The gates are closed but no matter, we parked along the road with everyone else. A short walk leads to a gorgeous view of the marshlands and the bay. Many places to rest along the way. Easy trail and great for all ages.

Decent place and great views. Didnt notice much wildlife

Wonderful views & nice trails. Fairly easy hike with lots of scenic views. You will also get to see a variety of birds.

What is most impressive, besides the beauty, is that the bay is very clean, I saw people practicing windsurfing and jetski, which is unthinkable in most big cities.

Great place for bird watching! The habitat is well kept up! Some pictures from working with SFBBO preparing Plover nesting habitats.

Great spot for birdwatching. But it is overall good weekend escape in Bay area.Easy to spot varies coastal birds at all seasons and occasionally Golden Eagle hunting for food.Hawks and raptors are easy to spot here too.Be careful at the sun since there isnt much shade and it gets really hot during summer under the sun.

Gorgeous location for sunset photography and general viewing pleasure. Miles and miles of stunning panoramic views of the bay, baylands, mountains, and skyline (extraordinarily awesome and inspiring at sunset.) This is a very open area, with sea breezes, and moving waves. Here, human civilization is seems much less visible. It easily conjures up thoughts of what life was like 300 years ago and beyond, a time when human population was sparse.

Love how open and beautiful everything is. Definitely something for everyone here

Beautiful trails that are not difficult. Wonderful place to walk and have a clear head. Dog friendly

Very nice little nature area. Wouldnt necessarily notice its there if you didnt know, or wouldnt really what I nice spot it is! Nature center, nice walking trail with a view and interesting rock and wildlife sightings.

This is a remarkable area, seemingly small, but worth a half day or more if you take time to stroll its trails. The views of the Bay and of the Dumbarton bridge near sunset are spectacular, and there are several vista points that are worth a hours contemplation. Its free, its never crowded, and despite its location, next to the Dumbarton toll both plaza and opposite Coyote Hill, it feels secluded. Go there some time and watch the bridge traffic whiz by.

Love this place. I was able to take pictures of some beautiful views.

Beautiful views of open land and the bay. Great place to walk and talk for hours.

Great place to observe marsh and enjoy natural scene. You could park 8n 5he Visitor Center and hike the LeReviere Trail.

This is a beautiful wild life refuge. i definitely recommend going

The placed was great because they was a lots of water here and you can hike on the mountain.

Nature inside farm and garden lovely place to live

I love this place. I go there 3 time a week just to relax. So calming. However they need to have someone empty the garbage cans.

I love this place. Perfect place for a moderate hike and to bring your dog. Great views and nice clean trails.

Loved the scenery n its so peaceful my daughter said. Definitely coming back. Even saw a , so cool.

Good place for a quick visit from bay area. Kids would enjoy the little play area and the birds. Not a lot of walk.

First visit with my wife and youngest daughter. Sunny and warm day, so the breeze off the Bay was welcomed. As we walked to the top of the hill I spotted the brace of golden eagles and got a few shots of them. Really enjoyed this unique Refuge.

A beautiful part of nature near the city. Fun for kids and adults. The rangers are super kind and knowledgeable. Definitely worth coming out to see!

Great light hiking trails and beautiful views of the Bay and the Dumbarton Bridge. Its often windy so bring a light jacket. There are some pages trails but most of it is dirty paths.

Great place to walk around. I like how windy it gets here. The view of the southern most part of the bay is good

Great place to understand the history of marshland. A beautiful trail for every single age group. Quiet. Serene.

So close, and yet so far... When walking on Baer Island you feel far away from the city, and yet 101 is just over yonder. Gates and fences keep local domestic animals out of the park so birds flourish. There are two raised platforms to stand on and really see the expanse of the park.

Long trails that take you deep into marshlands and bay. Pretty great place for pictures and calm.

Easy hiking trail. But not as many animals as I was expecting.

A quite and nice outdoor area at Fremont

Beautiful place to relax, walk your dog, go jogging or fishing. Bring a sweater it will get cold sometimes.

Really nice easy hike. It was a clear day so it made it even nicer!

We generally go around the holidays when there is no staff. This is a beautiful park with salt marshes and wetlands. There are tons of birds. The only artificial sounds are airplanes and the occasional train.Due to the flatness of the land it can get quite windy. Parking is limited when the visitor center is closed.

Its on my commute route, I love it that I can stop by on the way home.

This was the highlight of the family trip to San Francisco. I did not expect this place to be my favorite place of the entire trip. The skies were clear and everything was perfect for the hike in the area. I will be definitely heading back to this place in my next trip to San Francisco.

Great place to hang out with friends. Some restrooms would be nice though.

Great biking place!

Great Outdoors! Perfect to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Good place for family outings and close to everything in the Newark area!

Its cool enough and the amenities are nice, but this place may not be for me. It just doesnt feel relaxing or refreshing like some of the other nearby hikes. It is easy to get to though and there is plenty of parking. Good place for a jog

Really nice and empty place to go for a ride, very flat single track road perfect for a beginner.

