Pretty cool bike park that people love to go to. The users take care of the ramps with water, ect…read more I can't speak to the bike park of it because I only go in there after everyone is gone to run my rc monster truck. It has good parking, a fence around it, water, and chairs. I am around this park every single day (in another area) and it is a good place to hang out.

Excellent place for kids to ride! Jumps, table tops, and pump tracks for beginners along side some…read moreextreme jumps for experienced riders. We were passing through town from Watsonville to Santa Cruz and decided to stop. Both boys 10 & 13 had a blast. Bring a chair and an umbrella b/c it's in complete sun with absolutely no shade. Can get very warm if your there for a few hours like we were.

Soquel Demonstration State Forest. For hikers this place is just ok, nothing special really. It's…read morevery popular with mountain bikers & from all the other Yelp reviews you can read why. A bunch of trails where you climb & then go down. Note: Tractor Trail Closed now until maybe end of July 2012. To get there from Fremont we took Hwy 17 to Summit Rd, keep going on lots of windy road to Highland Way, go until you see lots of SUVs/Cars with bike racks. Park on the side of the road where there's a bridge. Bridge is chained off to cars, hope it open in June 2012, not sure. After parking on the side of the road we walked over the bridge. Trail is nice & wide, soon see a Forest Gate & Signboard w/ FREE maps. One pit toilet w/ tp & seat covers plus foot-pumping sink & paper towels. We continued on Hihn's Mill Rd it's flat & downhill at the beginning, though on the way back lots of Uphill when you're tired out! Then we went on Sulphur Springs Trail (Steep) to a Helipad (where a helicopter could land, just flat, open land, very limited views) to Ridge Trail (had lunch on a bench in Memory of Jim Owen) - down Corral Trail (some steep sections) - to Sulphur back to Hihn's Mill Rd (some uphille parts). Total we did 9.1 miles. Saw: Two California Newts, several banana slugs, & some ticks! I think I saw a newt eating a banana slug! Maybe worth going for expert mountain biking & if you live nearby. Not worth it for this Fremont hiker. Hours for use are dawn to dusk; day use only Website: http://www.fire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/resource_mgt_stateforests_soquel.php Park map: http://www.fire.ca.gov/resource_mgt/downloads/sdsf_basemap2.pdf

People come from all over the country to try out these flow trails for mountain biking. The trail…read morestarts off with about 15 minutes of down hill followed by about 1.5 hours uphill to the top of the flow trail. The flow trail is made up of 5 or 6 sections, which is about 3 miles in length. It is worth the uphill effort because it is a lot of fun going down.

Stopped off after a beach visit nearby. This looks like a great neighborhood overall and this park…read moreadds to it. There are incredible views of the ocean and the hills from here. The park itself is tiny and there is a skate park as well and I am sure this is super popular with the neighbors. Was nice to see families hanging out here on a Saturday morning.

What is this neighborhood park? So clean and new…read moreLet's check it out before it gets dark! This was way before COVID19 When the playground was still open And together kids were seen None of them had Genotropin Sliding, climbing, running, jumping Kids playing with other kids Wasn't the time for social distancing They couldn't shut their lids! A skating park nearby Many kids rolling and laughing I heard a baby cry Dinner time and I'm done photographing So we had to say bye!

This "skatepark" is easily 6 stars except for the overabundance of razor scooter riders that polute…read morethis park a bit like a maggot infestation. They travel in packs with seemingly no regard for skaters taking whatever line they like without looking first. A lot of this blame should go to the parents that drop the kids off unattended and do whatever they do while they wreak havoc without any guidance... So -2 stars from a 6 star rating leaves this park at 4 stars for me. The variety of terrain and the awesome craftsmanship in the concrete is truly bad-ass. The mini bowl is about 3 to 4 feet deep and super addicting. It's a kidney shape with metal coping with smooth lines making it fun and endlessly carveable. The big bowl is 8 feet deep and clover shaped. It has a roll in hip in the center with almost all metal coping with exception to the 2 foot tombstone extension that has pool coping. Being almost 50 years old I don't get any where near that though ;) I do however carve the bleep out of that bowl and really appreciate the epicly smooth concrete. The street course blends into an oval bowl with coping varying from 5 to 8 feet with about half the bowl being a free roll in. There are some stairs and a few steps with rails as well as a few 1/4 pipe features surrounding this section. Beyond all that there is a micro bowl that's about 2 foot deep and some metal rails around the edges of the park. 20k square feet of bliss that is partially ruined by the razor daycare aspect but still totally worth checking out. I love this park and I'm stoked that it is in my home town. Razors were initially not allowed at this park. The parents of the razor kids stepped up at a town meeting and got that rule overturned. It would be great if they stepped up and spent some time with their kids educating them about the park etiquette instead of treating this like a daycare where they can just dump their kids off.

