The best parks & outdoor spots in Oakland
10 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Emeryville Marina Park
Parks & OutdoorsLaid-back park offering bay views, picnic tables, and a marina as well as an easy walking trail.
Emeryville Marina Park
Parks & OutdoorsTemescal Regional Recreation Area
Parks & OutdoorsUrban, lakeside retreat offering swim & picnic areas, a fishing dock, trails & playgrounds.
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
Parks & OutdoorsTilden Regional Park
Parks & OutdoorsA 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.
Tilden Regional Park
Parks & OutdoorsClaremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Parks & Outdoors208-acre preserve with hiking & equestrian trails, plus views of nearby cities & San Francisco Bay.
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Parks & OutdoorsMcLaren Park Trails
Parks & OutdoorsLarge forested park featuring scenic hilltop viewpoints, tennis courts and a playground.
McLaren Park Trails
Parks & OutdoorsUniversity of California Botanical Garden
Parks & OutdoorsEstablished in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world.
University of California Botanical Garden
Parks & OutdoorsAlemany Farm
Parks & OutdoorsExpansive farm run by the community, offering internships, classes & volunteer opportunities.
Alemany Farm
Parks & OutdoorsJohn McLaren Park
Parks & Outdoors312-acre park featuring a golf course, a pool & an amphitheater, plus 7 miles of walking trails.
John McLaren Park
Parks & OutdoorsRegional Parks Botanic Garden
Parks & OutdoorsLarge landscaped garden displaying the native plants of California's many natural habitats.
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
Parks & OutdoorsOyster Bay Regional Shoreline
Parks & OutdoorsNeed a quick reset close to home? Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline serves up wide-open Bay vistas, easygoing walking paths, picnic spots, and…
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
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