Parks & Nature in Berkeley
3 places · Natural escapes in the DMV
Berkeley, CA
Cesar Chavez Park
A 90-acre waterfront park on the Berkeley Marina peninsula built atop a former landfill, offering 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco skyline, and Golden Gate Bridge. The park is popular with kite flyers due to consistent winds. A network of trails circles the grassy hilltop.
Berkeley, CA
Tilden Regional Park - Inspiration Point
A popular viewpoint within Tilden Regional Park offering views of the San Pablo Reservoir and the rolling East Bay hills. The Nimitz Way trail begins here, providing a paved path along the ridgeline. Wildflowers bloom along the hillsides in spring.
Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Rose Garden
A terraced amphitheater-style garden built by the WPA in 1937 containing over 3,000 rose bushes of 250 varieties. The semi-circular terraces frame views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. A redwood pergola crowns the upper level of the garden.