This is a fine park. Post pandemy they had a lot of Canadian Geese excrement all over, but it's…read morebetter now. The pictures of the plastic covered doo-hickeys were actually rocks. They appeared one day and were uncovered a while later. This is a beautiful area with a beaufiful sunset. Not Hawaii beautiful, but it's fine even if the sun sets behind a bunch of buildings or a cloud. There are no good eats in the area. The restaurant has a review of mine, but it was taken over by people who truly don't care about the folks that they serve, but you can read that review. It's fine for walking, a quick walk after work (I worked at a school that was near the park). It's nice, peaceful and safe.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Lucretia Edwards passed away fifteen years ago, but her legacy as an environmental activist can be felt in all the regional parks to be found in Richmond, an unexpected bonus for anyone getting familiar with this otherwise relatively nondescript East Bay city. This park was named in her honor though there appears to be little sense of a park here. It's primarily a promenade wide enough to accommodate walkers and cyclists (if everyone is masked). It wraps around Ricnmond's Inner Harbor Basin and adjoining boat marina. It starts at the worthwhile museum dedicated to Rosie the Riveter and the World War II home front activity centered in Richmond (review: https://bit.ly/3rXHw5A). Then it extends to a Q-Tip of greenery, Barbara & Jay Vincent Park. It's all flat and paved, and if you're lucky, you can see dolphins cavorting in the harbor. They must view it like a spa retreat because they didn't seem to be in a hurry to go back into the bay. RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

Barbara and Jay Vincent Park in Richmond has abundant park space abutting the water. It is a fun…read moreplace to sit and watch airplanes, including seaplanes, as they take-off or land in and around the Bay Area. Walking paths through the park are smooth and there is abundant space to sit, be it on a grassy area or a bench. Each of my visits here has been via foot and I have found access to be a non-issue.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more I'm not sure what the proper analogy is for this six-acre park other than describe it as a Q-Tip, well, at least the fuzzy end of one. It's really a patch of green with a small beach and a walking trail around its perimeter on a promontory that juts out from Richmond's Inner Harbor on Marina Bay Parkway. What makes it unique is the naked visibility of the park which you can see from almost all points around the harbor (photo: https://bit.ly/2XuHS5F). With the playground facilities, picnic areas, and usable public restrooms, the space has been obviously designed for local families, but you can find old Yelpers here periodically for lack of alternative activities during a pandemic. RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

Baseball field / playground areas is Cerrito Vista Park. Nestled at the top of the El Cerrito…read morecommunity is an intimate park / play area pushed high from the street level with steps leading to the field. Baseball games were being played while there are two separate play areas designated for smaller and bigger kids. Shade areas are hard to come by on warmer days. There are two benches with cement barriers wrapped around tree areas. Both are used for seating, but the cement areas offer ample shade under the trees. The larger play area for bigger kids has many structures to explore, climb and slide down. During our three hour stint of play, our daughter had many kids to play with. Between the play structure, digging in dirt and playing with bugs, play happened throughout the play area. Parking can be limited ,especially during baseball season, since it is nestled in a residential area with street parking. It is a few minutes from Baskin Robbins if the little ones have earned a scoop.

** The following review reflects my experience prior to and DURING the shelter-in-place order…read morecurrently in effect. ** Truth be told, I walk in the nearby Hillside Natural Area far more often than I come here not because I'm the rugged hiker type. Stop laughing. It's just that I'm not a fan of redundancy when it comes to adding up my daily steps. The park is primarily a rectangle with a bit of a wooded area, an easy-to-miss picnic area, and a paved perimeter around the baseball fields. This latter feature is inarguably convenient, especially for the baby stroller brigade and seniors who don't want to think about the terrain they're trodding. I don't either, but I need variety so I'll climb the steps to the hardly-used picnic grounds, make my way up to Navellier, and walk downhill on Moeser until I find myself back on the paved path again. It's called the Survivor trek of Cerrito Vista Park. Stop laughing. The main challenge with the paved perimeter is avoiding the occasional errant baseball and upholding safe distancing when it gets crowded. And indeed it does because shelter-in-place makes this park more attractive to the claustrophobically challenged. RELATED - Exploring El Cerrito? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18

I absolutely am happy I stumbled upon this place on yelp. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and…read morethere was plenty of parking when i arrived. The parking lot is next to the bathrooms. At first i thought it was just an open field area but its a whole walking path with sections that are little mini beaches. Then when you keep walking down there is another bathroom plus a park for the kids and another parking lot. This is a dog friendly, bike friendly, family friendly path. This is actually quite big and it has beautiful views of the bay. I would definitely come back here again!

Great views- two bridge vista. Ample picnic benches a large restroom. And more geese per square…read morefoot than are in all of Canada. Part of the 39 mile plus bay trail. This particular area is especially scenic. So named as a "sister city" to Shimada in Japan, with a humble sculpture strategically facing west, an acknowledgement of the distant relationship by providing both sun rise and setting sunset views. The very symbol of Japans flag: the rising sun from the east. Many folks fish here off the steps leading down to the bay waters, others Launch kayaks, while even more walk ride bikes or even bird watch. Parking can be a challenge on particularly beautiful sunset evenings

This tiny jewel is an oasis of calm one block away from busy San Pablo Avenue. The petite park…read morebeacons children and adults alike, packing in a tire swing, sand box, small grotto, walking path, as well as benches, and picnic tables. Though compact, the park feels open and spacious. Bring a lunch or a book, relax on one of the benches, and let the fragrant blossoms and chirping birds transport you on a mini vacation. This hidden treasure, tucked away behind the Berkeley Adult School, is often empty. I'd keep this secret garden to myself but I like you, so we can share.

Beautiful views of the Bay!…read more The trails are steep, with plenty of gravel and poison oak beside the path. Be careful to stay on the trail and wear pants. There are no bathrooms. They have benches along the paths so you can sit and enjoy the scenery. Parking is easy, with plenty of street parking. Saturday can be a little hectic because the recycling center is open and there is limited parking. My go-to hike for a peaceful, fast hike with beautiful views! Cuatro catorce dos mil viente cinco

Great place with awesome views. Steep if you go west to east, can be muddy. But! Dogs on leash only…read moreand bicycles/ebikes/motorized vehicles NOT allowed. Only open sunrise to sunset.

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.

Grove Park is great, and I imagine even better after construction the sort of club house they are…read moreredoing. We love the tot-older kid playground area. One section has tot swings, sand box, playground and the other area has a huge slide and climbing structure. It's great for all ages, honestly. It has about 5 picnic tables (great for reserving for a bday party), and a little grassy area. Not a ton of shade, so on those sunny, hot days, be prepared. Next to the playground area, the park extends to huge grassy fields, basketball courts, bathrooms, and tennis courts. It's honestly such a great public park for South central Berkeley. Overall, five stars! Great park for all!

Tennis, basketball, playground and baseball field that people were playing soccer on Wednesday…read moreevening. Playground looked fun for little ones. Huge slide - everything well lit especially sports areas. Near bicycle boulevard so easily accessible foe nearby residents. People looking to save money on a gym membership might consider regular visits here.