The 15 Best Parks in Berkeley, CA Visual Story

Introduction This article covers the 15 best parks in Berkeley, CA, to explore, all offering a... See all Parks

The Best Parks in Berkeley, CA

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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 1 Nestled in the hills of Berkeley and Oakland, Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve spans 208 acres... See all Parks

Codornices Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 2 Opened in 1915 as one of the first parks in the city, Codornices Park featured... See all Parks

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 3 Bordering the north and south of Aquatic Park, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park spans 8.5 miles... See all Parks

Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 4 Situated along the southern shoreline of Berkeley, Shorebird Park Nature Center offers terrific activities and... BR Fairbanks/Shutterstock.com See all Parks

Indian Rock Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 5 Berkeley boasts multiple rock parks for avid climbers and boulderers, with Indian Rock Park being... See all Parks

Cesar Chavez Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 6 Originally known as North Waterfront Park, Cesar Chavez Park replaced the former landfill site as... See all Parks

Willard Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 7 One of the most popular City of Berkeley parks is Willard Park. it encompasses a... See all Parks

Live Oak Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 8 Right beside the Berkeley Art Center, Live Oak Park hosts several community festivals and provides... See all Parks

San Pablo Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 9 Opened for public use in 1914, San Pablo Park provides various recreational activities for all... See all Parks

University of California Botanical Garden

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 10 Featuring nine regions of flora from North America to Australia, the UC Botanical Garden encompasses... Eric Broder Van Dyke/Shutterstock.com See all Parks

Cedar Rose Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 11 The city of Berkeley developed Cedar-Rose Park along a portion of the abandoned Santa Fe... See all Parks

Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center Park

CATEGORY 1 - PARK 12 Honoring the famous civil rights activist, the city designated this park as the Martin Luther... See all Parks

The Best Parks Near Berkeley, CA

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Tilden Regional Park

CATEGORY 2 - PARK 1 Located in Orinda, about 10 minutes when driving from Berkeley, this park is one of... See all Parks

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

CATEGORY 2 - PARK 2 Sitting between Berkeley and Oakland, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is also one of East Bay... See all Parks

Albany Bulb

CATEGORY 2 - PARK 3 North of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, the Albany Bulb juts out into the bay. Originally... BR Fairbanks/Shutterstock.com See all Parks

In Conclusion

Conclusion Berkeley is an attractive, charming, and less crowded mirror of San Francisco. Whether you're visiting... See all Parks

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