This month we are visiting the last park on our itinerary of
East Bay Watershed parks that contribute to our emergency water supply, and
provide great recreational opportunities right in our back yard! This time we
are visiting Roberts Recreational Regional Park, which is surrounded on three sides by Redwood Regional park. But I'd like to highlight it, because it provides a place to
host gatherings as well as enjoy nature.
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| Roberts Regional Recreational Area |
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| Redwood Grove |
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| Blossom Rock Navigation Trees Exhibit |
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| Manzanita Loop Trail |
The 82-acre park opened in 1952, and its entrance is in a second-generation
grove of redwood trees. The original trees were logged in 1860, and the current trees are descendants of the famous trees used by ship captains to navigate San Francisco Bay. The original trees were reported to be up to 20 feet in diameter.
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| View of Mount Diablo from the Vista Point |
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| Sports field with a view of the San Francisco Bay |
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| Swimming pool |
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| Sycamore picnic area |
Park amenities include a playground (wheel chair
accessible area for children), archery range, sports fields, volleyball court,
swimming pool, and picnic sites. Check the Park Calendar on the website for groups
hikes, swimming and archery lessons, and hours of operation. Some amenities require advanced online registration, others are on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan your group gatherings accordingly.
A network of trails connects with trails through the Redwood
Regional Park, providing opportunities for hiking, biking, jogging, and
horseback riding. Check out the Graham Trail, Manzanita Loop, Roberts Ridge
Trail, and Vista trails. This park may not fit everyone's needs, but it is a
place to consider when planning a large group event, or special birthday
celebration.
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