Funny how nobody has actually mentioned that this is less of a "park", and more a space for a…read morelarge, turf soccer field (which is almost always occupied on evenings and weekends). The field takes 90% of the space and is my daughter's team's home field. So I've been here dozens of times in the last few years. The perimeter of the field is lined by a soft-surface running track Not nearly as wide as a high school track, but just wide enough for two runners side-by-side. (If they like each other). The actual "park" section is quite small, maybe 50 yards by 25 yards. But it does have a quarter basketball court, a single unisex bathroom, a small, well-kept jungle gym for the tykes, a sandbox and a small swing set. The entire park is well-kept and clean, including the perimeter around the soccer field. The southeast side of the field adjoins the Belmont Slough and the Bay Trail, with access to miles more of trails headed north and south along the water. It wouldn't be a bad access point if there weren't much easier ones right off 101. Parking is limited to a small lot (a dozen cars or so), but there is plenty of street parking on Port Royal Ave. It's not really a destination park. it's more a convenience for the neighborhood; and for those watching the soccer games or practices on the field.

A playgroup that I belong to used to come here on Monday mornings - it's a nice little park…read more There's a big, grassy field that has big signs in it about how you should stay off the grass and a walk path around that. The play area itself has a sandbox, one baby swing and one regular swing and some climbing stuff - mostly geared at the up-to-early-elementary set. The bed for all of that is those ever-present wood chips my son hates walking on. There's a nice, big shade tree with a bench and a picnic table under it next to the open-court basket ball area. Not too hot in the summer, either! Why only three stars? It gets crowded quickly. There are very limited parking spaces and moms never seem to park that minivan in only one space. There's a waterspout near the bathrooms that kids often turn the sandbox into a mud pit with. Speaking of te bathrooms, don't; usually overflowed toilets. Get there early, leave before 11 and avoid the bathroom and it's a great little park.

If you are a regular in Foster City then you would have at least gone to another park besides Leo…read moreJ. Ryan. I came here a few times after a day trip in SF or other parts of SM county and it's always a good time here. The only catch is you must come here at the right time otherwise there will be a lot of noise from soccer or baseball players. For the San Mateo County native this is the best place to watch sports if you got kids who are in a league or gather around with family and friends and just have a picnic. This is one of those large parks in Foster City btw so enjoy it while you can. I also came here when my local little league was doing a matchup game with the team in Foster City. There's also a snack bar here! Mind blown. I don't find this in all of my local parks in my county. When a game is going on, you win. You will love the view here as well. Best time to come here is either in the morning or during the sunset hours before the park closes because it gets super nice during that time of the year. There is also a nice place for cyclists and runners to enjoy with the long path nearby. This is in a nice neighborhood where everyone knows each other, so come by all means. Note: First come first serve here. Also be aware of your surroundings because things can get finicky here.

Great park for power walking. Nicely paved path around the park. Convenient parking right inside…read morethe park. No view of bay, so I was a bit disappointed. Playground labelled ages 5-12 but looked suitable for my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter.

This park is one of those small-ish green spaces lining the area between the cul de sac homes near…read moreHillsdale Mall. We have a friend who lives in a home that runs up against this park, so we've visited - but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. There's a lot of green space, picnic areas with grills, and clean, well-maintained grass, but not much tree coverage so this would be hard to enjoy in the summer. There is a small playground with some equipment but not much and it looks pretty aged. There are off-leash hours for the park if you have a dog, but probably good to be aware of if you have small children. Overall, nice amenity if you're a resident in the adjacent homes but not worth a standalone visit probably.

