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The Best Spots to Park Your Picnic Basket

With summer nearing, we've highlighted a few great spots for a local getaway.

Those of us living in the upper end of the Peninsula know better than to let a rare sunny summer day slip through our fingers. The minute the thermometer breaks 75 degrees, we can be found at every beach, park or street bench. So in anticipation of our next “heatwave,” we’ve made our picks for the best picnic spots in our area.

An obvious choice, yes, but always a good one. Benches, grassy fields and activities galore welcome summer picnic-goers.

Bring burger meat and enjoy the grills at this large recreational area.

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This park’s large grassy field beckons picnickers on lazy summer afternoons. And when you’re ready to work off lunch, basketball courts invite activity.

The whole family can find at entertainment at this neighborhood park. Picnic tables sit adjacent to a children’s playground, and playing fields accommodate all kinds of weekend athletes.

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The mother of all Bay Area parks, this massive recreational area is perfect for a relaxing afternoon away from city life. Those seeking a little more activity in their free time can enjoy a long hike up the mountain along marked trails.

 

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