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Angel Island State Park
Parks and Waterways
Jack London area
Jack London Ferry / Blue & Gold Fleet
(415) 773-1188
www.angelisland.com/
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Angel Island State Park makes a rewarding day trip and is one of the best recreational opportunities on the Bay. |
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Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
Redwood Rd.
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/parks/anchabot.htm
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Stretching from Redwood Park to the town of Castro Valley, this 4,943-acre park offers biking, hiking, riding trails, an equestrian center, and a lake. Trails range from less than five to more than 30 miles long, with moderate and steep grades. There’s great picnicking, fishing, and boat rentals on the 315-acre lake. Daily, dawn to dusk. |
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Bay Area Ridge Trail
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
Entrances throughout the Bay Area
(415) 561-2595
www.ridgetrail.org
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This 400-mile trail—parts of which are still under construction—loops through the nine Bay Area counties, connecting parks and preserved open spaces and offering hiking, riding, and biking. The 31-mile ridgeline segment connecting eight regional parks offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. |
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California Canoe & Kayak
Boating
Jack London area
map
409 Water Street
(510) 893-7833
www.calkayak.com
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Stop in at this popular shop in Jack London Square to rent a canoe or a kayak for a paddle around the Oakland Estuary or the San Francisco Bay. Ask about lessons, guided tours and the moonlight tour. |
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Chinese Garden at Harrison Railroad Park
Parks and Waterways
Chinatown area
map
275 7th Street
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Site of early morning Tai Chi Chuan and other exercise programs. |
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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
Stonewall Road
(510) 644-0436
www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont
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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is nestled in the Berkeley and Oakland hills behind the historic Claremont Hotel. |
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Claremont Hotel Club and Spa
Tennis
Hills area
map
41 Tunnel Rd
(510) 843-3000
www.claremontresort.com
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Located high in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills, this landmark hotel and resort boasts a spectacular view and 279 rooms. Enjoy the fitness center, salon, spa, tennis courts and restaurant. |
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Davie Tennis Stadium
Tennis
Hills area
198 Oak Rd.
(510) 444-5663
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This popular tennis complex is conveniently located near Lake Merritt and not far from downtown. It boasts five beautifully manicured outdoor courts surrounded by trees, and a changing area. Call to reserve courts. For other public tennis courts around the city, call (510) 238-3494. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
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Dimond Recreation Center
Parks and Waterways
Dimond District area
3860 Hanly Road Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-7831
www.ci.oakland.ca.us/parks/programs/dimond.
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Nestled in a beautiful 12-acre park with Oak and Redwood trees, Dimond provides nature lovers and sports enthusiasts a range of activities. Sausal Creek runs through the park and hiking trails lead to its headwaters in the Oakland hills. Programs include t-ball, basketball, soccer, cooking, arts & crafts, self-defense and Hip Hop dance. There are also tennis courts, picnic areas, play structures and Lions Pool. |
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Dry Ice Roller Hockey Arena
Ice Skating
Airport area
map
210 Hegenberger Loop
(510) 562-9499
www.dryicehockey.com
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Specifically design and implement camps, clinics, and private lessons for individuals, teams, or entire clubs. |
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East Bay Regional Parks
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
2950 Peralta Oaks Ct.
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/
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The nation's oldest and largest regional park system, founded in 1934, the district oversees more than 50 regional parks throughout the region that offer hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, and more. |
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Golden Gate Fields Racetrack
Spectator Sports
Hills area
1100 Eastshore Hwy., Albany
(510) 559-7300
www.ggfields.com
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Thoroughbred racing at this track features the sport’s top jockeys and horses. Racing season runs from November through March, and the track is open Wednesday through Sunday. |
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Golden State Warriors Basketball
Spectator Sports
Airport area
The Arena in Oakland
(888) 479-4667
www.warriors.com
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Tickets range from $10 to $270, available at the box office, by phone, or online. |
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Grove Shafter Park and Dog Play Area
Parks and Waterways
Temescal area
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 37th Street
www.oaklandnet.com/parks/parks/parkslisting
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Oakland city park under the intersection of Hwys 24, 580, and 980. Access from Martin Luther King Jr Way or Telegraph Ave between 34th and 37th Sts. Now featuring a dog play area. |
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Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
Skyline Blvd. east of Grizzly Peak Blvd.
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/parks/huck.htm#Map
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Huckleberry’s 240 acres boast a wide diversity of native plants. Flower enthusiasts can take a self-guided 1.7-mile tour that winds through a variety of terrain. Daily, dawn to dusk. |
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J World Sailing School
Boating
Jack London area
481 Water Street
(510) 271-4780
www.sailing-jworld.com
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J World Sailing School offers all levels of sailing classes, from learn to sail through advanced yacht racing and offshore sailing. |
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Jack London Aquatic Center
Boating
Jack London area
115 Embarcadero
(510) 208-6066
www.jlac.org
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Rowing, kayaking, and sailing classes and trips for children and adults. |
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Joaquin Miller Park
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
3590 Sanborn Dr
(510) 482-7849
www.oaklandnet.com/JoaquinMillerPark/home.h
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Enter Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the City. |
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Lake Chabot
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
17930 Lake Chabot Road
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/parks/lakechab.htm
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Visitors can explore miles of beautiful hiking, riding, and bicycling trails through grasslands, chaparral, and shady eucalyptus groves or along the shores of Lake Chabot. |
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Lake Chabot Golf Course
Golf
Hills area
map
11450 Golf Links Rd.
(510) 351-5812
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Located in eye-catching Anthony Chabot Regional Park, this club features a hilly nine-hole course, a regulation 18-hole course with broad fairways, a putting green, and a chipping area. |
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Lake Merritt
Parks and Waterways
Lake Merritt area
map
www.oaklandnet.com/parks/parks/lakemerritt.
