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Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline


 

Temporary Closure Notice

A segment of the Bay Trail at the north end near Davis Street at Oyster Bay Regional Park will be closed from July 20, 2009 through June 2010. The purpose is for the construction of the the Oyster Bay/San Leandro Bridge.  Trail users are directed off the trail about 1/10 mi. west of the construction site, up the hill to a fire trail that leads to the Davis St. entrance, bypassing the construction area.

About The Park

An astonishing diversity of wildlife can be seen at this shoreline park under development just south of Oakland International Airport.

Marsh hawks, black-shouldered kites, red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds abound. Views of the Bay are spectacular.

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Park Activities

Seven group picnic areas (non-reservable) are nestled among newly planted berms along the multipurpose trails. These interior trails lead to a view site topped by Roger Berry's sculpture titled "Rising Wave." The perimeter trail affords sweeping Bay vistas. The first mile of this trail is paved, while the second mile is not. Water and toilet facilities are available only near the entrance.

Current development at the Park
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a former landfill, closed in the early 1980s, that is undergoing conversion into a parkland. To complete the conversion, the Park District is hauling in soil to support trees and turf, placing it and grading it for proper runoff. The fill has been tested for hazardous materials and has been approved for placement. This activity has been ongoing and will continue through the summer, and may result in temporary trail closures. It is part of a development plan that includes creation of an entrance at Davis Street that will allow automobile access and parking within the park (download Phase 2 diagram). The beginnings of this new park access road can be seen near the existing service yard. Development of the park will continue for several years. For more information, contact Mike Anderson, Assistant General Manager for Planning/Stewardship & Development, at mikea@ebparks.org or 510-544-2303.

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To Reach The Park

From I-880 in San Leandro, exit at Marina Blvd. and drive west. Turn right onto Neptune Drive. Parking is at the end of Neptune Drive.

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Trail Map

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline trail map

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Park Info

Address
North end of Neptune Drive
San Leandro, CA
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Phone Number
Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4548
Local Weather

Maps
View Trail Map
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Park Hours
Open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted or permitted
Park Events
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Parking Fee
No fee
Dog Fee
No fee
Camping Reservations
No reservable campgrounds
Picnic Reservations
No reservable sites
Emergency Number
911
EBRPD Headquarters
1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757