Twin Pines Park is a small local neighborhood park in Belmont that is getting a very big upgrade as of this review (2025/2026). There is so much work being done, the parks is unrecognizable since my first visit in a good way. They added benches and changed the landscape. There is a creek that flows through the middle, it's go running water since CA is officially no longer in a drought as of this review. Reservations a re available. Hours are form sunrise to sunset. "A lovely, intimate park located in a ravine alongside Ralston Ave north of El Camino in hilly Belmont. The park follows a babbling brook and includes lots of picnic areas and shady places to rest. Located just down Ralston before El Camino Real, Twin Pines is a 19-acre park owned by the city of Belmont, which houses the Belmont Historical Society Museum, Belmont Parks and Recreation, and the Senior and Community Center. The park is frequented by visitors picnicking and people attending various events throughout the year, including free afternoon concerts each Sunday in the summer - Hungarian Heritage Foundation The beautiful Twin Pines Park is home to Belmont City Hall and the Parks & Recreation Department. It is truly a treasure hidden in the middle of the city, where you will find a combination of rental facilities, parks, picnic areas, and short trails. Come explore the creek or simply enjoy a nice day outside with the fresh scents of nature! There is plenty of parking available. Open sunrise to sunset. See the expanded map here or here. Reservations: You can reserve picnic areas such as Buckeye, Redwood, or Meadow. Facility rentals accommodate 25-250 people and include the Cottage, Lodge, Manor, and Senior & Community Center. For the future of the park, check out the Twin Pines Park Master Plan and the Twin Pines Park Tree Succession Plan, a recommendation of the Master Plan. Organized activities (parties, professional photo shoots, meetings, retreats, etc) must make a reservation with the Belmont Parks & Recreation Department. Individual, drop-in use is available when there are no scheduled reservations." - https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/208/509 Park description and information from the official website. read more

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Cute park! Great for kids (playground), picnicking (lots of benches available, tree stumps), and short walks. Parking lot is easily accessible. It was fun to see students playing here after school. Not a place I would take dogs or if you're looking to walk several miles. But if you're wanting a brief getaway from the everyday scenery, it's a refreshing nook right next to the bustle of Ralston Ave! read more

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Great park, just off Ralston. It has many amenities: benches to relax on, wide green grassy areas, walking spaces, activities areas, picnic benches. Places R's to walk. Best of all: music in the summer. Lots of places to eat nearby, or get it to go and have. Picnic. read more

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Quick take: Nice park This is my neighborhood park. It's a nice small sized park. Play structures, picnic areas, and paved paths. Plenty of parking. read more

This is a nice park to hang out at. It has two small playgrounds and lots of trees. I like to take my daughter here when my son is at camp. She plays in the sandbox and has a blast and she also likes to go to the swings and go down the slides. There is a lot of nature in this park and your kids can build forts with all the sticks around. I just think it's a nice place to spend the day. read more

Nice neighborhood park that we stopped by for a birthday celebration. They do have a few different picnic areas. Recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you want to snag a spot for a party, as they can fill up quickly. We ended in the back picnic area across the bridge. There are three charcoal grills and plenty of trash bins . It has nice shading, but can actually get a bit chilly. There is a semi-private play structure and relatively clean restrooms (baby changing table included!). read more

Haven't been to this park before, came for the first time to participate in the public easter egg hunt that Belmont was putting on. There didn't seem to be a ton of parking available but we were able to park in one of the lots in the adjacent shopping plaza and walk over. The park is relatively big and there is a playground in the center for the little ones to enjoy. Outside of that, I saw picnic tables and lots of grassy areas available. They have a restroom located next to the playground but it really needs to be better maintained - it was quite gross when we came by. read more

Decent little park. I just use it to walk through on the way from El Camino up Ralston to Alameda de las Pulgas. The playground seems quite well used by infants and toddlers. read more

this is an amazing park located in the heart of belmont...sad how i've lived only a few miles from here for 9 yrs and never visited until i was invited to a picnic last weekend! nestled in between 101 & 280, and away from the residential areas, this park is pretty quiet, and very woodsy, you feel like you aren't even in the bustling silicon valley anymore! there are several playgrounds and picnic groves (can be reserved via permit) suitable for groups, families, and furry friends! there was at least one restroom building, adjacent to the picnic groves and children's play structures, those had flush toilets, soap and water. there may have been others, but i did not see. you can park in the small lot adjacent to said toilets/playground or park along ralston avenue. our group was at the redwood picnic grove and it had a pavilion which provided some shade on a warm sunny afternoon. our group was about 40-45, but we could have easily fit 100 here. there were grills so we could barbeque meat and veggie burgers and lots of picnic tables to sit and eat. there was also a large grassy field for the kids and dogs to run around and play. i'm excited to return again and take the time to walk around this park! read more

