The best parks & outdoor spots in East Bay North

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

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Tilden Regional Park

Parks & Outdoors

A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.

2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd (Orinda)

“A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.”

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University of California Botanical Garden

Parks & Outdoors

Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.

Centennial Dr (Berkeley)

“Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.”

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Regional Parks Botanic Garden

Parks & Outdoors

Large landscaped garden displaying the native plants of California's many natural habitats.

1550 Wildcat Canyon Rd (Berkeley)

“Large landscaped garden displaying the native plants of California's many natural habitats.”

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Marina Bay Park

Parks & Outdoors

Marina Bay Park is calling for a low-key hang this week, with big lawn space for sprawling picnics, legit BBQ spots, and a bonus dose of…

WM72+XXR, Marina Bay Park, Unnamed Road (Richmond)

“Marina Bay Park is calling for a low-key hang this week, with big lawn space for sprawling picnics, legit BBQ spots, and a bonus dose of history at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial. Ideal for catching up with friends and pretending your playlist is a live DJ.”

From the Alameda newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Keller Beach Park

Parks & Outdoors

Small, clean beach with barbecue pits, a shower and restrooms, plus biking and jogging trails.

Richmond

“Small, clean beach with barbecue pits, a shower and restrooms, plus biking and jogging trails.”

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Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Parks & Outdoors

Waterfront space with a picnic area, beach, fishing pier, panoramic views & a model railroad museum.

900 Dornan Dr (Richmond)

“Waterfront space with a picnic area, beach, fishing pier, panoramic views & a model railroad museum.”

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