I grew up in the Bay Area and remember this park fondly as very significant in my childhood. It was the only one my family went to and did the whole "picnic food and blanket on the grass" routine! This was late 1979, early 1980. The ducks, their pond, the swings and playing frisbee with mom's fried chicken and homemade 'no-bake' cookies! I never had a bad time, all the best memories and photos for a kid. I hope its the same now, glad to see its still around! read more

Love the music in the park activities Staff was nice. Parking lots were plenty Looking forward on more events read more

Beautiful grounds with a vast amount of area for kids to run around. Beautiful backdrop. Lots of picnic tables and the playground boasts a super tall slide. Not disability friendly however. The bathroom is quite a walk from parking lot and on uneven ground. Would not work well with a walker or wheelchair. Otherwise a nice park. read more

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Cool park in Vallejo/Benicia. Came to take my son today to get some exercise, he had a blast. The slide structure reminds me lightly of the treehouse in Discovery Kingdom, definitely as not well kept but still operational. The park was free today so that was nice, not a lot of people around. I could imagine this park gets a lot more visitors on the weekend. I do recommend coming here if you're looking for a place for your little one to exercise and have fun. read more

Blue Rock Springs Park - Playground structure - Parks Near Me - Vallejo, California

Grew up coming here as a kid, and brought my toddler for the first time, hoping we'd see the peacocks. We saw four of them! They're pretty friendly/weren't very shy of us. They didn't show off their feathers for us, but they allowed us to get pretty close and they're oh so beautiful! The playground area is well-kept with a HUGE slide structure!! read more

Decided it was a great day for a hike. We googled not too strenuous trails nearby and landed here. We walked the grounds and observed beautiful peacocks casually strolling about along with countless squirrels. I mean A LOT of squirrels! We found the entrance to the trail and discovered it is a 3/4 okay maybe 1/2 a mile trek uphill. I'm in pandemic shape and the benches that are strategically placed at the end of each zig and zag are a good send. We made it in spite of the repeated warnings of rattlesnakes in the area.The view was well worth the effort. The goal is to go a little further on the next visit and there will be a next visit. read more

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Blue Rock Springs is the jewel in the crown of Vallejo's vast array of public parks. Its well-designed landscape is just huge enough, features a variety of Vallejo's virile vertebrates, and is a great local venue for kids and barbecuing families to enjoy the sunshine. 4 . 4 S T A R S * LANDSCAPE LOVE Expansive yet manageable with a bit of flatness and a bit of incline. Lots of grass, eucalyptus, and sky. Sniff the Sulfur Springs, cross the little bridge, and find a petite pond and private promontory. The rear heights of the park provide a gateway to the hiking and exploration of Vallejo's blonde and craggy hills. * FUNTASTIC FAUNA The regulars: :::: Peacocks -- Find the boys and the feathers they drop at the rear of the park. Sometimes they fly up into the big eucalyptus tree behind the fence. :::: Turtles -- See them sunbathing from the rear corner of the pond. I once counted 10 of them! :::: Dragonflies :::: Squirrels -- Both the tree and ground varieties. The visitors: :::: Turkeys -- A small flock of these rebels visit from time to time. :::: Great Blue Heron -- Hangs out in the pond. :::: Red Tail Hawks -- Hunting from above. :::: Woodpecker -- Making noise behind the rear fence. :::: Turkey Vultures -- Occasionally drop their impressive black feathers. The dearly departed: :::: Black rooster A proud cock once patrolled the greenery between the play structure and the pond. Rest in peace, fair fowl, where ever you've transitioned to. * A BUFFET OF BBQ BACKDROPS Pick from the plethoric parade of positions to picnic and party -- 9 places to be precise! The Pines, The Grove, Trailside, Lake, Peacock Roost, Parkview, Lower Vista, Upper Vista, Entire Vista Area. * SUNNY PLAYSTATION The well mulched play structures are a bootcamp of joy for every girl and boy. The 3-level play tower is a wonder to behold and and slide down from on a sunny Saturday. * (0.4) LOCAL CHARMERS Encounter well-mannered locals and pick up on their unpretentious pleasantness. 0 . 6 M I N U S E S - (0.2) PARKING FEE Make sure to bring $5 on the summer weekends, and don't even think about parking across the street at the golf course because they WILL call a tow-truck. - (0.4) IT'S MORE OF A VALLEJO THING I mean, I wouldn't spend gas-money to get out there. read more

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I really like to go to different recreational parks. This one was definitely one of my favorites; quiet. They have a few nice bridges w/ cute lakes & lots of spacious, grassy areas. ** $5 parking. That's the only downside, but be prepared! There are so many dragonflies! When we were there, a dragonfly was just hanging out on my friend's pants. LOL The dragonfly was so famous, because a lot of us were taking videos and photos of it, because it was so still! As my husband and I were leaving the location, we saw an ice cream truck. That's cool, that they hang out around there, for people to grab some ice cream on a hot day! Hey, why not? make some business! If you're planning to have a party at a park in the Vallejo area, this is definitely a "go to" spot to have it at. read more

