"George Washington Patterson came west in 1849 to seek his fortune in the goldfields of California. Instead he "struck gold" in the fertile farm fields of southern Alameda County."
Farm
· Fremont, United States
8.5"One of the District's three oldest parks, Tilden has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters."
State / Provincial Park
· Kensington, United States
9.6"A hidden redwood forest lies off Redwood Road just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland."
Trail
· Oakland, United States
9.4"Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the 3,314-acre Anthony Chabot Regional Park."
Park
· Castro Valley, United States
8.1"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."
Park
· Livermore, United States
8.5