Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Berkeley

Risa R. • July 11, 2015Animals are so cute. Don't forget to bring your own veggies.

cnelson ︻. • December 13, 2015Super Intense hike but the view from the top is worth it!

Jeff R. • October 14, 2019Great view of SF and the bay.

Lola J. • July 16, 2010Fun to come here and see fireworks or just hang out.

Gusto L. • March 23, 2014I love this trail!

Jennifer O. • April 5, 2018They have some workout equipment near the Solano cross and beautiful murals.

Jasper W. • September 3, 2013Great for kids - large grassy area for Frisbee

Readiness K. • October 7, 2019Well curated and beautiful garden space. Much of the garden paths are paved and stroller/chair accessible (but not all).

Lauren G. • March 28, 2011Bring a picnic! This park has lots of picnic tables and nice grassy spots for picnics.

Jenna R. • October 3, 2010Perfect dog park with great views of SF.

Lola J. • July 16, 2010Fun for hiking, swimming, camping, exploring. Take the trail around the lake.

Cal • August 25, 2010Originally, Sather Gate was the terminus of Telegraph Avenue and was Cal's south entrance. The circle in front of the gate marks the turning point for the trolleys that once came from Oakland.

Tavon .. • July 23, 2017Very nice park with a play area for kids and for a picnic. There is a large grassy area for dogs too.

Kimmy S. • May 25, 2012BYOB(ags). Place is great alternative to PI esp on weekends!

Gaudy W. • May 2, 2014Peaceful and convenient place if you want to avoid the drive to Tilden Park, also close to Rose garden,Berkeley.

Tatiana L. • January 18, 2020Good place to grab food and go. High quality and a variety of options if a group of people can’t agree on what to eat. There is space to eat outside, but some of it is sitting on big steps.

Abylkassym Z. • September 30, 2013Make sure to come here at sunset with plenty amount of time and when you will not need to rush further, if you have meditative tunes with you it will add more magical mood to your visit!

Michael S. • March 29, 2010When the sun's going down, and you're watching your kid play soccer, it's best to have a warm jacket. Or maybe a blanket. Otherwise you'll regret ever having signed your kid up for soccer.

Lauren S. • July 22, 2011What a fabulous park! Dog park, play structures, big fields for frisbee, running around and what have you, a basketball court, work out stations and a softball field!

Marian E. • October 20, 2019Best dog park in Berkeley! Well-kept and fairly well behaved dogs.

Philip G. • March 29, 2015Free. Docent led tours. Well kept, but the drought is apparent.

Tim H. • August 6, 2014Excellent baseball field, and a nice little dog park.

Ally M. • May 17, 2016Sunsets here are magical.

Catherine M. • July 2, 2013There's a small beach where you can have lunch and maybe catch a nap!

Kensie S. • March 14, 2013Pick up organic produce and fresh bread on sat AM and then have a picnic in the park. Bring a blanket.

Cecily A. • March 29, 2012I heard that Berkeley included a lot of classical design, including this fountain, because at one point it was considered as the state capital.

Joe W. • July 1, 2010Great, flat, open field in the center of the park (with a couple big redwood trees on the side) perfect for tossing a Frisbee or running your dog.

Tavon .. • July 23, 2017Nice large area. You will find people found aerobics, jogging, even playing tennis. There is also a picnic area.