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$5 parking fee per vehicle when you enter. Park is great for picnics and BBQs, but when it comes to hiking the trail, it can be a bit disappointing. The trail is very bumpy and you can easily roll your ankle. There is a lot of cow and dog poop throughout the whole trail as well as a much of thorns bushes along the way. We ended up at the fire station down the road and decided to just walk back taking the sidewalk down the road since we were tired of all the poop and cracked trails. I would come back to enjoy the park, but will not go back on the trail. read more

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This is our second trip to the Blue Rock Springs Park to hike! There's plenty of picnic area and a lot of space for family fun games. Nice park for picnic and hiking! read more

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Not the biggest hiking spot in the area however it does extend to the other side if you keep on walking towards the hills. But it was pretty challenging. Hiking up can really take your breath away, literally! I do wish that they clean up the pieces of glass that was left there by litters, and the graffiti. Overall pretty good place with family read more

My favorite local park for picnics,bbqs and parties for big groups with lots of space and lots of trees. The only place I know of where you can hike with peacocks! At the top of the hike you can take in the beautiful view of Vallejo, Benicia and beyond! There's also a big pond where I used to take my boys on weekdays after school to feed the ducks and collect tadpoles. Lots of fun! read more

If you use GPS to find this park, you might be directed instead to the golf course down the street as happened to me. I am sure glad friends even from out of states recommended that I go here - it was worth every lost second! Originally to snap pixs of peacocks which can be found in the high grounds of the park, I didn't see any on my original trip but instead wandered around this very big, gorgeous park complete with bathroom facilities, trees of every type and size, a very ample park, a small pond littered with human trash, LOTs of picnic tables and grills, and duckies!!!! So, i instead found those ducks thru my lens and was very happy. I returned this morning to capture a few colors of autumn and also see if the peacocks had awaened from their big party Thursday night and I did see a few. Originally they ran away as being a park, I can think of all the kids who probably chase and scare them. After a few minutes when they saw I wasn't a running noisy kid, they were quiet and even strayed to within a few feet of me - so close in fact that it was too close for my lens to focus on them! This is a very well-kept park. If you visit, please handle your trash and take them out with you. If you have kids, don't allow them to litter also. If you/they do see the ducks and peacocks, please don't allow them to chase after these peaceful creatures. I did find that "hidden" trail to the top for a fantastic view - thanks to everyone for pointing it out! PHOTOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Right now the park is FULL of gorgeous autumn colors of yellow, reds, orange and every color between! It's beautiful and worth your time to see nature at its most colorful and most beautiful. You won't regret it! If you see and try to photograph the ducks/peacocks, don't chase them or talk loudly. Step quietly, keep your voices low, and please respect then as if you were in their place and wanted some peace and quiet. If you get the opportunity, they will surprise you with some gorgeous pictures of their colors! The pond has two wooden and stone walk-bridges, great for family pixs!! The trail takes you to the top of the hill/ridge, where a rocky plateau awaits you, along with a breath-taking view o the area. I could barely see the bridge and that was using my long lens - it's still a great spot to catch a sunset or sunrise - just get down carefully as there aren't any "streetlamps" back down the hill. I guessimate the trail to be about 20-30mins for a slow hiker. The phoo ops from above is worth it! EnJoY!!! read more

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This park is amazing. Just wish people wouldn't litter so much and pick up after there kids.

Lots of seating, grass, shade, and very clean. No dogs or any kind of smoking aloud. Saw some turtles read more

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4 big stars great park I found lots of coins at a hot spot. Very sandy digging. Am getting a Better detector. So be there or I'll gettem all. read more

"Beware of the Rattlesnakes" was my take away from my visit to this park. While I did not see any actual rattlesnakes the signs all over the hiking trail were disconcerting. Every time I heard a rustle in the brush I would jerk my head around to see if it was a legit rattler. I do understand the need for warning signs though and it was actually funny. While staying in American Canyon and looking for a nearby place to get a quick walk before visiting wineries we swung by Blue Rock Springs Park. It was a little difficult to find because the address given for the park takes you to the golf course. Pass the golf course & keep driving and you will see the entrance for the real park. One big difference in parks in Missouri & California (I am from the Show Me State) is that you don't have to pay just to get in the state, county or community parks in MO. But, in California you do. Bummer! We had to pay a non resident entrance fee of $5 just to pull in the parking lot. ($4 for residence of Vallejo) California is broke-ish and this is probably a decent way to raise some revenues. I get it. This park has a little something for everyone. For the wee ones there is a playground. If you are looking for a picnic area they have those too. There are paved walking trails for the leisurely walk and hiking trails for the more adventurous. There are little nooks and crannies for the lovebirds. There are even peacocks!! What a nice surprise. We took the scenic hike up the hillside to enjoy a panoramic view of the Napa River and the valley. It was beautiful. We even got a few pictures. Not that I would recommend this but it is possible; this hike can be done in wedge heel sandals. How do I know this you ask? I did it! Stupid I know, but the circumstances just worked out that way. For you hiking pleasure I recommend you wear hiking shoes or tennis/athletic shoes and probably NOT a sundress. read more

