John McLaren Park — just one exit past Cesar Chavez on the south side of the 101-280 interchange — is a gorgeous, wild expanse of land with some of the best panoramic views of our beautiful city. Within its boundaries are forests of Eucalyptus, Monterey Pine, and Cypress trees (of a most climbable, if not all native, variety), meandering creeks, open hillsides of wild oats glimmering in the sun, and a thousand other natural delights. It is also home to the Greek-style Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (JGA) made of carved concrete and with bench seating for about 700 patrons. As of [...]