LocalParks

Alamo School Sports Field
100 Wilson Rd.
Alamo 94507
Alamo School Sports Field offers soccer and baseball fields, batting cages and a picnic and barbeque area

Andrew H. Young Park
Danville Blvd. and Jackson Way
Alamo 94507
Andrew H. Young Park is a one-acre park that is dedicated in memory of Alamo resident, Andrew H. Young, who did his best to preserve the charm of Alamo.

Baldwin School Park
741 Brookside Dr.
Danville 94526
Baldwin School Park has a children's play area, sports fields, and basketball courts, which can be rented. For park rental information, call 314-3400.

Bishop Ranch Regional Park
18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon 94583
This park offers quiet and solitude on 529 acres that includes horseback riding, hiking, kite flying and blanket picnicking. Watch for animals such as deer, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures. There are no fees to enter this park. Hours: 5 a.m.-10 p.m., unless otherwise posted or permitted.
Call (888) 327-2757
www.ebparks.org

Castle Rock Park
This park is adjacent to Diablo Foothills in a scenic canyon dominated by prominent sandstone formations. It is bordered by Diablo Foothills Regional Park, Mount Diablo State Park and Walnut Creek Open Space, providing access to more than 18,000 acres of public land.
Call (888) 327-2757
www.ebparks.org

Danville South Park
90 Serene Court
Danville

Del Mar Dog Park
Del Mar and Pine Valley Rd.
San Ramon 94583
This 1-acre fenced dog park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk daily. There are two shade structures, benches, handicap access, water sources and parking. The park is made up of cedar playground chips.
Call 973-3200
www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks

Diablo Vista Park
1000 Tassajara Ranch Dr.
Danville 94506
This 20-acre park has a children's play area, sand volleyball court, covered picnic area, lighted sports fields, two tennis courts and it features a mosaic water-snake that winds down the hillside. The sports fields, tennis courts, picnic area and snack shack are available to rent.

Front Street Park
400 Front St.
Danville 94526
Front Street Park is located in front of the Danville Library and Community Center. It hosts the Art in the Park event.

Green Valley School Park
1001 Diablo Rd.
Danville 94526

Greenbrook School Park
1475 Harlan Dr.
Danville

Hap Magee Ranch Park
1025 La Gonda Way
Danville 94526
This 17-acre park is funded by the Town of Danville and Contra Costa County, R-7A, who jointly own and operate the park. The park has walking trails, picnic areas, children's play area and a dog park. The "ranch theme" playground allows children of all ages to interact with a variety of play equipment. The dog park is located next to the play area and picnic areas which provides a space for dogs, large and small, to exercise and socialize with other canines.

Iron Horse Regional Trail
This trail is a multi-use, whole-access trail between the cities of Concord and Livermore, spanning a total of 33 miles, connecting two counties and 12 cities. It creates an important recreational and commute component for the communities it serves invovling all types of transportation: running, walking, strolling, biking, blading and dog walking. Park hours are from 5 a.m.-10 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Call 687-3419
www.ebparks.org

Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon 94583
Las Trampas Regional Wilderness offers 3,798 arces of wilderness and an expanded trail system that allows hikers and horseback riders enjoy its remote and rugged areas. The park is bisected by Bollinger Creek and has two major Bay Area faults, the Las Trampas and Bollinger faults. The site is a good place for birdwatching and has an abundant wildlife living within it. Guided trail rides are available in 1.5 to 2.5 increments from May-September that are good for all experience levels 9 years and older. To schedule a ride, call 838-7546.
Call (510) 635-0135
www.ebparks.org

Little Hills Picnic Ranch
Little Hills Picnic Ranch is a picnic park that is available for groups by reservation only. The park offers seven group picnic sites or reservation of the entire park and a swimming pool, covered picnic areas, playfields and barbecue areas. Activities include facepainting, dancing, swimming, hayridges, trout pond fishing, volleyball and softball. Food catering is offered, contact the Picnic People by calling 462-1400 or visiting www.picnicpeople.com.
Call (888) 327-2757
www.ebparks.org

Livorna Park
Livorna Rd. and Miranda Ave.
Alamo 94507
Livorna Park features a large open-air gazebo, a sand volleyball court, a sports court and a children's play area. There is a drinking fountain, restrooms and off-street parking.

Memorial Park Dog Run
Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon 94583
This 1.3-acre fenced dog run in within Memorial Park and offers a shade structure, benches, water and a surface of decomposed granite, a sandy material that dogs seem to love.

Montair School Park
300 Quintara Lane
Danville

Mt. Diablo State Park
Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville
With a 3,849-foot summit, this park has widespread views of the Bay Area that are accessible by hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Located off Diablo Road, off I-680 in Danville, the park also offers camping, rock climbing, observation deck, wildlife viewing, picnic areas and restrooms. The Summit Visitor Center and art gallery are open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday with possible expanded days. The Mitchell Canyon Interpretive Center at the north end of the park in Clayton is open weekends and some holidays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in winter. Mailing address: 96 Mitchell Canyon Rd., Clayton 94517. Park hours: 8 a.m.-sunset. Admission fee of $6 per car. Mount Diablo Interpretive Association runs the Mitchell Canyon Center, and helps fund park programs. The organization can be visited at www.mdia.org. Call 837-2525 (recording information) or (800) 444-7275 (campsite reservations).
www.parks.ca.gov

Oak Hill Park
3005 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville 94526
Oak Hill Park is a 43-acre park that offers a quiet country setting with a spectacular view of Mt. Diablo as the backdrop. It features a small lake that supports a variety of wild birds. This park is a popular location of family picnics, weddings and other special locations like Music in the Park summer concert series. Group picnic areas with seven tables and three barbecue pits and lighted tennis courts are available for rental, call the Town of Danville at 314-3400.

Osage Station Park
816 Brookside Dr.
Danville 94526
Osage Station Park is known for its beautiful memorial rose garden and children's play area with train station and water attraction. This 35-acre park features four tennis courts, four baseball diamonds, several soccer fields, plus a path around the park. The tennis courts and sports fields can be rented, call 314-3400.

Rancho Romero School Sports Field
Hemme Ave.
Alamo 94507
Rancho Romero School Sports Field has soccer and softball fields, as well as some play structures for children.

Sycamore Valley Open Space
Camino Tassajara Rd.
Danville 94526
Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space occupies two major ridges located within a region of rolling hills and valleys south of Mt. Diablo.
Call (510) 635-0135
www.ebparks.org

Sycamore Valley Park
2101 Holbrook Dr.
Danville 94526
Sycamore Valley Park, located at Holbrook Drive and Camino Tassajara, has a children's play area with popular recreational fountain, a reflection pond with waterfall, and a jogging path that meanders through the park. The picnic area includes eight picnic tables and barbecue pits. The picnic area and five baseball diamonds and soccer fields can be reserved.