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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 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

Local rumor says a ghost haunts Dinosaur Hill at night. Often times, local youth will park at Dinosaur Hill and be confronted by the ghost. He is reported to wear all white clothing except for a black ski mask. He is known to open car doors, and jump on sunroofs and roofs of any occupied car. There have been no reports of harm being done to the visitors. Almost all who have seen the ghost have agreed the ghost is very angry and disruptive. Those who have witnessed the "ghost" have verious opinions. Some claim they actually saw a ghost, although most think it is just teenagers playing a prank. Needless to say, since 2004 there have been over 15 sightings. Evidence can be found at the Pleastant Hill police department.

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