The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

Sugar Pine Point State Park

Ed Z'berg - Sugar Pine Point State Park contains one of the finest remaining natural areas on Lake Tahoe. With nearly two miles of lake frontage, the park has dense forests of pine, fir, aspen and juniper. The park is located on the west shore of La... more

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded at times by redwoods and ferns. With 47 family sized campsites and 25 m... more

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Summit Museum Visitor Center

The Summit Visitor Center is located in the historic stone building atop Mount Diablo's highest peak. The tower was constructed during the late 1930's of fossiliferous sandstone blocks quarried in the park. Renovated in 2010, the Visitor Center hi... more

Sunken Gardens Skate Park

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Skate Park at Sunken Gardens Neighborhood Park, east end of Pacific Avenue, is open to the public during daylight hours. The 11,000 square foot, concrete structure was designed with the help of Liver... more

Sunol Wilderness

The Sunol Wilderness Area is a little-known gem tucked away in the southern part of the East Bay. Some of this park's highlights include its great wildflowers, beautiful views, quiet trails, and Little Yosemite - a secluded, refreshing swimming hole.... more

Sutro Heights Park

Located at the westernmost point of Lands End, the historic Sutro Baths was once a lavish 25,000-person swimming facility and museum built in the 19th century by former San Francisco mayor Adolph Sutro. The facility’s six saltwater swimming tan... more

Sweeney Ridge (Sneath Lane Trailhead)

Sweeney Ridge is a hilly hiking area of ridges and ravines between San Bruno and Pacifica, about a 25-minute drive south from San Francisco. The ridge’s 1,200-foot-high summit, covered with coastal scrub and grassland, slopes down to the bay on... more

Swiss Park

Sydney Walton Square

Sydney Walton Square is a public park located just west of the Embarcadero. The park is named after San Francisco banker Sydney Grant Walton. The 2-acre park was designed by Peter Walker. It was created as part of the city of San Francisco's partn... more

Tenderloin National Forrest

Luggage Store Co-Artistic Directors/Artists Darryl Smith and Laurie Lazer of the luggage store have been working to transform Cohen Alley since 1989 from a place emblazed in a health-hazardous cesspool of bodily fluids and other dumped items, non-sup... more

Tennessee Valley

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails that suit the whole family. The Tennessee Valley Trail is mostly level; it begins at the parking area and travels 1.7 miles to Tennessee Beach. For the more adventurou... more

Tennessee Valley Trail

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails to suit the whole family. The Tennessee Valley Trail is mostly level; it begins at the parking area and travels 1.7 miles to Tennessee Beach. For the more adventurous... more

The Benches Garden

Located at 18th Street and San Bruno Ave, the garden is a wonderful community resource. more

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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Off the beaten path, The Forest of Nisene Marks is a refreshing retreat from the busy towns and beaches along Highway 1 near Santa Cruz. Its dense second- and third-growth redwood forest rises from near sea level to steep coastal mountains. Most... more

The Former Alameda Naval Air Station

Naval Air Station Alameda (NAS Alameda) was a United States Navy Naval Air Station in Alameda, California, on San Francisco Bay.[1] Built on reclaimed land at the west end of Alameda Island, the site was acquired by the USAAC in 1930 but turned over... more

The Gardens at Lake Merritt

A seven-acre collection of themed gardens in the heart of Oakland at Lakeside Park. Follow us on Facebook at The Gardens at Lake Merritt. more

The Great Highway - Great Walkway

The Great Highway is the main roadway along Ocean Beach, connecting the Cliff House to the San Francisco Zoo. From Lincoln to Sloat, the Highway has become a walkway - running course - skate park - bikeway. In normal times, the paved walkway on t... more

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The Panhandle

The Panhandle is a thin strip of greenery from Divisadero / NoPa - Upper Haight and Golden Gate Park. The park features a running / walking pass, bike trail, basketball court, playground and a few small open fields to lay out, play catch and enjoy t... more

The Pergola at Lake Merritt

The Pergola and Colonnade was designed by architect Walter Reed in 1913.  Located at the end of Lake Merritt's eastern arm, the structure was instituted by Mayor Frank K. Mott, along with other improvements.   His... more