Beautiful scenery that shows a great contrast of an industrial bay being taken back by nature. Super cool rock formations too. Great walk for an experienced hiker or a noobie.

Don Edwards is always a peaceful place to walk and walk along a little hillside before heading out onto a seemingly endless path of levees that crisscross the south San Francisco Bay.

I love Don Edwards! Wonderful place to walk along the bay and collect your thoughts. Many birds to observe and a few small hills if you are looking for a bit more cardio.

One of my favorite places to visit, along with Coyote Hills, in Fremont to photograph wildlife. Attached just some pictures of things I spotted during my last visit.

Wonderful place for birdwatching and just to de-stress after a busy day

Loved the freshness of air and the beautiful views.

Serene! such beautiful environment. Natural plants, birds animals. Great for sight seeing Nature . A must see, it is just beautiful.

Great place to relax and get away from the city!

Beautiful birds and grasses. Lovely paths along water ways with a variety of birds.

Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge is a excellent place to observed Natures Animals and there habitat. Miles and Miles of rich verdant wetlands. There are docents there to explain what it is all about and beautiful trails that go out into the wetlands and observe the wildlife.. Nice place for a hike. You can make it as long or as short as you want, and the views are spectacular. I dont think youll look at the Dumbarton Bridge the same way next time you drive over it!

Service here sucks. No one to check the birds in. Also they have to get their own food. During the hot glowing sunset as the flock of birds land, there was no one there to direct him to land. Also no landing zone for the birds; there was almost a mid air collision. Tax money should be used to build bird tower to communicate to the birds when to takeoff and land to avoid collisions.

We enjoyed walking around this area. There were a few egrets and lots of ground squirrels. Its a nice walk. There are also covered picnic tables and a sandy area where children can play. We hiked to the top of the hill where you can see for miles and were able to catch our breath at a bench in the shade. Theres a nice breeze up there to cool off after the hike up. We were there in the early afternoon so it was just starting to get hot. A really enjoyable spot for a short hike and picnic.

Love going here, weather I’m hiking and bird watching or just sitting on the bench overlooking the marsh; it’s always the peace that I need.If you are able to stay late enough, you’ll see the foxes come out and start looking for treats left by human.

Nice little hike, if you are going in the evening be prepared for mosquitoes

The best sunset view area!

If you want to experience the BAY Of bay area, come to this place. You will get to meet a lot migrating birds, breathtaking sunset view and an awesome hiking trail. I visited this place once and would like to go back again in my next trip to Menlo park

Don Edwards is a refuge for both wildlife and humans in this busy world. They have educational programs, volunteer opportunities, a summer camp, internships, and are a great place to walk around. Not many places around here are free so take advantage! They also offer a Marsh-In summer camp that is great for kids. One of my favorite places in the bay area!

Very good hiking trails close to heart of silicon valley. Loved this place.

This is a great place to understand how wild life refuge works. Every month, there is a twilight march walk to understand the salt marsh, plants, habitat, birds. It is fun to learn while walking on the hills bathed in sunset.There is no entrance fee, but camping isnt allowed.The fish pier near the Bay doesnt require a fishing license.Near the small parking lot, there is a trail connecting with Coyote Hills Regional Park. Taking this trail, no fee is charged to enter Coyote Hills Regional Park. In summary, this is a heaven for animals and plants.

Went kayaking through one of the sloughs from the Marshlands Road and Thornton intersection. The parking lot and boat ramp had a lot of trash strewn about which was a little frustrating.Watch out for the mud on the boat launch, it will suck the shoes right off your feet!One in the slough, it was a much more pleasant experience. Plenty of bird life and a wide passage to paddle through.

A great place to appreciate the original natural ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area. You can see plenty of birds, as well as the flow of water in the Bay. In addition, the park has plenty of historical buildings, as well as displays where you can learn about the history of the Bay Area, especially about the lives of the hunters who would hunt in the area to sell their game in San Francisco.

Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge is a excellent place to observed Natures Animals and there habitat. Miles and Miles of rich verdant wetlands. There are docents there to explain what it is all about and beautiful trails that go out into the wetlands and observe the wildlife.. The work that they are doing here to restore the wetlands in San Francisco Bay is absolutely incredible!

Best place to exercise get some fresh air and watch the tide roll in.

Very nice place to walk and hike

Good bird watching experience. Not sure what is the reason why education center is not opening on Sunday. Shouldnt this a wonderful place to teach our young kids about conservation?

The wildlife is a beautiful site!

Great view and trails for walk!Sometimes it gets too windy but the whole experience is awesome. Check the website to learn about other. activities

What a wonderful place to visit. The marshlands are a different landscape...a simple trail for the kids and one with good views of the bay . A good place to have a long walk. The staff are so so helpful and informative. Their patience to answer my kids queries for her project are commendable. Definitely a must visit for nature lovers.

Great for watching the sunset.

The Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem just of the Dumbarton Bridge on the Fremont east side of the bay. The refuge, not far from the bedroom suburb of San Francisco/San Jose, is a windswept scenic area of marshland. The wildlife refuge is fun to just hike the rugged landscape. However, I would recommend the nature walks that show case the variety of wild life in the area. I went on the gray fox walk and so enjoyed learning about this elusive animal so close to human habitats. Its a great place for family walks. Bring your binoculars. You never know what you may see.

