The best parks & outdoor spots in Alameda

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.

6500 Broadway (Oakland)

Urban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.

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McLaren Park Trails

Parks & Outdoors

Large forested park featuring scenic hilltop viewpoints, tennis courts and a playground.

2075 Burrows St (San Francisco)

Large forested park featuring scenic hilltop viewpoints, tennis courts and a playground.

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Alemany Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Expansive farm run by the community, offering internships, classes & volunteer opportunities.

700 Alemany Blvd (San Francisco)

Expansive farm run by the community, offering internships, classes & volunteer opportunities.

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John McLaren Park

Parks & Outdoors

312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.

100 John F Shelley Dr (San Francisco)

312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.

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