This is a small neighborhood park, located off of Concord Boulevard, named after Jazz artist Dave…read moreBrubeck, who hails originally from Concord. A pretty park, with a large grassy area, many shady trees spaced out, and a playground. There's one group picnic area, and one or two other single picnic tables, as well as sitting benches. We used this park a lot when my kids were young as they love the playground. The playground has since been refurbished, although still a little small. A gravel path winds its way around the park and you can get a decent walk if you do a few revolutions. Obviously loved by the neighbourhood, a steady stream of visitors were here on a Sunday morning. Parking can be an issue as there is no dedicated parking lot. Adjacent to Concord High, if school is out you can usually park in the school parking lot. However, when school is in session, it's difficult. The small neighborhood parking area off the East park entrance (where we used to be able to park) is now labeled a "tow away zone", with any nearby curbs painted red. So when school is in session, you are forced to either park near someone's house or forget about this park. Neighborhood use only at those times apparently, unfortunate for those of us without a neighborhood park.

This is a really nice park right off a Main Street. It has no parking you can park at a school next…read moreto it or a on a side street. This is a walking trail that is really big. The park is dog friendly. It has a small playground but it is for little kids. There are bathrooms that are very clean. There is benches where you can have lunch. There's large trees with a ton of shade and open space. This park is very relaxing. Good for a picnic.

This is a nice park, very shaded and away from busy streets. I came with my 2-year-old, and there…read moreis one area of the park that's perfect for him. Most of the park, however, is more like a "ropes course" for bigger kids. The play structures look very new (a 2016 review of this park has red-colored play structures, but the park has been redone since then, and now the main color is green). I think this park would be perfect for a kid in the 5-7 age range, maybe slightly older.

The secret park! This place is very well hidden as you'll need to navigate quite a bit off the…read morestreet to find this place. Once you get there, you'll find a decent sized playground under lots of shade. The first thing I look for in a playground is accessibility, meaning entrances/exits are clearly defined. You know who's going in and out. This place does have that which is good for safety. The layout of this is such that if you're observing your kid from the V-valley of portion (you'll know what I mean when you get there), you'll have a good vantage point to watch your kids and can mostly see them as they're playing around anywhere at this play structure. That's very good news. My number of playground reviews is nearing a dozen and I've noticed that some play structures are designed more for aesthetic as a nice looking sculpture when not in use which is pleasing to the eye, but it doesn't necessarily always translate to a structure that kids would actually play on/with. This might be one of those. Your kid might get bored fairly quickly here but it may still be worth checking out in case your little one likes it more than I'm guessing s/he would. Why is a grown man reviewing playgrounds? Yeah, that does sound spooky when you think about it. I'm actually taking advantage of this Covid time where playgrounds are pretty much closed and using them as FPV (first person view) quadcopter flying sites. Making use of it now before the kids come back and this becomes off limits for me. Before that happens, I'm on a trek to find the best FPV flying site for tinywhoop quadcopters. These weigh less than a Halloween sized pack of M&M's. They weigh less than 250g which makes them internationally recognized as toys and therefore not governed by the FAA requiring registration. Super quiet, most include propeller guards so annoyance and safety isn't really an issue. So the review of this playground as an FPV flying site? Definitely deserted (for now) so lots of room to play. However, due to the number of trees and its density, there are tons of shadows which makes it difficult to view through analog goggles. The structures do make for a challenging obstacle to navigate through which is nice. One thing I look for in an FPV flight site is lack of sand and this one fits the bill in that regard. No worry of crashed quads with sand getting all caught up in the motors.

It's a neat square lawn & a few picnic tables with trees. Peaceful & quiet. The sunset from here…read morecan look amazing! If you're only going for a 10-30 minute walk this is an excellent flat park to do that at. One star off b/c I had to pick up 3 other dog's poops. Trash can availablilty is great though!! Easy access right by the picnic benches. 4/5 would cloud watch from a blanket on the lawn again.

Nice neighborhood park just a block off Oak Grove Rd. in Walnut Creek. It has a popular play…read morestructure, several picnic tables and a wide expanse of green lawn. A walking trail circumnavigates the park and connects with a biking trail and the Contra Costa Canal trail. Visitors have exercise options of sticking to the park on an easy flat trail or venturing farther afield. Lovely place to enjoy your lunch or take a short walk.