This is a very nice park with many tall trees. It seems like a nature preserve. There is a bridge to cross, and currently there is a little water in the river. The view is very nice. This is not the kind of park that has lawns, but the playground has a tall forest as the backdrop. There are some interesting statues and markers, and the drinking fountains have a rustic look. There are some old buildings here and the park is near city hall and community center . It is very peaceful here read more

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Set away in a gorgeous neighborhood, this park is an absolute treasure! It features intriguing art installations and one-of-a-kind play structures while blending modernism and nature harmoniously. The enormous area has lovely walking trails that meander over acres of gorgeous, undulating scenery, offering captivating vistas that transport tourists to the peace and quiet of the natural world. Family-friendly amenities include plenty of kid-friendly activities, covered and open picnic areas, easy access to restrooms, and short walking trails. An ideal getaway for a day of leisure and amusement, the overall ambience exudes natural beauty and serene tranquillity. read more

Beautiful park in the heart of Belmont and close to hip restaurants and pretty houses with flowers and trees. Definitively a spot to visit when in Belmont, the park smells soooo good (not sure if there are eucalyptus or bay leaves, but definitively you will get happily intoxicated of these aromas). The water adds a fresh component as well as the bridge adds the photo opp part. It is a nice park to go with family or friends for picnics and walk around. Don't miss that lion at the entrance, looks like odd (more appropriate for a Chinese theme park I would say) but impossible not to take a pic with him as well! read more

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What's better than going to the park? Concert in the park? Free concert in the park? Free concert in the park on the 4th of July weekend! I'm a follower of Tom Rigney and Flambeau music band, and they play every 4th of July weekend Sunday at Twin Pines Park, sponsored by the Belmont Park Boosters. We drive 20 miles from Sunnyvale, take the Ralston exit, pass El Camino Real, and make a left into the Park. Lucky for us, a rare parking spot is open right in front, although later we learn that the parking lot extends a long way back. But today, parking is scarce, with several hundred people in attendance for the concert. Will have to get there an hour early next time. The concert is right next to the parking lot. The early arrivals sitting on the few benches around the dance area. Hundreds of people sitting in their portable folding chairs under the trees around the grassy area in front of the stage. Others on blankets on the edge of the grass. Everyone trying to stay out of the hot July sun. Behind the audience is a refreshment area, run by the Belmont Boosters, with picnic tables and benches. We get a seat here, and I get a $4 link sausage dog for the wife, and $4 chicken dog for myself, covered with raw onions and ketchup -no French kissing here! The grill fires up, and a plume of smoke envelops us. The wife moves pronto, faster than a protester at a Trump rally, not wanting to get her hair and clothes smelling with the BBQ smoke. We sit on a beach towel on the side of the stage, farthest from the parking lot, with shade from the redwood trees, only about 20 feet from the stage, on the edge of the grassy dance area. Tom Rigney comes out with his violin, accompanied by guitars, drums, and keyboard organ players. He was the MC at the Sacramento Music Festival two years ago, and is world famous now. But he hasn't forgotten his roots, have played at this venue for 40 years! Rigney dressed up all black, with a fancy colored cape, and red leather boots, strikes up tunes from lively Zydeco and Cajun, waltzes, and blues. We are right next to the speakers, but the wife comes prepared with ear plugs, when it gets too loud. Older crowd, just like at other concerts for Tom Rigney, but there are a few kids. I'm one of the very few men in shorts and sandals. Not just any flip flops, but womens Vionic tide 2 rhinestone sandals -hey they go for $80 on the internet! 1931 big red pickup truck, beautifully restored, parked in the back. People dancing on the sunny open grass area in front of the stage. Many slip off their sandals and crocs (yuck!) , and dance barefoot to the music. One couple dances in segways. One older short haired Asian lady, dressed very unisexly, tries to dance, but looks like she's doing those slow motion Asian exercises. Now, even I, with two club feet, can dance better than that! Half way through the concert, there is an intermission, with the wife scrambling to beat the line to the nearest women's restroom. I move us back out of the advancing afternoon sun, onto one of the few back benches, newly vacated, just in time before another older couple with a black poodle dog comes up. Rigney sings all the favorites, including Jambalaya, House of the Rising Sun, Swamp Fever, and ends with that Johnny Cash train favorite, Orange Blossom Special. We've followed him from the Fresno Mardi Gras, Monterey Jazz by the Bay, Sacramento Music Festival to the summer concert series in Belmont. And we will see him at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee and the Southern Oregon Music Festival. Great venue this summer concert series in Belmont, every Sunday 1-4pm in June and July in Twin Pines park. read more

