Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Oakland

SF Weekly • May 25, 2011SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST PLACE TO RUN7.3 mi. trail offers dirt terrain, steep hills, & views of UC Berkeley's Campanile, Golden Gate Bridge, & Mount Tamalpais...

Jack P. • February 7, 2012Gas, brake, DIP!

Pacific Union • October 3, 2012Nice hiking and views!

Caitlin P. • February 3, 2012Look out for the intoxicating aromas of baked goods coming from the Marscot

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!

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

Ms. Glow/Ms. Glows Kitchen S. • March 13, 2013This is such a great park with a lake and beach sooooi wonderful....

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

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.

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

Elisa C. • May 12, 2014The French trail is the best

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.

Joe W. • July 1, 2010Great, flat, open field in the center of the park (with a couple big redwood trees on the side) perfect for tossing a Frisbee or running your dog.

Reshayla C. • February 22, 2013Beautiful view...

Terri E. • November 18, 2013Don't miss this lovely little garden when you visit Lake Merritt. Be sure to take a look at the bee hotel.

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.