Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• recreation www.ebparks.org EMBRACE LIFE RedWood ReGional PaRk 7867 Redwood Rd. (510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org East Bay Regional Park District Proud Sponsors of In Our Own Backyard: A Portrait of the East Bay Regional Park District Featuring photos from the Bob Walker Collection March 15-October 12, 2008 Oakland Museum of California This park is one of the oldest in the East Bay. Its spectacular, towering redwood trees shade five-mile, 10-mile, and 16mile walking and running loops and limited mountain-biking trails. (In a bygone era, trees nearby once served as aids for sailors bravely navigating the Golden Gate.) Horseback riding is available. There are picnic and group camping sites, too. Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. RoBeRt siBley volcanic ReGional PReseRve 6800 Skyline Blvd. (510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org Enjoy a self-guided geology walk, hiking, and biking in this 660-acre park, the site of extensive volcanic activity some 10 million years ago. Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. RoBeRts ReGional RecReation aRea/ RoBeRts Pool 10570 Skyline Blvd. (510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org This 100-acre park high above the city is a popular destination for families—the accessible playground is a special treat for children with disabilities and those without. The park boasts great hiking trails and scenic picnic areas. It has a heated, outdoor swimming pool amid redwood trees, complete with changing facilities and lifeguards. Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Storm over Del Valle Canyon, seen from Ohlone Wilderness. Photo by Bob Walker, courtesy the Oakland Museum of California tilden ReGional PaRk Wildcat Canyon Rd. off Grizzly Peak Blvd., Oakland and Berkeley Hills (510) 562-7275 www.ebparks.org A Bay Area Gem Tilden has variety to please everyone. It features scenic hiking and riding trails, picnicking, swimming, day camping, a botanical garden, a small farm open to children, a championship golf course, a miniature train, and an antique carousel. Yet there are plenty of quiet places in the park’s 2,079 acres to shelter the wildlife and preserve the natural beauty. Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. tennis davie tennis stadiUM 198 Oak Rd. (510) 444-5663 This popular tennis complex is conveniently located near Lake Merritt and not far from downtown. It boasts five beautifully manicured outdoor courts, surrounded by trees, and a changing area. Call to reserve courts. For other public tennis courts around the city, call (510) 238-3494. Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. V ALLEY C ENTER AT HOLY FOR P ERFORMING A RTS UNIVERSITY NAMES 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619 ( 5 1 0 ) 4 3 6 - 1 5 0 8 • w w w. h n u . e d u Kayaks at the Oakland Estuary tktktktktk 42 oaklandcvb.com photogr aph y: gr aha m thom a s Ask us about our unique state of the art theatres and meeting rooms nestled in the Oakland Hills on the scenic campus of Holy Names University. Available for performances, receptions, meetings, special events, and seminars. Easy freeway access, parking and numerous on-site amenities. http://www.ebparks.org http://www.ebparks.org http://www.ebparks.org http://www.ebparks.org http://www.ebparks.org http://www.hnu.edu http://www.hnu.edu http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau Contents Prologue See and Do Calendar Lodging Food and Drink Shopping Recreation Meetings and Events Flying In and Getting Around

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