The Best Park / Open Space in East Bay

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

Susana Park

Susana Park and Estudillo Street. Performing stage, picnic area, park benches, lighted pathways and imported trees from all over the world. Susana Park is available to rent for special event requests. more

Swiss Park

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 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 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

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

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

Vallejo Waterfront Park

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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Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,789 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. The park extends from the Tilden Nature Area above the Berkeley hills in the south to historic Alvarado Park at the north end... more

Wildcat Marsh and Landfill Loop

This trail system combines visits to both Wildcat Creek and San Pablo Creek marshes as well as the circumnavigation of a man-made land ll "mountain" which offers magnificent views across San Pablo Bay to landmarks in Marin, Sonoma and Western Contra... more

Willard Park

William B Pond Recreation Area

William B. Pond recreation area is one of the most well established and popular parks along the river. Physically handicapped anglers can access the large, man-made fishing pond via a specialized fishing pier and ramp. Paved walking trails gently slo... more

Wilma Chan Park

Madison Park has been renamed to be Wilma Chan Park. The park is an Oakland Chinatown park across the street from the Lake Merrit Bart Station. ~~~~~~~~ Wilma Chan was an American politician in California serving on the Alameda County Board of... more

Woodstock Park

Woodstock Park has picnic areas, a playground & fields for softball, baseball, football & soccer. more

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