We finally made it to this trail and happy we did. As we had a late start there was only enough…read moretime to make it up 3 miles before returning. The fall colors and the views were magnificent. I suggest wearing good shoes- especially for the descent as there are loose rocks. I didn't need my hiking poles on the way up yet they were handy coming back down. The rock type is Andesite lava & Rhyolite (I had to look it up). Really fascinating topography. Limited parking available at parking lot at main entrance. It is free however there is a donation box for the Napa Open Space District.

Oat Hill Mine trail is a wonderful hike (it's also great for MTB) with some beautiful views of…read moreCalistoga. It's dog-friendly and one of the only trails I've been on locally where everyone has respected the rule that dogs need to be on leash at all times, which is nice. It's not typically heavily trafficked, and you can go miles without seeing another person. It's particularly beautiful in the fall when the vines start changing colors. Parking usually isn't too difficult. I recommend slapping on some sunscreen before hitting the trail and bringing a hat and sunnies because there's not very much tree coverage. It can get very hot during the summer, so starting earlier in the day is advisable.

Nice place to take you kids to, good skating park, nice playground, tennis courts, pickleball…read morecourts, and, of course, Napa Valley views. Clean, comfortable.

Disappointing. No real spot in shade to sit and watch the children. Bathrooms were locked. Had to…read moreleave.

We had a great time visiting the Bale Grist Mill in St. Helena. Our tour guide explained it was…read morebuilt in 1846 from the design in the 1795 book "The Young Mill-Wright & Miller's Guide." I was able to read some of the book from the Library of Congress archives and found Oliver Evans wrote the guide and patented his design in 1790, the year the patent office was formed, before patents were numbered. In 1804 they retroactively assigned him patent number (X3) three. He licensed his design to hundreds of people including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. He became the first American to live off of intellectual property income.

Historic Grist Mill where grain is milled powered by a gigantic water wheel. From the friendly…read morereceptionist to the remarkable tour guide this is a fabulous experience. I have not been here since before the pandemic but it is always an amazing experience. Bring a picnic and sit outside at the tables or take a hike after the guided tour in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. You will learn a lot about the history of the region. And the milling process. Modest entry fee.

This place is so undervalued. It has so many cool places to play around in and things I've never…read moreseen at playgrounds. I'm sure they have big slides and things to climb on but it's just so well put together. Definitely was surprised

It's June Movement Month! And Giorgi Park is the halfway point on one of our walking routes with…read moreour pup, George. It's a lovely and well-maintained little park tucked into the neighborhood, just a few blocks from the Plaza. It boasts tennis courts (and lines for pickleball, thanks Mandy L for the intel), basketball courts, the rec baseball field (where the Prunepackers play too!), some picnic tables, a kids play structure, and a parking lot. We walk through regularly and enjoy seeing all of the activity going on. I've also used the grassy areas for strength workouts with friends. Thanks for this beautiful green space in our town!

Great playground but no bathrooms. Two play areas one for younger and one for older kids.read more

Such a lovely upgrade! Great park! Only downfall I can think of is there's no restroom.read more

This place was so much fun for young kids…read more There is a wading pool area with splash structures, no deeper than 1-2 feet. Additionally, there is a separate pool with diving boards and a deep end, plus an area thats 3-4 deep. On a hot August day, an ice cream guy came by the fence and after a few kids caught on, I'm pretty sure they sold something to every single family there. They are strict about what floaties are allowed in. Our puddle jumpers were ok, but they did ask to hold them so they could check they are approved. Cost was $8 per adult, with kids free. There is tons of grass to sit in, and lawn chairs with shading. The locker rooms are nice, but it's only a changing area and bathrooms inside. The shower is only outside, so it forces you to take a quick rinse in your bathing suit.

Desperate for warm weather this past weekend we made the trek up North to the pool. The grass is…read morelovely and i always like the option for a kiddie pool since my daughter isn't a strong swimmer yet. The diving board in the deep pool was a big hit for my son; and neither child complained about chlorine, which can sometimes be an issue for them. It's still "early" in the season, but I wish the pool was open later than 5:00. Bathrooms were clean. Downside were all the older kids running into and over-crowding the kiddie pool.

We just spent one night at Bothe-Napa State Park, and it was the perfect first outing with our…read morerooftop tent! we loved it so peaceful. !! The campground is small but charming, nestled between Calistoga and Saint Helena -- a true hidden gem. We've driven by this park so many times on our way to Calistoga. Finally got to check it out and experience it. It's surrounded trees and the soothing sounds of a creek , offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns. Trails and even a swimming pool that's open on the weekends. The park is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and a great atmosphere. It was our first time using the rooftop tent, and this spot couldn't have been more ideal. We're already planning to come back and explore more of the park!

Bothe-Napa is a California State park right outside of St. Helena ($10 day entry) with fern covered…read morehiking paths and a nice campground, with campsites, cabins and yurts to rent, but also, unfortunately with prolific amounts of poison oak everywhere. The hike though the redwoods (Redwood Trail and Richie Canyon) is well shaded and requires that you traverse a bubbling, active creek with wet stones to do the entire loop. The creek was still active in early summer, with small waterfalls and slippery stones in the creek bed. Fine for a regular hiker with great balance (and water shoes), but difficult for those with physical limitations or who can't afford a fall on slippery surfaces. It's a beautiful setting here, but with so much poison oak right off the path, and past experience with the rough side of poison oak, we opted to tread carefully. Come early in the day for a cooler hike, and try to stick to the trail so that you don't accidentally rub up on potential dangers, and leave this park with more than you'd intended.

A great playground that is broken down into two play areas: one for the youngest kids and one for…read morethe older kids. Both have slides and sand box areas. The smaller kid area is fenced off to help keep the kids inside. Note for those with smaller kids the bathrooms do not have changing tables.

Super clean there is a space for the big kids and little kids. Lots of shade!…read more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFSe1oPcFWA