The Best Park / Open Space in East Bay

Al Fresco Dining Park & The Healing Garden

The West Alameda Business Association is excited to announce the opening of a new outdoor drinking and dining venue - The Al Fresco Dining Park. This project is a collaboration between our organization, The Fireside Lounge, The Hunter Public House,... more

Alameda Point West Mall Square

West Mall Square is a green space in front of Alameda City Hall West, in Alameda Point. more

Alameda Waterfront Park

Alameda Point Waterfront Park has views of the Bay and the City beyond. "It brings a whole new aspect to Alameda and really revitalizes this entire Naval Air Station," said Alameda Recreation and Parks Director Amy Wooldridge. "It'll be a combina... more

Alden Park

On the former Mare Island Naval Base in Vallejo is a lush and old fashioned-looking circular park, centered around a quaint, 19th-century bandstand—that, and a 28-foot intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a Cold War-era nuclear-powered su... more

Amador Valley Community Park

Amador Valley Community Park's big attraction seems to be their aquatic facility. The play areas are small and not unique. However, there is a great path around the perimeter of the park that is good for bike riding. - http://www.great-kids-parks.com... more

Andrews Park

Home of the Downtown CreekWalk, this park features many special events throughout the year. The 17.9-acre park also includes the large, community-built Great Wonders playground, a trail along the creek with historical kiosks, two rentable picnic area... more

Ardenwood Historic Farms

In 1849, George Patterson left the Midwest for California's gold fields. He tried mining for a year but failed miserably. He decided to turn to something he know how to do well; farming. By 1877, he transformed himself into one of the wealthiest a... more

Art School of Mulford Gardens

Mulford Gardens has a beautiful marina, golf courses, shoreline park, restaurants, and shopping center. The clubhouse and park are available to rent for celebrations, memorials, company meetings, or community groups. more

Ashland Community Center Park

Astro Park

Astro Park is located across from the Oakland Lakeview Public Library Branch, near Lake Merritt. There's also a playground for the young ones. more

Bay Nature Institute

Bay Nature Institute is dedicated to educating the people of the San Francisco Bay Area about, and celebrating the beauty of, the surrounding natural world. We publish a full-color quarterly magazine, host a full-featured website with interactive map... more

Belden Town

Belden, off the Feather River, is a small town in Plumas County, California. Head into the foothills on Highway 70 from Oroville into the Plumas National Forest. more

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California's third seat of government (1853-54). It is the only pre-Sacramento Capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. Th... more

Benicia City Park

Five picnic tables and two barbecues are available at the eastern end of City Park adjacent to West K Street. Designated tables are situated in the area of crushed granite and signage is posted indicating that the tables are in a reservable area. more

Benicia Marina

Areas can be reserved separately or together. The facilities are located at the marina, adjacent to the Benicia Yacht Club and homes. Electrical access is available upon request. Six hour maximum rental (between hours of 10am and 6pm). Insurance is... more

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Berkeley Aquatic Park

Aquatic Park provides a wide range of recreational opportunities, including bird-watching, boating, hiking, and the "Dream Land for Kids" play area, as well as a habitat for bird and aquatic life. more

Berkeley Marina

The Marina's 52 acres of water and 975 berths can accommodate crafts from 16' to 84'. Surge and rough water are eliminated by an entrance breakwater. Berths have storage lockers, water, electrical outlets, night lighting, parking, restrooms and show... more

Bohol Circle Immigrant Park

The City of Alameda has always been kind to the various causes that Bohol Circle Inc. (BCI) stands for. So it is a great honor to recognize and to express to the City of Alameda: you are our host city, and we (BCI Members) are so proud and honored to... more

Brentwood City Park

A wonderful little bit of green behind city hall.  more

Brooks Island Regional Preserve

You may only access Brooks Island as part of a scheduled East Bay Regional Park District naturalist tour. Please call the Reservations Department at (888) 327-2757, option 2 or visit EBParks.org/Register for the current schedule of trips. ------- B... more

