About a month into re-learning to skateboard last July, I broke my shoulder here not realizing how…read moresteep a ramp was and how ill-equipped my brain and body were to handle it. This morning I had my first skateboard lesson here (a Christmas gift from my wife). In between I've been here for a bunch of early morning sessions to skate around on wonderfully smooth concrete. Of the three parks I go to regularly (Burgess, Beresford, and this one), this is my favorite (though I'll be the first to acknowledge that I'm still a beginner who can find enough of a challenge skating parking lots and curbs). I'm a bit more interested in flatland than the bowls so I think this will continue to be my favorite place to skate. There's an outer loop that you can take around the whole park, with ramps of differing grades, really good for beginners like me to figure out balance and kick turns. There's a small bowl and a large bowl and I haven't spent too much time in them yet. There are also a bunch of steps and rails...not sure if I'll ever be able to put them to good use. It's quiet in the mornings, especially before 9a, so old dads like me can get a lot of practice time in when we arrive at 730a.

It's smooth and well maintained…read more There is a small, shallow bowl, along with a much deeper bowl and a spine with a small platform area. There is also a narrow street section closest to the soccer field with stairs and places to grind. The rules seem a bit much, but no one was there to enforce. They probably have them to avoid lawsuits, without saying "Skate at your own risk." It was getting late and the light was fading, but the lights from the soccer field were helpful, even though it's a dawn to dusk park. Helmets and pads? Didn't see any. No bikes, no scooters? They were both there. No one bothered anyone. Chill. There was a group smoking outside the skate park, but inside it was clean--respect for that. I think no one wants to pay to enter because the city has to pay to have someone clean the skate park.

Burgess Park is a lovely and lively neighborhood park tucked in the neighborhood…read more It does get busy at times, but that's part of the charm. There's so much going on, a soccer field, a skate park, a duck pond, tennis course, swimming pool, and plenty of small paths for walking. There's also a library on-site that I haven't checked out yet. With all the space and variety, it's a great place to spend time outdoors. Also a bonus is when the ducks have small babies running around, they are the cutest to watch as the little ducklings bring a smile to my face. There's plenty of parking, and with a police station nearby, it feels like a fairly safe park even in the evenings. My husband and I used to walk here all the time, and it's a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

What a great park for running out energy. Was a wet cool winter day but plenty of space to run off…read moresome energy

This is a decent neighborhood park. There were plenty of grassy areas, two playgrounds, and a…read morelittle area that looks like it's like amphitheatre? But I did notice there were lots of these fuzzy insects there that I've never seen before. I was a little scared of them, and I was more scared that my doggie client would accidentally step on them. Who knows if they are toxic or can hurt my doggie client's paws. Parking was easy as I just found street parking next to the park. There's no restrooms here, and there are some trash bins around.

There's a lot of variety here -- a playground, garden areas, and even little wooded trails. It's a…read morenice mix of active and quiet space. -Play Area: Playground for multiple age groups. -Amenities: Picnic tables, garden space, trails. -Shade & Scenery: Trees and quiet, natural surroundings. -Accessibility: Paved paths and stroller accessible. -Parking: Street parking available. -Good for: Families, nannies, caregivers, daycares

Great weather, wheel chair accessible park at the rainbow bridge park. Smaller park for kids near…read morethe bbq picnic area. Volleyball, basketball, pickleball, swimming pool nearby.

Review is for the Pickleball courts at Rengstorff Park…read more We'll maintained courts. There are two sets fo Pickleball courts. The first sets are enclosed and are laid out in the tennis courts; combination tennis and pickleball courts. Four other pickleball courts are new and only for pickleball. These are outside of the fenced courts. The nets are the portable kinds. Nice clean park. Plenty of parking.

Pickleball Scene:…read more MAIN COURTS: 37.4207480,-122.1125647 * Learning Links Palo Alto * 3864 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 * Parking in the back lot or street parking by the curb TWO SIDE COURTS: * Mitchell Park Tennis Courts * 600 E Meadow Dr Palo Alto, CA 94303 Bathrooms are in the red barn after you cross the blue "magical bridge" Water fountain around the corner of the courts Generally a mix of beginners, intermediates, and occasional 4.0's on the far inner courts.

I love Mitchell's park (and my kids love it) with a passion!!! so many great things here's quick…read morelist 1. has playground for the little ones and a fun area where they can get wet in the summer time 2. playground for the big kids that's almost always empty 3. playground further back near picnic table (it's simple but allows parents to sit down and have a table to put their stuff in or enjoy a nice picnic with family ) 4. included the Magical Bridge Playground -- would literally pay to go here! 5. bathrooms in the middle of the park (these could be kept cleaner but still) 6. lots of parking spaces near play areas 7. Same area as Mitchell's park library 8. I love that they have events here like the Chili Cook Off would I recommend? yes!

Magical Bridge is a Great neighborhood park for kids of all ages... great playground equipment…read more Fully padded grounds. Lots of open space too! Today is a nice sunny day after the rain so the park is packed. Adequate parking.

Red Morton is a very spacious park with great multi-purpose sports fields, a playground, and a…read morepicnic area, making it a wonderful asset to the local community. However, I have noticed some safety and maintenance issues lately that hold it back from being a perfect 5-star experience. My main concern is safety regarding motorized vehicles. I frequently see local teens and kids--sometimes even elementary-aged children accompanied by their parents--riding gas-powered mini bikes or loud electric dirt bikes directly on the sports fields and paved walking paths. It is unclear whether there are explicit rules prohibiting these vehicles in the park, but no one is around to monitor the situation, and it honestly feels dangerous for pedestrians, field users, and anyone on the paved paths. Additionally, while the park is well-maintained overall, certain small details need closer attention. Specifically, some of the water fountains are poorly adjusted--either barely trickling or spraying water in every direction. It's a fantastic park overall, but better patrolling, clearer safety regulations, and quicker equipment maintenance are definitely needed to keep everyone safe. 4 out of 5 stars.

I had my bridal shower here. The staff was so nice and accommodating. Blank canvas to make your…read moreparty your own. This space was perfect for my event. Thanks again to all the staff!

We hosted a birthday party for my daughter and it was a great venue and smooth process.read more

Shoreline Parklands is one of the best "easy outdoor" spots in Mountain View. It's a big regional…read morepark by the Bay with a ton of space and different things to do. What I like: Free entry, huge free parking lot, and bathrooms. You can keep it simple with a walk or bike ride on the trails, or make it more of an activity day with the lake. The lake is manmade and they have a boathouse where you can rent equipment. Sailing, paddle boating, that kind of vibe. I've also seen the boathouse area used for group events, so it's good for a casual outing or even something organized. A few practical notes: It's mostly flat, which is great, but there's very little shade, so if it's sunny bring water and plan accordingly. Weekends can get crowded, especially when the weather is good. Overall, it's a clean, convenient park with enough variety that you can keep coming back and not get bored.

Meh. Open space at former dump that favors motor vehicles and bikes over walkers. Most paths are…read morepaved and the park seems obsessed with keeping pedestrians on them, a hallmark of industrial recreation. Most open areas are off limits supposedly to protect wildlife but Mountain View sold off habitat to Google.