The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles …
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Feb 12, 2025
Last week I was in the Baja Desert, next week I will be in Beijing, China, but today, I was able to take a quick, unexpected trip to the Redwoods. Incidentally enough, of my three days spent in the …Full review by MJellick
Sep 8, 2024
Beatiful area and a great hike. Parking could be difficult, but there are entry points with parking on the roadside. The redwoods are not every where, so plan ahead if that’s what you want to see.…Full review by 131kanem
Aug 12, 2024
So close to town, as visitors with limited time this was perfect. 20 minutes from emeryville. We hiked for about an hour and a half. Barely saw another person. No trash. We had a great time.Full review by 673randyf
If size matters go to Muir woods. I take visiting family to Muir Woods once! Then I take them to Redwood Regional Park the rest of the time (basically every day of their visit) Muir …
If size matters go to Muir woods. I take visiting family to Muir Woods once! Then I take them to Redwood Regional Park the rest of the time (basically every day of their visit) Muir Woods has bigger trees, is further away, has more tourists, and no parking. The oldest trees in Redwood regional park from 1906. Trees in Muir can be 1200 years old.
Can you get from downtown Oakland to the Park on public transportation?
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Depends where you want to go in Redwood. I like the South entrance, but always go by car. not sure if that is reachable by bus. If you are up for a lot of hiking, you can depart from …
Depends where you want to go in Redwood. I like the South entrance, but always go by car. not sure if that is reachable by bus. If you are up for a lot of hiking, you can depart from near chabot sci center. Go to East Bay Regional Parks website and look for the maps to see where you want to go, and for phone # to call re access.
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What is the FEMA grant?
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The $4.65 million FEMA grant will pay for the East Bay Regional Park District, City of Oakland and UC Berkeley to thin trees (mostly eucalyptus) and...