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This park is super cool from the sulfur pond with fish and turtles to the huge slide on the playground the hills with peacocks everything about this park is super fun. Seemed very well maintained and family friendly with lots of barbecue picnic sites read more

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Please fix the huge holes you have in the pathway to the Children's Park my daughter fell and a big chunk of her knee scraped out because of one of these holes they've been there for a while and they've been reported several times but not fixed read more

Blue Rock Springs! Lots of great memories from my childhood as it is where I went to day camp during the summer months! Lots to see and do; trails, the lake, and the best part is the peacocks! They have been there since I was little! This is a beautiful park that is tucked away near Lake Herman as well as the Blue Rock Springs Golf Course. Lots of eucalyptus trees and a great place for a family reunion! read more

The playground here is huge, lots of fun things for your kids. Plenty of field area to play soccer or have a birthday party or barbecue. The hike is great and you can see wonderful views from the top. Beware of snakes and mountain lions though. Remember to bring water too because it is a steep hike and it's pretty far depending on where you decide to stop. read more

Wonderful park, parking kind of scarce and the bathrooms didn't work at the site I picked for my daughters birthday party really sucked because I chose the site so my grandmother wouldn't have to travel all over the pro to use the bathroom. Overall I would throw a party here again read more

Today I damaged my sand wedge due to rocks large rocks embedded in ALL the sand traps on the East course. read more

Blue Rock Springs Park - Blue Rocks Springs sand bunker with rocks. - Parks Near Me - Vallejo, California

Very nice park, with plenty of wildlife to look upon. Peacocks and turtles were really cool to see. Only negative was the TICKS! Found 3 ticks on my dog and one on me. We walked the trail behind park and walked down to see the turtles. Just be careful read more

First time hiking Blue Rock, the trail was amazing and I must say the view a breath taking. If you have never hiked before I suggest you take your hiking sticks. read more

Nice Park, you can bring Dogs so they are on my top list! They have nice area to BBQ and shade from the sun and lots of open space

Not a bad short hike, just be careful a spotted a mountain lion stalking us on the ridge hike ^posted the video read more

This park is located off the Columbus Parkway in Vallejo. It is a great family park with a huge play structure and dozens of picnic areas with bbq pits...two of the picnic areas are huge with 2 or 3 double bbq pits and about 12 or more tables...great for big gatherings. There is also great Bay Trails for hiking with signs posted warning of rattlesnakes and mountain lions. I only saw two bathroom structures but they have about 3 stalls each. We came here on a Thursday afternoon...only a few families were there with their kids at the play structure. I know on the weekends though that this place gets PACKED!!!! So get here early. There are two parking lots and a lot of grassy areas for running around and tossing a ball. There was a sign posted stating No Dogs. Since it was a weekday there was no parking fee but I'm sure on the weekend there is....not sure of the amount because it wasn't posted. This is a really great park for family gatherings or just to hang out with the kids or to take a nice little hike. Loved it! read more

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What a great Vallejo Park!! Don't miss the (hidden) trail that takes you up the hill directly behind the park. The trail is steep but worth the effort...you will be rewarded with stunning views of the Carquinez Strait! And another secret....there's a family of peacocks living in the park. Found this blurb from the Vallejo Recreation Dept's website: "A historic site with large picnic areas (7 reservable sites) with BBQ's, open turf play areas children's play equipment, a small lake and island with ducks and peacocks, off street parking and restrooms. A hiking trail provides access to the ridge of the Sulfur Springs Mountain for spectacular views of Vallejo and the Napa River." read more

I love this park, its brings back teenage memories. This is the place I first made out with my husband amongst the peacocks. When the weather is nice this is an excellent place for a bbq or party. The parking lot is small so you must get there early. They have public restrooms but to be safe carry your own tissue or napkins cause they are usually out. read more

Great place for kids since they updated their play ground! i love it!

This place is great, and the peacocks rule! One of the best spots in Vallejo.

This is still such a nice park! The ice cream man is a staple there and sometimes they have cool events going on there! The atmosphere is beautiful read more

Hiking, beautiful views, and beautiful birds! Playground for children!

Love the driving range at the golf course.

I found this park by accident and love it. The site at the top of the trail is really pretty and the peacocks are beautiful. It seems like a great place for the family. However, I am displeased by the ice cream man in the park. I have no idea if he is new, but he seems very rude. One of my little brothers asked very politely if he could change his ice cream flavor and the guy totally went off and started ranting about kids always changing their minds and how he always does this. When we apologized again, he just rolled his eyes and developed an even worse attitude that I felt was extremely inappropriate for dealing with a child. I should mention that this is the first time I've taken my little brothers to the park, so it was upsetting how he kind of ruined the day for them. But aside from this one time incident, the place is usually very lovely and peaceful. read more

I love this park. The first time I came I was greeted by the peacocks--a great surprise! It's well kept, good for children and a nice little hiking trail too! read more