Nice walking trail from Mare Island Causeway to the high 37 Napa River bridge. Could definitely…read moreneed some maintenance and landscaping.

We decided to explore River Park in Vallejo to welcome Spring and to get out into the community…read more This is a very pleasant walking path. We saw lots of friendly people with their friendly dogs on leash. Ducks and nesting geese were in the pond and the native bushes were a profusion of blooms. Towards the Mare Island Bridge, the path turns under the bridge where we met some of Vallejo's local color ... The Trolls Under the Bridge. What a fun surprise to find them waiting for us! They sent us on our way into the Vallejo Marina. We continued past the Sardine Can and a very old ferry boat before retracing our steps. We could have continued all the way down the Vallejo Waterfront if our dog had more energy. Lol Over all, a nice place to hike and a fun thing to do in Vallejo.

I love that this park is literally called the Park of Dreams...and it is just that. Geographically,…read morethis park is located close to First Street in Benicia and is so cool. The wooden construction of the structures makes this one of my favorite parks to come to because it is just so refreshingly different. I will mention no swings, but there are slides of varying sizes. Benicia is such a beautiful place and there are so many great hidden gems here. This park is adjacent to a large open grass space where we noticed several birthdays happening, one with a jump house :) This park is all sand, fyi. There are places for parents/guardians to sit, and so many nooks and crannies for kiddos to explore and play. It's a nice perk getting to adventure to new spots for elevated parks, and this is one of them. Plenty of street parking, we can't wait to come back!

We brought our 4 year old grandson here and he had so much fun. It's like a maze in there with…read more"secret" (according to him) tunnels and staircases. The wood is a bit old and needs some love but kids don't care about that. He did miss having swings, however. I will give extra credit points for having lots of places for the adults to sit down in and around the play structure. The park is nice and the location is great.

Such a beautiful park. It's has a disc course, bbq pits, clear trails and bathrooms. We've observed…read morea nice variety of birds and other animals. We encountered a snake on this visit. Most dogs are on leashes and people were friendly. There were mile markers and a dog park off the trail further up.

Ok, you may be wondering why the 5 stars. I've been wanting to come to this place for some time now…read morebut for some reason or another, I just haven't been able to. Well, let me share that this place is magical. There's something here. I've been carrying around some deep negative emotions, pertaining to loss and grief, and this place, after walking around and letting myself roam free, was able to clear my head. It's no wonder it's in the middle of Vallejo. I'm sure I'm not the only not first one who has had some deep issues on mind while being here. It's a cleansing place. Before walking inside, I bowed to the forest and allowed my gut to guide me. Alert. Coffee in hand. I'm so grateful. After the small walk and journey, I bowed again in reverence. Cleanse. Enjoy. Also, there's plenty of parking and flushing restrooms, although not exactly clean. Just don't sit on the toilet. Also, who sits on public restrooms anyway? We all know it's not the boujeest of places. And maybe don't come after dark. Follow the light.

This is a beautiful spot to walk the dog and enjoy nature. There are a variety of small loops as…read morewell as access to long trails. What I love about this spot is it is perfect for my reactive dog - the small trail loops allow you to walk your dog and see any potential critters or people far off so we are never surprised. The paths are in good condition and well cared for. There are a few areas you can get down to the water, just be aware some of the areas can be cut off by a high tide (you can check tide charts online to avoid any issues). We love the smaller beach because it feels almost like your personal beach but we like to go in the mornings so I imagine it's probably more populated later in the day.

Just so you know, the Carquinez Strait cuts both ways. I don't know what I mean by that except that…read moreI've gotten to know the Contra Costa side of the water from Eckley Pier to Martinez. I had been curious what was on the Solano side since I've only explored Benicia before but not the vast open space I kept seeing in the distance. That was really the only reason I came across the Carquinez Bridge to visit this park which turned out to be more of a natural open space with a network of dirt trails with scenic views. There's also a public beach that attracts a lot of locals, obviously the main draw here. Perhaps because it's located within a standard suburban residential neighborhood, the park doesn't feel quite as lush as the Contra Costa side, but you get a clearer view of the bridge since there are several grassy promontories with their own spur trails. The park melts into the Benicia State Recreation Area which offers its own rocky shoreline and eastward views toward Martinez. So now I know the Carquinez Strait from both sides now, and I guess that's how it cuts both ways. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

"Rithet Park. Built 1912 Revived 1997. Dedicated to the memory of Leone Gaetano Macchi…read more 9/17/1892-9/8/1987. C&H Sugar Company Superintendent of Parks. Who for 45 years dedicated himself to the beautification of the town Crockett." A bocce ball court originally built for the City of Crockett as a gift from C&H. Lush green lawns, beautiful light fixtures and pretty well maintained. The isolated setting inside the "valley" can be a little creepy, but this is a nice quiet alternative to Alexander Park which gets quite busy.

I really like this small local park. It's the smaller of the 2 parks in town, and doesn't have any…read moreplayground structures BUT it has 2 bocce courts! The grass is always nice and well manicured, and we dog owners are careful to pick up after our pooches to keep it that way. I don't have a yard (like many apartment dwellers) so I really appreciate having a place I can take my dog where he can roll in the grass or just find a nice sunny spot to lie down. Don't count on the restroom there. It's always locked.

Alvarez Ninth Street Park is right on the water in Benicia so you can take in the view whilst your…read morekids clamber around on the play structure. You can also have lunch at Got Plate Lunch (mere steps away) and walk/play off your meal after at this park. Plenty of parking! This place is a gem.

We were in the area to pick some lunch. Often, we like to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and…read morethe warmth of the sun while we eat. This also allows our dog to hang out and maybe get a nibble or two. Today's weather was not conducive to sitting outside. Fortunately, this park was across the street, had a nice view and plenty of available parking. We saw several other people with dogs and some adults with young children. There's a boat ramp, a dock, fishing pier, public restrooms, a playground, two volleyball nets set up and as I said earlier, a great view. Considering that the park itself is not huge, there's quite a bit to do.

Beautiful park structure made up of old wood and sand. There's a slide, there's a lot of sand area…read more U fortunately no swings. Clean restrooms, plenty of picnic tables around the area, plenty of street parking. It is conveniently located at different shopping centers and very close to the fire station. Safe area to hang out with family.

Very well maintained park. Gender neutral bathrooms available, small play structure, tables with…read moreshade, huge grass area, swings! Loved it here

This park is so well kept, it is nice and clean. It has plenty of parking and has a beautiful bike…read moretrail. The children have swings to play on. Basketball court not far! I would highly recommend this park for family gathering!