We used to stop by fairly often when I was a little kid. I'm now 77. My sister loved peering over…read morethe edge. I thought it was creepy as hell but pride wouldn't let me show my fear. My sister Sharon knew how I felt and really got a kick out of watching me squirm. Even as I got older the creepy feeling never really left.

I've been wanting to take some pics here for a while, had to email the SF Public Utilities…read moreCommission to make sure it was open Monday 4/1/13. They don't get Cesar Chavez Day off so I was happy. It's FREE to enter & take pics. Open M-F 9-3 for the public. It's a nice drive in, with purple leaves in the California Redbud trees. Lilac bushes - didn't see them, Lombard Poplars - not sure if they are still there. You can read the history of the SWT & take pics. The ceiling wasn't finished, kinda neat to see. Spent about 20 min there. Website with more info: http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=94

This is a nice neighborhood park and lake . It is dogs , birds , ducks friendly scenic lake with a…read more1.2 mile paved loop trail for jogging , leisure walk and biking . The man made lake is beautiful curved with willow trees planted along the shore . A lot of shade and lounge chairs to sit and relax . I sane some young parents with baby strollers , a few people Ja's fishing poles , jogging groups . It is a great place to enjoy the views of the wild life ( birds ) , plants and scenery along the lake . There is a small parking lot at the entrance. If it gets full in the morning , you can easily find street parking with access to the lake . I enjoy the peaceful environment very much .

I'm realizing more and more how vital it is for one's mental (and physical) health to spend time in…read morenature. During a particularly low day, I was literally craving me some nature. Which makes sense when you're in a concrete urban jungle day in and day out - we just weren't meant to live this way. I literally searched Yelp for a park in the area on my way home, and Lakeshore came up. Tucked away in a residential area, Lakeshore is a small-ish, serene, well-kept park with, as the name implies, a lake being the central point. I strolled on the path for a bit. I'm not sure how long the path is, but it seems like a good spot to get a decent walk in, and there were a few walkers and joggers. After stretching my legs for a bit, I grabbed some bench and watched the birds - geese (these guys are huge!), seagulls, ducks, and crows - hanging out and eyeballing me to determine if I had food. They were so cute. There is nothing that gets me feeling better fast than being around animals. The human animals that passed by were nice as well, with smiles and hellos, how refreshing. I spent some time just sitting and resetting. It was good. I need to do this more. Nice park, enjoyed a much-needed reprieve here, and would return.

Boyfriend and I came here for a movie date to watch the Korean movie No Other Choice. We really…read moreenjoyed watching the film here! The theater was comfortable, the staff was nice, and boyfriend and I enjoyed sitting at the tables in the theater lobby after the movie and having long conversations together.

Recently went to go watch Supergirl at the theaters and as soon as I sat down in my seat it smelled…read morelike a urinal. I was in shock, looked around to see if any liquids or anything was around but no the seats itself smelled like Urine. Will not be coming back to this theater. I assumed they clean all seats as-well as sweep up trash but unfortunately evidence shows they don't.

Came to this place to walk around after having a heavy dinner and fell in loooooooooove. I stumbled…read moreacross a tree you simply can't miss when you come here. It's amazing! It's gargantuan! It's historic! It's the most beautiful tree I've ever seen in a city. Highly recommend visiting and falling in love food yourself.

I love the charm of this place and recently got to enjoy a nice solo stroll to really see all the…read morewhimsy of this place. They host all types of cute events here and I almost left with new plants from the vendor they had onsite. Great place if you are looking for a calm setting to enjoy nature.

Lovely park with lots of local wildlife, flora, and birds! Plenty of parking when we went right…read moreafter dinner and walking the stretch around the lake is enough to kill around an hour if you're just jaunting around and more than enough to digest a big meal. Around sunset on a Monday there were still lots of people sitting on the benches, walking, biking, jogging, and roller blading. Felt pretty safe, but when the sun sets there's not many walkway/street lamps so keep that in mind. Lots of Canadian geese and we got to see their awkward teenage goslings. There's some ducks and we got to see what looked like cormorant and I think a small heron. We also got to see small song birds and some robins too. It's neat that they have bird houses on some of the trees too and we got to see some ground squirrels. I think the prehistoric themed playground is super nice too. I LOVE themed things so the little saber tooth structure from the distance was quite nice. Along the lake are some "work out equipment" like a pull up bar and parallel bars. Lots of bird turds, so be wary of where you walk, but other than that. A solid park.

most elizabeths are great. to name a few - the queen (rip), elizabeth taylor (the queen), and…read moreelizabeth hurley (also the queen especially when she pulled up in that versace dress, if you don't know what i'm talking about just google it). lake elizabeth is a spectacular elizabeth! it reeks of geese droppings and i'm HERE FOR IT. not in a weird way. it's super nostalgic for every fremont kid, has a great scenic 2 mile trail, and also offers alternative trails like the one behind the railroad. great place for community events and parties. squirrels are cute. note - trail is flat but there is one section that's super bumpy. not ideal for roller skaters like me who only have indoor wheels! some personal memories from childhood: watching an old guy catch a rainbow fish out of the lake, getting chased by a goose, falling off the brown playground slide, getting screamed at by a random parrot

If you're looking for a nice walk, this is a good place to go. Love the variety of beautiful…read moreflowers, plants, and historical buildings. Pet friendly too! The bathrooms are also clean!

