A very quiet park away from main streets with picnic tables BBQ, two playgrounds, sand beach, but…read moreno public bathroom.

Alright, let's see. I drove by and figured I'd give the…read moreplace a go. The club is a Rowing Club, their main focus is rowing backwards aka sculling. They have classes for rowing, they have E-Row, the have classes for younger kids for rowing. This is a Rowing Club. Now. The club also has Surfskis. If you want to paddle Surfskis. Their surfskis are super nice. They have V5, V8s, V10s. You can start all the way from beginner and make your way to the olympics on V10s. The boats are in brand new condition. The paddles are grat. The club also has two functional outriggers but no paddles. But at least they let you paddle them, unlike all the annoying outrigger Hawaiian clubs who won't let you touch their single Outriggers for fear you might break something. I was mainly an outrigger guy, so I loved this place. The people in the club were great. Mainly Chris Flynn, Operations Director. He let me fix the outriggers and paddle them. When there was an issue with a former club taking away my paddle he made them give it back. Anything you ask and he is happy to give it a try, you need parts, classes. So, if you have some spare change and want to go paddle BIAC is the place. You can paddle backwards You can surfski for exercise when the wind picks up if you are bored, you can even outrigger and pretend you are Kamaaina."Local", want some community join the E-Rows and have a blast or just roll in and do your thing on your time, no one is judging. Have fun.

This park is one of my favorite places to take a doggie buddy during Doggie Day Out! The park is…read morelovely with plenty of parking in the lot and street as well. My favorite part is the heart statue, which is a must photo-op each time I'm here. I also enjoy sitting in the gazebo and just zone out looking out in the water. Lol The bathroom is pretty clean so that's a bonus.

this is just a beautiful, large park. you've got the lagoon, the calm waters, the houses right…read moreacross the waters, people kayaking, picnic tables for group gatherings, ton of grass to settle down for a casual picnic. something for everyone. done some painting here as a group too. bring all your supplies and paint together. had some great celebrations and summer hangouts here catching up with people and sharing good food. clean park. well maintained. restrooms available fireworks on july 4th is pretty fun too, if you're ok dealing with the traffic and finding a place to park. if you live closeby, wonderful spot to take a walk

Michael Turner at Edgewater Marina goes above and beyond, even on a Sunday…read moreEight years ago, we bought our Duffy 22 from Michael -- and that purchase turned out to be the beginning of a relationship with someone who genuinely cares about his customers long after the sale. After leaving our boat untouched for six months, I ran into battery issues the day we needed it for a gathering with friends. I hit a wall troubleshooting online and took a chance calling Michael on a Sunday. Not only did he invite me to come by, but he already had the cables I needed waiting when I arrived. Rather than simply ringing up the sale, he walked me through the fix, explained the risks, and made sure I knew what to watch out for. When I discovered the damage was worse than expected -- acid corrosion on additional cables -- Michael had already left for the day, but still called into the shop so his colleagues could get me what I needed. He also answered my text messages asking him more questions. Thanks to him, we had a wonderful cruise with our friends that afternoon. It's genuinely reassuring to know that a knowledgeable, generous Duffy dealer is nearby -- not just when you're buying, but whenever you need real help.

Would totally come back here with a big group. The staff was super informative and friendly over…read morethe phone and the day of our excursion. We were a group of 10 and the largest duffy boat available was more than enough more to move around the boat and still be comfortable. We were able to bring our own food and drinks, which was perfect for the experience! Def check the weather before your booked day, it was a sunny perfect day in May and not windy at all which was definitely enjoyable!

This is a great hiking trail that is both dog, bike, and family-friendly. The entrance is located…read morein the middle of a residential neighborhood and I've never had an issue finding parking here. There is a water fountain (for both humans and dogs) located at the front along with a porta-potty, although the latter definitely needs better maintenance. The trail has a bit of a slope but nothing steep and when you get to the bottom, there is a lake that makes for a nice view (hence the name of the trail).

The pond has fish. I saw it with my own eyes. An experienced angler caught a 30-inch krap after 2…read morehours of waiting. He took pictures then let the carp go back into water. Just that there are so few fishes it's very hard to catch any, especially for beginners. The trails are easy, street side parking plenty, lack proper restroom though. The views can be quite nice. Just set your expectation accordingly.

