The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

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 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

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

Tillman Park

This park was named in honor of Charles Tillman, who was recognized in 1987 as an Alameda Citizen of the Year. It consists of a large, fenced field with a baseball diamond, a playground, reservable picnic areas (weekends only), grills and a promenade... 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

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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

Trione-Annadel State Park

The park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding. For wildflower lovers, Trione-Annadel Park offers a great variety of flowers from early Spring until... 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

Turk Hyde Mini Park

Created especially for preschoolers, this urban oasis features bright red and yellow play structures sized just for little ones, including a 4-foot high train and 2 cars. A haven for small tots in the heart of the Tenderloin. more

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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 - Redwood Grove

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

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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University Terrace Park

Great for pick-up soccer and Frisbee. Wonderful family park. Adjacent to the Arroyo Seco Canyon Trail. Large, fenced Dogs off-leash designated area available. more

Uvas Canyon County Park

Welcome to Uvas Canyon County Park. This lushly wooded park of 1,133 acres, is nestled in upper Uvas Canyon on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This mountain park offers hiking, camping and picnicking opportunities throughout most of the... more

Vallejo Stairway Garden - Ina Coolbrith Park

This walk-through green space has some of the most amazing downtown views from Russian Hill. The steps are a stairmaster's dream. more

Vallejo Waterfront Park

Van Damme State Park

Three miles south of Mendocino on Highway One, Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from... more

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Vasona Lake County Park

Victoria Manalo Draves Park

This 2.5-acre park is a welcome addition to the SOMA neighborhood.   The park has a softball field, basketball court, dual-level playground, picnic area, community garden and large, and grassy field. The park is named for local diving champion... more

Vista Lobos Park

Small park with vistas of Point Lobos. There are outdoor tables, a barbecue, benches and restrooms. There is also a free city parking lot, where you can park your car all day and walk to town. more

Waller Street Skatepark

The Waller Street Skatepark doesn't feature huge ramps or a large bowl, but the skatepark has a long tradition as a meeting point for skaters around the city, before heading into the GGPark, Panhandle, or just raising a little cain on the Upper Haigh... more

Walter Haas Dog Park

Named after one of San Francisco's most generous and well-known philanthropists, this enclosed dog play area is very popular with dog walkers and owners alike. It is at the top of a hill in the residential Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisc... more

Warm Water Cove Park

Nestled on the Central Waterfront between China Basin and Candlestick Point, Warm Water Cove sits at the end of 24th Street, east of Illinois Street and close to the new Third Street light rail. It's one of the parks embedded in the Blue Greenway, Sa... more

Washington Park - Alameda

Due to the vastness of this park, it is divided into two sections: Upper Washington (bordered by Central Avenue and 8th Street) - the playground, recreation center, basketball courts and Arnerich Field can be found in this portion of the park L... more

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