Honestly when I first went here I expected so much more. The grounds are beautiful as is the location on Lake Merrit but everything is just so OLD. The paint is chipping off the exhibits, the rides are scary for some of the kids and everything looks so rickety that it seems like it will fall apart. Happy Hollow in San Jose is about as old as this park and it has been much better kept up. Even though the rides and activities are dated at Happy Hollow they look well maintained and sturdy.
Admission was very expensive and parking was hard to find. My kids enjoyed themselves, but honestly as a parent I think there are many better places to go.
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