Perfect park for Tai Chi during the morning…read more with a great group of people. Eric Wong leads the group.

Love this little park. There is a spider web climbing system. There is also a small kid park next…read moreto it. There is a giant sport field with baseball diamonds. The place is in a nice new development and is pretty clean. No complaints.

Loved how well this park works for all ages. There is also so much space and are so many options…read morefor many kids. There is a kids playground area, a bench area, bathrooms, swings and musical area, basketball court, and baseball field. Lots of space, everything seems in good condition. I think my only complaint is about the bathrooms. They were mostly cleaned, but the soap dispensers all seemed broken and there were spitwads all over the ceiling. It's a bit of a trek for us but we will be back!!

So big and nicely kept Lots of families present, clean and…read morecalm place to take a toddler

Overall, nice baseball field. We were here for a tournament this weekend, $8 to get in (pretty…read morestandard). -Snacks sold at at table as you enter (pretty much candy bars, chips, drinks - no hot food). -Clean restrooms, central to all fields -No issue with bringing Fido along. -Easy parking with short walk to fields. -You can bring in your own food -Shade over the bleachers and more shade than most fields Downside: -No full snack bar -Pitching mound was all mud (perhaps from frosty cold evenings) -Older facility, could use some updating, but still maintained

Easy to get to however the fields don't get dragged between games and the pitching mounds are…read moreterrible

This is a perfect spot to visit the Carmel River. You have to drive a bit, but once you're there,…read moreit's worth it. It's a child friendly river spot with nice areas to put your lawn chair/ towels etc. I would recommend visiting during the week for less traffic and people. Dogs are welcomed and there is a baseball park as well. Bring your family!

Dampierre Park is one of the parks within the Monterey Regional Park District that we've never…read morevisited so we thought we'd check it out. The gates were closed when we got there. But from what we could see from the parking lot it looked pretty cool: baseball diamond, picnic benches, BBQ set up, etc. What kid wouldn't be stoked to have this in their backyard!? It straddles Garland Ranch and Carmel Valley so it's a totally gorgeous area. It's just more of a neighborhood/local youth little league field than a place to hike.

We had an excellent experience throwing our sons 8th birthday party here! The owner had everything…read moreready to go and made sure we had access to any and all sports gear we wanted to play with. They had the basketball hoops lowered, indoor hockey nets and gear ready, nerf guns out, tables for food and eating out and ready to be decorated, and so on. My son had a blast with his buddies. They also gave us ample time before and after our paid rental hours so we could set up and clean up. I highly recommend this facility for your next indoor sports themed party! I am sure their sports activities/leagues offered are also great!!

Nice facility and excellent staff who care about your player. I'm glad we found Backyard Sports…read moreAcademy.

Mount Hoffmann, Yosemite: 2026 Aug 13…read more From Yosemite Valley, take highway 120 to the Crane Flat turnoff onto Tioga Road. Continue driving until you get to the May Lake trailhead. You can park and use the toilet before you start your hike. Heavy-duty, wildlife-resistant containers are available to store your food in. Elevation at the trailhead is 8,710 feet. Mt. Hoffmann elevation gain is 10,845 feet. It is a 10,850-foot peak near the geographic center of Yosemite National Park. Mount Hoffmann is named after Charles F. Hoffmann, cartographer. Charles F. Hoffmann named lake number 5 May Lake. May Lake nestles below Mt. Hoffmann. The hiking distance is only 5.6 to 6 miles round trip but this is a difficult and strenuous hike. The unmaintained boulders with loose rocks make this short hike challenging. The elevation and thin mountain air makes it hard to breathe and may cause your heart to beat faster. You may tire easily. This can also lead to altitude sickness if you do not rest and adjust. Make sure you hydrate constantly. Our pace was slow as we scramble up this 10,850-foot peak. Mt. Hoffmann's unmaintained steep and rocky granite boulders with loose rocks was extremely challenging for me. We didn't get to the very top. I heard thunder and felt droplets of rain, and decided to climb back down to avoid slipping on the rocks. The final push of about 200-feet involves climbing on loose gravel and granite rock that are covered with decomposed granite, one of the most insidiously slippery substances. These are some of the steepest and most treacherous climb, but if you make it to the top, you will be rewarded with a panoramic 360-degree views of Yosemite, including distant views of Half Dome and Tenaya Lake. The Mt. Hoffmann trail also includes some bonus views of May Lake. On the climb up, we saw a Marmot hanging out on a rock. He was a large, stout guy -- looking more like a house-cat than a squirrel. This guy probably weighs around 11 pounds. He was tame and quiet -- just holding on to the rock and allowed us to take pictures of him and even video-tape him. He must be used to humans scrambling up and down 'his' rock every day. On the way down, we moved to the side for horses to trot up the mountain. The poor horses were weighted down by heavy-looking camping gears. I hope they're well cared for and appreciated by humans who use their services. Along the way, stop and admire views of Clouds Rest and Half Dome. From afar, the distant mountains look majestic with a soft blue hue against the sky. We may attempt this hike again but I'll need to be better prepared for it. Source above: Wikipedia, Google