Stinky random marsh land with a lot of freeway noise.

Nice place to walk, mostly level and easy walking trails.

This place is the good place for hiking and to watching the sun set. And it is free of parking. The trails are very easy, and there are many kinds of birds, it is great place for taking the photo for the birds. At evening, the sunset is gorgeous, the Dombarton Bridge under the there, just a great view. Nice place for a hike. You can make it as long or as short as you want, and the views are spectacular. I dont think youll look at the Dumbarton Bridge the same way next time you drive over it!

Came here for sunset photos and its a great spot. I was hoping for more wildlife being that its a reserve, but only saw birds. Overall its a nice place to visit.

Wilderness and peaceful can helping the minds and body relaxing

Beautiful location with lots of birds, otters and even a sea lion everyone once and a while.Launch your paddle board or kayak at West point Harbor (there is a rental place there if you need).Careful of the wind and current if heading out of the marina. The marina stays pretty calm even if its kind of windy, and you can spend 30 minutes looking at all the boats easily.

The Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem just of the Dumbarton Bridge on the Fremont east side of the bay. The refuge, not far from the bedroom suburb of San Francisco/San Jose, is a windswept scenic area of marshland. The wildlife refuge is fun to just hike the rugged landscape. However, I would recommend the nature walks that show case the variety of wild life in the area. I went on the gray fox walk and so enjoyed learning about this elusive animal so close to human habitats. Its a great place for family walks. Bring your binoculars. You never know what you may see.

Great place for walking, especially at sunset time

One can take peaceful stroll or long walk. No crowd. No eateries nearby. Suitable for spending 3 to 5 hours in a serene environment. Even old people can hike around, as not much steep

Fell in love with this place so much I offered to become a volunteer.

Bayfront, and local hill trails. Dog friendly trails. Nice to see parts of the Bay being returned to its natural way

Great place for hike, good views, well maintained trails, not too busy. Take my dogs here often for walks.

Nice park with wetlands wildlife. Can walk out onto the levees. Visitor center. Great sunsets from the top of the hill.

A wonderful outdoor place to see the Bay and the nature around the Bay. You can enjoy a bird view from the hill or go close to the Bay to see the wetland. From time to time, there is an educational tour to walk around the place. Check out the schedule, as it is really helpful to learn when a knowledgeable expert is walking with you to point things out. It is free of charge. If you dont want to pay the entrance fee to the Coyote Hill, go there from here. It is also ok to go fishing here.

Gorgeous. A gateway to nature.

Beautiful wild life and great views of the city. Took my dogs with me as an exercise and loved every moment of the hike. Took awhile to do it but I did it.

Gud place for a walk or cycling. Nice to sit and do bird watching or enjoy the sunset.

Awesome place for jogging and walking. Birders paradise. First time visiting this place in my vacation here. Serenic landscapes. Offers excellent opportunities for Photography. ( I could not find a restaurant or a coffee shop . Neither a rest room!! Thats a surprise. Or if thats there, I missed the sign boards. Cola vending machine was not working. Hope the concerned authorities will set it right )

Nice hike. Lived in Newark for most my life and Ive never been. Such a nice walking area. Definitely recommend.

Were so lucky to live so close to such a beautiful park. Plenty of trails to get you right up to the bay or give you a birds eye view of the area. We always spot wildlife when we visit.

Don Edwards is a convenient stop for a walk. And the price is right $0. A south wind is not a good time to go. Room to park, regular walkers make it safe, and the elevation gives fine views of the bay, bridges...and Newark. I like the slight elevation to give my legs a stretch but you can take a flat hike around the marsh or along the slough. The nature center is not much to see but little kids wont be so critical. Have fun.

I was visiting for one of the assignments i had for class. What I really liked about this place is the really cool sight of the colorful salt ponds, as well as the wetland full of animals, birds, and other organisms alike. All the way through the park are hiking trails that arent too demanding and waves of tall grass all over the hills. One thing i recommend doing while there is getting to the tallest hill and just looking onto the horizon no matter what time of day! By the way, if you are sensitive to allergies like me, i suggest taking something for it to have a more enjoyable experience.

Nice sorounding views and great place for outdoor workouts.

It was very educational. The salt ponds have been restored to marshland and animals here are coming back from extinction.The vistors center is small, but it filled with information.

Great place to go for a nice walk or bike ride to enjoy nature. During duck season, the northern side across the bay (Menlo Park area) is closed to the general public, but is open to hunters. Its a good place to go hunting thats nearby. Right now theres a good amount of ruddy ducks.

Great place to see different birds species. Do not forget to bring mosquito repellent.

Perfect place to enjoy the colors of spring, bird watching, jogging or hunting!

It has good views of Dumbarton Bridge. A short but steep walk to get to the top. A nice place to exercise.

Beautiful running trail with cute wild lives

Awesome and quiet place. It has a neat view. If you ever feel like you need sometime for yourself or even if you want to take a date; recommend this place.