The Best Park / Open Space in Bay Area

Adam Rogers Park

Tucked away in the Bayview District, this leafy gem is home to a beloved community garden. The basketball court, playground and BBQ area are all time-honored gathering spots for friends and neighbors. Expansive views of the Bay and Candlestick Park.... more

Al Fresco Dining Park & The Healing Garden

The West Alameda Business Association is excited to announce the opening of a new outdoor drinking and dining venue - The Al Fresco Dining Park. This project is a collaboration between our organization, The Fireside Lounge, The Hunter Public House,... more

Alameda Point West Mall Square

West Mall Square is a green space in front of Alameda City Hall West, in Alameda Point. more

Alameda Waterfront Park

Alameda Point Waterfront Park has views of the Bay and the City beyond. "It brings a whole new aspect to Alameda and really revitalizes this entire Naval Air Station," said Alameda Recreation and Parks Director Amy Wooldridge. "It'll be a combina... more

Alamo Square Park

Alamo Square Park sits on a hilltop with sweeping views of downtown. It's known for being surrounded by the famous Victorian homes that are called the Painted Ladies. The area is popular with tourists, but the park itself is a refuge for people in... more

Albert J. Boro Community Center

The Albert J. Boro Community Center (Pickleweed Park)  is a 24,000 s/f facility that includes space for community meetings, events, after-school programs, literacy, technology, education, library, social and recreational activities and programs.... more

Albert Park

Albert Park is San Rafael's main park, with a community center, playground, baseball field (Albert Field) and much more. more

Alden Park

On the former Mare Island Naval Base in Vallejo is a lush and old fashioned-looking circular park, centered around a quaint, 19th-century bandstand—that, and a 28-foot intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a Cold War-era nuclear-powered su... more

Alemany Farm

An amazing resource to the Bernal Heights area.   Fun, education, community. Everyone, young or old, experienced or still learning, is welcome to join our community workdays held from 12noon - 5pm every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month and t... more

Allyne Park

Located next to the historic McElroy Octagon House at Union and Gough, this fenced-in park is frequented by dog owners and parents with children. It is beautifully landscaped with paths, trees, shrubs, flowers, benches, and grassy areas. more

Almaden Lake Park

Almaden Lake Park is San José's only park featuring a sand beach and swim area. Fish, boat, hike, wind surf, picnic and play volleyball or horseshoes. A snack bar offers beverages and light foods. Small shade canopies, inflatable kayaks, pedal... more

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Cross wood bridges and navigate narrow turns as you venture into a different world. Mostly undeveloped, the park boasts many beautiful valleys and big views of the citty. For more than 100 years, the place was a mercury mine, and there are still some... more

Alta Plaza Park

A broad, tiered staircase climbs the terraced southern slope of this steep hillside park; when you reach the top, you will find panoramic views of the city and Bay. Trees and benches crown the summit, while nearby are a children’s playground, a... more

Alum Rock Park

Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks.  Located within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Mountain Range, the park’s 740 acres of natural, rugged, beauty provide visitors with many leisure outd... more

Alviso Marina County Park

Welcome to Alviso Marina County Park, gateway to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This 20.6 acre bayside park, located along Alviso slough and adjacent to the salt ponds and marshes of Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National... more

Amador Valley Community Park

Amador Valley Community Park's big attraction seems to be their aquatic facility. The play areas are small and not unique. However, there is a great path around the perimeter of the park that is good for bike riding. - http://www.great-kids-parks.com... more

Andrew Molera State Park

The park is 20 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. more

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Andrews Park

Home of the Downtown CreekWalk, this park features many special events throughout the year. The 17.9-acre park also includes the large, community-built Great Wonders playground, a trail along the creek with historical kiosks, two rentable picnic area... more

Angel Island State Park

In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island is also alive with history. Three thousand years ago the island was a fis... more

Año Nuevo State Park

Año Nuevo State Park's rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park's Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience, where every year up to 10,000 elephant seals return to breed, give... more