The things that went well: it is majestic! The views are incredible. I cannot recommend this park…read moreenough. I was happy to see additional parking being added. Arrive early!! A must. Have a plan. Ask questions at the visitor center and show up with patience, patience and understanding and more patience. Make a plan and make sure you know where you want to go. Last minute planning is dangerous. Don't do it. Now the miserable. Signs and directions are very few. It is so easy to get lost. Please be vigilant with directions. Even the staff and rangers are not familiar with this place. True story - Question - is this the way to staircase falls on the map? Answer, Vernal falls? Question: no Answer - sure. We ended up at the expensive hotel! Not one sign stated where things were. Some places have one or two markers. Make sure you don't walk past them or else. The roads could stand to be painted with information. The sidewalks as well. My favorite was the floor that was undergoing "restoration" with the small signs and rope all Lying in the dirt!! I was dying laughing as folks who had never seen the sign were trying to take photos. It was spectacular, as fails go. We must have made 3 loops in the village, no markings or directions. I would pay extra to have convicts or fire or someone volunteer to place signs, distance, directions through out. I know money is scarce, but let one of the administrators go and dedicate their salary to signs. This brought up My favorite part - Ansel Adams and the tunnel. Folks were parked where the tour vehicle needed to be. No one stopped or listened to the horn!! It was awesome. Several class b and one smallish class c were parked in the labeled parking that is not manned or patrolled. I know... send a ranger to show up 15 before the schedule and ensure folks know what is going on. They can answer questions. Get vehicles ticketed and then moved. What a concept!! Again, no signs. Folks just guessing. Oh, the other one, the guy that launched his drone... in spite of the sign he was standing in front of!! Maybe vendors selling items could help out. Not sure. Patrol supervisor could establish a point of contact for the public to ask questions and encourage people to move or obey signs. Options exist. Federal law enforcement... options. Okay, the last item is the outdated little info website. That thing is useless. I hope AI generates more information than the dated site. NSA or FBI could help out. As a courtesy!! The park itself is okay. The curry village has little to no breakfast options and the stores have nothing healthy. But they sell the best junk food money can buy. And with the minimum of alternatives, it sells. Pack food if you have dietary restrictions or needs. There is nothing selling. The fare is basic and do not expect unnecessary food. You can eat at the hotel or before you arrive. The small market is scarcely stocked. Bring water bottles. For some reason they want you to use metal or plastic containers. Be prepared for the wait at the one functioning fountain. 45 minutes is a record!! Soda abounds!! When the fast food joint is open. Also, plenty of ice cream options!!!!!!!! Again be patient with new or skittish drivers. If you can take a bus or tour group do that. Those guys seemed to know what to do and where things were located. Parking is at a premium. Final thought, be prepared to pay. Things are not cheap and the park is in CA. Third most expensive place in the world and country!!

Been coming to this park my entire life and I hope to someday bring my kids here. I have memories…read moreof going here every 4th of July and laying on the grass to watch the fireworks. I came here every easter and hunted easter eggs. watched my nieces and nephews play t-ball. Just an all around huge dose of nostalgia and an important part of madera

I was looking for a nice park to do a photo shoot for a campaign I'm doing for work. The…read moreparticipant suggested this park and I'm so glad we came here for it. It is a very spacious park. I was surprised how big it was. There are plenty of parking around the park. I saw a nice trail for people to walk on which is fantastic. On the park itself there are two big bridges I saw and in the distance is also a playground area with jungle gym for little ones to play at. Quite a lively park with many people utilizing it. There are many big and established grown trees providing lots of shade. This park is great for sports and outdoor activities because of the open space. There was no trash on the floor and the park is pretty well kept.

A lot of fastpitch tourney ball played here. The fields are close together and the snack shack is…read morecentral to all the fields. Bathrooms are decent and sitting area has TV's and kid area for kids to watch. Big playground away from fly balls (hopefully) Fields are well kept albeit they are super wet in the morning. They definitely take care of the facility pretty well. Parking can be crazy and some people drive too fast in very tight area. Good food choices, prices are a-ok, however sometimes they over cook things you order. Constructive feedback. Some of the workers didn't have the best customer service. Food overcooked No Team or Family Deals or specials WORKERS WITH HEADPHONES DRIVING FIELD EQUIPMENT. We have been here a few times and that is dangerous.

8-29-26 I am deeply concerned about the conditions at Rainbow Sports Complex following my recent…read morevisit. As a facility meant to support athletes and families, it is currently falling far short of acceptable standards, raising serious questions about hygiene and basic management. The restrooms were absolutely filthy, with used toilet paper scattered all over the floor inside the stalls. This level of neglect is completely unacceptable for a public facility. Hoping to resolve the issue, I went to the snack shack counter and personally informed the staff. Although they assured me they would take care of it right away, I returned about an hour later only to find that absolutely nothing had been done, and the mess was actually worse. That's when I decided to take photos. This total lack of follow-through and disregard for cleanliness is incredibly disappointing. If management cannot handle basic restroom upkeep, it makes me worry about how well they maintain the rest of the facility. I hope the owners take this feedback seriously and implement a reliable cleaning schedule immediately.

This place is good, but it is too small so its easily overcrowded, especially in baseball season…read more They need a little more variety for sure. However, the locals are super cool and humble skaters. These guys pull off some phat tricks and compliment the simplest things others do genuinely.

Little storytelling, when I was 8 years old there were these classrooms near the skate park, there…read morenot there anymore I believe they were demolished. I'll give a picture on how they looked but off topic. My brother and I were 8 years old and we went to explore those weird classrooms till the door swung right open and we heard a loud scream, my brother and I then started running but after that I never went near those classrooms again. I wonder what those classrooms were, but thought it would be a funny story to tell.