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This is a nice park hidden away behind the Belmont civic center. We stopped by after lunch last weekend. There's a nice, large play structure (fenced in, so you can let the little kids run around) with a cool slide and even a fire pole. Camille (6) went back and forth on the monkey bars a few times. It was reasonably shady, even at 2pm. There are a bunch of Pokestops in the park, including four right next to each other in an area with logs and benches. read more

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Great little park filled with enormous eucalyptus trees. This park fills your senses with something magical and I love to explore this park on sunny days. Do you hear water running? Well, yes, there's a bridge with a stream. Truly a great park to walk through so enjoy! read more

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Karina has reached out to apologize for the condition of the park. She has applied a credit for the issues that were encountered and has notified me that going forward before any corporate parties she will have the premises checked so that this does not happen again. Karina was receptive and apologetic, she notified me that they are planning to do upgrades at the park in the future, I agreed that a park face-lift is necessary, I have planned events at their other locations (Dolphin and Marlin Park) and never had an issue. Their other locations were always very clean with nice bathrooms, concrete tables and green well kept grass. I appreciate Karina's phone call to resolve this matter, she did it in a professional manner. read more

This is a great park. In the summer time they have concerts, they also have the best arts and crafts shows. It's so peaceful and pretty park. read more

This wooded park has: * free parking * two playgrounds (closer one fenced in) separated by a path and bridge * swings * climbing structures * slides * restrooms * creek * picnic tables * barbeques * shade For some reason, it isn't my toddler's favorite park, but it's lovely and peaceful. read more

Twin Pines Park is a beautiful park in the center of Belmont. It is very green and wooded and has great picnic areas towards the bottom. There are lots of great hiking trails, but be aware that the top gets very steep and you might run into the "clothing optional" hikers. They tend to be really nice, but it can be surprising if you're not used to it. read more

A very woodsy type of park, which is nice. Walking into the park, you notice that there are giant trees everywhere. That's the theme of the park. It's more of a nature preserve than a park. You should keep that in mind. Yes there is a playground for children, but it's pretty small and can be full with just 10-15 kids. This is more of an adult style park, for those who appreciate nature. There are many clear paths that you can walk on to just enjoy the nature. It's perfect for things like dates. Just bring a picnic blanket, some nice food and enjoy it on a nice afternoon. There's not much to say about this park.. It's a nature preserve/park. And a pretty good one at that. P.S. Don't forget to walk down to the creek (or at least where there used to be a creek. Who knows, maybe all the rain recently has it flowing again). The creek is a great place to go if you just want to get away from people. read more

Lovely place to practice Qi Gong. Also perfect spots under the trees for outdoor bench pilates. Love this place! read more

This park is awesome for number of reasons: Firstly, it has a nice access with plenty if parking spots to make your stay more convenient. Whether you bring picnic bags or baby gear, adjacent parking lot has a paved path leading into the park with picnic tables and grass patches to your left or right. Facilities are also available, with toilet paper and sinks to wash your hands. Secondly, this park is a great place to meet new/old friends. Despite of the fact that this park is pretty petite, it is very popular. Bunch of people of all ages are hanging out here. It has nice shady areas and beautiful creek access. Finally, the Pokemania is a thing here. There are a bunch of PokemonGo stops around here snd lots of great Pokemon for you to catch! read more

Cute little park, easy to park, but fairly close to Ralston Ave- so you can hear all the traffic. Two big picnic spots with benches, bbqs and a small playground for kids. There's a short walk along the river but there's only really a trail on one side (there seems to be a loop and a trail on the other side- but its really a dead end.) If you are looking for a spot to do a walk, then up the street at Water Dog Lake is a better bet. If you're looking for a shady place to sit on a picnic bench, then this is a better choice. read more

Went to the park today Sunday December 27th, funny to see how many adults that were with their kids wearing no masks, or social distancing. A mid 30s man with shorts and his kids in the play structure not wearing a mask with other kids way to keep everyone else safe. A bunch of Moms not practicing social distancing with their kids. I understand it's the holidays but set the example. Instead I walked off with my little one and gave them the bird. read more

