I love ortega park ! It's our favorite park to visit. It's…read moredog friendly and kids friendly! They have a lots of trees, shaded areas, and picnic areas where you can enjoy with your family. Definitely recommend going there for a picnic! Bring your mat, snacks, books and just enjoy the park :) They have a public restroom for both genders. They also have plenty of parking.

This is one of my go-to parks when I have a doggie with me. :)…read more There are plenty of grass areas plus a big field where people play sports. There's a huge gazebo in the center to provide shade along with trees scattered. I've never been in their restrooms so no idea if they're clean or not. Years ago we came here for a school field trip where the kids got to play in the water area, which is perfect for a hot summer day. There's also swings and play equipment. There's also grills and picnic tables for people to enjoy a lunch outdoors. They have a decent size parking lot and plenty of street parking as well.

We came to Portal Park today with my brother & his 2 kids. Really fun time! The park had plenty of…read moreshade with lots of big trees. That helped a LOT as today was a warm afternoon. This park is very cute & fun! We arrived around 2 pm so there was street parking available. Around 3 pm quite a few other families started showing up with their kids. I saw a few birthday parties & BBQ's. I would definitely recommend this park for families nearby and such. My niece (4 years old) and nephew (2 years old) both had a really fun time playing on the swings and slides. The shade is great, and there are also picnic tables.

Plenty of playground for the kids. -3 structures…read more-Green grass. and some shade via trees

Definitely come on a Saturday at 11 AM - 3 PM, that is when their Environmental Education Center is…read moreopen! We came on the evening on a Friday, which is perfect for just talking a nice stroll or hike around, but after seeing that they had a bearded dragon (Matilda) and a chuckwalla (Chuck), I knew I had to come back again to meet them. Parking is free and love the wildlife that is around here. Not just the butterflies that I've seen fluttering about but also the coyote that trotted across the lot to cross the street. This is also a great location to find activities to do with the family or with the community. They have a 4 H Club, a community garden that you can sign up for, an entire calendar of events for the month, a Blacksmithing workshop/demonstration, and much more. We were limited on time and didn't get to see the historical buildings or the restored structures, nor was the Blacksmith Shop open, but for our next visit, I'll be sure to check them out. Outside you can meet the alpaca that they have hanging out (freshly shaved for the summer, so it was funny to see the little tufts of hair that they had on their head) and some of their goats too. Now to the highlight of my visit, the Environmental Education Center. Obviously this is meant for kids and families, but I had a great time meeting their animal ambassadors (I didn't ask for them to be taken out, but I'm sure there are events and moments for that) and learning more about them. The staff there are very friendly, welcoming, and informative. It makes me happy to know that the ambassadors that I inquired about were rescues and they have a second chance at life and in educating the community. My favs were obviously Matilda and Chuck, but there are also various snakes, turtles, a toad, fish, tarantulas, and stick bugs. The center also has books, opportunities for hands on observations and journaling for kids, puppets and educational toys and exhibits, and much more. Definitely will come back!

This was such a great place to enjoy nature and also visit some pretty cool animals! I wanted to go…read moreto see the Alpacas on the farm, but I had realized there would be so many more animals. We took the tour lead by the 4H kids and it was pretty awesome learning all the fun facts. I loved seeing the goats and how playful they were. The chickens were a riot and it was so nice being outdoors. There's also trails nearby if you want to take a hike and extend your time being around nature. Definitely will be back there soon to enjoy the place again.

Highly recommend this beautiful park for a lovely stroll or a pickleball session! I visit at least…read morea couple times a week, and it's always an idyllic location. There are huge, luscious lawns where people will set up volleyball games on weekends. If you have kids, there is a cute playground with plenty of fun slides. I really enjoy walking along the expanse of the park. As a new pickleball player, this is my go-to location to practice. There are eight courts and a neat queuing system. Because of the clear queue, there is always a very tidy line to play pickleball. What I love about the pickleball courts here is that there are two sides divided by skill level. If you're a pro pickleball player, the advanced side has a line of extremely skilled competitors. If you're just starting out, the beginner side has a good amount of new players to practice with. It does get very busy during certain times, like on weekends or after work. However, the queuing system prevents any confusion when the crowds get big. I absolutely love pickleballing at this park and highly recommend to beginners and more advanced players!

The park features a playground, restroom facilities, tennis courts, and a memorial area honoring…read morefallen military personnel. The grounds are clean, making it a comfortable place to take a stroll around the park and relax. Parking is limited. The lot is shared with a nearby senior community center, which reduces the number of spots available for park visitors. Depending on the time of day, you may need to prepare ahead of time to find parking.