Cannot believed there is this pretty park woth swimming pools newly remodeled soon there will be a…read morenew community county Library added the De Anza Trail to Schools lots of Teens practice biking cycling in this area's kudos to the Cal Trans County Sheriff Pittsburg officers and CHP motorcycles patrolling the areas prettier De Anza Trails from Bailey Road Ambrose Park

their website information is wrong and i called to clarify and Marlene was absolutely so rude, no…read moreprofessionalism and hung up on me. she said "oh well its an annual thing that we close only open on weekends " like if i work there or should know this. she beeds extra training or just plain empathy or a new job because obviously she hates this one. we have lived in pittsburg for over 20 years and definitely would appreciate someone much nicer for her position. i hope the manager reads this and if she is a manager then i would hate to be employed by her.

I've lived near Howe Homestead Park for many years but only recently discovered it when driving…read moredown Walnut. While in and of itself it's a small park, it's a convenient and less crowded jumping off point to the Kovar trail leading in to Shell Ridge Open space and endless hiking loops. There is a small lot and water fountains and restroom facilities (fountains and bathroom currently closed due to COVID precautions.) The park itself is rather small but features a few pieces of old farming equipment, some benches to sit and relax on and a nice large lawn for dogs and kids to run around on. Adjoining it is also a community garden which was fun to walk around and see what neighbors are planting. It's a cute little neighborhood park perfect for coming to relax and read a book or to find an easy parking spot for hikes in to Shell Ridge. Love that I can walk here and spend some time enjoying this small, local green space. Review #16 of 100 goal review in 2021

Love has struck me yet again... and it's right here at this adorable park. A hidden discovery that…read moreI will now bask in until my darkest days... or at least until it becomes unbearably overcrowded. Howe Homestead Park is a small recreational park tucked right behind the streets of downtown Walnut Creek. I would have never guessed that a little park like this would be hidden only a few miles from the downtown area that I so often frequent. Coming down Ygnacio Valley Rd from Concord, you can reach this park by simply turning left on Walnut Blvd and keeping straight until you reach a small parking lot on the left hand side. I first came here on a warm Saturday afternoon, and there was virtually no cars parked in the lot. Parking is free and there is a little path that will lead you to the park. The park itself is small with many preserved antiques set along its' path like an old farming wagon and beekeeper boxes. There are a few benches where people can relax and have a nice picnic. The bathroom is immaculately clean, and there's also a beautiful community garden along the path behind the park. Perhaps, what is the most compelling aspect of this park for me is the Kovar hiking trail that leads you to the back of Shell Ridge open space. Once you pass the garden, you will see a badly degrading sign that will faintly read "Kovar Trail". You can follow this trail all the way up until you reach the top of a hill with a three-way trail intersection. I veered to the right and ended up going up some mini steep inclines. There's a beautiful viewpoint where you can see all of Walnut Creek, the beautiful rolling hills, and the highway 24 and 680 freeway. I kept going up until I reached a point where I could see tons of trails! It's a peak where you can see all of the various trails centered on Shell Ridge open space. At this point you'll begin to descend downward, however it can be quite dangerous. I'm not really into rock climbing, but I actually found myself doing this while trying to make my way down. Unfortunately, I got too afraid of slipping and took my ass back up the rock and back down the hills to the park. It's a great workout but I advise that you go early or bring LOTS of water because it gets HOT! I was drenched and extra tired because of the heat. This trail is one that is less traveled, making it more enjoyable for you to really soak up the views. I'm so happy that I discovered this amazing little hidden gem, and I can't wait to go back to hike a new trail next time around!

This is a few park I found and decided to stop by. There was a ton of parking all around the park…read more It's in a neighborhood so there are a lot of houses around. The playground is medium size but not too big. There are some tables where you can eat . There were bathrooms so that's always a plus. The park mainly consists of a large open area. Overall okay but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

John F. Baldwin Park is mostly green grass, some tall trees, a few bbq pit, and a few benches…read more there's a a slight enclosure in the far right corner, maybe a softball field. there's a lot of parking. various community and children centers are nearby but currently closed. there's a dog park somewhere near here too.

lawns are very well maintained . It's just the people whom trash it makes me sick! There is a Cute…read morepond here, honestly, The children's park is super fair. It's located at the far end of park. The park could use an upgrade :( my kids didn't play here. My two year old stepped in a huge mud sink hole in a section of the park and ruined her shoes. Parking is okay. Me and my family had a picnic here on Easter and had to park on the street due to it being over crowded. Not to mention restroom were closed which was terrible for children. Overall it's a decent park for a picnic.

This rating is for the park structure area which is not close to the parking at all and no sidewalk…read moreconnected to it. You must park on the street if you want direct access to the park. DONT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE. It's dirty, full of trash, full of dead leaves. No proper sidewalk, everything is cracked. I am new to Pittsburg and yet to find a decent park for my toddlers.