This is a nice little park in Belmont with tall trees. You can feel like you're in the forest for a tiny bit. There's a bridge to cross and a playground for kids. There's also picnic benches in the back. read more

My first time coming here was this Saturday to check out the 2nd annual Hungarian heritage festival. Belmont is a really cute little town with nice weather and plenty of greenery. I definitely recommend it for walking the doggies, having a picnic or even holding an event here! I do recommend coming before 11am on weekends as parking was a little hard to find by the afternoon. read more

NIce playground that's fenced in. Clean. Very shady so don't get sunburned. Definitely a good place to bring toddlers. Parking very easy to & it's also close to shops & restaurants so perfect location. read more

Nice park, full of natural greens and a lot of shade. Its not huge, but very relaxing with hiking trails and a creek. This park has natural feel to it, not too landscaped and has natural hills and little cliffs on the sides of the stream, a lot of trees and shade which is a nice retreat from the summer heat. Park has some picnic tables that you can reserve ahead of time. There is a play ground for kids. Great for families and not. read more

This is a nice forest-like park in a semi-urban setting. With two main picnic areas, with modern, comprehensive play structures at each, this park has something for everyone. I like how each picnic table has a bbq, and in the second picnic/play area, across the bridge, the picnic areas are very spread out with a forest of eucalyptus trees around. There are trails that run through the park connecting the different picnic areas and to different streets. It is by far one of my favorite parks found within a city. read more

I love Twin Pines Park. It was the location of my Kindergarten, and 5th grade graduations. A Belmont staple.

This park is less than a block from my house. It's great! My dogs love walking there because there are usually a few other dogs we run into. I love walking there because it's nice and quiet and I love the smell of eucalyptus! The picnic areas are really awesome. I know the area over the bridge is an area that you can reserve for large parties. I'm really looking forward to some warmer days so that I can test out the BBQs and maybe hear a concert in the amphitheater over there too! read more

It's clean, has more amenities and now with 90% fewer pedophiles than when I was a kid, bang up job Twin Pines Park!

A lovely, intimate park located in a ravine alongside Ralston Ave north of El Camino in hilly Belmont. The park follows a babbling brook and includes lots of picnic areas and shady places to rest. One of my favorite small parks for a walk in the Bay Area. Plenty of parking off Ralston near the Wells-Fargo and near the Police Dept. read more

I stopped on my way back from visiting a friend and this park is awww.. alright. Parking is a b...ch but if you get lucky you can find the right spot (i didn't get lucky). I saw a lot of people jogging and exercising. Some people on their bikes, it's a very energetic kind of park. No one was just relaxing or watching their kids play. It's a very nice neighborhood but very high on traffic for my taste. I am not from this side of the bay so I will most likely not stop by here again but it would be a nice jog/run going up and down the hill. read more

I like the woodsy feel of this park. I love the trees and the creek nearby. It's crazy knowing there is a Safeway center just next door.There are two play areas one closest to the parking lot and another a few strides down and across a small bridge. In the morning be sure to bring a towel to wipe down the slides. read more

Way too many people with their screaming children here. Also, very limited parking. Traffic on 6th makes entry/exit rough sometimes. Pretty, but not worth dealing with the soccer mom crowd. read more

This park was a HUGE disappointment! Me and my girlfriend were just looking for a place to go have a picnic on some nice grass and throw the frisbee around. Unless you reserve a place ahead of time, there is NO place to just pop a squat and have a picnic. There is also very limited grass as well. There is a lot of dead bark and a whole lot of dirt, so if that's your thing then you found the right small park in this area. read more

Great location and I love how it is gated so the little ones can't just run off and leave. Beautiful wooded area with trails to explore with the kids as well! read more

Locals know that there is a secret path down the side of a section leading to the ruins of an old house. Its not a long walk or a big park, but my dog loves going "in the back" where the short trail leads to some great spray can art and views of old nearby homes. Its a nice park to visit during the week when parking is plentiful. Its also the host of the summer concert series on the meadow section, bringing some great local talent and where old friends meet. I enjoy also the "Book Nook" in back of the cottage and the art gallery off the parking lot. I'm sad to see that Creekside Studios, and long standing pottery business is closing up. Its a good place to take an easel or a book and just meditate among the trees and get lost in creative whims. I have seen actors practice scripts, musicians playing instruments, personal trainers helping people get fit and dog walkers. Great place to do just about anything. read more

Don't rent picnic areas from Belmont parks. Go check out Redwood City parks and parks of other cities. They are much nicer and much cheaper. read more