I love taking my youngest grandson to this park. He loves to climb, and there are lots of things…read morefor him to climb on there. Also, it is walking distance ro get there from where he lives. There are 3 parks close to his home, and last 2 times he chose this park over the other two. There are swings, slides, and playground equipment. There are benches, a covered area with picnic tables, and bathrooms. For skaters there is a very nice skateboard park. There is a parking lot, a horseshoe pit (you need to bring your own horse shoes), and area to play basketball.

A cute park tucked in a neighborhood. If you weren't paying attention, you'd drive right by with a…read moreflash of the park. There are two ways to get to the park by driving. Recommend the parking lot closer to the apartment buildings. There is a skate park and an amazing playground. Lots of grass for little kids to run around on.

We stopped by here for a Spartan picnic on the way to Santa Cruz for skating. Costco is great for…read morethis. A roast chicken ($5.00) , bag of Mediterranean Salad $4.50) Farmer bread or rolls for starch ($5-$6). And a nice Beaujolais for the adults. The park was clean and deserted. It was a bit late and cold for us to swim. The swimming hole looks quite low. We could not find the rope to swing off of, however we did find a tire swing. We definitely want to return mid week when it's earlier and spend a few hours here. The drive is really winding and narrow. There were three spots where we had to stop, let traffic come from the other side, then take our turn. One 3 milestretch was really slow as the road was not wide enough for 2-way traffic. A little fear/excitement for kids not knowing if an oncoming car was heading toward us. I admit I did a bit 'speed-racer' to heighten the rush.

Best little swimming hole for families with young children! Clean and always some "new" little…read morefriend to play with. Has a sandy beach and a few picnic tables for lunch. Is dog friendly just as long as they aren't left to roam and take a dump while you aren't there to take care of that to throw away like responsible pet caregivers do so nobody will step in the hot steamy load while barefooted cause ya'know... beach/water/park bbq's umm yeah Oh there's typically some beautiful ducks taking a swim in the afternoon.

The park itself is small and has a small uncovered playground. The real winner is the covered…read morebridge. It has historical significance as well as beauty and grandiosity. It is impossible to walk through this bridge and not pull out your phone to snap a few photos! There is a parking lot in front of the park, and it's close to a bunch of outdoor shopping areas, so the location is convenient and easy to get to. It is worth a stopover but don't expect this county park to be an adventure destination. It's pretty small, but it is cool!

It's worth a 10 minute stop to see some covered bridge history. Right next to a park so bring the…read morekids . Enjoy!

Free and easy street parking can be found on Delaware Avenue. This park is located near Natural…read moreBridges State Beach and the UCSC campus, boasting various activities including, boating, fishing, birdwatching, biking, and picnicking. But honestly it feels like an exaggeration in a way. It sucks that the quarter mile trails on each side of the lake don't connect, these short pathways making the place not really ideal for a run or hike. I saw a few waterbirds swimming in the pond, but not many birds could be seen or heard on this quiet Sunday evening, so birdwatching was minimal even though there was an info board on site to help with identifying these beautiful creatures. There were a few picnic tables randomly placed along the pond's border, where I was able to enjoy dinner under the shade of trees. It was super calm and peaceful out there, a picturesque setting, no one around (except for people playing in the UCSC sports facilities at the end of the trail). I didn't even encounter any pesky insects as I ate my meal. It was lovely, just enjoying the sunlight glistening on the water and being surrounded by nature.

This is a nice place for a rather short .25 Mile dog walk~ There are a couple picnic tables (under…read morea nice big tree) at the end of the walk; along with a trash can. Some of it is out in the sun, and some is more shaded. Complimentary doggieDoo bags are provided at the beginning of the trail. A nice sized pond with some ducks~ I never thought of it as a place to swim, but I recently saw and man and his 2 kids swimming there. I probably wouldn't personally swim in it~ I asked another person that has been there many times, if people swim in it often, and she said she's never seen anyone swim in it, and wouldn't because it's pretty dirty, her dog gets pretty mucky after swimming in it. I'm not sure if swimming is allowed, but you'd most likely want a good shower after. It's non metered street parking. The ocean is about a block down the street from where the trail begins. The trail does not go to the ocean.

