This was such a wonderful park, it had all of the elements for a fun day! We're so happy we heard about this place from a friend. You're surrounded by so many tall and beautiful redwood trees! It's really breathtaking and such a great place to be out in nature. There is a large playground area and field for the kids to run around. There's also a pool area and some recreational sports area. The view and being out in nature was priceless. We can't wait to come back again! read more

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This is a recreation area with a pool and playground, but there are also many trails to explore. There is a huge parking lot for $5, which is well worth the price vs parking along the road. Today we hiked the West Ridge-Graham-Dunn Loop Trail. It's a relatively easy trail with a little elevation, but nothing serious. The views are beautiful, and you are surrounded by redwoods, sequoias, and a few other species. We saw the city in the distance covered in fog - it was stunning. Because of all the trees, most of the trail is shady. However, there are a couple of little annoyances... the path is a bit rocky. There's hardly any markers, even at forks. Good thing I had my All Trails app guiding me where to go. And finally, dogs do not need to be leashed (which may be a positive for some folks). Every dog we saw (and there were many) were unleashed. Most were well behaved, but for those afraid of dogs, this is a bit annoying. Overall, a nice serene spot to get some exercise and enjoy nature. read more

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For our monthly group hike, our group decided to on hiking the trails starting from the Roberts Regional Recreation Area. The site has a swimming pool, sports field, volleyball court, a large children's play area and play structure and reservable picnic areas. The park has a large parking area that has a $5 parking fee that you pay at the kiosk. We started our hike from the Graham Trail to the Westridge Trail to the Madrone Trail, which is part of the Reinhardt Redwood Park, to the Stream Trail to Starflower Trail to Redwood Ridge Trail and back to the Recreation Area. We had some good hill climbs and went through second-growth redwood groves. On one of the trails, we saw an early aggregation of ladybugs. Our group had a nice 4.83 mi hike on some of the many trails in the Area. Roberts is a nice recreation area in the EBRPD. read more

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Gee, I didn't know there was a sliver of trails between the larger Joaquin Miller Park and the much larger Redwood Regional Parks. Why, it even has its own pay parking lot ($5) which I noticed a lot of people ignore. I, on the other hand, spent five minutes trying to figure out how the damn ticket machine works. Once I parked, it turned out there's a playground, a huge lawn area with picnic tables, and a swimming pool - none of which held the least bit of interest to me since I'm not a harried young parent looking to entertain my kids. I was looking for steps, so I walked in the woods on the Roberts Ridge Trail to the open Redwood Bowl and made a U-turn onto the lengthier Graham Trail. This one wound itself around the hillsides overlooking Redwood Regional. I eventually reached a rustic, rocky dog park that overlooked Oakland. Nice - but how do I get back without retracing my steps? Well, after some inadvertent rock climbing, I made my way back through the Sequoia-Bayview Trail in Joaquin Miller. Oy, such a pleasant circuit. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nU read more

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Great park to see magnificent redwoods. Hiking trails are incredible. Dog friendly. Shaded in hot summers. Can be muddy on trails in winter. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. read more

Loved this park and trailhead! We had planned to meet up at the dog park, One of our party had bad phone reception and parked here. Well it's a pretty nice park with a nearby pool & playground. So let's start here... The trails are uphill and gorgeous the redwood trees raise up to the clouds on this beautiful fall day with blue skies. The air was so fresh. The smell of trees was delightful. Spending a day in nature with my daughter's... priceless! Free parking. We didn't have any problems. Although I have read reviews about car break ins. Please be safe and do not leave valuables in your car. Two parking lots, one has guard shack but they're not collecting parking fees until January 2021~ Per the ranger on duty. Covid19 precautions seemed to be followed by just about everyone I seen. Except one tween boy on a bike. Not bad! Very close to The Chabot Space Center! read more

