tilden nature area

CJSTEINBERG

For young elderly the walk around Jewel Lake and visit to the Little Farm is ideal. Level walkingPaths great for strollers. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the green lawns near the parking lot.Nature Center is the icing on the cake...good bathrooms, fine exhibits and souvenirs.For dog lovers the Inspiration Pt walk is a good workout. You will meet many other friendly hikers and dog owners.Enjoy the unique Merry Go Round: a joy for all ages. The music and delightful laughter of thoseRiding will last a lifetime. Bring a blanket and picnic on the lawn.Botanical Gardens give plant lovers a welcome weekend stroll. All ages find relaxation in TildenPark! Take advantage of Our Local Parks!!!

caroln935

This area is where the little railroad in located as well as a great merry-go-round and hiking trails and picnic areas. It is located in the hills above Berkeley and the views are great of both the SF Bay and east to the Contra Costa hills and Mt. Diablo.

colonelchow

good hiking, nice nature center. good picnic area with lots of places to play Frisbee, soccer and other exercises.

reise-tanta-di

The little farm is fun. Here the children can pet some of the animals. Often the staff shows more exotic animals for the children e.g. snakes. There are plenty of places to picnic so bring food and drinks. Personally I like to visit the garden, especially in the spring when the roses are blooming. I also hear that Tilden Golf course is challenging.

Retinol13

AS other reviewers have pointed out this place is more Berkeley than Oakland. That said it's stsll worth checking out if you are in the Oakland area. This large area includes Lake Anza, a great swimming spot surrounded by forest on all sides. There are also miles and miles of trails for hiking, enough to accomodate all sorts of people and a varied terrain that includes creeks, grassy hillsides, and dense forests. The views of the SF Bay and the City are spectacular from many different vantage points...you can get to these by hiking but many others by driving if you are not feeling like putting the effort in to slog up the hills.

culper355

A remodeled nature area is a great destination for the kids and parents/grandparents alike. Enjoy the animals, the outdoors.

bicyclistken

Tilden Regional Park is technically not in Oakland, it's closer to Berkeley, and not easily accessible by public transport. Though if you enjoy hiking and the outdoors it's definitely a must do. There are inter connecting trail throughout the park's district most trails are easy walks, there are no facilities once outside the parking areas. Bring snacks and plenty of water. The easier trail can be busy on the weekends. If you're an avid cyclist you'll find the hills are alive with very strong cyclist, impromptu hill climb races often breakout, with 'breathless' views at the top of each climb.

112RobertM

We loved spending two hours at Tilden in between Berkeley appointments. The acreage is divided into several areas that mimic the botany of California. We especially enjoyed following the creek through the deeply wooded areas. There are plenty of trails to follow, leading to interesting trees, shrubs and flowers. I can see why this is such a popular attraction!

ronr491

I grew up riding my bike up the hills all the way to Tilden Park. I know, I was a kid who didn't know any better than to ride up steep hills (walked the bike a lot). The park was will with adventure and grassy areas for picnics, and watching people. Then, the great fun of riding the bike down the hills... all the way to Berkeley, with a great view of the Golden Gate most of the way..

Cayley12

We stayed at a vacation place nearby and didn't realize this gem was so close! There are so many areas of the park that we ran out of time to see it all. We did visit the Botanical Gardens which was a nice stroll. My young kids actually enjoyed themselves. There is a parking lot next to it, equipped with washrooms. We also went to Lake Anza two times. You have to pay during the day but it was a small sum. Kids loved the beach which had nice sand and a big area for kids to play. Also on our do-do list was the mini steam train and a merry-go-round but not enough time. The park is extensive trails - for hikers and cyclists.

OBarry

I have been hiking and cycling here for decades and now that I don't live in Berkeley anymore but only come once a year on a holiday with my husband and kids, I always make sure we have time for several trips to Tilden - the trails from Inspiration Point are our favourite departure points for hikes up to Wild Cat Peak (for glorious views of the Bay, Alcatraz, Mt Tam and the city, and, if you're lucky and it's not too foggy, the Golden Gate Bridge), and for bike rides down into the valley and back up again. A wonderful afternoon's or morning's exercise! (Just beware the 'baby brigade' on sunny weekends.) With the children, we tend to go to the Farm and nearby playground where they love to climb and swing and slide for an hour or so.

pillarsoflight

We have hiked a couple trails with different friends and really like this space. Close to Berkeley & Emeryville yet you feel like miles away

badEXPEDIA

Want a quick shot of natural beauty and the pleasures of Mother/Father Nature this is it in spades. Lovely to drive through, hike in or just stop and admire the spinning of the Earth and changes of the seasons.

Wil43

Went there with daughter and her family and granddaughter. All enjoyed the miniature train ride. A nice place to relax for an hour or so.

April5878

Great hikes but you can also drive to amazing views if someone in the party is not physically able to hike. Some of the park is dog friendly. We love Lake Anza. it has a small beach for family swimming and you can take your dog to the side and let them swim too (it is away from the beach).Kids will love the steam trains and the merry-go-round. There is also a gold course up there, though I don't golf. Many people get married in the Brazilian Room there, which is lovely. There is also a botanical garden. The park is a treasure.