If I were Knight Rider, I'd say, "KITT, take me to a new park."…read more I would've never noticed this neighborhood park if it weren't for my trusty GPS letting me know it was nearby. I get bored of going to the same old parks and am always looking for something new, whether it's to walk my dog or to explore with my son. My car's navigation system led my to the end of a cul-de-sac, which at first I thought must be a mistake. Then I noticed a little alley (one of many) leading to a surprisingly sizable obscure park. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=fDny65qdxn3EJH0PZbCxIw&select=0nDtVxK8-QpPgIJWJHc8Hg The park features: * 2 bucket and 2 strap swings * Unenclosed play structure http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=fDny65qdxn3EJH0PZbCxIw&select=j_O4YHCL5piL6Pkfvclq4g * Sand box * Large open lawn * Basketball court * Picnic table, benches, & water fountain * Off-leash pilot dog program 6-8am and 8-9pm http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=fDny65qdxn3EJH0PZbCxIw&select=ZfY-kL6dTlbmZylSpsk7ww * Waste bags and trash cans for cleaning up after your pooch * Paved path around field I imagine it's mostly used by neighbors lucky enough to live within walking distance. It's a hidden gem, without amenities like bathrooms or parking lots (unnecessary when you live in the 'hood).

On a weekend getaway at the nearby Pullman hotel, I saw the Mariner Park in Apple Maps and thought…read moreit would be an interesting destination for a morning stroll. It was a nice walk, strolling pass the lagoon, Dolphin Park and then a few blocks more to find this park. Obviously, Redwood City has not bent over backwards on Mariner Park. No sign identifies the park, and no path or sidewalks help you navigate through it. It's basically a large grassy expanse dotted by some mature Monterey Pines. The Pines provide some nice shade for a lawn picnic, and the park is large enough for tossing a football around, etc. (A sign warns about" No Golfing" which was amusing). Probably the best part of the park is its access to a long trail that hugs the edge of the bay. I didn't have time to see where it led, but it looked long enough for a decent hike or bike ride, with the Bay marshes for company.

Grass, shade from the trees, 1 bench, trash cans, and lots of airplanes flying overhead, oh and no…read moreviews of anything and no bathrooms. If nice grass and shade is all you need, this is a good place for you! Had a impromptu picnic here and it's quite laid back. No parking, so park in the neighborhood, bring a mat and some food and you're all set.

Marlin Park in Foster City. The dead end street has very limited street parking. Public bathroom…read more Lavender and more floral landscape.

Marlin Park is one of a few parks in Foster City that has water views…read more just street parking. amendities: slides, swing, seatings, large grass area, fenced off view of a lagoon, small beach area. well maintained, clean park. sunset sets on the water in the evening.

This is the only dedicated sand box in nearby park in Redwood City. The beach is not fenced…read more The city should remove the algae, clean the water and sand.

Great place to watch music in the park. It's even a great place to have your own music in the park…read more Also to my surprise the bathroom was pretty nice here. It's also a great place to duck watch. The basketball courts are great here too. I find myself not having to compete on these courts. The grass is nice and feels real and the parking is good here.

My pup and I ended up on the Peninsula side after going for a drive. I looked for a dog park near…read morewhere we were and los Prado came up. It's kind of tucked which might explain why there isn't much traffic there, but that worked out for my guy. This was out first dog park experience so I don't have anything to compare it too. It was fairly clean. I did find some cigarette butts near one of the benches but it appeared everyone cleaned up after their pets.

Big park lots of benches what they don't have tho is a bathroom that's stays open until the park…read morecloses. They have a big grassy field and a lot of areas to congregate but for some reason the bathrooms are all gated and locked shut.

Nice little neighbourhood playground for kids. It's tucked way in the hills next to Canada college…read more Great one space for kicking a soccer ball around or chasing a toddler. The play structure is suited better for older kids, but there's still plenty of things to climb and do. Has a small swing set on the side.

Wonderfully new and squeaky clean rec area. A baseball field with grass infield (!) and tarp…read morecovered dugout, fairly level soccer field with nice grass, nice nets. No lights, but great vista. A playground with Barkley, a dog sculpture the size of a lion. Bathrooms. Adequate parking. Relatively unused. It's kind of sad that there were not more people taking advantage of the cities amenities. Come on, people! Get out there and play!