautiful. We did not see anyone until we left. Do watch out for the generous horse gifts on the trail!

Nice place to hike and walk about. Ponds, hiking trails. Little museum and some wild life.read more

I spent a Saturday afternoon hiking at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, getting lost in the forest…read moreamong the massive towering trees, and running along the dirt-covered train tracks. Don't worry, I wasn't being chased by a train, I purposely came there to run (note, there are "no trespassing" signs, so you venture along the train tracks at your own risk). Following the tracks, you'll see below, parallel to it, the river that turns into the Garden of Eden lagoon. Peaceful, isolated, with no other visitors in sight while I was there this past weekend, the whole area was pristine and picturesque (no pesky college kids or trash laying around as other reviewers have described... but maybe that's cuz it's October). Just a flowing river forming tiny waterfalls over the giant rocks in the water. A hidden oasis and sandy shore in the middle of the forest! There's a bit of climbing needed to get to and from the swimming hole, but it's not too steep and totally worth the trek. The best place to park is Henry Cowell "Ox Parking Lot" off Highway 9 (it looks like a turnout area along the highway and can easily be missed). Don't google map "Garden of Eden", it will lead to the middle of the forest, and there is no vehicle access. The Garden of Eden is gorgeous, and feels like stepping inside a Thomas Kinkade painting. Will definitely be back.

This is a beautiful nature walk with a relaxing swim hole to swim in. It does get crazy crowded and…read moreparking is limited, so plan ahead for that. There is no bathrooms, cell service, or trash cans, so keep that in mind when coming.

This "skatepark" is easily 6 stars except for the overabundance of razor scooter riders that polute…read morethis park a bit like a maggot infestation. They travel in packs with seemingly no regard for skaters taking whatever line they like without looking first. A lot of this blame should go to the parents that drop the kids off unattended and do whatever they do while they wreak havoc without any guidance... So -2 stars from a 6 star rating leaves this park at 4 stars for me. The variety of terrain and the awesome craftsmanship in the concrete is truly bad-ass. The mini bowl is about 3 to 4 feet deep and super addicting. It's a kidney shape with metal coping with smooth lines making it fun and endlessly carveable. The big bowl is 8 feet deep and clover shaped. It has a roll in hip in the center with almost all metal coping with exception to the 2 foot tombstone extension that has pool coping. Being almost 50 years old I don't get any where near that though ;) I do however carve the bleep out of that bowl and really appreciate the epicly smooth concrete. The street course blends into an oval bowl with coping varying from 5 to 8 feet with about half the bowl being a free roll in. There are some stairs and a few steps with rails as well as a few 1/4 pipe features surrounding this section. Beyond all that there is a micro bowl that's about 2 foot deep and some metal rails around the edges of the park. 20k square feet of bliss that is partially ruined by the razor daycare aspect but still totally worth checking out. I love this park and I'm stoked that it is in my home town. Razors were initially not allowed at this park. The parents of the razor kids stepped up at a town meeting and got that rule overturned. It would be great if they stepped up and spent some time with their kids educating them about the park etiquette instead of treating this like a daycare where they can just dump their kids off.

Wow a kids dream of a skatepark. Can't wait to come back. Nice clean bowls, spacious with bumps and…read moreareas to kick in speed and trick areas. Surrounding the park are 6.5' iron fence Skateboards, inline skates and scooters only. No BMX. No pets allowed. Open sunup to sunset Helmets and pads required but only my kid and another skater were wearing helmets. A BMXr arrived and no problems lots of room We arrived around 7pm on June 18th so there was lots of daylight left. My kid made friends with another skater as they taught each other some skills Plenty of parking. The lot is also shared with dog park and soccer fields. There is a lot on the other side of the skatepark as well near the Scotts Valley Recreation No food or drink allowed in park but you could wheel up an ice cooler next to one of several benches outside of the skate gate and even a small bleacher. Water faucet also there. This park is where the old Scotts Valley SkyView airport was located. Next to soccer fields, and a splendid dog park