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    4.5 (31 reviews)

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    L to R: me, Monica, Fitz. Bay Trail just west of Point Isabelle.
    Em S.

    I'm trying to imagine why there are so few reviews. There was a Bay Trail before there were lots of other very popular places and items. My 5 stars relate to the part of the trail accessible from my home in Albany. I used to run 8 to 10 miles of it daily from year 2000 to November 2006. I'd include Tilden Park if I wanted to get ready for a marathon or other long trail race. For my birthday in November 2006, I decided to take up more tai ji and then cycling in place of running to heal up all of my joints, especially ankle joint. Now I know that I've been healing my back, hips, knees and so much else. I have a pretty nice cyclocross bike that makes the Bay Trail accessible from Emeryville all the way up through Berkeley, Albany, and Richmond on out to Point Richmond if I add in some Cutting Blvd on the north end of the ride. My friends at Grizzly Peak Cyclists gave me the lesson to take it that far in order to enjoy that sleepy little town Point Richmond. I agree with Ligaya T. that the Bay Trail is one of the most beautiful places to be during any dry day. I happen to live on Albany Hill. So it's my quick go to place. If I lived up the hills above the Marin Circle, then I'd be more likely to ride up into Tilden Park and drop down into the Canyon then up to Inspiration point via the trail by the Meadow. I do that any way on a really sunny Saturday or Sunday. I just don't much care for the mean streets of Albany and Berkeley that I have to traverse to get to Tilden Park from Albany Hill. Glad to live near the Bay Trail as this is generally all the refreshment that I need for a day's worth of outdoor exercise.

    Andy D.

    The bay trail makes it for me. You can just coast or really burn along. At dusk or dawn it is just brilliant. I'm going to post some pix from near where I live. You decide...

    GGB peaking out from the trees on the trail

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    This piece will rate a solid five stars once it's fully connected up, which I understand is on schedule for 2163 CE.

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    It's such a phenomenal place to run, walk and bike. Makes me glad to be in the bay.

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    You've got to go up and down this trail when it's nice out. Take a bike, eat some lunch! Stop and get a smoothie in the middle. Fly a kite.

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    . I myself have done from about San Leandro/Alameda thru to Emeryville and man, oh man what a great bike ride

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    Doyle Hollis Park

    Doyle Hollis Park

    4.4(25 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Found a surprisingly nice little park!…read more It's not very big, but the design is thoughtful, clean, and comfortable There's plenty of shade , so even on sunny days it's not too hot--perfect for a relaxed playtime. Playground features: Slides, climbing structures, and spinning toys--great for kids of different ages There's also a toddler area , so little ones can play safely Special highlight: There's a community-donated free toy area Lots of different toys to play with--kids will feel like they've discovered a new playroom Bonus: There's a small path running through the park Kids can safely ride scooters or bikes--spacious and easy to move around Amenities: Restrooms (big plus!) Benches for parents to relax Heads up: Parking nearby can be a bit difficult, so plan some extra time or go earlier

    I've been evaluating playgrounds during this covid time and have gone to at least 3 dozen…read moreplaygrounds in the bay area to determine which ones I'll be bringing my kids to and this is one of them. The perimeter is set nicely. It's not all fence, but the demarcation using walking paths and greenery is successful. Entry off the corner is clear. You know who's coming in and out of the playground which is #1 for safety. Seating areas all around which is another good mark for safety. You want to be able to watch over your kids as they're playing. Architecturally, the place looks pristine from every angle. Well laid out. Shows intention. Someone was doing their homework. Wasn't just slapped together like some places. They definitely had a landscape designer on board when they built this place. Nice touch Emeryville! Although the play structure isn't huge, it's one of the best for kids 5 and older. It has a very good variety. Long tall tunnel slide which kids absolutely love. The view from the top I'm sure is amazing and one of the choices for getting up there is by way of the rock climbing wall. Younger kids may have a hard time finding a place to play though. The area designed for younger kids is more of a art piece than an actual play area. You'll know what I mean when you get there. Ko

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    Doyle Hollis Park
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    Jean Sweeney Open Space Park

    Jean Sweeney Open Space Park

    4.7(46 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Never disappointed with a visit to Jean Sweeney Park. Our daughter enjoys the various play areas as…read moreshe navigates between the different areas, existing in some spaces longer than others. After parking, if you can find a spot, the first play area includes a trampoline, climbing structure, a wide metal slide and an oversized musical chime. To the right, a spacious mesh swing spins with kids constantly filling and spinning it. Directly in front is an ample sand area with a brick barrier surrounding it. To the left are three picnic tables. In front of the sand area is the smaller kids play area which is directly next to the restrooms and water fountain. To the left of the little play area is the zip line. When you go further in to the park, there is a covered area with lots of picnic tables and seating grouped together, more benches and lots of grass to play and explore further. There are paths to ride bikes, scooters, roller blades and skateboards. During warmer weather this park is packed. When we visited, following a prior event, there were already lots of kids on a gray, windy, overcast day. This park is spacious on the interior but parking on the exterior is limited. The parking lot is minimal for the amount of space to explore, which is awesome but makes it difficult to navigate up close parking. Street parking is not really existent unless you enter on the opposite end of the park.