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Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area consisting of 3.4 miles around the circumference of the lake, covering 155 acres of land. |
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Lake Merritt Boating Center
Boating
Lake Merritt area
568 Bellevue Ave
510 238-2196
www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/boating.a
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Enjoy a view of Oakland from the water as you paddle a pedal boat, kayak, or canoe on the lake, or, if you are a sailor, let the wind power your voyage. The protected waters of Lake Merritt are perfect for new or experienced boaters and the boating center has lifejackets for all ages to allow for family explorations |
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Leona Canyon Regional Open Space
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
Campus Drive off Keller Avenue
(888) 327-2757
www.ebparks.org/parks/leona#about
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A pristine wooded canyon is protected in this 290-acre parkland near Merritt College in Oakland. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
Parks and Waterways
Airport area
Doolittle Dr. & Swan Way
(510) 562-1373
www.ebparks.org/parks/mlk#reach
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Next to the commercial bustle of Oakland International Airport is a 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay. |
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Metropolitan Golf Links
Golf
Airport area
map
10051 Doolittle Dr.
(510) 569-5555
www.playmetro.com
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Enjoy the challenges of a 72-par course, putting green, and driving range that’s within minutes of Oakland International Airport. After tackling the fairways, take time to relax at the Sweet Spot Café, which offers reasonably priced Southern fare made from scratch. |
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Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Parks and Waterways
Jack London area
Middle Harbor Road
(510) 272-4810
www.ebparks.org/parks/middle_harbor#reach
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Middle Harbor Shoreline Park MHSP is a 38-acre shoreline park built by the Port of Oakland and operated by the East Bay Regional Park District for the community, with more than two miles of pathways encircling Middle Harbor Basin. |
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Montclair Golf Course
Golf
Montclair area
2477 Monterey Blvd.
(510) 482-0422
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You can practice your swings and drives on the driving range and nine-hole pitch-and-putt at this upscale Oakland Hills course. |
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O.co Coliseum and ORACLE Arena
Spectator Sports
Airport area
map
7000 Coliseum Way
(510) 569-2121, (510) 762-2277
www.coliseum.com
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This complex comprises the 63,000-seat stadium home to the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland As and the recently renovated 18,300-seat arena home of the Golden State Warriors. Both are major concert and entertainment venues, and both sponsor special events year-round. |
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Oakland A's Baseball
Spectator Sports
Airport area
7000 Coliseum Way
(510) 638-4627
www.oaklandathletics.com
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If you're looking for exciting baseball at a great value, call the Oakland A's today. We'll help you find the best deal for a group of any size. |
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Oakland Ice Skating Center
Ice Skating
Uptown area
map
519 18th St.
(510) 268-9000
www.oaklandice.com
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This world-class downtown center offers public skating, year-round pickup hockey, and skating and hockey classes for all ages. Professional training sessions are sometimes open for spectators. Call for hours. |
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Oakland Raiders Football
Spectator Sports
Airport area
7000 Coliseum Way
(510) 762-2277
www.raiders.com
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Tickets are $47 to $91, available at the box office, by phone, or online. |
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Redwood Regional Park
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
11601 Skyline Boulevard
(510) 635-0138
www.ebparks.org/parks/redwood
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On Redwood Road, just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, is a hidden redwood forest whose peaceful groves give little evidence of its bustling past. |
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Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
6800 Skyline Blvd
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/parks/sibley.htm
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East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve. Originally called Round Top Park, Sibley shares with Temescal and Tilden the distinction of being one of the East Bay Regional Park District's original parks. |
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Roberts Recreation Area / Pool
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
10570 Skyline Boulevard
(510) 482-6028
www.ebparks.org/parks/robrec.htm
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Within the park's 82 acres are a heated outdoor pool, bathhouse, playing fields, picnic areas and hiking and riding trails. Sea captains once took their bearings from a towering redwood tree on Blossom Rock here. |
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Temescal Beach House
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
Temescal Regional Park
(510) 540-0220
www.brazilianroom.org/temfacilities.html
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A beach in the middle of Oakland? With water and sand and everything? Yes! And so much more, thanks to the East Bay Regional Park District, who developed this scenic gem as one of its first three parks back in 1938. |
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Temescal Recreation Area
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
6502 Broadway Terrace
(510) 652-1155
www.ebparks.org/parks/temescal
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Located next to the junction of highways 24 and 13 in Oakland, Temescal is a convenient urban oasis, popular for swimming, fishing, sunbathing, and picnicking. |
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Tilden Park Golf Course
Golf
Hills area
map
10 Golf Course Drive
(510) 848-7373
tildenparkgc.americangolf.com
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Tilden Park Golf Course offers golfers an experience you won't find anywhere else in the Bay Area. |
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Tilden Regional Park
Parks and Waterways
Hills area
map
2950 Peralta Oaks Ct
(510) 562-7275
www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden
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Each year in the Botanic Garden the first plants to bloom do so around mid-December and early January, initiating a flowering succession that makes a continuous show for fully seven months. |
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