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
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The park is located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Gilman Avenue, between Downtown Campbell and Highway 17. Campbell Park contains a variety of children’s play equipment, two full-length, night-lit (until 10 p.m.) basketball courts with t... more
From Candlestick Point State Recreation, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, San Bruno Mountain as well as relax in the peaceful scenery of the park itself. Its location on the western shoreline of the San... more
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Mile-long beach with trails, a shallow lagoon for children and wildlife viewing. There is a public telephone and public restrooms in the parking lot. Dogs must be on a leash. Because of the dangerous surf, swimming is not permitted. Directions: From... more
The Carson Warner Memorial Skate Park is designed for skateboards and in-line skating. No bicycles are allowed and there is no adult supervision at the park. The parks' name is in dedication to Carson Warner, who was killed in an off-road vehicle ac... more
Perhaps best known for its sculpture gardens, unique trails, and bustling basketball court, the park also offers visitors a clubhouse, children’s playground, tennis court, ball diamond, and multipurpose, turf area. more
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
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
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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
Channel Street Dog Park is a small but important space for dog owners who live and/or work in Mission Bay. more
The park has 1,640 acres of natural watershed along the shores of San Francisco Bay. Features include an extensive intertidal salt marsh, meadow and oak habitats, that are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels and numerous birds.... more
The first thing you'll notice about the Chinese Cultural Garden is its peacefulness. Even the sounds of San José's busy lifestyle fade away as you stroll by the quiet ponds and stately pavilions. The Chinese Cultural Garden is a feature of Ove... more
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
With the Ranch Site addition across Miller Avenue, this park now totals 51 acres. About one third is developed with lawns, play structures, restrooms and water fountains. more
Great view of the city from up here.   Right below Twin Peaks.   This is where they put the pink triangle during Pride Week. more
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The Circle of Palms Plaza is located in downtown San Jose, California. It is the location of California Historical Marker 461, the site of California's first state capital from 1849-1851. Today a ring of palm trees encircles a California State Seal a... more
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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
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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
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Civic Center Plaza is one of the main gathering spots for rallies, celebrations, protests and gatherings of all kinds take place. The plaza area also flows into Fulton Plaza, the area between the main library and the Asian Art Museum. more
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
Incorporated in 1872, the City of Cloverdale is located 85 miles north of San Francisco and 32 miles north of Santa Rosa in California's beautiful wine country. The City is 2.7 square miles in size with a population of approximately 8,454.  more
The College Hill Learning Garden will educate students about San Francisco’s water, wastewater, renewable-energy and energy-efficiency systems as well as provide hands-on exposure to healthy food cultivation and sustainable living practices. "... more
As one of the City's larger parks, Commodore features play areas, a baseball diamond, picnic tables, BBQ pits, restroom facilities and a fully enclosed dog exercise area located at the eastern end of the park. Commodore park is located at the cross s... more
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The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1,500 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world... more
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The place where Northern Lights happens. It's a great place to camp, hike, and play in the river. more
Cooley Landing Park is located on a peninsula at the eastern end of Bay Road in the City of East Palo Alto. Operated by the City, the park was created in partnership with Midpen which owns portions of the peninsula as part of Ravenswood Open Space Pr... more
Corona Heights Dog Play Area is a heavily used dog play area often described as rustic because of its proximity to the Corona Heights Natural Area. Nearby users of this dog area include residents of the Castro neighborhood to the south and Cole Valle... more
Corona Heights Park is a craggy outcropping located along Roosevelt Way (between Museum Way and 15th Street) and next to the Randall Museum. On the north side of the park is a playground with a children's play structure and a pair of tennis courts. B... more
This tiny neighborhood park offers a dog area and admire the charming Victorians of Cottage Row. It's a short walk from Japantown and the Fillmore District, stroll the landscaped brick pathway. Most of the 22 buildings, listed in the National Regist... more
Cowell-Purisima Trail, just south of Half Moon Bay, is a 3.6-mile gently graded path that winds along bluffs where farmland meets the Pacific Ocean. It's a part of the California Coastal Trail, which will one day span the entire length of the state.... more
Coyote Creek Visitor Center sits at the head of the Coyote Creek Trail which offers great hiking and biking opportunities to the publis. The visitor center is located a little less than a mile from Anderson Lake, Santa Clara County's largest reservo... more
Coyote Point is a regional recreation area that provides a wide variety of opportunities: picnicking, swimming, windsurfing, bicycling, jogging, fishing, boating, and sailing. Kids will love the giant, castle-and-dragon-themed Magic Mountain Playgrou... more
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
One of downtown San Anselmo's best kept secrets is Creek Park. Located a stone's throw from one of the busiest intersections in Marin (formerly the "hub" of railroad activity in the county.)  Creek Park is a quiet oasis in the middle of a bustl... more
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The restoration of Crissy Field in the Presidio seems nothing short of miraculous. Newcomers to this shoreline just east of the Golden Gate will no doubt be impressed by the beautiful natural setting. Those of us who remember what Crissy Field used t... more
From its setting in a national park, Crissy Field Center offers a wide variety of programs and amenities that connect the diverse population of the Bay Area to urban environmental issues. Working in partnership with the National Park Service and Bay... more
Baseball fields, soccer fields, walking trails and more. The playground features a large play structure with over 50 play elements. * tot-lot with play equipment for toddlers * sunken boat with water play and sand * stage element * fanta... more