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It's such a great play structure for the kiddos of all ages. Not huge, but not small by any means. It features a bunch of slides, some climbing boulders, a set of swings, a ton of benches and picnic tables along with a fairly large grass area for soccer/picnicking. They are not charging the $5 parking fee for the rest of 2020, but will plan to start it up again in January. You can park outside the rec area in the larger park on the road, but it is a bit of a trek. Seemingly there are a few trail heads and clear wooded areas, along with what looks to be a public pool! Oh, did I mention a few bathroom, as well? Overall, great area and great playground if looking for a change up of scenery for you and the fam. read more

Absolutely beautiful! Who doesn't love amazing redwoods?! We had a delightful day amongst the trees! read more

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I love coming here, Roberts is very peaceful. The facilities are in good condition, it's dog friendly, and there is nothing quite like the beauty of a redwood forrest. Go experience a little nature! read more

Easy kids and dog friendly hike with wide trails! I like to park for free in the lot by serpentine prairie trail off of skyline, there are also plenty of street parking right outside of the lot is full when you come a bit later in the day. Take the Dunn trail up, less than 30mins taking 2 left turns you will end up at the upper parking lot where the bathrooms are also at! Grassy fields with bench view point is nice for some rest, there is also a big play ground and swimming pool near by. read more

Just adding to the review posted on Tilden regional, redwood was on the other end, of a awesome hike, and where I made the loop through most of redwood, since it's a park close to work and home, it's one i visit often, always peaceful to hike the redwoods, lots of options of trails and workouts, easy to butt kicking. It's a popular park, so be ready for crowds, especially near the parking lots. It's like a mini Muir Woods, redwoods aren't quite as big, but especially through the stream trail, you can walk through the heart of the forest. EBMUD does a great job of maintaining the park and making improvements, Covid has slowed this down a bit. Always a great place to hike. Gotta keep on, keeping on. Tru & blu. Happy yelping, God bless and cheers read more

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Our family spent Easter Sunday here. We took our daughter on a short hike which she complained about and kept asking how much further? And how much longer? My husband said "we'll walk for 15 more minutes". After 1 minute, she asked "has it been 15 minutes yet?!" She's 6 so she doesn't know how 15 min feels. We had taken the Graham Trail and then switched to the West Ridge Trail. We didn't go very far, maybe about 0.75 mile. We're trying to get our daughter into hiking since we enjoy it so much and also need to try to get her out of the house. There is a park near the parking lot. By the way, it is a $5 fee to park. Plenty of parking available. The playground is pretty cool with lots of things to slide down and climb up, puzzles, things to hang off of. There are faux rock walls to climb, swings off to the side with a shaded area with benches. The park has no shade so just be aware to put a hat and sunscreen on. There are lots of benches and grassy area to have a picnic. Across the parking lot are more picnic areas and easy walking paths among the tall trees. The bathrooms are clean and well stocked. This is a great place to take the kids to play and hike. read more

Beautiful location and amenities. The play area is great for all ages. The picnic areas are big are well maintained. Imagine my surprise to bump into a friend who was having her daughter's birthday party there. Yay for cake! Get there relatively early for close parking. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. read more

We booked Roberts for wedding ceremony because we wanted a redwood wedding. We really like the park in general so we booked the Bay Vista & Madrone sites to accommodate for all of our guest and it was perfect. They also have plenty of picnic tables which was great for our cocktail hour. The park staff were friendly and helpful. There was plenty of parking but it was a Friday so not sure what it is like on the weekends. The bathrooms were close by and easy to access. We really like this park and if you are looking for a great outdoor spot to hold an event this is a great option. read more

Roberts Regional Recreation Area - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Quiet, clean, friendly staffs! A lot of tables for a picnic, even in wood trails. Big grass area allow kids to run and also have a playground next to it. read more

Our car got broken into today here. At least a dozen cars were broken into too. They took mine and my husband's wallets. We lost money, cards, cinemark tickets and we have to pay the deductible for insurance coverage for the broken glass. We saw the culprits Drive a Ford F-150 truck, when they tried to break into a Range Rover. They were African American in ethnicity and in their late teens. One guy was on a bike doing the job. We called the cops and they are on the hunt for these guys. So beware when you go to this place. We did the French trail and it was absolutely ideal to hike in the thick shaded area. But all our happiness was short lived with the cars broken into. What a shame! read more

