Cuesta Park, Mountain View 2015-07-16

I took Apollo to Cuesta Park for a casual walk today. I didn't think that this neighborhood park in Mountain View would make it to the blog. It shouldn't, if an energetic hike is the goal. However, if I were to review this location from Apollo's view point, it certainly is interesting and merits a post in the "dog friendly hikes" blog!

Cuesta Park is located at 615 Cuesta Dr (cross street Grant Rd) near El Camino Hospital. This is a classic neighborhood park with lots of open spaces, play areas, and picnic and BBQ areas. With huge redwood trees, the park is also well-shaded. Paved blacktop trails criss-cross the park; Apollo and I walked all the segments which amounted to nearly 2 miles!

Off Leash Area #1

The best part is that there are two off-leash areas for dogs. Inside the main park and east of the tennis courts (towards Grant Rd) is the first one; with manicured lawns, this is a great place for your dog to run about and have fun.

The annex, located on the other side of the tennis courts (towards Miramonte Ave), is the other off-leash area. Larger and more rugged, this are is open from 6 am - 10 am. Dirt trails criss-cross this off-leash area and I could definitely tell that Apollo had a field day in this section! 

If you are ever on the lookout for a neighborhood park for a family picnic with large off-leash areas for your dog, Cuesta Park ought to make the cut. 






We actually walked more than 3 miles today inn both the sections put together. 

More pictures from the walk today.
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