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Joaquin Miller Park
- 3594 Sanborn Dr., Oakland (map)
- 510- 867-0669
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(based on 3 user reviews)
A 500 acre park in the Oakland hills containing many forested areas, trails, and areas for picnicking and other activities.
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University of California Botanical Garden
- 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley (map)
- 510-643-2755
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(based on 1 user review)
A 34-acre living museum featuring one of the most diverse plant collections in the U.S., arranged by region. Also includes a bookstore and a small commercial nursery, profits from which go toward the gardens' operating costs.
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Morcom Rose Garden
- 700 Jean St., Oakland (map)
- 510-238-3187
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(based on 2 user reviews)
A large rose garden with many paths, roses and fountains on the Oakland-Piedmont border which can be reserved for weddings or other events.
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Berkeley Rose Garden
- 1201 Euclid St., Berkeley (map)
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(based on 1 user review)
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Briones Regional Park
- 2537 Reliez Valley Rd., Martinez (map)
- 888-327-2757
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A 6,117 acre regional park in Contra Costa County. Perfect for camping and picnicking.
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Camp Mather
- 35250 Mather Road, Groveland (map)
- 209-379-2284
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(based on 1 user review)
A wilderness camp open June-September.
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Codornices Park
- 1201 Euclid Ave., Berkeley (map)
- 510-981-5150
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(based on 1 user review)
A large park in the Berkeley hills featuring a 40 foot concrete slide. There is also a creek, full basketball court, baseball fields, picnic areas with barbecues, and a tunnel leading to the Berkeley Rose Garden.
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John Hinkel Park
- 41 Somerset Pl., Berkeley (map)
- 510-981-6700
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A public park in the Berkeley hills featuring play areas, picnic areas, hiking trail and amphitheater.
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Kennedy Park
- 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (map)
- 510-670-7275
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(based on 1 user review)
A large park in Hayward featuring a merry-go-round and miniature train, among other attractions.
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Lake Merritt
- 600 Bellevue Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-238-7275
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A large lake in the center of Oakland surrounded by trails and parks. Some kinds of boating are allowed.
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Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
- 2465 34th Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-532-9142
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(based on 1 user review)
A historic park in East Oakland and the site of the Peralta house.
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Tilden Regional Park
- Entrances off Wildcat Canyon Rd. and Grizzly Peak Blvd., Berkeley (map)
- 510-843-2137
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A large park in the Berkeley hills featuring many attractions including large nature areas, Lake Anza, a merry-go-round, a steam train, Little Farm, botanic garden and more.
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Acalanes Preserve
- Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek (map)
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Alameda County Fairgrounds
- 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton (map)
- 925-426-7600
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Site of the annual Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, also features various facilities available for rent.
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Albany Bulb
- End of Buchannan St., Albany (map)
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A waterfront park in Albany that is a great place to walk dogs.