A great park to visit with the little ones because they had an enormous playground. There are plenty of picnic spots to have a family bbq or birthday parties. The park features plenty of open space for you to have virtually any sporting event. Park rangers are courteous and helpful. Only down side is that they charge for parking. read more

We ended up here by accident while looking for the parking lot for Redwood Regional Park, but glad we did! We parked in the lot close to Chabot Science Center at the "staging area" and walked several miles along a beautiful hiking trail. It was mostly pretty flat but with some small inclines /declines. We passed some tent cabins, restrooms, but mostly just very tall redwoods. There were quite a few mountain bikers on the dirt trail. This is a great place to go hiking and not too crowded, but not too remote either. I had cell reception with Verizon our whole hike. read more

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What a hidden gem in the Oakland hills! If you have kids and live in the East Bay, you've got to do yourself a favor and check out this place. I've never seen such a big playground that was so well kept and surrounded by redwood trees. There are even some walking/hiking trails and a pool which has a small entry fee. Location is off of Skyline and you can easily drive past the entry even though there is a sign so make sure you use the Directions option in Yelp because it got me there with no issues. Once you turn in, there is a booth with a machine where you pay to park. Fee is $5 for the day and add $2 if you have dogs. I don't know what happened with the machine but it took me directly to the pay page and charged me $7 without giving me any options so I ended up paying for a dog even though I didn't bring one. Park was completely empty on a Thursday afternoon. There were a few kids that showed up after 3pm but before that we had the entire playground to ourself. The play structure has multiple size slides for kids of all ages and something to discover in every corner. Lots of climbing and running around to be done. Flooring has wood chips which I prefer over sand and was relatively clean except for maybe 2-3 pieces of trash. Swings were a short walk up towards the public restrooms area where there is a giant patch of grass with bbq's for parties, picnics and outdoor games like soccer. My kid enjoyed exploring along the outskirts of the playground where we found sticks and pine cones. We even got to eat a little snack in the sway boat which has a small table on one side. Planning to come here again with the whole family for an entire day next time. Great way to spend a beautiful day in the East Bay if you've got kids! read more

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Whoa! A beautiful park with redwoods in Oakland - who knew?! I had no idea (until my wife's company had a picnic) that such a place existed in the hills above Oakland - it's awesome! Gorgeous stands of redwood trees, ample facilities, green grass, a pool...maybe even more that I didn't experience during my visit. I'm ready to go back and do some exploring. Gotta give it up for Roberts - amazing place. 5 stars. read more

The playground here is pretty impressive. My toddler would call it GINORMOUS, and he absolutely loves this playground. The main playground structure includes high and low levels, wide platforms to run along, large and small slides, and a variety of climbing ladders. They also have swings and a large rocking boat thing on the side. Now it could just be that I'm the type of paranoid mom with an unfortunate fear of heights, but I really do get very nervous every time I see my kid run past one of the wide openings on the higher levels of this playground structure. I can totally picture him somehow falling off and badly injuring himself. As for the ground covering, they use wood chips here which I like more than sand but less than padded mats. The first time I brought my 2-year-old here, he was obsessed with playing in the wood chips and ended up getting some splinters in his hands. My toddler would rate this place 100 stars. I'm rating it 4 stars because, well, I'm that paranoid mom. read more

I liked it there nice view and nice to have a hike good place for family n friends all

$5 parking fee. Quiet trails (best for hiking unless you are a mountain biker), ball diamond for whiffle ball/kick ball, volleyball!, BBQ pits, Redwood trees, archery range, swimming pool, and playground for kids. Redwood bowl is off leash area for dogs. Also right next to Chabot Space center so you have two activities right next to each other. West ridge and graham trails have best views that I explored. I did the suggested trail for 2017 EBRP trails challenge. Easy 1.22 mile loop w approx 600ft elevation gain. Perfect relaxing stroll through the woods. read more

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Lovely place to check out some redwood forests (particularly for those who don't wish to hike long distances at places like Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park or Muir Woods), and Roberts Regional Recreation Area also has some nice picnic areas, a softball field, and a good playground set for children. There are some really nice short trails to explore more of the trees that surround the Oakland Hills. FYI: Parking is $5 daily (regardless if the ticket booth is staffed or not), so please make sure you pay in order to avoid a citation. read more