Aptos Village Park

This is a 10.3 acre park tucked into old Aptos Village. It is the site of weekend music festivals, family picnics, weddings, company picnics, Renaissance Camp and other special events. Parking There are 27 spaces which are reserved if the facilit... more

Aquatic Park

Aquatic Park was built in 1939 as a public bathing club between Hyde Street Pier and Fort Mason. Now the National Maritime Museum is here. A great place to spend a weekend. The braves swim in the chilly waters. Ghirardelli Square and the cable car tu... more

Ardenwood Historic Farms

In 1849, George Patterson left the Midwest for California's gold fields. He tried mining for a year but failed miserably. He decided to turn to something he know how to do well; farming. By 1877, he transformed himself into one of the wealthiest a... more

Arena Green

Arena Green is the section of the park located between Santa Clara Street on the south, Julian Street on the north, and directly across Autumn Street from SAP Center. Public restrooms are located near the Children's Carousel.   Visitors can visi... more

Armstrong Redwoods Forest Theater

An amphitheater in the middle of the woods.   The area is beautiful and if you're lucky enough, you'll be able to see an event here as well. more

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods preserves stately and magnificent Seq... more

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Art School of Mulford Gardens

Mulford Gardens has a beautiful marina, golf courses, shoreline park, restaurants, and shopping center. The clubhouse and park are available to rent for celebrations, memorials, company meetings, or community groups. more

Ashland Community Center Park

Astro Park

Astro Park is located across from the Oakland Lakeview Public Library Branch, near Lake Merritt. There's also a playground for the young ones. more

Audrey C. Rust Commemorative Site - Russian Ridge Preserve

This 3,137-acre preserve known for its showy display of wildflowers in spring. In summer, the hills turn to gold with the late evening sunlight. Autumn, when the fog recedes, is the ideal time to enjoy the ridge views of San Francisco Bay and the San... more

Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR)

Audubon Canyon Ranch is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental conservation and education organization. It was founded in 1962 to safeguard Bolinas Lagoon from irresponsible development, leading the way for the protection of Tomales Bay. Today, Au... more

Audubon Canyon Ranch - Martin Griffin Preserve

Audubon Canyon Ranch is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit environmental conservation and education organization. It was founded in 1962 to safeguard Bolinas Lagoon from irresponsible development, leading the way for the protection of Tomales Bay. more

Austin Creek State Recreation Area

Austin Creek State Recreation Area is approximately 2.5 to 3 miles above Armstrong Redwoods SNR.   Austin Creek SRA is accessed through the same entrance as Armstrong Redwoods SNR. With open woodlands, rolling hills, and meadows, its topography... more

Backesto Park

Backesto Park elegantly shaded by mature Sycamores along the circumference of its three-square blocks, is home to a variety of diversions, including a modern children's playground, handball, basketball, baseball and soccer. The NNA annually spons... more

Badger Park

Badger Park sits on 11 acres of land that includes a community garden, athletic fields, children's playground, park benches & picnic tables, a trail along riparian habitat, and a dog park with water and shade. The Healdsburg Dog Park Committee, a... more

Bair Island Ecological Park

Bair Island is composed of three islands: Inner, Middle and Outer, totaling approximately 3,000 acres of former salt ponds once owned by Cargill. Approximately 2,000 acres are within the Bair Island Ecological Reserve on the Middle and Outer islands... more

Bakesto Park - Bocce, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer

For 90 years, Italian immigrants and their families have gathered in Bakesto Park for picnics and a game of bocce. The courts were first put in back in 1920, when the overwhelming population of the neighborhood was Italian immigrants. The courts wer... more

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a great resource for this area of town. The park has four baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a playground, soccer field (stadium), dog run / field, baskets, an indoor swimming pool and a skate park. ---------- Balboa Park is a neigh... more

Balboa Skatepark

A great enclosed area with ramps, stairs, rails, mounds, walls, and more.   I've seen people with bikes, razors, in-line skates and of course, skate boarders, young and old. The Balboa Skatepark is a great upgrade to Balboa Park in general and... more

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