The Presidio

The Presidio preserves an astonishingly complex cultural and natural heritage within its 1480 acres. For details, select the "In Depth" link to the right. For thousands of years, the Ohlone Native Americans managed and harvested the natural bounty o... more

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The Ranch

Not so long ago, the Tiburon Peninsula was a working ranch and dairy. Conceptually the attributes of a working ranch are similar to those to which we aspire: a sense of working together to build a strong community, a strength of character, respect fo... more

The William E. Walker Recreation Center

This is a multi-purpose facility designed to meet the recreational needs of the Foster City community. Many of the classrooms feature a view of the Lagoon and are perfect for meetings, workshops or small parties. For larger meetings, parties, wedding... more

The Woodward Reservoir

Woodward Reservoir Regional Park is located at 14528 26-Mile Rd., a few miles north of Oakdale off Highway 120. It offers over 3,700 acres of land and 2,900 acres of reservoir for recreation and camping. For the animal lovers, there is a great var... more

Tice Valley Park

Tice Valley Community Park is also home to the Community Gymnasium and Pool, so it is a very popular and busy place. There is a tot lot and picnic tables with barbecues.  The parking lot is big, but it was nearly full the morning I was there. more

Tilden Park

Tilden Regional Park, also known as Tilden Park is a 2,079-acre regional park in the Berkeley Hills, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. The park was named in honor of Charles Lee Tilden, a Bay Area attorney and businessman who served on the first... more

Todos Santos Plaza - Downtown Concord

2.5 downtown acres between Salvio Street, Willow Pass Road, Grant Street and Mt. Diablo Street. Dedicated to the people of Concord by town founder Don Salvio Pacheco more than 125 years ago. There is a turfed area with large trees, colorful flowers,... more

Toro County Park

Toro County Park is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971, the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The park is also home for many types... more

Toro Park

Toro County Park is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula. First opened to the public in 1971, the park’s 4,756 acres have been a haven for thousands of visitors. The park is also home for many t... more

Totland Park

Property for Totland was purchased by the City of Berkeley in 1948. The Virginia-McGee Neighborhood Council planned and constructed the park and play areas with City staff assistance. Numerous work parties, representing hundreds of hours of volunteer... more

Town Green - Danville Community Center

Town Green is a peaceful downtown park adjacent to the Danville Library and Danville Community Center. The Danville Community Center has 7,200 square feet total space, provides a 2,380 square-foot banquet hall for up to 160 people which opens to a... more

Township Commons Park

The first of five public parks planned for the neighborhood, Township Commons sits alongside the Oakland Estuary with picturesque water views to Alameda and San Francisco. Situated adjacent to the beautifully restored 9th Avenue Terminal building, th... more

Transamerica Redwood Park

Privately owned Redwood Park is a unique feature of Transamerica Pyramid Center: An intimate, half-acre redwood grove nestled between the skyscrapers of the Financial District. more

Treasure Island

Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands are home to over 3,000 residents as well as a number of commercial tenants, schools and community serving organizations. The Islands are also open for public use and recreation at all times, and TIDA encourages all Ba... more

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Tunnel Top Park

Serving both Potrero Hill and Dogpatch, Tunnel Top Park is located on the corner of 25th Street and Pennsylvania Ave.  Tunnel Top Park is a volunteer driven community greening project, focused on transforming a once vacant lot into a vibrant gre... more

Twin Peaks

The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet (282 m)... Only 928 foot (283 m) Mount Davidson is higher within the city... Twin Peaks Before the arrival of the Europeans, the native Ohlone people may have used Twin Peaks... more

Twin Pines Park

Twin Pines Park is home to Belmont City Hall and Parks & Recreation. It is a treasure hidden in the middle of the city, where you will find a combination of facilities, parks, picnic areas and trails along this park. Explore our creek or just enj... more

UC Berkeley - Memorial Glade

This expansive, sloped lawn amid academic buildings is a popular hangout for UC Berkeley students. more

UC Botanical Garden

The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California at Berkeley, having a notably diverse plant collection including many rare and endangered plants. Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to th... more

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Union Square

Union Square, one of San Francisco's commerce and cultural centers, also refers to an actual park that became a primary focus for renovation and restoration this past year. The square itself underwent a much needed $25 million facelift, transforming... more

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