Nearest town: Pleasanton, CA Region: East Bay (680 Corridor) Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Year round, but check the weather before you go to make sure it is not too hot. Features of the park: An oak-covered ridge overlooking Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley from the west; once you crest the ridge in the northern end of the park, you can descend into remote Kilkare Canyon. Fees: None