The reservoir is pretty nice, you can see large bass patrolling territory on the dam side if you…read morewake up early enough and carp school in the morning too. Come 9 am on Saturday the Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club opens and it is a busy range, so expect to hear distant gunfire. The reason why this rating is lower than average is because some of the people on the reservoir have a lower than average iq. Normally everyone here is respectful but this morning I watched some paddle-boarder head right for some fisherman's line.. the reservoir is massive with so much space.

It's a beautiful park with trail heading to a reservoir. Parking $6…read more We walked through Tony Look trail to the dam. It's mostly flat except for a short road towards the dam. Too bad you can't walk around the dam, the trail makes a loop halfway around the dam.

This is our favorite location to hike. It has trails for every level and all ages of hikers…read more The easy trail leads to a farm. The more difficult one leads to the higher ground for a good view of the Bay Area. On the trails, people can see various wild animals. For example: deers, turkeys, and squirrels. We have not encountered any mountain lions yet. Parking will be easier if one comes: -- early at 6AM for the first wave -- 2nd wave would be 8:15AM

Rancho is a family favorite spot for so many reasons. Parking can be a little tricky, especially on…read moreweekends, but it's worth a stop! Love the farm animals, and being in nature! Bring a lunch and spend the day outside!

Seven Seas Park is a wonderful place for families, especially with young kids. The pirate…read moreship-inspired playground is creative and makes playtime even more exciting. The splash pads are definitely a highlight during the summer and are a great way for kids to cool off while having fun. I also appreciated that there are shaded areas around the playground. While the shade doesn't cover every part of the park, it does provide some relief from the sun, which is especially helpful on warm days. The only downside is that when the weather gets extremely hot, it can be difficult to enjoy the areas that aren't shaded.

This review is for the dog park. Everything else at the park…read moreis 5 stars. The dog is small. It is an all size park . No separation between small and large dog size. Bring your own poopie bags. Or let your dog poop on the ground and leave it. It seems everyone else does. The surface is fine ground stone. Which I like it absorb the pee smell. We only stopped because my dogs needed a pee break.

This is such a cute park! I love the fact that it's enclosed especially for my little one who likes…read moreto roam and run around. it's also pretty peaceful makes you feel like you're in a garden with all the greenery they have. Another great thing was the big black chalkboard wall they have, never seen that at other parks I've been to. The only bad thing is it's a little further from home if not I'd be taking my kids here often!

Jolly man park was wonderful, 1st time at this beautiful park. Today it was quite busy , but my son…read moreenjoyed it . I would compare it to Magical Playground, they are both so nice. I'll be back again

I wanted to like Muwékma Park in Sunnyvale, but I wouldn't recommend it--especially for families…read morewith younger kids or those needing extra safety considerations. While it has some inclusive features, many structures don't feel designed with littles or kids with disabilities in mind. There are open stairs and gaps with no barriers, which made it stressful as my son kept running toward unsafe areas. We liked the climbing section with the big slide, but access wasn't very accessible and things got chaotic with kids not taking turns. The open field is nice for activities like kite flying, but again, no barriers meant constant redirection. Also worth noting: the dog park is right next to the baby swings and restrooms, and parking is very limited and easy to miss. Overall, some nice features, but the lack of safety made it more stressful than enjoyable for us.

This park is convenient to where I live. There are separate off leash areas for small and large…read moredogs. That area isn't pleasant in the afternoon because there is pretty much no shade. It is decent in rain, as it is gravel, but grass. The dog park area is about a 3 star area. The rest of the park is better. It has a very large green field in the center, ringed with a walking trail, picnic areas, and play areas. There is water and bathroom facilities. The parking area is a bit in the small side. If you play Ingress, there are a number of portals here.

Such a pretty little park. There's a small creek running through it and a nice little bridge…read more I have to tell you, if you like the idea of a fall stroll this is your park. When it's a little foggy, overcast, or even a tad on the rainy side, this is the best park for a quick ramble. Trust me.

This is a small but beautiful park with plenty of appealing features including a bridge at the…read moreentrance with the Saratoga Creek running underneath, picnic tables and seating, a grassy field, a volleyball net set up, a playground for the kids with swings and climbing structures, and a woodsy area in the back which is gorgeous in autumn with all the fallen leaves from the various trees and the colors of the season creating lovely scenery. The trail on the border was not the sturdiest path, with large rocks protruding from the dirt and warning signs posted to "enter at your own risk". But I was still able to get a good run in while exploring the park, extending to the neighborhood since, again, the park is small. There were several porta potties on site, as well as a parking lot for convenience. Such a carefree and relaxing atmosphere, with the adorable shops and eateries of Big Basin Way just around the corner.