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Renting This Park
You can reserve a facility and/or sports field at this park. Learn how to rent a picnic area, community center, wedding area, or other facility. Learn how to reserve a time slot at a sports field or court.
John Hinkel Park, located in a beautiful hillside oak grove offers a range of recreational opportunities as well as an amphitheater for outdoor performances.
Features
- Lawn
- Off-street Parking
- Picnic Area
- School-age Play Area
- Stage/Amphitheater
- Walking Trails
Tucked into the hills of North Berkeley, John Hinkel Park combines oak and bay groves with stone terraces and winding paths. At its center, a historic amphitheater and stage provide a gathering place for community performances and events.
A fenced playground for school-aged children includes slides, swings, a climbing wall, and natural wood structures. A portable toilet is located close to the play area.
Switchback trails and wooden bridges wind through oak and bay groves, linking shaded picnic areas and open lawns.
Parking is limited. An accessible parking space is located at the Sommerset Place entrance, with additional neighborhood parking available on San Diego Road.
