Bay Trail Extension Segment 3

The Bay Trail Extension is a spur trail from the main north-south spine of the Bay Trail that takes visitors through the entire length of the southern side of the Berkeley Marina. It is designed as a shared-use trail approximately 1.2 miles in length, starting from the existing Bay Trail at West Frontage Road and ending at the Berkeley Yacht Club at the north end of Seawall Drive. The trail will be improved in phases over time, as funding is obtained. The first portion of the trail was completed in 2014 (Segments One and Two, from West Frontage Road to the South Cove East Parking Lot). In 2016, the City received a grant of $500,000 in federal funds and $200,000 in local Marina Funds to complete the design and implement Segment Three, which enhanced approximately 600 feet of the existing trail from the two Sailing Clubs (Cal Sailing and Cal Adventures) south to the entrance of Adventure Playground. The project was completed in 2020.    

Main project elements of Segment Three  

The main elements of the current trail enhancement project – the Bay Trail Extension Segment Three Project – are the following:  

• Move the existing trail alignment southward,  
• Widen the trail, and  
• Add features to improve the safety and aesthetic experience for all users at the sail boat and dock staging area (e.g., boaters, trail users, visitors, etc.)