Huber Park

Let me start off by saying this park is extremely safe from morning till night fall. I’ve spent many hours here without any issues. This park is shared from all ages, but yes if you have younger children. I would recommend a more newer place to bring your children (3 – 8) because plenty of older people stop threw and admire the beautiful parks architecture or even do their routinely exercises.& yes plenty of people stop for a smoke break here (never threatening guaranteed) mostly peace bringers come to this park. Not recommended for little ones unless your not concerned. Than please come bye and enjoy this wonderful Huber park.

Depends on what you are looking for. This is an off the beaten track spot that would be cool to explore for the right kids or historically inclined adult. There are two reviews on here for Huber park and only 1 is recommended thru Unilocal.I am not sure why this is the case. They both sound valid. The park has multiple levels and minimalist equipment… It is run down as the non-​recommended review from 2011 states. It appears to have lots of history and it has an old stone slide that could be interesting for elm age kids. True that! It also has some fun looking older equipment and areas to explore that will be every explorer type kids dream come true. There are some amazing parts to view too. Unless, I lived in the neighborhood this is not a place that I would frequent with a young child as there are more updated, maintained parks around with cleaner, safer play structures. Ground is uneven and lots of stairs & levels as well. Some neighborhood donations of toddler toys make a small area off the lower area for those that have toddlers.

Not really a place I will return with my four year old. While it does have a beautiful view and lovely natural surroundings, the play equipment is run down and minimalist. Though there were two teens smoking (not cigarettes), I’ll assume this isn’t a usual practice.

Is it possible? Has the best park in El Cerrito not received a Unilocal review? Well… here goes, and I really can’t hope to do it justice.
Huber Park is a multi-​terraced park with entrances on Seaview Drive and Terrace Ave. It contains a basket ball court, clubhouse and picnic areas. It also features an extensive wildlife preserve which slopes downward into the «more developed» portion of the park.
The views of the Golden Gate are magnificent and usually only shared with a herd of deer, plus or minus a bluejay or two! Grammar’s bench (named for a neighbor who placed it there) is just across a small creek. The creek itself cascades downward through an oak and bay lined gully until it reaches a series of very beautiful rock walls. (These walls probably were begun in a 1930s WPA project, although more recent walls have been added since my youth.)
This is truly a magical place. Neighbors help to keep it clean and watch over the area by nightfall so that it remains almost the same as it probably was for many centuries.
Dogs,(although not allowed «officially») are often leashed hiking companions on the pathways of the park. Respectful dog walkers have always placed their poopy-​bags in conveniently located trashcans so that they will be able to continue this time-​honored privilege.
All-​in-​all, its my favorite park in El Cerrito and feels like a minature version of Tilden or Live Oak park *without* the crowds.