John Hinkel Park

"I love this secluded little park. It's absolutely gorgeous. The hills are a little steep, but it's amazing. The trees are beautiful. It was raining the whole time I was there and I loved the mist on my face and the fresh air. It was just amazing."

"Quaint with a really cool amphitheater. Small playground right next to the picnic tables."

"Small but beautiful! Amphitheater and three picnic tables around the park. One porto potty and dedicated lot w 4 spots (3 regular + 1 handicap)."

"Review for Sept 2022: - we don't live in Berkeley so we don't know how this park was before the renovation - checked out the playground and walking trails with our 5.5 year old daughter - newly renovated playground area as of Spring or Summer 2022 - lots of natural logs for the swings, climbing area - extremely small parking lot (maybe 4 spaces?). If you can't get a parking space infront of the playground, drive a block or 2 to find street parking. - port-o-potty was there, no other bathrooms - one water fountain up the hill from the new playground - nice amphitheater; I heard they may do plays there? Not sure. - would go there again if we are in the neighborhood."

"A very cool unique hillside park with that is hidden from most non-locals. My friend and I walked through it on our way to another park. Pros: Unique, neighborhood park, small, hidden, amphitheater, water fountains (even for dogs), waterfall after rains, great for meditation, benches, and lots of stairs for stair training. Cons: Not much parking, not the greatest for wheel chairs, no bathrooms, no grass, and no playground equipment."