Bay Area Parks & Open Spaces

Hard to believe it's so close to urban San José, this County Park campground is located in a heavily wooded area next to a large grassy picnic area. The... More about Sanborn Skyline County Park

This huge fifty-two acre park offers a wide variety of activities and services for all memebers of the family. The area west of Saratoga Creek contains... More about Santa Clara Central Park

West of Stevens Creek near the Bay is Shoreline at Mountain View. Shoreline at Mountain View Park is a beautiful 700-acre park with a saltwater lake,... More about Shoreline Park

From a cow pasture to cantatas, from a roadhouse to Rigoletto is the history of Sigmund Stern Grove in brief. Before the Forty-Niners cast their shadow... More about Sigmund Stern Grove

Speedway Meadow is a thin narrow field on the west (ocean) side of 19th Avenue. There are BBQ pits in the meadow, perfect for large groups. Reserving... More about Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park

Stafford is one of our newest parks to be remodeled. It has a new play area and water feature that is on in the warmer months. There are 4 reservable... More about Stafford Park

Stinson Beach is a treasure tucked between the coastal bluffs north of San Francisco. It is close to the city, yet seems like it is hundreds of miles... More about Stinson Beach

The mission of the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is to create a community to actively support the Garden with fundraising, promotion and advocacy,... More about Strybing Arboretum

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Skate Park at Sunken Gardens Neighborhood Park, east end of Pacific Avenue, is open to the public during... More about Sunken Gardens Skate Park

The Sunol Wilderness Area is a little-known gem tucked away in the southern part of the East Bay. Some of this park's highlights include its great wildflowers,... More about Sunol Wilderness

The Presidio preserves an astonishingly complex cultural and natural heritage within its 1480 acres. For details, select the "In Depth" link to the right.... More about The Presidio

Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands are home to over 3,000 residents as well as a number of commercial tenants, schools and community serving organizations.... More about Treasure Island