

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
This 196-acre bayside park built on a former landfill is peaceful despite the proximity of Oakland International Airport. It’s a good spot to watch northern harriers and white-tailed kites, as well as the bigger birds—jets—approaching the airport. An expansive lawn by the picnic area is a good place for tossing a Frisbee or flying a kite. Pick up...
This 196-acre bayside park built on a former landfill is peaceful despite the proximity of Oakland International Airport. It’s a good spot to watch northern harriers and white-tailed kites, as well as the bigger birds—jets—approaching the airport. An expansive lawn by the picnic area is a good place for tossing a Frisbee or flying a kite. Pick up an interpretive trail guide at the park signboard or just explore the paved 1.5-mile shoreline trail on your own. In late spring, painted lady and swallowtail butterflies frequent the mustard and fennel growing on the hillsides. Across the Bay is San Bruno Mountain; to the south you see Coyote Hills and the San Mateo Bridge. Future plans include a new entrance at Davis Street with access to a parking lot within the park.
Trail/Pathway Details
Bay Trail
Trailhead: North end of Neptune Dr.
Length: 2-4 total miles
Typical Width: 4 ft. & above
Typical Grade: Mostly level or gentle
Once you get past the initial uphill stretch, the perimeter trail is level. The inland trails have some slopes that may be greater than 1:12 (a typical ramp slope).Terrain: Hard
Description
From the trailhead, you climb a long, gentle hill for several hundred yards to a fork. There you can veer right and travel uphill to a picnic area, where a dirt trail travels inland, or continue on the smoother paved shoreline trail, as I did. The shoreline trail continues to wrap around the hillside to a spur that...view full description
Accessibility Details
The facilities listed below meet all of our access criteria unless otherwise noted.
Accessible Parking: Yes
Accessible Restroom: Yes
Tables near the bathroom are very high, including one that has no benches attached. More are scattered along the inland trail to the “Rising Wave†sculpture.
Other Things of Interest
On May 20, 1937, Amelia Earhart took off from the Oakland Airport on her final voyage.
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Additional Information
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Website: | www.ebparks.org |
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Managing Agency: | East Bay Regional Parks |
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Address: | North end of Neptune Dr. |
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Nearest City: | San Leandro |
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Phone: | (888) 327-2757 |
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Hours: | 5 am-10 pm |
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Fees: | None |
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Dogs: | On leash |
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Public Transportation: | AC Transit |
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Reviewed by Bonnie Lewkowicz, October 5, 2013
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