Bay Area Parks & Open Spaces

Historic 13 acre park. Western half of the park is an official off-leash dog play area, Eastern half of the park has the children's play area, tennis... More about Alamo Square

Albert Park is San Rafael's main park, with a community center, playground, baseball field (Albert Field) and much more.

Of course, Alcatraz is the tiny little island in the middle of the Bay that has such an amazing past as a top security prision that no one ever successfully... More about Alcatraz

Almaden Lake Park is San José's only park featuring a sand beach and swim area. Fish, boat, hike, wind surf, picnic and play volleyball or horseshoes.... More about Almaden Lake Park

In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount... More about Angel Island State Park

The park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding. For... More about Annadel State Park

In 1849, George Patterson left the Midwest for California's gold fields. He tried mining for a year but failed miserably. He decided to turn to something... More about Ardenwood Historic Farms

A great open space with baseball diamonds and plenty of open room for soccer and picnics. Close to the Balboa Park BART / Muni (J,M Streetcars) Station.

Bay Nature Institute is dedicated to educating the people of the San Francisco Bay Area about, and celebrating the beauty of, the surrounding natural... More about Bay Nature Institute

The Marina's 52 acres of water and 975 berths can accommodate some 975 crafts from 16' to 110'. Surge and rough water are eliminated by an entrance breakwater.... More about Berkeley Marina