Resources: Recreation Activities

• Alcatraz Island, San Francisco (415) 773-1188
  Notorious prison museum in the San Francisco Bay.
   
• Angel Island, Marin County (415) 435-1915
  Old U.S. Army fort, now a nature park.
   
• Berkeley Iceland, Berkeley (510) 843-8800
  Ice Skating rink.
   
• Briones Regional Park (925) 370-3020
  Tranquil wilderness area in central Contra Costa County.
   
• Cal Adventures, Berkeley (510) 642-4000
  Offers instruction on various activities for children 8 or older.
   
• Children's Fairyland, Oakland (510) 238-6876
  A theme park recreating nursery rhymes, fairy tales and legends.
   
• East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland (510) 635-0135
  More than 60,000 acres in 46 parks and recreation areas.
   
• East Bay Skyline National Trail, Oakland (510) 635-0135
  31 mile regional trail suitable for hiking, backpacking and biking.
   
• Golden Gate Fields, Albany (510) 526-3020
  Thoroughbred racing field.
   
• Great America, Santa Clara (408) 988-1776
  Amusement park.
   
• Jack London Square, Oakland (510) 814-6000
  Charming waterfront area with restuarants and specialty shops.
   
• Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland (510) 238-3091
  Ten trails featuring Bay views.
   
• Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area (925) 284-9669
  Public recreation area with hiking, fishing, boating & picnic areas in Lafayette.
   
• Lake Chabot Golf Course, Oakland (510) 351-5812
   
• Lakeside Park and Lake Merritt, Oakland
  Garden Center (510) 238-3187
  Boat House (510) 238-2196
  One of the world's most beautiful municipal parks and manmade lake with 3.18 mile shoreline surrounded by the Necklace of Lights.
   
• Marine World Africa USA, Vallejo (707) 644-4000
  Wildlife park and oceanarium.
   
• Montclair Golf Club, Oakland (510) 482-0422
   
• Monterey Bay Aquarium (831) 648-4888
  Aquatic exhibits.
   
• Morcom Amphitheratre of Roses, Oakland (510) 658-0731
  Roses bloom May to November
   
• Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa (800) 427-4124
  Gourmet dining excursions for brunch, lunch and dinner.
   
• Oakland Ice Center, Oakland (510) 268-9000
  Ice Skating and Hockey.
   
• Oakland Parks and Recreation (510) 238-FUNN
   
• Oakland Zoo, Oakland (510) 632-9523
   
• Pier 39, San Francisco (415) 981-7437
  Unique shops, restaurants and bay cruises.
   
• Raging Waters, San Jose (408) 238-9900
  Water slides and park.
   
• Redwood Regional Park &
  Roberts Regional Recreation Area, Oakland (510) 635-0135
  Amphitheater fire circle, horse and hiking trails, picnic and play areas.
   
• Sears Point Raceway (Infineon Point Raceway), Sonoma (800) 870-7223
  Hosts motor sports year round.
   
• San Francisco Zoo, San Francisco (415) 753-7080
   
• Steinhardt Aquarium, San Francisco (415) 750-7145
  Aquarium in Golden Gate Park.
   
• Temescal Regional Rec. Area, Oakland (510) 635-0135
  Swimming, fishing, picnicking and children's play area.
   
• Tilden Park Golf Course, Berkeley (510) 848-7373
   
• Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley (510) 635-0135
  Lake Anza, year round fishing, environmental & nature area, hiking, jogging, bicycling & equestrian trails.

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