10570 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611, United States
Roberts Regional Recreation Area is a wonderful public park in Oakland, CA. The area has plenty of amenities for families to enjoy. It's great because there are several different areas to explore ranging from walking trails and sports fields, to picnic areas and playgrounds. There are also many educational resources available at the area such as an outdoor amphitheater that hosts summer programs like Shakespeare in the Park!
Roberts Regional Recreation Area provides so many things for people of all ages!
This 87-acre area is a popular place for family and group picnicking. It's known for its lush setting in the grove of fragrant second-growth redwood trees off Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. The original tree stand was logged between 1840 and 1860 to support the needs of growing Bay Area communities at that time, which explains why it still feels like you're deep within nature even though you're surrounded by bustling city life!
History
The park was named in honor of Thomas J. "Tommy" Roberts, who served as secretary for 24 years and continued on the board until his death at age 95. It's open year-round with trails that are great for hiking or biking; this area provides an escape from modernity without sacrificing accessibility!
Features
Roberts Park has a variety of recreational activities available, including sand volleyball courts and baseball fields. Roberts Regional Recreation Area is home to the "Barrier Free" wheelchair accessible children's play area as well!
The Roberts entrance and parking area are in a grove of redwoods, which has proved to be the perfect stopping point for tourists. This is because it's right by all those nice trees! The best part about this stop is that if you're not able to hike or forgot your favorite pair of hiking shoes, don't worry--you can still enjoy these fantastic features without any hassle at all.
The famous "landmark trees" were believed to have been located in or near Roberts Park; their location is marked by state historic plaque #962, which commemorates the site and offers a chance for visitors to pay tribute. These two giant redwoods used by sailors as navigational aids are situated about 300 feet from Blossom Rock- submerged in bay water between Alcatraz Island and San Francisco.
What you can do there
Roberts is a popular spot in the Bay Area for picnics of all sizes. From small family gatherings to large weddings, Roberts has just the site and space you're looking for! With eight different picnic sites available with various capacities, they have something that will fit your group's needs perfectly. You can also enjoy nearby Redwood Regional Park by walking or biking on trails from any one of Roberts' many scenic spots.
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Oakland, California is blessed with some of the area’s most amazing parks. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:
Joaquin Miller Park
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Mosswood Park
Dimond Park
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
De Fremery Park
Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Snow Park
All of these wonderful parks are located just a short distance from our historic location at 4226 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland! Stop by for a visit anytime!
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