The Gardens at Lake Merritt, a seven-acre collection of themed gardens, is conveniently located in the heart of Oakland at Lakeside Park, our nation’s first wildlife refuge.
Fremont Central Park and Lake Elizabeth began development in 1960. Central Park and Lake Elizabeth was named the best park of the Tri-Cities area by the Argus newspaper for 2004.
The Niles Canyon Railway is a heritage railway that operates in Sunol, California, USA. The railway runs through scenic Niles Canyon, which is located between Sunol and the town of Niles in Fremont, California. The railway is operated by the Pacific Locomotive Association, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation of historic railway equipment.
Garin Regional Park is a park located in Hayward, California, and is part of the East Bay Regional Park District. The park offers various recreational activities and features, and it's a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a beautiful park located in Fremont, California. The park is situated on the site of a former gravel quarry and features several man-made lakes that provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants. For the past century, however, the land known today as Sunol Regional Wilderness was used almost exclusively as ranch land.
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a popular park located in Pleasanton, California. The park features a large man-made lake that provides a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. A haven for swimming and fishing can be found at Shadow Cliffs, only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard.
The City park, and the adjacent park land of East Bay Regional Park District, provides an opportunity to appreciate magnificent views of the valley, enjoy a diverse array of native plant life and, with luck, see some of the birds and animals that call the Ridge home. Visit beautiful Augustin Bernal Park, the City of Pleasanton’s 237-acre natural jewel located on the Pleasanton Ridge.
Joaquin Miller Park draws visitors from all over the city to enjoy hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and picnicking in its redwood groves, its meadows or creekside.
University of California Botanical Garden features one of the most diverse plant collections in the United States, famous for its rare and endangered species.
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is a park located in Union City, California, in the East Bay area. The park covers over 125 acres of land and is a popular destination for hiking, picnicking, and exploring local history.
Lake Chabot Regional Park is a beautiful, year-round public campground, a marksmanship range, and 70 miles of hiking and riding trails make Chabot one of the District's most varied parklands.
Temescal Regional Recreation Area is a popular outdoor destination located in Oakland, California. The park spans over 48 acres and features a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking.
Coyote Hills Regional Park Comprised of nearly 978 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills, this busy park is located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, northwest of the cities of Fremont and Newark.
Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a regional park in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Popular activities include hiking, cycling and horseback riding.