Palo Alto Duck Pond is located across from the Environmental Volunteers' EcoCenter. There is a…read moresmall attached parking lot for easy access. Nice views, while peaceful and relaxing to either walk a couple of laps or just sit and enjoy watching the airplanes taking off / landing and ducks / water (not the most ducks here anymore, at least during our visit). Even on a sunny day, it is a bit windy here, so remember to bring a jacket / sweater. Watch where you step though, as some paths are not even and there are some poop and other trash scattered around in some areas. Overall, nice little hidden gem.

As of May 2022, there are no ducks here, so don't come with unreasonable expectations. I went here…read moreto go for a run, and there's plenty of open space in the Baylands Nature Preserve, some trails throughout, stretching into the marshlands, but I spent most of my time running laps around the pond (one lap is a quarter mile at most). Even though there are no ducks, there are several other birds that can be found, not only waterbirds (see my pics). The best thing I saw was a family of geese hidden in the grass as I was running along the dirt/rock pathway around the pond. Two adult and two baby geese, chomping on grass, and making their way to the trail toward the pond. I took photos of them as they waddled away, it was soo cute and made my day :D The entire setting is just beautiful and peaceful, even with the planes flying in and out of the Palo Alto Airport adjacent to the duck pond (the busiest single runway airport in CA). They're actually pretty quiet, and such small cute planes. So it adds to the charm of this place. I found plenty of benches bordering the pond and along the trails, as well as picnic tables hidden behind the trees surrounding the pond, and a cute little picnic area next to the Baylands Ranger Station, too. I didn't see a public restroom, but I did see one single porta potty next to the pond, so plan accordingly. There are several small parking lots, so if one is full, keep driving and you'll easily find another, you can't miss it. But this place is pretty isolated, and it doesn't seem to get super crowded.. I can't imagine parking being a problem. Great place to be surrounded by nature, but still so simple, not too much to take in, and easy to get to, right off the 101 freeway (though you'll feel like you're far away from civilization).

This is a nice neighborhood park and lake . It is dogs , birds , ducks friendly scenic lake with a…read more1.2 mile paved loop trail for jogging , leisure walk and biking . The man made lake is beautiful curved with willow trees planted along the shore . A lot of shade and lounge chairs to sit and relax . I sane some young parents with baby strollers , a few people Ja's fishing poles , jogging groups . It is a great place to enjoy the views of the wild life ( birds ) , plants and scenery along the lake . There is a small parking lot at the entrance. If it gets full in the morning , you can easily find street parking with access to the lake . I enjoy the peaceful environment very much .

I'm realizing more and more how vital it is for one's mental (and physical) health to spend time in…read morenature. During a particularly low day, I was literally craving me some nature. Which makes sense when you're in a concrete urban jungle day in and day out - we just weren't meant to live this way. I literally searched Yelp for a park in the area on my way home, and Lakeshore came up. Tucked away in a residential area, Lakeshore is a small-ish, serene, well-kept park with, as the name implies, a lake being the central point. I strolled on the path for a bit. I'm not sure how long the path is, but it seems like a good spot to get a decent walk in, and there were a few walkers and joggers. After stretching my legs for a bit, I grabbed some bench and watched the birds - geese (these guys are huge!), seagulls, ducks, and crows - hanging out and eyeballing me to determine if I had food. They were so cute. There is nothing that gets me feeling better fast than being around animals. The human animals that passed by were nice as well, with smiles and hellos, how refreshing. I spent some time just sitting and resetting. It was good. I need to do this more. Nice park, enjoyed a much-needed reprieve here, and would return.

O this is nice. What a beautiful time to be out…read more Get your walking done! Biking too. Great option to meet someone up and chat and walk - good for both of you! California is such a splendid place to live. How trails like this to enjoy

After having just come from sawyer Trail in San Mateo, this was a massive disappointment. It was…read morevery ugly and was right next to the road. Also, it was very secluded and not as lively as Sawyer camp Trail.

If you wanna watch the sun set or rise this is the place to be. It's a cool spot if you wanna surf…read morebut not to hard. If you just wanna float it's the perfect spot.

"The sage governs by emptying senses and filling bellies." Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu…read more There are portions of Shoreline Park that is a fantastic place to zen out even with all the noise from the planes landing towards SFO. The Shoreline Park towards the Foster City side, has a bridge to observe wildlife refuge. This is where I spend most of my time especially, during the summer months to watch and observe wildlife. But more importantly, I sit there to zen, reflect, remain still and quiet; all awhile rejuvenating my sense of balance. I recommend coming here if you need to decompress and try to experience a moment of stillness. You might just discover another world of yourself that you didn't know existed. Cheers!