Wow a kids dream of a skatepark. Can't wait to come back. Nice clean bowls, spacious with bumps and…read moreareas to kick in speed and trick areas. Surrounding the park are 6.5' iron fence Skateboards, inline skates and scooters only. No BMX. No pets allowed. Open sunup to sunset Helmets and pads required but only my kid and another skater were wearing helmets. A BMXr arrived and no problems lots of room We arrived around 7pm on June 18th so there was lots of daylight left. My kid made friends with another skater as they taught each other some skills Plenty of parking. The lot is also shared with dog park and soccer fields. There is a lot on the other side of the skatepark as well near the Scotts Valley Recreation No food or drink allowed in park but you could wheel up an ice cooler next to one of several benches outside of the skate gate and even a small bleacher. Water faucet also there. This park is where the old Scotts Valley SkyView airport was located. Next to soccer fields, and a splendid dog park

Short and Simple. +…read more2 blocks away from home + fairly small which makes it easy for the parent(s) to keep an eye on the kid(s) + great for kids under the age of 5 + clean + tennis courts + large picnic area under one canopy + restroom facilities This is where I normally start my run. I rather have a treadmill though...

This is my local gem. It can get crowded but usually is fairly open. There is some gang tagging in…read morethe bbq pit area but nothing overtly offensive. I love the shaded tables right next to the playground. The only sand is by the swings, the rest is just the rubber substrate. The restrooms are pretty usable, although they are a little distance from the structures. You may not be able to get little ones there in time if they aren't good at early notification. There is a little kids play structure and a bigger kids structure. There is a water fountain which is very accessible to all. Plenty of slides, a few swings and a variety of climbing activities! There is a tennis court and a big, multi-purpose field. There is a decent parking lot. Pros: location, bbq pits, open tables, shaded tables, restrooms, water fountain, places to play, parking, a lot of trees Cons: possible gang hang out, also (being in Live Oak) there is a possibility of creepy molesters hanging out in the corners. I'm not kidding! There is a guy sitting across the park from me right now staring at my kids. It has been only me, my kids and this guy for the last 90 minutes. I've been staring into his creepy eyes whenever he looks over. Also, Brommer St. runs along it and can be street noisy if that sort of thing bothers your little ones.

Series of gravel walking trails that line the Watsonville Wetlands throughout town. Kind of a…read morehidden gem, I really don't see a whole lot of people out there, but they're such a great resource. Most of the access points aren't really obvious from the road, but the website has a decent map. Most of the trails are pretty much flat, and have benches and plaques telling you about the slough. Great for all skill levels. Because of the way the city is laid out, most people never see (or may not even know of) the sloughs. The trails are a great way to experience them. Some of the trails get a little slushy after it rains, so bring worthy shoes. Remember to pack your trash and respect the landscape. :-)

My favorite ride at the boardwalk! When my cousins and I came here for a day trip, we rode this…read morelike eight times back to back! It was a slightly rainy day so there were no lines for a while. The ride may not seem like it's that exciting, but it definitely whips you around and if you ride it enough you will feel dizzy. Wouldn't recommend for super small kids or anyone with physical ailments or feeling already unwell.

In my opinion this is the best ride on the boardwalk. We got on fairly quickly and the employees…read morewere friendly. They clapped after every train was finished with their ride. It's not a super short ride either, which i much appreciated. Keep in mind it is wooden so it does jerk you around a bit. Definitely would ride this one again.

What a gem! Beautiful park with biking and hiking trails, disc golf and golf courses, ball field,…read moreplayground and picnic areas. We came for a UCSC mountain bike race and got to watch some amazing athletes compete from up and down the state. Dogs on leash are allowed on trails. Parking is free.

Parking at the Enchanted Trail Trailhead parking area, I made my way up into De Laveaga Park for a…read morewalk through the Redwoods. I didn't have the chance to make it up to Henry Cowell State Park, but this location seemed a compromise since I was making my way to the Mystery Spot. I meandered through the trails just east of Branciforte Drive. The trails are well groomed, easy to hike with younger children and pets, and it was such a pleasant quiet morning for me. The trees were so tall and impressive, and I enjoyed being out in nature but close to civilization at the same time. If I had more time in the area, I would have spent more time here. I think it is a great location for locals to get out and enjoy nature!