Codornices Park in Berkeley is one of those parks which has something for everyone. There are trails, a basketball court, the nearby Berkeley Rose Garden, fantastic views of the Bay, a creek, two separate playgrounds, a grassy knoll, and a giant concrete slide of doom. I had really fond memories of going down this concrete [...]
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Activity Review – Point Isabel
November 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Activities, Babies, Kids, Toddlers
The intersection of the 80 and the 580 with Central Avenue in Richmond is where you will find Costco, a tile outlet, and a couple of warehouses selling decorative rocks and gravel. However, in this unlikely area you will also find picnic areas, wetlands, a dog park, and a wonderful paved trail along the Bay [...]
Tags:Aletheia·dog park·Point Isabel·Richmond·stroller friendly·trail
Activity Review – Lake Elizabeth, Fremont
October 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Activities, Parks/Playgrounds
Since I’m new to this side of the SF Bay, I’m still surprised when I find a park or site that’s particularly picturesque, such as Lake Elizabeth in the Central Park of Fremont. On the day I visited, the lake was absolutely calm. I imagine that the lake gets more crowded on weekends, since paddle [...]
Tags:Fremont·Karen·lake·Lake Elizabeth·playground·skate park·trail·water park