In a way, I grew up here. I can remember numerous rights of passage travelled through on that very…read morespot. I can remember looking up to older kids who turned pro and skated for CCS when I was young here. And I can remember being that same older kid five or six short years later. This skatepark is a part of me through its memory. It's been modified. It's been closed due to crime a handful of times. It's been the source of much scrutiny by Napa's aging governing body. It's been blamed for countless criminal activities even though it's only concrete and re-bar. But it's more than merely factors of production to those whose wheels have turned upon its grades. To us, this skatepark stood as a middle finger to the establishment who took away our boards at the clocktower. To us, it functioned twofold as a home for our trucks and a vacation for our worries. And we all respected it with our spray cans and sharpies. It was ours to decorate the way our culture wished...at least, that's how we justified it back then. But there were those who sought to use it as further excuse to stop us from skating anywhere in Napa. They said, "You have the skatepark, go there and skate." Did we listen? No. The skatepark was where we went so our parents would know where to start looking for us. The skatepark was where we went to pump some bumps. It was where we went to break our wrists and blame it on the city! We still owned the town. The skatepark was our statue to ourselves. It was one of the firsts of many greater than it to come. But to those of us who saw it built and raised the funds to support it, it's was and is a monument to Gen Y. To those who came after and simply skate without worry...you're welcome from us. This is my 50th review...and that's real.

I first started going to this place when I was 12 years old (1994). I was there everyday until I…read morethankfully moved out of Napa in 2000. I hated this place but I was there everyday for all those years anyway. We stole couches and stashed them here in the summer. I used to get super drunk here all the time. We filmed 60% of our video parts here and the rest on the streets of SF. I consider myself a real OG skatepark local. I remember so many true OGs: Aaron, Abe, Smiley, Victor, Louie, Gabe, Tyson, Boboy, Boyle, the list goes on. This being said this place smells like shit and I have no idea who Joseph S. is you sure weren't there when I was.

In Northwest Napa looking for a park for kids that has a play structure? Vine Hill Park is the…read moreanswer. Nestled In a neighborhood just off of Dry Creek Rd, right by the much larger and grander Alston Park, is Vine Hill Park. It actually pretty large and has several amenities you would expect in a neighborhood park plus a few extras. The park is mostly open, unshaded grass but contains several amenities as well. The focal point of the park is the fairly well shaded play structure with slides, swings and ladders. This is great for young kids to get their ya yas out. There are conveniently shaded benches and a picnic area right by the play structure. Perfect for watching young ones. There's also a basketball court, a baseball diamond, a basic skate ramp, and a drinking fountain. After going to this park for years now, one of the most noticeable things about the park is how large it is but how little of it is developed or ever used. If you are looking for a big park with trails and a view - go to Alston Park. If you have young kids and want to get them out of the house, then this is your park.

Great skate park but no enforcement of rules and no monitoring. 13 out of 18 users last Wednesday…read moredid not have helmets on. Also 2 bikers driving recklessly (while their mother watched from a bench). One of the bikers rammed a 9 year old skater. Apparently there is no monitoring or enforcement of the rules that make it safer for everyone. Infraction of rules carries a fine but guess no one else cares. The bikes are a particular menace to others as they are not as controllable as skateboards and scooters and are LARGE pieces of moving equipment with careless riders dominating the skate park.

Whenever I find the time, I try to make it out to this skatepark. Nice and fast. Smooth transitions…read morewith plenty of lines. It's always clean with plenty of parking. Also, they have a bathroom and dinking fountain available. Definitely one of my favorite local skateparks.

While there is much more than the skate park, this is the only reason that I've been there…read more There is a lot to ride. It's got street features, as well as some shallow bowls. Several scooter riders do flips regularly without a problem. When I saw it for the first time, it appeared to be a single level, but there are several different levels to it, all surrounded by a fence. Riders were mostly quiet, doing their thing. Watch out for the little, little ones because they're not paying attention. There is no supervision, so even though there are rules, they may or may not be followed. Helmets should be worn, regardless. Parking is just outside the skate park.

Good place to hand out and skate. No perfect, but works. I have skated here and biked. I take my…read moredirt jumper here. I don't like the fact that there is paint in the bowl chipping off. It makes sometimes for a slick spot. Also wish that Vacaville would clean it out for the kids. I know the kids make a mess with garbage, but it seems to accumulate leaves, the city should come by weekly to clean it out. I have even taken a broom and dust pan and cleaned it out myself.

OBBA!! One of the Best of the Bay Area! Designed by skater pros and built to memorialize 14 year…read moreold Carson Warner- who was an active youth who died young in an off-road 4 wheeler accident, but lived his life fully, a falconer, surfer and nature lover, the park is pristine and on each corner is a bench shaped like a skateboard. The park requires helmet and pads, has a bathroom, water fountains and allows bladers and scooters and has experts to beginners. There's no snacks but the coner store/deli is jsut a block away, just past the Best Western Hotel on Dry Creek. There's a great big oak tree that shades an area where you can get yer gear on, sit and watch or hang out with friends. It's really an example, no A MODEL of how city government and locals can come together and support space for our youth. There's no graffiti and zero tolerance for drugs or violence and signs that say "This is Your Park, Take Care of it" and the kidz and elders do = every time I go there, it makes me smile! I've seen real young kidz and veteran/ experts ride here all toegther no prob'! This park just has a great energy, great feel! This is such a great little park hidden off the beaten path, with nice grass and really nice smooth concrete bowls, (so no bikes here)..the layout is not huge... but just flows ....so sweet, even if you don't skate take your lunch and hang out and watch the talent do their thing, SK8 for LIFE!

I am not going to lie…read more.. There are a lot of under aged smokers and vapers there. I recommend going during school hours. Then you wont have to deal with it. I still give a review because of actual terain of the park

Review for 4th of July Celebrations…read more Best fireworks show in the area as far as I'm concerned. Spectacular show and friendly, family atmosphere. I've only had more fun as a kid when 'safe & sane' fireworks were legal and illegal fireworks were only frowned upon unless you were a distributer, lol. Anyway, plenty of room here, nice grass, traditional music, good weather, dog friendly, etc etc and this park is a neighborhood park so most of us live within a mile away, but i don't know a better show for 15 miles. So there you go.

great park, nice huge modern boys and girls club. grade…read moreschools/community pool/skate park within walking distance. nice community, safe and well maintained by local home owners.

Beautiful park, from the wild life to the t all grasses. Great place to just unwind, and get back…read moreto nature.

Very clean park with accessible entrances! Shade was nice in the picnic areas, and the hand sinks…read morewere located outside of the bathrooms. Bring a water bottle or two and enjoy the scenery!

Emerald Park is one of the best in the Tri-Valley area. It's ginormous and it caters to pretty much…read moreeveryone. A really great outdoor space for activities, events, and leisurely walks. I always love visiting during the weekday or on a weekend morning. The paved trails and endless and there's also a beautiful rose garden area.

We enjoyed ourselves. The park is huge and has something for everyone. The weather was perfect!…read more #GoSee