We came here to take some photos for my parents' 50th Anniversary on a hot Saturday afternoon. The…read moreparking was mostly vacant. We only had enough time to go to the rose garden. It's pretty small, but you can find some interesting shots. There's the windmill, the pergola, a bench. There was some side location with a nice lawn and fountain, (California Nursery Park Museum & Office), but there was a guy smoking weed there, so it became unpleasant to take photos in the succulent area. The rose garden is on the right as you drive in to the nursery. From the parking lot, you'll have to walk back towards Niles Blvd. It's not Filoli, but hey, no one is stopping you from volunteering to make something better in your community. We need more doers and less complainers.

Great place to explore! Be sure to get the parking pass AT THE gate! No other area to get one if…read moreyou pass the first parking lot to the right after the entrance.

This park is a gem for the Fremont/Newark community and a beautiful spot to watch the sunset and…read moremoonrise. I've done the Quail trail and bay view trail loop, moderate incline and easy stroll. That trail is also good for trail running. Parking is $5 and the visitor center lot is the closest parking you can get to the trails. There is free parking outside of the park as well, which it looks like a ton of people opt for that.

Awsome statue of Bosco of Sunol California, the only dog in America to be elected mayor.read more

This is a famous statue in the heart of downtown Sunol. I guess you can call it downtown…read more I used to go across the street to a saloon, but I think it's closed now. In fact a lot of buildings seem closed now.

Cool look at the silent film industry! You can tell there was a lot of significant history in this…read morebuilding and they did amazing work to preserve it. Some original pieces were shown, such as the original bench from the Edison Theater. It's the only remaining original seats from there! Many types of cameras, equipment, and items. Several nods to Charlie Chaplin - his background, movie posters, cardboard cutout, mural, and merch. They have knowledgeable and friendly staff that give guided tours. They are huge fans, so excited to describe everything and share stories. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. On the right side, there's a gift shop of museum souvenirs as well as shelves of silent films you can buy to watch at home. They also have silent film showings with piano accompaniment on Saturday evenings. You can buy popcorn, candy, and drinks. There's a small theater at the back past the center aisle. It would be a fun date night or family activity!

From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly volunteer docent. The exhibit itself is…read morethree rooms of photos and artifacts from the Essanay Studio, active in Niles from 1912-1916 and most famous for Broncho Billy (old time spelling) and some of Chaplin's films, including The Tramp. The museum is free (donations appreciated) and you can ask a docent for a tour. I had a wonderful tour from Michael! If you have a tour, be sure to ask about seeing the preserved projection room upstairs in the theater. There's also a small exhibit in the back of the theater. The gift shop has an extensive collection of rare DVDs, CDs, postcards, and some fun merch. If you're in town on a Saturday night get a ticket online for their 7:30 silent film showing! Concessions, a live piano accompaniment, and a really great show. This place is amazing.

Patterson Park is nearby a school with the same name. it's well hidden between hwy. 880 and…read moreCabrillo St. just street parking. grass and walkways are the main attractions. a children's playground & concrete benches under shaded trees are kids & their kid watchers. not a destination, great for whoever lives around here.

This is a cute and small park that is rather hidden in between the houses and if you weren't from…read morethe neighborhood you probably wouldn't notice it. I have lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years and I have never been to this park, I've passed by many times but never thought to check it out until I started taking walks around my neighborhood. Patterson Park is located right behind Patterson Elementary School on Cabrillo Drive, it's like your typical park but a "micro" version if you will. There is a nice trail to walk around and the trail also crosses over Cabrillo Drive and continues on the other side and will take you all the way to Fremont Blvd. The park itself has a small playground and some picnic tables and benches. The times I have walked through here which have been in the evenings there a usually a few people walking around but not too many so I think this could be a good spot to have a picnic, BBQ or birthday party and not have to deal with tons of people. The grassy knoll is very spacious and people can play catch, football or other activities there without interrupting those walking or the kids at the playground. I do advise to keep a look out for "surprises" because many people do walk their dogs here lol. Also there are no restrooms here so I advise you use the restroom before coming. During my 2-3 mile walks around my neighborhood, walking through this park is my favorite because it's so quiet and peaceful and it makes for a great picture spot or good area to catch the sunset.