I enjoyed this park! I liked how quiet it was and that I could play fetch with my pup! The water…read morefountains for myself and my dog were nice to have, along with the big shady trees. We were up and running around most of the time so I didn't get a chance get to check out the graffiti on the benches that I read about lol Another thing I found convenient was that there is a pet store across the street next to the stop light. So my dog and I just walked over there after playing and grabbed a snack (for her lol) and back! I'm not sure if there are bathrooms unless you go into the school campus. I did not feel comfortable to go over there because the kids seemed to be at recess. There is a grass field, their play ground, and then the campus.

My husband and I spent an afternoon driving around running errands, and before we headed home we…read moredecided to stop at this park and walk around. It's not very big but it had a stretch of grass and several benches. The park was empty except for a woman and three children who didn't take her eyes off us as we walked by. We're not a very threatening looking couple so I had to wonder if she was just over-protective or was used to a different type of crowd walking around this park. The three water drinking fountains were all out of service and just leaking water over their full brims. Clogged and leaking. Bad combination during a drought. We sat at one bench and I painted my toenails in the sun. The bench/tables were clean and had BBQs. I don't recall seeing garbage cans close by but I wasn't really looking for them. The park backs up into a school yard. The neighborhood was quiet and nice. I thought how great it would be to live here if you had children, or pets also. I picked out my favorite house on the street as we walked back to our car. It's definitely a small park and there's no playground equipment, but it would be really awesome to live close by and have friends over for BBQs under the big, shady trees.

Pretty little park undergoing restoration. This is a gorgeous shady little Oasis in this town. The…read moreday that I visited they were in progress of updating the trail in the landscaping. There's a drinking fountain here, but no bathrooms, a nice place to visit on a hot summer day.

I love this park. It's peaceful, quiet, and has lovely tall trees, including one large one that I…read morefind to be most magical in the neighborhood. There are crows and squirrels to watch, and occasionally I've spotted a deer down by the creek. It's small but special.

In the past few years, I've explored many different entrances to this open space. Surprisingly,…read moremany of the entrances are close to or even on private land, with an easement. For example, the entrances nearby Walnut Avenue are often interspersed among largest estates. Generally, the trails are well marked. But not always. And sometimes trails do not show up on the official Park map. Having said that, this is a delightful Park with tons of interesting trails. In most areas there are no facilities or water, so keep that in mind.

Was in the area and looking for a place to take my dog for an off leash walk and this was it. It…read morewas after some rains, so lots of muddy spots on trails. We did a nice mile and a half loop, perfect length for my small dog. I got parking, but there are not many spots, so that could be an issue. I also didn't see any bathrooms, forcing me to figure out alternatives. Rolling hills, but nothing too bad. Some native plant restoration work was being done and everybody I passed by was polite and pleasant. The trails are very exposed, so I would limit my hiking here to days with more mild weather, but it wasn't busy a really nice change of scenery for me.

Out for our weekend walk the honey and I ambled into Hidden Valley Park after walking through…read moreHidden Lakes Park. Personally, we enjoyed this park more as it was paved and had more amenities, such as exercise equipment and children's play spaces. It could definitely use more culture and zhuzh as there were many spots where a bit of design (such as a mural) would have improved the vibe. But that being said, it wasn't too bad for a mid-sized neighborhood park. Our favorite areas were the small overlook with stone bench and the bridge that connected back to the trail towards Lakes. Sadly, like Lakes, some of the trails that lead down from the bridge were a bit washed out so we didn't get explore as much as we would have liked but all in all we much enjoyed getting some steps in and would definitely come back - but perhaps on a day where it's not raining.

