I love love love this park. There are several parts to it. There's a very nice grassy hill,…read moresurrounded by trees that you can lay a blanket down on and read a book or hang out by yourself or with your friends or family. And then there are tennis and basketball courts and then there's a kids play scape for younger kids and we spent so much time at this park. The community center is also very nice and they have plays or other events there. I've seen quite a few events there and have also taken Zumba classes. There's also an area between the two parts of the park that has a stream and picnic tables and we often met groups down there and had celebrations. I've also seen work groups meet there for lunch. My kids loved to go hang out there because there were so many things you can do there. The Parks in Berkeley, in general I find just amazing.

This is a lovely park with plenty of lush green grass for picnicking and trees providing ample…read moreshade, as well as concrete stairways connecting to the creek and a bridge leading to the Live Oak Theater. I attended the showing of SF Mime Troupe's "Disruption" this past Saturday, an entertaining and comedic musical production reminding the crowd that everything is politics. In addition, I laid out my mat in the grass to enjoy a meal and read a book, appreciating the relaxing and carefree atmosphere.

Tennis courts, large green space (grass), play structure and much more. A very good park…read more I like this park very much. Its not a 5 star exclusive type of thing - but its very clean and lawn quality is up to my standards. There is some new concrete work and some artistic concrete benches. Also they boast 'movies in the park' - had to steal that word 'boast' from all the realtors in the world. They are always boasting this and that. Boasting granite, boasting eat in kitchen, boasting big yard... do realtors not have any other vocabulary other than 'boasting?' Signs indicate new bathrooms soon to come. I like how the city of Berkeley chooses to put so much effort into this little park.

One of the best parks that I have been to in a while. Fairly clean, fairly populated, and fairly…read moreokay overall. Came here after driving awhile in the early morning to relax. I can imagine how nice it would be to have a picnic here in the summer. The winter sit was nice though. There's a tot area. There's a court. The bathroom wasn't open. I wish there was more to do though. I have seen parks with much more to offer seating wise, playground wise, and more. 4/5

This park is just really cool. On afternoons and weekends it's usually packed full of people. It…read morecan be hard at times to find a parking spot but shouldn't be too difficult to park on a side street if needed. There are several parts to this park. One is a flat area with a play scape and a cement slide. There's actually a tunnel nearby that goes under the road and crosses over to the rose garden, which is really cool. The cement slide is a must see for anyone with kids and even if you're an adventurous adult. There are plenty of cardboard boxes around for you to try it out. When I first heard about the cement slide, I didn't think it would be very fun, (cement and sliding didn't go together in my mind) but it is great! Then just a little bit south, above that play scape area, there's a baseball field. So many different people come here to meet. Some people for picnics, some people play soccer, some people play softball, some people bring their dogs. And then inside the woods behind the park, there are a picnic benches. I have a friend who had her wedding reception there. You can reserve them with the city. And then behind the picnic area, there's a hike and if you're very adventurous, there is a waterfall hidden, but it's not easy to find if you don't know about it. I highly recommend this park. During the winter, the baseball field is blocked off with Fence to protect the grass but other parts of the park are accessible.

This park gets busy. And why shouldn't it? It's great! Nestled in the Berkeley Hills overlooking…read morethe cities and the bay below, amongst the huge trees, you'll see all walks of life enjoying this Berkeley staple. It's made of a lot of different parts - basketball courts, a baseball field, a grassy field across from some great play structures and a huge, long concrete slide. It's epic and built into the mossy hill. When your kids are old enough, they will just do the slide. FYI. Over the bridge, you walk up a hill to some bbq areas, which you can reserve online for parties. The shaded one is so beautiful with this beautiful, huge, old outdoor fireplace. Bbq area #4 has more sun, fyi to those planning. The tunnel leads you to bathrooms, tennis courts and the rose garden. What a great place for a great day. Something for everyone.

Play area, sandbox, lawn, trees, benches. Also a fairly impressive area on the opposite end of the…read moreplay area that is a flower garden with sunflowers soon in bloom. My aunt loved sunflowers. She planted them, painted them and talked about them. She said looking at them made her feel strong. I'm impressed with the little garden likely taken care of by close neighbors. Play area for little kids. Sandbox I'm not sure if a good idea. I can just imagine what neighborhood cats do. I've got a cat I know. My gardens are fairly simple but clean. It makes me appreciate the heart that goes into this. My aunt also helped me appreciate this type of thing more. Come here. Gaze at sunflowers and feel strong. Live in faith not in fear.

Colby Park's address is inexact. (approximates 412-24 61th st.) it's actually an oasis, a patch of…read moregrass/island-like, surrounded by street pavement which can be used for parking. it's definitely frequented by yimby's (Yes in my back yard) registered by the number of strollers in the middle of the oasis. as i didn't have a stroller nor baby, i felt out of place. didn't stay long to avoid questions. i.e. "do u live around here?" amendities such a sand castle/slide, children's playground, grass area, benches are definitely pluses.

