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    Lions Wayside Park

    4.4 (11 reviews)

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    Victor G.

    Lions Wayside Park has a long stretch of grass. near the left end is a band stand where Summer concerts are performed from. people can randomly come here and bask in the sun. didn't see any "closed" signs. there's a sprinkling of seating tables thruout the park. there's parking in the area

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    Stefan T.

    Stately, majestic - grand... all these words describe Pleasanton's Heritage tree well - its former site now a sad empty place of mourning thanks to the local city council. The scale of the tree was best appreciated with a person or furry four legged friend in front - this towering tree could make Arnold Schwarzenegger look tiny and insignificant. Today, a particularly warm evening shade from said tree would have been appreciated by all walks of life. Apparently there was some fungus that infected the tree that nobody could see and the tree looked to be in perfect health. Nearby there is a tilted, sick and dying tree that was left standing - and I suppose because of this conspiracies started brewing of parking lots or other motives. So, one branch falls and we cut down 150 years of history. Yeah... I'm no arborist but something just doesn't add up.

    07/23/2020: Cool piece of art in the surrounding area of the park...

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    5 years ago

    NICE! Such a cute park. Bring your dogs and have a picnic. I will definitely return soon.

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    Located adjacent to the Meadowlark Dairy allows patrons to grab an ice cream cone and enjoy it at the park.

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    Don Biddle Community Park

    Don Biddle Community Park

    4.5
    (34 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Don Biddle Park is a beautiful park located in the heart of Dublin. Despite its beauty, there are…read moresome drawbacks. When we visited, it had only been open for a month or two. The first time we went, it was packed to the brim (mainly with field trip groups, though there were plenty of other kids there too). People could barely move around the main playground, and we were stuck spending most of our time on the purple playground. The second time we visited, the same thing happened. It would be nice if there were a maximum-capacity sign and perhaps even a reservation system for the playground. It would be much more enjoyable if visitors could actually move around and use the equipment without such heavy crowds.

    Perfect spot for play dates, birthday parties or just to exist. That's what our daughter loves to…read moredo every time she visits. Since there are SO MANY play areas and structures to explore and enjoy, I have never heard her say she is bored. Our daughter can exist here for hours with snacks and water at hand. Kids are ALWAYS here so it is easy to find a playmate, if needed, for the day. There are restrooms directly behind the big play area with multiple stalls. It is well maintained and usually stocked. There are lots of benches, both with and without backs, surrounding the various play areas. There are numerous hammocks surrounding the park (closest to the swing area).. Be careful not to get too relaxed and misplace your lil one(s). It gets pretty hot out here and with the absence of shaded benches, bring a blanket to sit beneath a tree or an awning and chairs if you're fancy. Parking is directly outside the park. With ample parking it is difficult to not find a spot. During summer months it gets a little harder do arrive early. A grass area separates play from parking. There are plenty of bike racks as well. If you do not feel like driving the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station is a 12 minute walk away. If we ever explored this option I would have to bring a wagon. After play I doubt our little one would want to trek the journey. There are very few food options nearby so definitely come with snacks and drinks. There are working water fountains throughout the park (not refill stations). Come, enjoy! You can make a day of play here without spending a dime.

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    Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

    Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area

    3.3
    (151 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We came here early in the AM to fish for a few hours, and it was largely unsuccessful aside from a…read morecouple small fries. They stock trout, catfish, bluegill, and black bass, and have convenient monofilament and fluorocarbon recycling bins. Parking fee is $5 (and plenty of it), as well as fishing, and additional fees if you bring boats here. There is no reception in various areas. It looks like it's a poppin' place for hiking, picnics, and other recreational activities. There is swimming allowed in the main lake only, though it's not the cleanest lake I've seen. The entire park area is quite expansive, that you'll have to drive around to visit everything efficiently. I suppose you can hike, but the road is a bit gravelly, rocky, uneven, and dirty with random poop. If you're walking to some of the fishing docks, you'll have to be careful about trekking up and down the hills with your gear. It could have been the day, but this was one of my least favorite fishing spot around the bay. The fishing docks were whatever, the fish weren't biting, the cleanliness wasn't there, and the trails were annoying. It started hailing/heavy raining randomly on our spot, even though it was going to be a warm afternoon. Also, an otter stole one of our catches. Still, the topography was interesting so I'd be open to coming here again to see if I'm being unappreciative.

    Lovely place to get on the water in Pleasanton - we stopped by with our newly purchased paddle…read moreboards earlier this month. There is a $5 parking fee and a $7 boat inspection fee (inspections are valid for a month) as they are concerned about mussels getting into the lake. After parking, we inflated our paddle board and lowered it into the water, which was clean and calm. We all took it out for a spin, some of us staying close to shore, others venturing much further. Some of us rowed sitting down, others paddled standing up, till we were all tired and hungry and decided to call it a day. Will be back!

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