Lafayette Reservoir is a beautiful local park! And there is so much parking and bathrooms with…read moretoilet paper and soap! That's honestly way more than I was expecting. The parking lot we parked in had a max 2 hour limit, which isn't enough time to walk the entire perimeter of the reservoir but it looks like there are other lots that don't have as much time restrictions. Beautiful little walk - not much of a hike because of the paved path, but it's a nice distance and has beautiful views. We would definitely come back again.

The Lafayette Reservoir is the perfect place for a family walk or hike, especially with dogs!…read moreThere's lots of shady areas around and benches along the trail to stop if you need. Parking is easy to find and pay for, and is cheap ($4 for 2 hours on weekdays). There's multiple bathrooms along the trail too. We've been coming here for years and always come back to it. If you're looking for a great hike to go on with family, friends, and pups, check out the Reservoir!

Charming little park with rides for kids, a sports field, and a stage. May even spot a giant bird…read morelike I did. The winning aspect for me was the lovely trail at the edge of the park. Felt like Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" traveling down it!

An excellent park in Moraga that has it all. If you drive by you can't miss it as its on a main…read moreroad and on the corner. It will lure you in with its beauty. Best place around for a picnic. Play area and tables and green area for days... all in the perfect setting... a little manmade park carved out of nature. It has the footprint of a big triangle and is beautiful no matter which direction you look. The design and layout needs to be redone in many other cities - why reinvent the wheel? Little trail if you just want to walk too. Perfect for the pooch. Mr Wolfie will want to come with you on this outing. Family friendly. Bring the kids too. Super clean and safe and no worries. Different playgrounds to please kids of all ages. Very relaxing for everybody. Moraga has a slogan 'parks make life better.'

What a nice park; filled with greenery and trails galore…read more Park near the ranger station. Be sure to walk over to the nursery garden area too. The Sunset trail is a winner; get a brochure to view your route. Enjoy.

Beautiful park in Oakland. Lots of nice trails and there are dedicated off leash dog areas and dog…read morepark. Plenty of parking is available as well. There is a playground for children and steps for those that want to use stairs for their exercise routine.

I had been curious about Briones Reservoir because driving on Bear Creek Road, it looked inviting -…read morethough it turns out to be quite a restrictive area when it comes to recreational activities. That explained the complete absence of any boats, canoes, or kayaks on the water. I had read about this particular trail online as it hugs the northern side of the lake from two different staging areas. I stopped first at the Briones Overlook, but found the trailhead blocked by some major excavation occurring around the dam. I then drove over to the Bear Creek staging area which has the trailheads for both the Bear Creek and Oursan Trails. I inadvertently walked on the Bear Creek Trail for a bit but it was dull as dirt, so I went back to get on the right track. I knew I needed a EBMUD permit and indeed I wrote down my permit number on the sign-in sheet. Good thing I had a pen in my pocket because someone stole the one that was attached to the clipboard. From the outset, there was a gentle climb before the reservoir came to view, and then it got very woodsy and surprisingly hilly. That was where the moderate part of the trail came in because I had to side-step a lot of loose gravel to make it down some of the slopes. The trail eventually evened itself out though some stretches were overgrown with tall stalks. I went as far as Hampton Trail and then headed back because the total distance was almost ten miles. That was enough, right? Especially since there were no benches or restrooms en route. I did run into a couple of snakes which froze the moment I walked by. My testosterone clearly intimidated them. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU

Hidden gem - full sun trails…read more This hidden gem as a small car park so it is not the ideal spot for large gatherings that you may want to organize. However it is a great point for some beautiful trials that I recommend you undertake in late fall or winter as they are in full sun and it feels very hot. Epic views from the top worth your while.

"Cute Little Park--just ask for TP"…read more This is a surprising little gem with fun, interesting trails. There are two levels of parking. The lower parking is just a few spaces, near the restroom. The upper area has far more. There are several gorgeous trails, especially in the springtime. The day that I visited I went up to Mulholland Ridge Open Space. It's a bit of a steep hike but completely doable. For those interested in geocaching, there are several geocaches in the park. They have restrooms on the lower level, but they're pretty rustic. They appear to have no toilet paper. Other than that, they're really great restrooms.

The steam train was such a fun outing with my little one. The train ride itself isn't very long,…read morebut that's honestly perfect for young kids. The route through the trees is beautiful, and there's something so charming about riding a miniature steam train through the hills. I can see why this place is such a Bay Area classic. The staff were friendly, the tickets were just $5, and the whole experience felt nostalgic in the best way. Overall, it's a simple but memorable family outing that I'd absolutely recommend.

Open every weekend (weather permitting) including holidays 11am to 6pm…read more Super cute steam train that takes you around the park Tickets are $5 per person Kids 2 years and up need a ticket Credit card and debit card accepted Parking in the main lot gets full fast but there is additional parking not too far away and parking is free My little man enjoyed this ride I love making new memories with him

What a cute drive leading up to it and easily accessible from other east bay cities. It gets a…read morelittle cold at night fyi I would go around sunset time though

Nice but filled with frat and college students. Kinda hard to find a private spot. Nice view but…read morethe fog really covers the bay bridge. View of downtown berkely so not really city lights.

Dope af!, the park itself is beautiful af!! badass stream along the trail that is flowing hella…read moregood for us having no rain haha. Not gonna lie the reviews about the trail are true tho..it is a hella sketchy narrow trail that is sloped on top of that and its right next to a drop off that drops like 10 plus feet into the creek (and its not like its a gentle slope, its a steep drop), so that being said the trail is not for beginners and not for ppl afraid of heights(even tho i am afraid of heights), it is steep in some areas not gonna lie, but it is sooo fucking beautiful and peaceful with the creek flowing loudly next to you its like so worth it. Definitely have proper shoes tho and good balance and go very slow. Anyway take it to the top n went right onto fire trail which is wide and has badass view of the Bay. Kinda confusing but u stay on main fire trail to bottom, drops u off in secluded private road of neighborhood but just keep walking down and eventually u get to mountain blvd. Couldn't believe there was like nobody there even on a sat like 5pm!! like wtf! that shits unheard of in the Bay especially in Oakand! Dogs can be off leash most of way too. I got hella photos and videos but im doing this on my computer so i dont wanna transfer to here just check my insta: eastbaypisces

Nice park just make sure to wear good shoes & clothes ,and just make sure to be careful when…read morewalking back down