Anthony Chabot Regional Park/Lake Chabot
Redwood Rd.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/anchabot.htm
Stretching from Redwood Park to the town of Castro Valley, this 4,943-acre park
offers biking, hiking, riding trails, an equestrian center, and a lake. Trails
range from less than five to more than 30 miles long, with moderate and steep
grades. There’s great picnicking, fishing, and boat rentals on the 315-acre
lake. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Entrances throughout the Bay Area
(415) 561-2595 www.ridgetrail.org
This 400-mile trail—parts of which are still under construction—loops
through the nine Bay Area counties, connecting parks and preserved open spaces
and offering hiking, riding, and biking. The 31-mile ridgeline segment connecting
eight regional parks offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
Dimond Park
Fruitvale Ave.
Oakland, CA
(510) 482-7831 www.shopdimond.com
Enjoy the beauty of Sausal Creek and hiking trails. Dimond Park provides a recreational pool, picnic tables, Bar-B-Que Grills and tennis courts. For more information on the Dimond District, visit the district maps and www.shopdimond.com
Dimond Recreation Center
3860 Hanly Road
Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 482-7831
Fax: (510) 482-7862 www.ci.oakland.ca.us/parks/programs/dimond.asp
Nestled in a beautiful 12-acre park with Oak and Redwood trees, Dimond provides nature lovers and sports enthusiasts a range of activities. Sausal Creek runs through the park and hiking trails lead to its headwaters in the Oakland hills. Programs include t-ball, basketball, soccer, cooking, arts & crafts, self-defense and Hip Hop dance. There are also tennis courts, picnic areas, play structures and Lions Pool.
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Ct.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org
The nation’s oldest and largest regional park system, founded in 1934,
the district oversees more than 50 regional parks throughout the region that
offer hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, and more.
Huckleberry Botanic
regional preserve
Skyline Blvd. east of Grizzly Peak Blvd.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/huck.htm
Huckleberry’s 240 acres boast a wide diversity of native plants. Flower
enthusiasts can take a self-guided 1.7-mile tour that winds through a variety
of terrain. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Joaquin Miller Park
3590 Sanborn Dr.
(510) 482-7857, (510) 238-3481 www.oaklandnet.com
One of the last urban redwood groves, this 459-acre forest is named for the
poet and environmentalist who made his home and planted thousands of trees here.
The park boasts some of the area’s best vistas, hiking and biking trails,
and equestrian and picnic areas, and hosts lively musicals in the summer at
Woodminster Amphitheater. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Lake Merritt/Lakeside Park
Grand and Bellevue Aves.
(510) 238-2196 (boating center) www.oaklandnet.com
This popular lake and park—located just minutes from Oakland’s business
district—have walking, jogging, biking, and in-line skating paths; an acclaimed
bird sanctuary; formal gardens; and scenic picnicking sites. Water lovers can
rent a pedal boat or sailboat, or take a romantic gondola ride.
Lake Temescal/Temescal Regional Recreation Area
6500 Broadway
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/temescal.htm
This urban oasis in the northeast part of the city is a popular spot for swimming,
fishing, and picnicking. The charming man-made lake has an inviting, sandy swimming
area and is filled with trout, bass, bluegill, and catfish. Showers, changing
facilities, and a play area for children are available.
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
North end of Edgewater Dr.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/mlk.htm
King Shoreline comprises 1,220 acres surrounding San Leandro Bay (the southern
end of Oakland Estuary) right near the Oakland International Airport. Visitors
can enjoy hiking and bikingtrails, a boardwalk for wildlife viewing, picnicking,
and fishing from the pier. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Oakland Estuary
You can canoe, kayak, sail, or windsurf around this picturesque—if somewhat
cool—waterway that leads out to San Francisco Bay. The small stretch of
water also plays host to events throughout the year.
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood Rd.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood.htm
This park is one of the oldest in the East Bay. Its spectacular, towering redwood
trees, which once served as navigational aids for sailors bravely navigating
the Golden Gate, today shade five-mile, 10-mile, and 16-mile walking and running
loops and limited mountain-biking trails. Picnic and group camping sites are
available.
Roberts Regional Recreation Area/ Roberts Pool
10570 Skyline Blvd.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/robrec.htm
This 100-acre park high above the city is a popular destination for families.
It boasts great hiking trails, and scenic picnic areas that overlook the city.
The park has a heated, outdoor swimming pool amid redwood trees, complete with
a concession stand, changing facilities, and lifeguards. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
6800 Skyline Blvd.
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/sibley.htm
You can enjoy hiking and biking in this 660-acre park, the site of extensive
volcanic activity some 10 million years ago. Daily, dawn to dusk.
Tilden Regional Park
Wildcat Canyon Rd. off Grizzly Peak Blvd., Oakland and Berkeley
(510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org/parks/tna.htm
This 2,077-acre park offers something for everyone, with scenic hiking and riding
trails, picnicking, swimming, camping, a botanical garden, a petting zoo, a
championship golf course, a miniature train, and an antique carousel. Daily,
dawn to dusk.
All addresses are in Oakland unless otherwise noted.
