This is an amazing place for a stroll. The wildlife is adorable and friendly. Look down into the muddy waters to see many happy fish!Please do not feed the wildlife! If you absolutely must, make sure you are feeding them something healthy. No bread! Fruits, vegetables, or insects, are all better choices.

Awesome spot. Its beautiful during sunset.

What a wonderful and peaceful place to be. We enjoyed it soooo much.

Nice walk on a sunny afternoon. Lots of ducks in the lagoons, and the nearby sewer plant doesnt smell nearly as bad as I expected.

Amazing experience, I love the community in Santa cruz.

Its a nice and quiet place! Perfect for relaxing, think and having a walk with someone. Also, its an amazing familiar place! A lot of wildlife, plants and you can learn a lot

Best kept little oasis in the heart of town. Great place today of from the hustle and bustle

This is a great place to spend half an hour on a nice day. There are extensive boardwalks throughout the entire area so that you can walk out over the water and see the wildlife. There are bridges and trails along the edge of the lagoon that let you get closer to the plants and the water. There are lots of informational signs around the trails that detail all of the birds in the park and lots of good places to take pictures of everything and benches for sitting. And since it is within walking distance from downtown, its a great lunch break activity (parking is a little tough though). Overall a great place to go

There was no one to be found... Just an amazing spotto get away from the crowded area. Also great for photographer to take pictures.

Beautiful duck pond, frequent mallard landings.

Cool place off of the beaten path.

So great for a walk, the ducks are so cute and the path is beautiful.

Very beautiful and calming place

Pretty place once you get past the wastewater treatment plant lots of birds and wildlife and the docks are really cool to walk across though they don’t feel super stable.

This is a lovely spot for birding. Many folks come here with binoculars and books to pay attention to the many migrating species that take advantage of this protected area. On the downside, this can be a homeless encampment. However, the homeless here are respectful (mostly).

It was a good walk here we seen alot of wildlife

Beautiful. Lots of Ducks.

Always a nice relaxing walk with such a rich versatile environment!

(dont) FEED THE FISH!

Nice place to take a stroll and be out in nature. Playground is very good for little kids!

Always peaceful. Carp are a plus when they come up to the walk to inspect you. Transients are just that.

A relaxing stroll amongst the ducks : )

Its a great way to get out in nature without having to get your shoes dirty there are lots of bird species for bird watchers and its quiet. There are also huge carp and if you bring some bread and throw pieces in the water theyll come up and eat it

Relaxing sanauctary.

Great place to go to for sanctuary. The ducks quacks will caress your soul and hold u gently while u float on the lake.

Secretly magical, minus the scent

Hidden gem of Santa Cruz!

Sweet place to observe birds turtles and frogs.

Peaceful place.

Wild.

Nice peaceful wildlife unique boardwalk sanctuary close to bustling downtown

Best place to spend some quality time in nature watching birds.

Nice place to go for a walk and to do some bird watching.

This is a hidden gem! A beautiful place to take a stroll and enjoy a bit of peace.

Great spot to see wildlife

First time being there I got lost, I found my way back to where I had park the car, other wise I enjoyed the walk.

Good bird watching.

Just the Right place to take ur children or relax

Relaxing quite

Spectacularly Beautiful!!!

Wood Ducks

Beautiful place

Favorite birding location

Urban nature at its best.