A solid little neighborhood park up in the Hills. Street parking only and nearby are some…read moreincredible views of the Bay and the City. The top part by a green area great for a picnic or catch, has a huge sand area and a little tot playground. Take the stairs or the huge concrete slide down to the lower part to find some monkey bars and a structure for slightly older kids. Clean, nice, and a little respite in this neighborhood; a great local gem. Maybe not something you'd go out of your way for, although the concrete slide is fun!

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Located a Spruce and Michigan though barely visible at street level, it's scarcely an acre and hardly relevant to anyone outside of a mile radius, but this little park does provide a certain neighborhood charm despite the steep slope upon which it rests. When should a park be called a parklet after all? Apparently it's been around for quite a while, around eighty years which is quite a milestone for such a prime piece of Berkeley Hills real estate. Even though there are no restrooms (a moot point during a pandemic), there are facilities for toddlers and school-age gnomes, a small picnic table, a patch of green, and unavoidably, a forty-foot concrete slide which the park website states "use at your own risk". The ragged cardboard remnants weren't calling my name. I don't know who Dorothy is, but any park that reminds me of characters in "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Golden Girls" can't be bad. RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of place I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

Smaller park with not all that much going on - but its special somehow. Its open, it has some large…read moreboulders or rocks and the altitude adds to appeal. If you have little kids they might not like this. Older adults are more likely to appreciate what this is here. Not many improvements or things for little ones to do but there is open space and unusual looking rocks. No faces that I could see - you have to have imagination but still, they command attention. I don't really like dark thickly wooded areas. Its seems creepy and my imagination could run wild thinking about what might lurk nearby out of sight. This place is open, has fresh air and is not all that popular... all things that could make this a good place depending on what you like. I felt it was serene - peaceful. Bring your (leashed) dog here - both of you can sniff around instead of the same old place for the 30th time.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more OK, I give up. Which rock has the face, and whose face is it? Am I taking the name too literally? Hey, I wasn't expecting Mt. Rushmore, but I was looking for an outcropping that could pass for a nose or maybe an ear. On the plus side, this rock park has actual green space flanking the boulders. You can find it off Arlington Avenue on Thousand Oaks at San Fernando. There are two benches, a picnic table, a water fountain, and of course, the rocks to climb on if you're so inclined. Adjacent to the park is Indian Trail, a rocky path that takes you down to The Alameda. Now, could someone show me the face? RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

My kids (3 & 5) have been begging to go here as it was being built; we pass it on our way to the…read moreAlbany Target. It's a nice new playground, with interesting play structures and a nice cushioned ground. Clean bathrooms, water fountains. Unfortunately no shade in the late morning, which is our usual playground time. It looks like they've planted some trees so eventually that will change. Part of the playground is enclosed by a fence, I guess for the smaller kids. But my kids wanted to play in both areas and i found the fence annoying because the gate is on the side farthest from the unfenced section. (I would be in the fenced area with one kid and the other one would want help so I'd have to walk all the way around.) Obviously not a huge deal, but when I'm evaluating playgrounds I certainly think of parental comfort, and how easy it is to park myself in one spot and be able to see everything. Yes it's next to the highway, and there's plenty of traffic noise. But there wasn't any smell or fumes when we were there. We'll certainly continue to come here, most likely on the way to/from Target.

This is a great park but they need to put a sign up that says no dogs allowed inside the park. I…read morewent there with my son and a lady brought 2 dogs to the toddler section and started fetching with them. Another infant (11 month old) also came into the park. The lady ignored us and continued to fetch with her dogs. The other parent says a lot of neighborhood folks uses the toddler park as a dog park and sometimes she gets scared and won't bring the baby when she sees too many dogs. Come on, there is Point Isabel Dog Park less than 5 min away and Buchanan dog park also less than 5 min away. Please bring your dogs to a dog park and to not a clean children's park! Who do I talk to about this?

I come here to walk and reset. The smell and the transients can be off putting sometimes. They have…read morea park for the kiddos and disc golf. There is parking and a bathroom but the bathroom closes kinda early. It is located near the freeway so it can get a little noisy, I have to wear headphones to bypass that.

Google maps will take you to the south lot, which offers free and easy parking. Overflowing trash…read morecans and a porta potty were located near the parking lot when I visited this past Saturday. Plenty of unmaintained grass throughout the park, not ideal for picnicking. But there were a few picnic tables and park benches along the trail bordering the pond. Along the paved path, I enjoyed the surrounding scenery and views of the water, as well as ducks, pelicans, and seagulls floating in the lagoon. I also found some disc golf baskets and exercise stations on site. Nothing too exciting here, but it's still a lovely park and not a bad option for getting your steps in.