Alvarez Ninth Street Park is right on the water in Benicia so you can take in the view whilst your…read morekids clamber around on the play structure. You can also have lunch at Got Plate Lunch (mere steps away) and walk/play off your meal after at this park. Plenty of parking! This place is a gem.

We were in the area to pick some lunch. Often, we like to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and…read morethe warmth of the sun while we eat. This also allows our dog to hang out and maybe get a nibble or two. Today's weather was not conducive to sitting outside. Fortunately, this park was across the street, had a nice view and plenty of available parking. We saw several other people with dogs and some adults with young children. There's a boat ramp, a dock, fishing pier, public restrooms, a playground, two volleyball nets set up and as I said earlier, a great view. Considering that the park itself is not huge, there's quite a bit to do.

If you've been looking for a dog park with plenty of dogs for your pup to socialize with, this is…read moredefinitely one to check out! I've tried several local dog parks, and so far, Benicia Dog Park has had the most dogs. There's plenty of room for them to run and play, plus a little tunnel that my dog enjoys. My only concern is that the small-dog area isn't as nice or spacious as the larger-dog area. If you have a small dog, you may end up in the main area with bigger dogs, so just keep that in mind. Overall, a great park with lots of space and plenty of opportunities for dogs to socialize!

The community park is a treasure! I walk almost every day. I enjoy seeing many of the same people…read moreand especially the dogs with their owners. The park department is visible and taking care of our park. Garbage is an ongoing problem. If everyone would help out by cleaning up after picnics, events it sure would help. I am going to be proactive and start picking up as I walk.One week ago a 50 year ? man on a e-bike was racing along on paved walkway, I did not see him coming and he almost hit me. NO bikes as noted on rules posted. People walking, children walking and along comes a blazing bike. Not safe! I enjoy walking, watching games, coaches coaching, kids in their game day uniform, parents, grandparents, friends sitting on the grass, stands, concessions, clean restrooms.,police walking, visible. Thank you Benicia Park & Recreation. Maybe strolling musicians? Elementary students having picnics. Amazing! What to do on Labor Day? Check it out. Bring your frisbees!

I love that this park is literally called the Park of Dreams...and it is just that. Geographically,…read morethis park is located close to First Street in Benicia and is so cool. The wooden construction of the structures makes this one of my favorite parks to come to because it is just so refreshingly different. I will mention no swings, but there are slides of varying sizes. Benicia is such a beautiful place and there are so many great hidden gems here. This park is adjacent to a large open grass space where we noticed several birthdays happening, one with a jump house :) This park is all sand, fyi. There are places for parents/guardians to sit, and so many nooks and crannies for kiddos to explore and play. It's a nice perk getting to adventure to new spots for elevated parks, and this is one of them. Plenty of street parking, we can't wait to come back!

We brought our 4 year old grandson here and he had so much fun. It's like a maze in there with…read more"secret" (according to him) tunnels and staircases. The wood is a bit old and needs some love but kids don't care about that. He did miss having swings, however. I will give extra credit points for having lots of places for the adults to sit down in and around the play structure. The park is nice and the location is great.

Quiet, small community park. Great for kids to play, family picnic or walk with your dog. Parking…read morespots are close by, has party tables, some shade, basketball court, kids play area, bocce.

This is a great quiet park with lots of shade. There is a trail that goes around for bigger kids…read moreto ride their bikes. I have 4 kids, 10 yo twins, a 5 yo and a 2 yo and all were entertained for a full hour. Definitely going to be one our regular places to play.

Life's a beach, enjoy the waves! Okay, I just made that up...but, it sounds cool, right? I know! :)…read moreIf you think that was cool, then you must check out Benicia Public Pier & Beach! Beautiful views (including Carquinez Bridge in the distance, mountains, Amtrak was chugging along in the far distance also!), ocean air, and a breeze. It was pretty cold and foggy when I first arrived. Then, the sun peaked out more and got some vitamin D. I took a nice stroll on the sidewalk that winds around the pier and by a restaurant and some homes. The ocean view stayed front and center the entire time. There wasn't many people there at the time I went. It felt like I owned the area to myself for a little bit :) There's street parking (free). There were benches all along the sidewalk and the pier, if you just want to sit and watch the ocean waves. I definitely will be returning for some more Vitamin sea time! :)

Very Clean Pier with lots of stripe bass. OG fisherman's are very friendly and helpful. Would…read moredefinitely recommend this spot for first timers..

Beautiful park. Very clean and the neighborhood is very peaceful. Great place to have a picnic,…read moreplay volleyball, basketball, etc.

Beautiful park!…read more This is a park in a private community, sometimes they have soccer practices here for little kids. We like to just bring our mats, drink and snacks and just chill at the grass area. The playground is not that big, but good enough size. They have a basketball court and a huge field of green!

Good lunch today. My husband had the Mushroom Rissoto as did Dawn. Ted didn't like his and they…read moretook it of the bill. Dawn liked hers. Greg had a chicken sandwich which was OK. I had Lobster Ravioli W/Prawns. Good salad and my Blood Orange Martini was excellent.

My dog likes it here, sometimes I walk here other times I bike, what make this place great is the…read morefresh air and big open spaces. The hike around the park is easy but also a fun way to spend a hour. Like I said my dog is a big fan. 5 stars.

Cute little park located directly behind Taco Bell along West K St and West 7th St. It is smaller…read morethan the other parks in Benicia, but super accessible to the residents nearby. There is a field of grass with a playground in the middle of it and a walkway that circles around the playground. Nice for walking laps. There is also a restroom here. This park used to be called Willow Glen Park (Apple Maps and Google Maps still uses this name) but was renamed into Steve Armenta Park to honor the fallen officer with its namesake.

Whether it be biking, fishing, or even just for a walk you'll get an exceptional view of the…read moreCarquinez Strait. The majority of biking or walking is done on asphalt and for this type of activity is completely free. There are three self-contained RV sites available at first come first serve basis. No dump available. Restrooms are at the other end of the park and far from these sites. Majority of the time there are no staff at the entrance, but parking fees can be paid via drop box.

Really pretty trails, watch out for bikers. Even on a hot day by the water so nice and windy great…read moretrails. Gotta pay for parking.

This is a really nice out-of-the-way quiet park to go and just relax. Have some time to yourself or…read moreeven maybe have a picnic. There's also walking trails around it along with benches around to sit and watch the water, get fresh air and just enjoy the views

My first time to this beautiful location. Very friendly neighborhood and people were very sweet…read more Just love the bridge view at sunset The downside is the porter potties. But other than that will definelty return for a short picnic. Definelty a beautiful scenery of the Vallejo bridge.