This is a place I have been visiting since childhood. I grew up nearby and attended Covington…read moreJunior High, and we often biked to this park as kids. As we move beyond our teenage years into our 20s and beyond, we start to cherish vivid memories of our past. If you're looking for a great spot to take a leisurely walk, not far from the preserve, where you can enjoy the laughter and cries of people and children, I highly recommend Shoup Park. It's a peaceful and serene place to escape and unwind.

A small park near Los Altos downtown with playground, shaded grassy picnic area surrounded by big…read moreredwood trees, public restroom, event hall and a short walking trail. It's located next to Redwood Grove Nature Preserve, there is a trail connected both parks. The barbecue grill area is quite new and spacious. The grill, sink and tap water are all well-maintained. Ample of free parking.

This is such a nice park! There are many areas to park and enjoy…read more I used this spot to get in a few steps during the day, and the trail is really nice. There are tennis courts, a playground, a track, a long jump area, swings, and so many other things to enjoy. The trees are beautiful, and there are bathrooms as well. This place is a win!

Shout out to my Little for doing all the footwork in planning, executing, & researching in finding…read morea solid location to host our very first picnic. My daughter and I were over the moon to say the least! While this wouldn't be considered the most exciting park to my 6 year old, it does the job if you are looking for a spacious, shady, and clean environment. The play structures are more for younger visitors as opposed to someone who is interested in more physical obstacle course. I didn't notice any restrooms but other yelpers have confirmed otherwise. There are tennis courts to enjoy, BBQ sites available for renting, an off leash dog area, large open lawn, and a roomy walking path. Cuesta Park is unfortunately too mellow for my high energy toddler but I'd give this park 4 solid stars for the perfect place to enjoy a nice stroll, do some kite flying, or revel in a good catch up sesh with some friends.

I've done over half a dozen hikes here, including the treacherous black mountain trail, and I think…read morethis is one of the best hiking areas near Cupertino! Rancho San Antonio offers hikes for just about every level, and all of the trails are well maintained. Some of the higher elevation trails like the PG&E trail offer great views of Silicon Valley. Wildlife like turkeys can be seen along the trails.

Rancho is a family favorite spot for so many reasons. Parking can be a little tricky, especially on…read moreweekends, but it's worth a stop! Love the farm animals, and being in nature! Bring a lunch and spend the day outside!

We brought our kids to play at the magical bridge while on vacation. This was one of the best…read moreplaygrounds that we have been too. The design and layout of the playground was awesome. The magical bridge playgrounds are designed to be accessible for all kids and this was evident by the low slides, wheel chair accesible merry go round and more. We loved that there was a shady area w places to sit and tables to have a meal. The little house w the stage was also super cute.

Awesome little park that's accessible to all kids. Lots of shaded area to eat and fun playground…read moreoptions. My daughter enjoyed performing on the little stage while we ate our lunch.

I love this place. This place or the location perplexes me. The reason why is technically it is…read morelocated in Los Altos Hills, but years ago, and probably still is run by Palo Alto/ Now it's a bit more open to people, but it always made me wonder what this is about? With so many places to walk around and hike, take pictures, hang out, play frisbee, or what have you. Years ago, I used to come out here with a good friend, and we played frisbee and hung out numerous times with other friends and family. If you would like a great escape from this world...here you go. :-)

Great outdoor destination that features incredible panoramic views and a beautiful lake right in…read morethe center of the grounds. The trail system is fantastic for a day of exploring and the general atmosphere is incredibly peaceful. The only downside is that you have to pay to enter. The good news is its a per vehicle cost not per person

Hillview Park is a small green space near the village of Los Altos that shares a parking lot with…read moreLos Altos library. There are no swings or play structures but there are multiple park benches. It is also a full size soccer field. The grass is very well maintained and the space seems to be pet friendly. Cheers!

Hillview park is part of the Hillview Community Center (listed at the same address at 97 Hillview)…read moreand it's basically a large grassy soccer field by the library preceding Los Altos Stage Company and Bus Barn, off Hillview Ave, across from the library and history museum. Facilities are in the structure at the corner. There's a chicken wire fence on the street side. I go by this park almost every day on our dog's walks. There are often groups of kids and/or adults, either training or playing the game. It's a nice green space otherwise.

Trail Off Manmade…read morelake that was a former landfill site and was first conceived back in 1968 by the City of Mountain View to give it's residents a place to play by the water. It wasn't until 1983 when it was actually dedicated, but it's been a staple of the area since. The Good: *Watercraft rentals *Free to visit *Large parking lot *I guess there's a restaurant of some sort but didn't visit or check out. *Access to the SF Bay Trail that take you around various sloughs and to other parks, if one is into a longer hike. *Great birdwatching due to the proximity to The Bay. The Meh: *Very busy place and the parking lots full up fast--especially during the summer. *Be aware part of the Bay Trail does allow puppers, but the other part DOES NOT. So, be aware of signage. The Ugly: *No shade on the Slough trails *Lots of bugs, so wear your DEET. Conclusion: Great shoreland park with plenty of amenities, but it's popularity is it's biggest curse. That and the bugs. But mostly the popularity.

I lived in Mountain View for a little bit and always wanted to go boating here, but somehow never…read morewent. I recently visited for a stroll around the North Shore recreational area, and found it really fun and peaceful. The parking was free, easy, and there weren't too many people, though I suspect it could get popular during weekends or the summer due to the various activities to be had here. It's next to a local landmark, Rengstorff House, and a golf course and Shoreline Amphitheatre. Shoreline Parklands is mainly host to a large park and trail where you can walk, bike, and observe nature, and a large lake where you can sail on various boats. They also offer paddle boating, which could be a fun organizational offsite! There is virtually no shade if that matters to you, but the grounds are more or less flat. At the time, a company was renting out the boat house space for a party. The boat house also does equipment rentals (you can book online) and have tons of lockers. We saw huge groups of coots and geese, and a lot of squirrels with their own personalities. In fact, some squirrels looked like hybrid squirrels... It was definitely interesting observing the thriving nature in this area. We even witnessed some squirrels in heat.

Nice cozy park hidden away in the neighborhood Two large…read morestructures that are good for both younger and older kiddos, though slightly more geared for kids 5 and older. I like that this park is so shaded by redwoods and other large trees and feels like you're exploring a forest. There is a sand area. Bathrooms onsite next to the playground. Paved pathways good for dog-walking, biking/scootering etc

This park is a hidden gem. I only saw tennis courts when I entered and I was wondering if I was at…read morethe right place until I saw a sign that said there was a path to walk through to get to the actual park. It's a nice shaded pathway that opens up to this really nice but small park. There is a big grassy area in the middle that is heavily shaded due to the big trees, some picnic tables, and two small playgrounds. I enjoyed a leisurely walk to get my steps in and close out my Apple fitness ring. It was not crowded which was nice. There was 1 family picnicking and another family playing soccer. The restrooms were clean and they had hand sanitizer as well. Nicely done town of Los Altos