Review #136 - 2018 I…read moreguess this is try in most aspects of life, that we rarely appreciate the things that are closest to us until we've already ventured out & then compare it to what is right under our nose. I've been to this park only a few times since the baby's been born so I never realized how nice and clean our park actually is. There's a playground for the younger kids and one for the older kids. There's a good size sand box for the very young ones as well. The baby actually enjoyed the sand box a whole lot more than I'd expected. She didn't even want to leave after spending half an hour there. My son likes coming here because it has a tennis court and there's also a wall for him to hit alone when he doesn't feel like hitting with someone else. The park is within walking distance to all our local shops, bank and post office. The library is only a footsteps away. My son's only complaint is that they don't have a basketball hoop so we still have to drive elsewhere when he wants to shoot hoops with his cousins. There's no picnic/BBQ area, but you can definitely bring a picnic basket and a blanket to sit on the green lawn. We'll come back more often now that I have a newfound appreciation for our local park.

Beautiful! Love going there on weekends with whole family and even the doggo. Great atmosphere.read more

I love this park. It's peaceful, quiet, and has lovely tall trees, including one large one that I…read morefind to be most magical in the neighborhood. There are crows and squirrels to watch, and occasionally I've spotted a deer down by the creek. It's small but special.

Pretty little park undergoing restoration. This is a gorgeous shady little Oasis in this town. The…read moreday that I visited they were in progress of updating the trail in the landscaping. There's a drinking fountain here, but no bathrooms, a nice place to visit on a hot summer day.

Baseball....nice field…read more Bleachers on the 3rd base side but not on the 1st base side so bring a stadium chair and a regular chair. No shade so bring an umbrella. Play ground next to field...great for kids that don't want to watch the game. Restrooms close by. Could use a good cleaning but they work. No stores nearby and no snack shack so bring food and water for long game days.

Very chill and relaxing part. I have taken my kids here many times and they love it here. However,…read morethey don't have enough playground for older kids so only for younger ones!

Beautiful park. Great dog park. Clean and peaceful. Haven't been for a while but it has always been…read morea pleasant experience when I go.

I like that there is free parking. I came here on a Sunday, a little before 12 PM, and it was easy…read moreto find parking. This is one of the biggest outdoor public play structures in the Bay Area that I've been to so far. There are picnic tables available for rental, and it's a great place to host a kids' birthday party. There is some shade in the play structure area, but I wish there were more. There are public restrooms, but they need more frequent cleaning during the weekend. I came here on a hot Sunday, and there were a smoothie/shave ice truck and a soft serve truck parked nearby in the swim center parking lot for purchase.

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

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.'

So, lately I've been on this local park hype, and I have to say that Larkey Park ranks up there as…read moreone of my favorites. This little park has got it goin' on! It's the perfect spot for a picnic, a party, a walk, for dogs, to take your kids... just about everything! Lots of big grassy fields and tall trees that provide a ton of shady areas. There are tons of kids play areas with slides, swings, and other rides that I'm still trying to figure out?! Yeah... some of those rides look a little strange, but I digress... They have picnic tables galore! You can reserve one of the picnic areas for special events and parties. The last time I was here, someone was throwing a party for their little girl here. It's truly the best spot to do it at! You have a grill and so many tables to host people. This park is connected to a small swim center that has a pool and the most adorable little water slides! It's a hop and a skip away from the Lindsay Wildlife museum. There's a basketball, tennis, and volleyball court on site and restrooms are easily accessible. What I love about this park is that one of my favorite walking and hiking trails runs right through it: the Briones to Mount Diablo Trail! You can park at Larkey Park and take this trail all the way to Acalanes Ridge and even to the backside of Briones Regional Park! It's apart of Walnut Creek open space. There are a few other local walking trails that connect here as well. On nice sunny days, this park fills up with a ton of locals but it never feels overcrowded. Sometimes they have community activities that can be seen on their posted calendar. There's a small parking lot off of 1st and Buena Vista Street but there's also plenty of street parking on many of the side streets. It's a great local park with tons of activities.

Given a nice spring sunny day, on a whim we decided to visit Larkey Park in North Walnut Creek. It…read morehad been a long time, and we had forgotten how nice this park is! A nice walking path goes through the good-sized park, offering wonderful views of the lush lawn and large mature trees. A host of families with their young children were enjoying the playground areas, and locals with their canine companions were out too. A few picnic tables are available, or - as one young woman did - just spread out your towel and have lunch on the lawn. After walking for a while we found a bench near the edge of the park and just vegged out soaking up the sun. A swim center and nice pool is here, although it looks like it's only used in the summer for recreational and limited lap swimming - an under-used facility in my mind. Why not year-round lap swimming? Next door is the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, and although it was closed (open Weds-Sun), a young docent had a red tailed hawk with her and was giving a nice educational spiel. There is no dedicated parking - the one negative. Street parking nearby or in the neighborhoods is the only alternative.

Tice Valley park is a fun little family park! Please note the field is not usable. It is under…read moreconstruction. The playground is older but still fun and very useable. We love to go here and o ur little lasts about 30mins to 1 hour. The trails all around the park are really wonderful. Go check it out!

I ride a mobility scooter. When the parking lot is full the cars park in front of the path to go…read morearound the park. That leaves only one accessible entrance open near the bathrooms. Why don't they make the two handicap parking spots there with a clear pathway between so that entrance is always available?