The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

Coyote Creek Visitor Center at Anderson Lake

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 Park

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

Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve is located at the western edge of the Coyote Valley, which provides a greenbelt between San Jose and Morgan Hill. While only 20 miles from downtown San Jose, this preserve offers a true rural and wilderness experienc... 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

Crane Cove Park

Crane Cove Park is a seven acre open space along the former industrial shoreline at 18th Street and Illinois. The park includes two historic cranes, as well as the last remaining shipbuilding slipway, which - when complete - will transform into a cen... more

Creek Park

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

Crissy Field

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

Crissy Field Center

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

Crocker Amazon

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

Cupertino Memorial Park

This popular 28-acre park includes acres of lawn that are ideal for family picnics, a gazebo overlooking our beautiful pond, an amphitheatre, a lighted softball field, and six lighted tennis courts. It is centrally located, being adjacent to the Cupe... more

Cupertino Memorial Park

This popular 28-acre park includes acres of lawn that are ideal for family picnics, a lake, an amphitheater, lighted softball field, six lighted tennis courts, and is directly adjacent to the Senior Center, Quinlan Community Center and the Cupertino... more

Cupid's Span

Cupid's Span is an outdoor sculpture by married artists Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, installed along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California, in the United States. The 60-foot (18 m) sculpture, commissioned by GAP founders Donald and... more

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater - Mountain Theater

The Sidney B. Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, known as the Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre or simpy Mountain Theater, is a 3,750 stone seat, open air venue in Mount Tamalpais State Park. There are redwood groves and oak woodlands and spectacular views a... 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

DeLaveaga Park

The park is named after Jose Vincente DeLaveaga, a businessman who lived during the mid to late 1800's. The area where DeLaveaga park now stands was the land was the site of his former vacation home. The land used to house many horse stables, exotic... more

Detroit Steps

The Detroit Steps are a two-block public stairway in Sunnyside, comprising 185 steps that run from Detroit and Hearst to Detroit and Joost, bisected by Monterey Boulevard. - https://www.detroitsteps.org/ more

Devendorf Park

A large expanse of lawn surrounded by stone pathways, benches and shade trees, occupying an entire block of downtown Carmel between Ocean Ave and 6th. This park is the site of numerous public festivities throughout the year and a favorite spot for a... 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 Meadow

Discovery Meadow is at the southern end of the park, adjacent to the Children's Discovery Museum. It features a large expanse of lawn and is used extensively for festivals during the summer months. The Riverwalk trails along Discovery Meadow follow... 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

Dolores Park

One of the more popular parks in the city, Dolores Park has several basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and grassy hills where locals hang out to relax. Great view of downtown from the top of the hill near 20th and Church streets. Get lun... more

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

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Duboce Park

Duboce Park is a wonderful little park.  Great dog area, active playground and basketball court.   The Harvey Milk Rec Arts Center at the top of the park is a great resource for the community. --------------- Duboce Park is a smal... more

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Dunphy Park

Waterfront gazebo, sand volleyball court, bocce courts, and large lawn area. No restrooms on premises. Restrooms are available a block away at City Hall during business hours. Call for rentals and event permits. more

Dutch Windmill

Sometimes referred to as the "North Windmill", the first Golden Gate Park windmill stands 75 feet tall with 102 foot long spars, and was built to pump up to 30,000 gallons an hour of well water for irrigation purposes. (Before the windmill's erection... more

Eagle Park

Eagle Park is a great little park with a large lawn area, a playground, and picnic tables.  The pool is open year round. more

EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park

The EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park is the first environmental education facility in southeast San Francisco. As a division of bay.org, the EcoCenter at Heron's Head Park's mission is to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of San Francisco B... more

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve

The serpentine grasslands of Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve are famous for their magnificent displays of wildflowers each spring. The park's location, within easy access to Interstate 280 and Edgewood Road, makes this beautiful display readily ac... more

El Estero Park

El Estero Park Complex is a 45-acre City-wide multi-use recreation area in the center of Monterey at Del Monte/Camino Aguajito/Fremont/Camino El Estero. Paddleboat concession at lake, group BBQ picnic area, exercise course, restrooms. more

El Polin Spring

Located in the heart of the Presidio's largest watershed, Tennessee Hollow, El Polín Spring is central in the area's history. From time immemorial the spring was a source of fresh water for native families. The native Ohlone lived just downstr... more

Elkhorn Slough Reserve

Elkhorn Slough is a seven-mile arm of the Monterey Bay located half way between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey. This arm has a bend in it as it extends inland, and at the "elbow" lies the reserve. The reserve is owned and managed by the Califo... more

Elmhurst Park

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

Emerald Park

In between the high-rise city that has transformed Rincon Hill, a half-acre patch of green gives residents and workers a semblance of calm. more

Emma Prusch Farm Park

Native San Josean Emma Prusch, bequeathed to the City of San Jose, 87 acres in 1962. The rich agricultural land was once a working dairy farm located in the heart of the Valley of Hearts Delight at he intersection of King and Story Roads. The park co... more

Esmeralda Walkway

The Esmeralda Walkway cuts through from Lundy's to Colridge. more

Espirit Park

This little strip of green is a wonderful urban park in Dogpatch. Usually quite and bordered with trees, the open space is a popular play area for dogs. If you had time, it would be a fine place to picnic before an early Warriors game. more

Esprit Park

Esprit Park is a little patch of green in Dog Patch popular with dog owners. There are a few picnic tables on the side of the park and it's close to the bustle of Chase Center and Third Street. It's a great retreat for lunch goers in one of the sunn... more

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Eureka Valley Rec Center

The Eureka Valley Rec Center offers a wide selection of groups, clubs and classes at this vibrant community center in the Castro District. After a full renovation, the indoor basketball court and play area look brand new again.  The auditorium,... more

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Naturalist-led hikes for all ages every Sat at 10, no reservations required. more

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