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Samuel P. Taylor State Park

San Anselmo

CA

USA

Contributed by 
yvette Caria
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
July 22, 2003
May 1, 2024

A park with camping and hiking along a river.

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

This amazing location has about a four-mile (one way) skating and biking path. Most is in the shade, but there are some sunny areas. The path twists next to a beautiful stream. You can hear it and see it as you skate. The path is very smooth and tar covered. This is a great place for beginners. It is never crowded!

Access & Linkages

You must park by the picnic area and bike or skate a small way on a park road to access the path.

Comfort & Image

The park is very clean; the park rangers keep a good eye on the place.

Uses & Activities

Camping, hiking, biking, picnics.

Sociability

The beautiful large old trees make this a scenic visit. For those in the family who don't skate, they can barbeque at the picnic area.

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History & Background

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Samuel P. Taylor State Park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park

*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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