Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Oakland

Alisha S. • September 10, 2016All around good experience. Food was good atmosphere was amazing !! Great family environment, great for romance as well.

George K. • January 2, 2024You can't go wrong with a hike along the Stream Trail, cool and green and walkable even after recent winter rains!

Brian S. • October 13, 2015Gorgeous flat lawn open space bordered by redwoods, oaks, and BBQ grills. Fantastic play structure. Reserve a table ahead of time. Maybe the best place to have a kid's Birthday in the East Bay.

Pamela W. • December 17, 2017Nice place in Oakland to go hiking, but go early due to limited parking.

Wesley C. • September 23, 2013This place is awesome!! Great views, easy trails.

cnelson ︻. • December 13, 2015Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!

Sanjiv D. • July 18, 2010Great place to see the sunset and meet sports motorcycle enthusiasts. Awesome views of the bay bridge, golden gate bridge, Alcatraz, mount tamalpais.

lorraine d. • October 13, 2013Hip place with great coffee - all shots are double and a cool barber shop, jewelry stores, crafts, and touch of Berkeley. Love it here!

_ • September 21, 2014Great place for a quick or long hike. Endless amount of trails!

cnelson ︻. • December 12, 2015Amazing all year round but rose season is the best!

Nicholas Y. • April 7, 2013Awesome little park in Upper Rockridge. Great for BBQing or hiking/running. Show up before 10 on weekend mornings for first-come picnic/grill areas.

Wells B. • December 3, 2011Get here at sunset!

Alex K. • September 28, 2014Nice little neighborhood gem. Come here for a short walk or to sit around on a nice day.

Phillip W. • May 18, 2024One of the best spots to spend an afternoon in the East Bay! Explore the whole garden or just relax on any of the ample benches. Look for birds, fish, turtles, squirrels, and butterflies!

Danielle H. • December 7, 2016A nice hiking trail and seems to be dog friendly. There are a couple of uphill spots but overall not too bad and the views are beautiful!

Jason K. • February 12, 2013it's very comfortable way to ride a mountain bike. best way to improve ur mountina biking skills..

Maddie Mae • August 17, 2014A hidden gem of a park in the middle of the Oakland port. Great photo ops.

Pam N. • January 6, 2011check out the small trail on the left of parking lot to see bay view

RcLA • December 2, 2015Beautiful spot for a walk or run. A lot of activity all around the lake.

David R. • March 20, 2017Beautiful hikes through redwood forests. Lots of trails! Moon gate entrance is less trafficked and has more parking availability.

Victoria M. • November 19, 2015Can get really crowded during the summer evenings. Lots of good people watching

Maddie Mae • December 1, 2014The film "Hemingway & Gellhorn" used the station interior as the lobby of the Hotel Florida.

RTOakland • August 24, 2011Great place to get together for a sunny day of volunteer cleanup! The library and community garden can always use a little love.

Sam🐨 L. • September 14, 2014Popular place for off-leash dog hiking. Watch out for huge piles of horse manure on the trails

Ed • January 23, 2014Great park for kids. Has two sections: one for 1-3 and the other for 3-5 or so. Also a couple regular swings and a tire swing. Great for combining with a trip to the nearby farmers market in Sunday

Tyrone C. • August 9, 2013Cute little park if you can get past the noise from the freeway.

Brian S. • March 31, 2016Beautiful views and the heart of JMP. #MTB this is the main artery through which many of the best loops connect.

Mortiche W. • March 1, 2017Awesome enclosed playground with two sandy areas; an infant and a toddler play structure with swings for both, tons of shared riding toys, and a large grassy meadow perfect for picnics/soccer.

Mz A. • April 29, 2012Venture up the trail and check out the swing with the kids.

Loida M. • July 7, 2018Definitely a hidden gem. If you’re fascinated with Bonsai, this is the place to visit. Different varieties are on exhibit.