By Ann Chang
Introduction
This article covers the 15 best parks in Berkeley, CA, to explore, all offering a...
CATEGORY 1
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 1
Nestled in the hills of Berkeley and Oakland, Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve spans 208 acres...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 2
Opened in 1915 as one of the first parks in the city, Codornices Park featured...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 3
Bordering the north and south of Aquatic Park, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park spans 8.5 miles...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 4
Situated along the southern shoreline of Berkeley, Shorebird Park Nature Center offers terrific activities and...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 5
Berkeley boasts multiple rock parks for avid climbers and boulderers, with Indian Rock Park being...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 6
Originally known as North Waterfront Park, Cesar Chavez Park replaced the former landfill site as...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 7
One of the most popular City of Berkeley parks is Willard Park. it encompasses a...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 8
Right beside the Berkeley Art Center, Live Oak Park hosts several community festivals and provides...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 9
Opened for public use in 1914, San Pablo Park provides various recreational activities for all...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 10
Featuring nine regions of flora from North America to Australia, the UC Botanical Garden encompasses...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 11
The city of Berkeley developed Cedar-Rose Park along a portion of the abandoned Santa Fe...
CATEGORY 1 - PARK 12
Honoring the famous civil rights activist, the city designated this park as the Martin Luther...
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CATEGORY 2 - PARK 1
Located in Orinda, about 10 minutes when driving from Berkeley, this park is one of...
CATEGORY 2 - PARK 2
Sitting between Berkeley and Oakland, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is also one of East Bay...
CATEGORY 2 - PARK 3
North of McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, the Albany Bulb juts out into the bay. Originally...
Conclusion
Berkeley is an attractive, charming, and less crowded mirror of San Francisco. Whether you're visiting...
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