Dinosaur Hill Park
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Dinosaur Hill Park (also known as Dino Hill) is a popular park in Pleasant Hill, California. Located off Taylor Blvd, the park includes 13 acres (53,000 m²) of open space, hiking, and scenic views. There is a small parking area accessible only by northbound traffic. From here a staircase and railroad tie steps lead to the top of the hill. This park offers one of the best views of Mount Diablo in the region. From here one can view the suburbanized valley containing Pleasant Hill, Concord, and Walnut Creek and the northern reach of the Diablo Range.
Etymology
The hill is named for a fallen oak tree, now long rotted away, said to have resembled a dinosaur.
The "ghost" of Dinosaur Hill
Pleasant Hill police have received reports (at least 16) of actions against occupied parked cars by a so-called ghost. This apparition is said to be dressed in white with a black ski mask. Unlike the typical common ghost this being appears to not be immaterial and so is believed to be one or more local students playing a prank upon couples in parked cars after dark. As parking at this location after dark is prohibited by law, and such behavior can lead to more serious consequences, all parties involved should be aware of this situation. The latest apparition of the ghost ended with a teenager being pepper sprayed by the driver of a car parked after dark.
