Bateman Mall Park is a neighborhood green space for families and young children. Enclosed by a low fence with two entrances, the park features a tot-friendly play structure with a slide, a ladder, climbing boulders, and a wood chip-filled sandbox.Kids can ride scooters or bikes along a small, paved path while adults relax at picnic tables shaded by mature trees. Families often gather here for low…

Great Stoneface Park is a quiet neighborhood park in Northbrae with street parking, walking trails, and an open grassy area. A shaded picnic table and benches offer peaceful spots to sit and take in the surroundings. The park features large natural rock outcrops, making it a popular spot for climbing, scrambling, or simply admiring the geology. It’s a tranquil retreat tucked away from the…

Grotto Rock Park is a small hillside park featuring a large rock outcrop with carved steps, natural climbing areas, and scenic views. Located in the Northbrae neighborhood, the park provides a unique outdoor experience for visitors looking to explore rock formations or enjoy a quiet retreat. The rocky terrain offers opportunities for climbing and scrambling, making it a popular spot for…

Remillard Park is a quiet hillside retreat in the Berkeley Hills, known for Pinnacle Rock, wooded trails, and scenic viewpoints. The park blends natural open space with climbing routes, making it a favorite destination for nature lovers and climbers. Pinnacle Rock is the park’s centerpiece, with routes from 15 to 30 feet that attract climbers of all skill levels. Around it, rugged terrain,…

Berkeley Way Mini-Park is a small, fully gated neighborhood park with play areas for toddlers and older kids. The playground features two structures—a larger one with a spiral slide, zip line, and climbing net, and a smaller one with a sidewinder slide and pretend play elements. A four-person teeter-totter, swings, and a mix of sand and soft rubber surfaces add to the fun and shaded benches offer…

 Contra Costa Rock Park is a small neighborhood park featuring a large natural rock formation in North Berkeley. The rock outcrop provides a unique landscape for climbing, scrambling, and exploring, making it a popular spot for children and rock enthusiasts. A short walk of about 20-30 steps leads to the top of the rock, where visitors can enjoy a different perspective of the park. A…

Mortar Rock Park is a small neighborhood park in the Berkeley Hills, known for its distinctive rock formations and shaded natural setting.The park is a popular destination for bouldering and climbing, offering a variety of short but technical climbing routes on Northbrae Rhyolite, a volcanic rock unique to this part of Berkeley that climbers prize for its texture and challenging holds.While…

Becky Temko Tot Park is a small, fully fenced playground designed for toddlers and young children can safely explore, climb, and play. Located in Southwest Berkeley, it offers a a calm neighborhood space designed with little ones and their caregivers in mind.Kids can enjoy a two-level slide, a spinning tea cup, and a sand pit with an interactive water feature. Stone cat sculptures add a playful…

The Ohlone Greenway winds for more than 1.5 miles through Berkeley, offering tree-lined paths, landscaped gardens, and places to pause under natural shade. Seating areas tucked along the trail invite walkers and cyclists to take a break or meet with friends. The greenway begins at Ohlone Park along Hearst Avenue, where kids climb colorful playground structures, dogs roam off-leash areas, and…

The West Street Pathway offers a flat, paved trail lined with trees, grassy areas, benches, and trash cans, creating a calm, green corridor through Northwest Berkeley. The wide, smooth surface makes it easy to walk, jog, skate, or roll along with a stroller or wheelchair. The route starts at Strawberry Creek Park, passes Berkeley Way Mini Park, and continues to the Cedar Rose basketball…