Camp Pollock

Found very close to Camp Pollock is the Jedediah Smith Trail, also known as the American River Parkway, stretching 32 miles upstream to Nimbus and Folsom Dam. The trail is considered one of the longest paved purpose-built bike trails in the country.... more

Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Within Diablo Foothills Regional Park is the Castle Rock Recreation Area which is located in a scenic canyon along Pine Creek. The area is dominated by oak woodlands and prominent sandstone formations. Castle Rock has historically specialized in p... more

Cedar Rose Park

Features: * Multi-purpose turf PLAY STRUCTURE * Soccer practice * Full basketball court * Tennis courts (3) * Volleyball court * Tot play area featuring dome climber, spring toys, tot swings, bridge and concrete crawl tunnels, wood play... more

Cerrito Vista Park

Cesar Chavez Park - Union City

Beautiful Cesar Chavez Park is the site of the Union City Certified Farmers' Market. The market is less than a mile from I-880 and Alavarado Niles Road. Plenty of free parking is available near the market along Smith and Watkins streets. more

Cesar E. Chavez Park in Berkeley

Cesar Chavez Park, built on the site of a former landfill, offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a marina setting with spectacular views of the three bay bridges, Alcatraz, and Angel Island. *Large multi-purpose turf areas *Picn... more

Chochenyo Park

Established in 1895, Chochenyo Park is a small park with plenty of green space and trees. The park also features picnic tables, a log garden, and a gazebo. more

City Park Pittsburg

This spacious 28 acre community park located at Civic Avenue and Railroad Avenue was the first city-owned park, established in the 1920's. The park features a youth / adult baseball / softball complex with seven ball fields: three adult baseball / so... more

City Slicker Farms' West Oakland Farm Park

At City Slicker Farms, we believe that healthy, affordable food is a universal human right. This belief is demonstrated daily through our work with individuals, community groups, and other like-minded organizations to develop and support high-yield u... more

Civic Park

Amenities: Tennis courts, children's play area, picnic area, community center with seniors' programs, gazebo, softball/youth soccer field (closed in August for refurbishment), native plant/butterfly habitat garden, restrooms, connection to the Iron H... more

Crab Cove Park

Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda celebrates 35 years in 2014. Since 1979, we have been connecting people with the marine and shoreline life, as well as Alameda history. You can see bay creatures in the 800-gallon aqua... more

deFremery Park

DeFremery Recreation Center, housed in a historic Victorian style building in the heart of West Oakland, offers many cultural, educational, and recreational programs for youth and teens. Popular programming includes the African Dance class and Summer... more

Dimond Park

This park has tennis courts, a swimming pool, play structures, grassy fields, and basketball courts. There are also hiking trails going up Sausal Creek, BBQ and picnic areas. The Recreation Center is available to rent, has a commercial kitchen, deck... more

Discovery Park

Discovery Park is where the American River meets the Sacramento River. One of Sacramento County’s best boat launches, recreational boaters get the chance to explore both of Sacramento’s wild and scenic rivers.  About the Park:... more

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Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge

In the heart of California's high-tech industry lies a 30,000-acre oasis for millions of migratory birds and endangered species.  The nation's first urban national wildlife refuge sits on the southern end of San Francisco Bay.  The refuge,... more

Elmhurst Park

Elmhurst Park is nondescript park in South Oakland. There's a basketball court, a small playground, and tennis courts. more

Fernandez Ranch

Fernandez Ranch offers stunning views, shaded hiking trails and a variety of wildlife, including many threatened plant and animal species. Visitors can gaze at the glittering blue of the San Francisco Bay from its ridge tops. Located between Hercules... more

First Street Green

The green space, shoreline park has a pier for fishing in the Carquinez Strait. Amenities include: green turf area, scenic views, and restrooms nearby at the end of the peninsula. more

Franklin Park

Two playgrounds: one meant for toddlers and another for children who are a bit older. Basketball hoops, a small baseball diamond, two tennis courts and recreation center. Site is also available for picnic rentals. Swimming pool at Franklin is managed... more

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