It was late spring when a group of us--many new faces, too--showed up at Junipero Serra Park, an easy to miss natural area west of 280 and south of Serramonte Mall, ten minutes from San Francisco.
We walked about a mile and half in the
108-acre park, circling and rising high into the park on
Quail Loop Trail, mostly walking under coast live oaks. Our picnic was at the
Upper Meadow Playground, then we meandered downhill, resting at the base of the park where
El Zanjon Creek flows.
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| Strollers on the trails -- did just fine, despite the dirt trail and me taking folks the long way |
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| There's a phenomenal playground near the peak of Junipero Serra Park, including a 50 foot long slide |
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| Opportunity to sit on Dad's lap |
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| Family togetherness |
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| Picnic |
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| Sun kissed baby |
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| Kids in the golden grass |
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| The looks of knowing you've had fun after a day in the oak woods and California grasslands |
Directions
Southbound on 280: Exit Crystal Springs Road, staying in the right lane. Right on Crystal Springs Road, continue half mile or so to parking lot on left side.
Northbound on 280: Exit San Bruno Ave, go under freeway, turn left to go on 280 southbound. Follow directions, above -- whew!
Address: 1801 Crystal Springs road, San Bruno, CA 94066