    An amazing open space park, with room for plenty of activities and a playground large enough to…read morehold a large amount of kids! The playground has multiple areas for activities; sandpit, toddler play structure, large metal slide, and rope climbing jungle gym. The best part? The long rope swing! Parking was plentiful, and there were plenty of logs for parents to enjoy the shade while being close to their kids. Bathrooms are present as well as picnic tables.

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    Jean Sweeney Open Space Park - Restrooms to the right and water fountain

    Restrooms to the right and water fountain

    Jean Sweeney Open Space Park - Little kids play area

    Little kids play area

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    Lake Temescal - The blooms

    Lake Temescal

    4.3(166 reviews)
    4.0 miNorth Oakland

    The Lake Temescal loop is a beautiful easy-medium short walk that's a little over a mile…read more As you walk the only partially paved trail you'll see a ton of wildlife (ducks and fish) and quite a few dogs being walked as well as a waterfall water feature. The views are picturesque and it's quite serene for how busy it is. The second half of the trail (after you loop around near the fallen tree) isn't paved and in poor weather would be likely too muddy to be particularly safe, so I would probably walk elsewhere after a good rain or while it's drizzling. All in all, we had nevr been to this lake before and it was gorgeous so we fully intend to return!

    Great place for fishing or a walk if you live in the area. Its a scenic place for not being all…read morethat large. Parking lot, kids play structure BBQ areas and picnic tables along with a clean walking path around the edge make for a good day with friends or family. I think it had been 35 years since I was last here since a few days ago. I barely remember a company picnic with my parents as a little kid. Obligatory company Christmas parties and picnics I'm sure everybody knows what those are about - and as a little kid it wasn't so bad. I think just now as we get older its the type of thing we look to gracefully exclude ourselves from. Too cool for school, too cool for Lake Temescal - yeah, maybe I think so.

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    Lake Temescal - They have a pay phone. No idea if it works.

    They have a pay phone. No idea if it works.

    Lake Temescal - The lake

    The lake

    Lake Temescal - My dog enjoyed Lake Temescal... perfect walking distance with a beautiful lake.

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    My dog enjoyed Lake Temescal... perfect walking distance with a beautiful lake.

    East Bay Regional Park District - Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

    East Bay Regional Park District

    4.7(595 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    This park is fantastic. The first time we visited was back in 2018 and honestly we can't remember…read morewhere we parked or which trails we hiked. But I know we enjoyed ourselves. Fast forward to yesterday. We had a restaurant in Albany that we wanted to check out so of course we had to hike first to get our appetites whet. I found a loop I wanted us to try on AllTrails. It's called the Dunn Trail--Monteiro Trail Loop. We parked at the Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center on Skyline Blvd. It was the perfect spot to start. Free parking. Public restrooms (even flush toilets!). If you have a dog, most of this trail is off-leash which I have never seen before. Every dog we saw were well behaved and having a great time. We don't have dogs of our own but I am a big dog person. This particular loop was exactly what I was looking for. It had several different biomes. Despite what AllTrails said, it is not all shaded but it was a beautiful, sunny, windy day. We saw lots of wildflowers blooming. We found there to be a difference between AllTrails and our measurements. AllTrails said it was roughly 500+ ft elevation gain but ours said 1000. That's a huge difference! But I would believe ours over theirs. There were a lot of inclines. Also, their's said it was 3.5 miles but ours said a mile longer. The trails were all very well maintained. We saw gorgeous views, small waterfalls/creeks, redwoods, butterflies--just lovely. It was less busy than I anticipated but we arrived before 9 a.m. We finished by 11. This is a big park and lots to explore. Highly recommend!

    I went hiking at the Reinhardt Regional Redwood Park for the first time and loved it!…read more Plenty of street parking at the Redwood Bowl lot and we had no issues with vehicle break ins, luckily, although there were a few warning signs up to remind you to put your valuables away. There are bathrooms by the Redwood Bowl but we couldn't find any helpful maps so just used our phones to navigate. The trail we ended up taking was around 4 miles and took 2 hours. Most of it was shaded and among redwood trees so I really enjoyed that this could work as an afternoon hike. It's a moderate difficulty level with some steep areas. There's also a popular picnic area with grills and an archery range. You could even walk to the nearby swimming pool or visit the Chabot. We only did one half of the hiking loop so will be back to check out the other side.

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    East Bay Regional Park District - Reinhardt Redwood Regional Preserve

    Reinhardt Redwood Regional Preserve

    East Bay Regional Park District - Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

    Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

    East Bay Regional Park District - Reinhardt Redwood Regional Preserve

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