A really nice and super clean park. I stumbled across this park while doing some light hiking at…read morethe adjacent Hidden Lakes Park. These two parks are often confused as one park, but they actually intercept each other. This is an excellent place to bring the kiddies as there is a pretty large play structure in tow. There's also a huge grassy field that's perfect for picnicking and other recreational activities. The walking paths are all paved and lead to other trails within nearby Hidden Lakes Park. There's tons of picnic space and each picnic area can be reserved for special events. You'll find a good amount of exercise equipment near a few of the walking paths. Parking is easy and there are clean restrooms on site. This is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a light run. The large grassy field space is also very desirable for dog owners. I immediately noticed how clean this park was as soon as I arrived. They definitely do an excellent job of cleaning and maintaining this area. I'd say that this is one of the better local parks in the area.

This is a large staging area with plenty of rooms for cars. Keep in mind that on the weekends it…read moredoesn't open till 8 a.m., so if you're an early hiker you'll have to wait. However, the ranger opened the gate promptly at 8. The whole area is well-maintained. I only saw a few bits of trash. There are several trailheads right off the parking lot, making this a very convenient location. There is also a rustic restroom there. I did not see any drinking fountains. There were lots of trail maps in the parking lot.

Although I probably couldn't pronounce "Nejedly", I know it's the name of the staging area for a…read moremoderate hike with views of Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, west delta, and Mt. Diablo. There is no fee here to park in one of two parking areas: Shaded lower parking area and a bigger upper parking lot with room for trailers. There's also a bathroom and some picnic tables too. If you're coming here to hike something like the Franklin Ridge Loop Trail, the trailhead is on the west end of the upper parking area. You'll notice buckeye, oaks, and eucalyptus trees along with wildflowers. One thing that was pretty interesting about this place was how empty it was; that feeling was intensified by the cemetery just adjacent to the staging area. This would be an interesting hike or bike ride after the sun set.

What a lovely trail! Big fan of the work done by the JMLT and I decided to do this hike with my…read moretoddler. It is perfect for littles. Flat trail, full of native plants, bugs and birds. You can see big cargo ships leaving the refineries and you may get a nice breeze as well. Side note, no shaded trails. So don't do this on a hot day.

Pacheco Marsh is a John Muir Land Trust project. My husband…read moreis a bird watcher and boy does he enjoy this walk! It is a 2 1/2 mile loop. Very flat loop through some gorgeous views of nature. There is a kayak launch, users get a relaxing 2 mile loop through the marsh. No dogs for obvious reasons. There is a ton of wildlife here. Our last walk here a coyote and I locked eyes and shared a moment together. I am happy to have this new area close to home and part of our love where you live rotation;)

My first hiking experience at the Castle Rock Park. The hike overall was quite easy but we came…read moreseveral days after rain so quite muddy. This park would be good for the summer because through my hike of about 2.5miles in, it was pretty much shaded. Highly suggest to wear waterproof hiking shoes because you would be passing several small creek that might get your shoes wet. The route we took was along the side of the pond which does not allow dogs. There is another path which dogs can enter. As for parking, there are only about 10-15 parking spots by the entrance. We passed by one huge rock that looks like an alien. We were hoping to see the pond but it was covered by bushes so that was a little disappointing. If I were to go again, I will try another path.

The park is located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo. A beautiful piece of heaven. I enjoy every day…read morehiking in this park. Wish I could share with everyone.

Charming little park with rides for kids, a sports field, and a stage. May even spot a giant bird…read morelike I did. The winning aspect for me was the lovely trail at the edge of the park. Felt like Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" traveling down it!

An excellent park in Moraga that has it all. If you drive by you can't miss it as its on a main…read moreroad and on the corner. It will lure you in with its beauty. Best place around for a picnic. Play area and tables and green area for days... all in the perfect setting... a little manmade park carved out of nature. It has the footprint of a big triangle and is beautiful no matter which direction you look. The design and layout needs to be redone in many other cities - why reinvent the wheel? Little trail if you just want to walk too. Perfect for the pooch. Mr Wolfie will want to come with you on this outing. Family friendly. Bring the kids too. Super clean and safe and no worries. Different playgrounds to please kids of all ages. Very relaxing for everybody. Moraga has a slogan 'parks make life better.'