What a nice park; filled with greenery and trails galore…read more Park near the ranger station. Be sure to walk over to the nursery garden area too. The Sunset trail is a winner; get a brochure to view your route. Enjoy.

Beautiful park in Oakland. Lots of nice trails and there are dedicated off leash dog areas and dog…read morepark. Plenty of parking is available as well. There is a playground for children and steps for those that want to use stairs for their exercise routine.

This park is absolutely delightful. It sits in the city of Piedmont, which is a bit of unusual city…read moregeographically because it is completely encapsulated by Oakland. It's somewhat of an oasis in Oakland. And this park is an oasis within that. The park isn't huge, but it does the job. Love the trails, great with the dog, and every once in a while, they'll have the food trucks. Parking nearby is easy.

We spent a crisp morning walking throughout the variety of trails in Piedmont Park. There's a dog…read morerun, play structure, plenty of bench seating, and many shady areas to explore. The safety railings and paved walkways with extra grooves to prevent slippage, especially in steeper sections. The trails would also make a great place to run as most of the paving is flat. This is definitely a place for repeat returns.

Visited the Little Farm and Jewel Lake a few months ago, and after a positive experience with all…read moreof the adorable animals (especially the rabbits), I made it my goal to return to explore the entire park. Well, not the whole park, it's quite massive with far too much to see and do in one day. But I did make my way back here this past Saturday to do a little picnicking in the park, go for a hike at Lake Anza, take in the views at Inspiration Point, and appreciate the plethora of trees, plants, and flowers at the Regional Parks Botanic Garden. The garden was my fave, a pleasant surprise during my time here this past weekend. I also made a stop at the farm again to see the cute bunnies, of course. It's amazing that most attractions and activities at this beautiful park have no entry fee and offer free parking lots for convenience too. Beware that wifi and internet access is limited.

Very nice park with lots of things to do with your little ones…read more We recently went on the Train ride, that was super cute and fun The carousel ride is so much fun also Feeding the animals and was a great experience for the boys Parking is free, you can bring your own snacks and drinks Lots of hiking trails to enjoy

One of the great views of the Bay area is Grizzly Peak…read more I came to visit and my friends took me here to get a view of the Bay area as a whole and it was so amazing. The winding roads that led to the peak were definitely something this Florida gal was not ready for but it was worth the drive! Not too long but definitely a bit winding path upwards. The view is free and you can see all parts of the Bay here, especially if it's a clear day. It seems like a lot of locals (especially kids) come here to hangout. A nice spot to detour and take people from out of town to hang.

The view here is beautiful, both day and night. I stopped by on a whim, and it was really relaxing…read moreto just take in the scenery and think. There are plenty of spots where you can pull over, park, and walk to areas with some seating, making it a great place to unwind.

Strolling through Golden Gate Park today had so many fun activities and views but the absolute…read morestandout was NAGA the sea dragon at Rainbow Falls! This magical art installation BREATHES BUBBLES! And with the epic waterfall in the background just under prayerbook cross, it's like a scene out of a movie. Totally worth the visit!

This waterfall creates a lovely scene along the JFK promenade at Golden Gate Park, the water…read morecascading into the lake surrounded by beautiful greenery. There's a short concrete pathway, through the trees, leading to the Prayer Book Cross sculpture where the top of the waterfall is located. It's bordered by fencing for safety so there's no access to the water up there. But the view from below is far better anyway. Not a place to spend a lot of time (no seating nor grass for picnicking), but many cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians certainly pass by throughout the day. A nice stop if checking out the art along the Golden Mile on JFK. Tip for parking: if you park near the boathouse at Blue Heron Lake, there's a trail behind the restroom building that leads to the JFK promenade and is just a 5 minute walk to Rainbow Falls.

What a Beautiful Park!!!…read more Picnic table right next to the Parking Lot. Fresh Water and a Drinking Fountain 15 feet away from the Picnic Bench!! Cute little Restroom right off the Parking Lot. It Has Handicapped Access and Grab Bars!!! Plenty of Toilet Paper and Hand Sanitizer!!! Nice Paved Parking Lot!! Short 1.7 Mile Trail !! Even has a Handicap Parking Space !!! Watch out for the Poison Oak lol This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Park!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong !!! Number 34 out of the Top 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025 !!!

I just came here for 15 mins and it looks worthwhile to explore more…read more Lots of green everywhere. You start right from the parking lot and traverse downward heading east. Parking: may 8 spaces; you can park rightout the lot. Bathroom: clean. I would come back. Tip: bring water, snacks and sun protectant.

The Lake Temescal loop is a beautiful easy-medium short walk that's a little over a mile…read more As you walk the only partially paved trail you'll see a ton of wildlife (ducks and fish) and quite a few dogs being walked as well as a waterfall water feature. The views are picturesque and it's quite serene for how busy it is. The second half of the trail (after you loop around near the fallen tree) isn't paved and in poor weather would be likely too muddy to be particularly safe, so I would probably walk elsewhere after a good rain or while it's drizzling. All in all, we had nevr been to this lake before and it was gorgeous so we fully intend to return!

The waterfall and the beach area were a nice surprise. Looking forward to going there again.read more

I stumbled up on this open space area on a drive of Skyline Drive. I had no idea Oakland was so…read morevast and had so much open space! The preserve is 928 acres with lots of trails to explore. The main one is Round Top, Volcanic, and Skyline loop which is a little over 3 miles, and there is a trail connecting to the nearby Huckleberry Botanical Regional Preserve for a longer hike. I noticed a lot of purple and yellow thistles. I liked this preserve because there were many views and you could see far out all the way to Mt. Diablo and beyond. It used to be a former volcano million of years ago and has lots of different rock formations which someone into geology would appreciate as well as a couple of labyrinths.

This might be one of my new favorite hikes in Oakland! I love the volcanic cliffs and seeing the…read morebeautiful green rolling hills. The trianl takes you through many different terrain so it never feels boring. I also enjoyed discovering interesting sites like the labyrinth and creepy sheds. They have a medium sized parking lot, but you can also park on the side of the road if needed. Bathrooms are available.