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Very great park! I came here doing research for my job out and did off-trail stuff, but I would definitely come back here and do recreational things. I saw a nice playground and also a pool. There are also lots of benches to eat at. The view of the Redwoods is amazing as well. There is also a lot of parking here. Parking is $5 though, it was only free for us since we have a permit to park anywhere on these parks. read more

Roberts Regional Recreation Area - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

We were here visiting our friends in Pleasanton and decided to go hiking here because they have been here before and thought it was a nice place to go hiking with lots of shade. There is a $5 parking fee, and we parked in the back of the park. There are a couple of different trails that you can choose from, each going different ways. It is cooler in the morning, where there is a lot of shade from the trees . This park is dog friendly, and a lot of people come here with their dogs. The trails were very quiet so it was very peaceful. Along the trail, there are picnic tables and grills so the place is great for BBQing. Overall, it was a pretty nice hike! read more

Roberts Regional Recreation Area - Hiking trail. Nice and shady - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

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I like this playground best in the East Bay Regional Parks system. I see a lot of comments on the 5.00 parking fee. You can get free parking with the annual East Bay Regional foundation family membership, for around $100 a year. We fish, hike , picnic, go to Alameda Beach, swim at Don Castro, etc, and save far more than the annual cost. With family membership, we get two cards to get discounts/free swimming, two free parking annual passes to all their parks. Four grandkids got in to swimming all last year with me, my husband gets one free fishing permit, and we get camping discounts at Del Valle and Anthony Chabot....other discounts available for Singles, senior, etc on the annual membership. read more

This review is primarily for the swim lessons at Roberts Regional Recreation Area, part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. What an amazing hidden gem these are! The lessons are incredibly reasonably priced, currently $55 for 2 weeks (8 days, Mon-Thurs) of lessons. The instructors seem very good at what they do. After just one week, my son's confidence has improved dramatically. The teacher to student ratio is low: For my (older) son's skill level I have never seen more than 5 students per teacher. The pool is in a beautiful area with a large grassy picnic area beside the pool. So it is pleasant for parents or siblings to hang out while your child is in their lesson. This is a great option if you have multiple children at different ages or swimming levels. You can sign them up for the same class time and they will sort by skill level on the first day of class. So efficient! Open swim times seem to be well managed as well, and are also incredibly reasonably priced. Parking is $5, but you should absolutely purchase an East Bay Parks annual membership. This will cover the cost of parking and open swim and is a great way to contribute to an amazing and beautiful park system. We are already looking forward to swim lessons next year. read more

Ok, I think her name was Veronica(?) she was at the front gate to parking. She is a star. I needed some help finding something and she went above and beyond. Y'all are lucky to have her. So I was just biking through, but this park is STUNNING and such a great mix of sun and redwood shade. VISIT NOW! read more

We came here for a picnic with my daughter's school. It is a very nice clean park with a great playground for all ages. There are a lot of picnic tables so it is great for an outdoor gathering. Parking is $5.00 cash, I believe. A lot of trails to walk around and explore. If you are looking to get some fresh air, then look no more and explore these grounds! read more

I would definitely give 5 stars for the playground, which is by far the best in the area. And I *want* to give 5 stars to the pool but the lifeguards are so strict/rigid/overkill with rules, pool-nazi style. I have a 3 year old and am totally for pool safety. After my 3rd visit this season to Robert's, I was curious, so I found & read the EBAY lifeguard handbook with rules & regulations. I learned that there are real rules & discretionary rules. An example of a discretionary rule is hanging on the rope. The lifeguards at Robert's were yelling at anyone who even touched the rope to get off of it. They came up with all kinds of reasons why you couldn't touch it: the rope might break, there are splinters on the rope, it's dangerous. They yelled at some poor boy for hanging onto the ladder for too long because he was "blocking" the exit. He was there maybe a few minutes and there was no one trying to get out. They yelled at some other parents for letting their kids ride on their backs. They just yell yell yell and spend the entire time. It's a real buzzkill. They also make everyone who goes in the pool (adults & kids) pass a swim test. We came 2 days in a row & still had our bracelets on from having passed the day before. They made us retake our tests. I'd love to know how this works for lap swims, do adults have to pass a test there too? I just wish that they could find a better balance between being attentive & cautious lifeguards without being quite so anal & bossy. Even though we live nearby and it's such a lovely environment, I probably won't go back. read more