Nice popular park , plenty of restroom and a community garden. They even have a water refilling…read morestation . The play ground it huge and a cute theme too

Wow! We went to Leo's Haven at Chanticleer Park and it's amazing. I wish this park was closer to…read morehome. It was just built in 2020 so everything is in great condition. It was built in partnership with Shane's Inspiration (if you've been to Griffith Park, it's the same organization). So, many of the park features are universally accessible. The playground area is spacious and a wonderful safe space for children. There are some climbing areas and slides for toddler age but the larger playground is great for preschool-elementary age. There isn't a ton of shade so bring hats and sunscreen! There are some benches scattered around the park and a few tables outside of the gated area. There is a private lot and street parking. They have bathrooms and they are fairly clean!

Found this park by accident. It's a nice small park with some picnic tables and a community…read morecenter. This park allows dogs and has a decent grass area for dogs to run around and play. The park is tucked away from major road, so it's nice to let the dog run around without worrying about cars. If there's an event going on, parking could be a challenge. Remove one star for the bathroom that's super old and dirty.

First time I've been here , and it so peaceful and beautiful !!! This is for sure my favorite place…read morethat I shared with family .

Since I am one of the folks that takes care of this little slice of heaven, here is some…read moreinformation about the spot. It is an overlook of Seacliff State Beach. You cannot reach Seacliff State Beach from the Mini Park. There is a trail nearby between Seacliff and Aptos Creek you can use to reach the beach. It is called the Moosehead trail and there is a dirt parking lot next to it so you can leave your car. The mini park has benches where you can sit and enjoy your coffee or your meal. During the Covid beach closures this area became very popular with families who came to picnic in their pick up trucks and watch the sunset. It is very very popular at sunset. There are no trash cans. Please pick up after yourself and leave it the way you found it. The neighbors clean up after visitors so anything you can do to help is most appreciated. Same with cigarette butts. Many visitors stay in their car to eat or conduct business and enjoy the view. It is a great place to pull over and use your phone or check the surf. Although the property straddles Seacliff State Beach and the County right of way, the Seacliff Improvement Association built the park in the 1970s and maintains it. We often receive donations from grateful visitors while we're cleaning the park. We are so grateful! If you are interested in helping support our work here, you can make a donation to our PayPal link: www.seacliffimprovement.org Please make a note that your donation is for the mini park and we will use it to continue beautifying it. Enjoy!

Overlooking the Monterey Bay, SeaCliff State Beach and the Cement Ship this mini park has to have…read moreone of the best views in the area. The city of Monterey to the South and Capitola to the North. Seagulls and pelicans floating by while dolphins, sea otters and seals swim just off shore. People sit in their car, walk along the side walk or sit on the bench to take in the view or people watch. I head their to see what the waves look like, if the tide is in or out and to see how the fishing off the pier looks. This is the spot to sit and lookout onto the wonderful world of Monterey Bay Area and the ocean.

Went for a run in the area and enjoyed exploring this beautiful park and lagoon, full of trees,…read morevegetation, and ducks galore. Stretching through the park, a dirt trail attaches to a boardwalk floating over the water, with a few benches for seating and info boards along the way about the surrounding animal and plant life and ecotones (connecting habitats). There's also a sand-filled playground, tennis courts, pollinator garden, water treatment center, and restroom on site, as well as a very small parking lot (fits about 6 vehicles). The serene environment and calming views overlooking the water from the bridges and walking paths are simply amazing.

This was such a nice little walk, beautiful scenery and I was lucky enough to see the goats,…read moreapparently they bring them here once a year to help clean the landscape. There is a cute little playground and lots of ducks to look at, the baby ducks were so cute swimming behind the moma. Definitely recommend this place to clear your mind and get a little me time.