Attended a wedding last weekend, such a beautiful natural setting!!! The redwoods are beautiful with the sun peaking through, so peaceful and serene. Lovely, just lovely. read more

This is hands down one of the BEST playgrounds in the East Bay. Its actually called the Barrier Free Playground which, I must confess, I had no clue what that meant until I got home and googled it. Its (obviously, duh!) a playground for ALL children (including kids in wheelchairs, etc), so there are ramps through out and 'lower than average height' interactive items with in the structure. It was PERECT for my fearless 2 year old. I didn't have to worry that he was going to fling himself from some high height before I could reach him - I was able to sit back and let him run wild. There was so much for him to do, he never got bored - It was fantastic. The whole park is clean and well maintained - great restrooms, too. The only drawback is that parking is $5, but if you spend the day - its well worth it. The heated outdoor pool looks like a great time too. We're going to plan for that with the next visit. read more

We attended a baptism picnic for two of my cousins' babies here last weekend. It's hidden way up in the Oakland hills, and is a great place to spend the day with the family. The Madrone picnic area, which is where we were at, is nestled among the famous "landmark trees" that sailors back in the day used as a navigational aid to avoid which is located between Alcatraz and San Francisco. The redwoods kept us shaded from the hot sun, and my daughter enjoyed playing with all the sticks littered around on the ground. The terrain is a bit uneven so if you have toddlers they can't really run around as much as they'd like. Luckily there's a playground located nearby on the other side of the parking lot. There is also a pool there if you or the kids want to go swimming. The whole park is very clean and well-maintained. The views of SF and the Bay from up here are spectacular. I'm so glad that my cousins chose this spot to have their picnic, otherwise I would never have known about this gem of a park. read more

Such a cute place to come with little ones! I only wish we had found it sooner, my daughter is nearly 6.. The park area was clean, the playground area was also clean, bathrooms close by, ample parking, lots of walking areas & spaces for BBQ/ pic nics. There is a $5 parking fee, but I honestly didn't mind since the place is so we'll kept, you can actually see that they are using that fee to keep the place up & that is fair in my opinion. Next time we will check out the pool. :) read more

We got married in the redwood grove, which is the most affordable and beautiful wedding venue I've ever laid eyes on. The fog broke just in time for us to walk down the aisle. With the tall trees stretching on endlessly and the gorgeous light coming into the grove, it felt like we were in a cathedral. On top of its natural beauty, there are some practical reasons to get married here. You can reserve a ceremony / reception site for under $500. You can choose any caterer you want, and you can serve beer, wine & champagne with an alcohol permit. Though there are some noise restrictions, acoustic cello or guitar are perfectly acceptable. Best of all, you can come to Roberts Park for a hike and relive your wedding day at any time. read more

Roberts Regional Recreation Area - The grove where we got married! - Parks Near Me - Oakland, California

Huge park to run and have fun in. Lots of greenery and trails for a nature walk. Kids can spend hours here!

Of COURSE I like Roberts Regional -- without it, it would be impossible to continue on to the trails in Redwood! Basically - this park is a little sliver that encompasses the archery range and picnic/event areas. I suspect that they made this administrative split to make it easier for sponsorship/management of services there. Lots of amazing redwoods -- and plenty of trails leading off into the canyon. read more

Excellent for the whole family. Huge play structure surrounded by nature. Beautiful grass field. Fresh air. Just perfect.

IMPORTANT READ: Park is nice. HOWEVER, be very careful with where you park your car and not leaving items inside. I have seen countless breaking occur near this park often with cars parked alongside skyline blvd. I recommend rolling down windows if you can and putting any valuables in trunk. read more