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Camping
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Picnic Areas
View picnic site availability, site descriptions and photos at EBparksOnline
There are over 100 picnic areas that can be reserved for groups of 35 to 500 people.
To make your reservations, call 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2.
TDD (Hearing Impaired) (510) 633-0460
Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4:30pm and Fri. 8:30am-4pm
For more information regarding picnic fees, please visit the Picnic and Picnic Reservations page.
Naturalist, Recreation, and Aquatics Programs
Three ways to register!
Online: EBparksOnline
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
TDD (Hearing Impaired): (510) 633-0460.
Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4:30pm and Fri. 8:30am-4pm
Mail: Download and send in a Mail-in Registration Form 
For more information on these programs, go to the Day Camp page.
To subscribe to the print version of the Regional in Nature (RIN) Activity Guide, please call the Membership Department at (510) 544-2220 or mail in a check for $5.00 payable to the Regional Parks Foundation (RPF) indicating that you would like a RIN subscription. Mail to: RPF PO Box 21074 Crestmont Station, Oakland, CA 94620.
Weddings/Social Events/Business Meetings
Indoor Facilities
We have four charming indoor facilities, perfect for a wedding or special event. All the following indoor facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. To see photos and get additional information regarding these indoor facilities please see our page on fees and other information. Call 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, to make reservations:
The Beach House, Temescal Regional Recreation Area(Oakland)
Brazilian Room, Tilden Regional Park
(Berkeley Hills)
Fern Cottage, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
(El Sobrante)
The Shoreline Center, Martin Luther King, Jr., Regional Shoreline
(Oakland)
Outdoor Locations
Ardenwood Historic Farm
We are currently taking reservations for 2012 and 2013 weddings! The grounds are graced by the stately Patterson House, a beautiful 19th century mansion restored to its original elegance. The expansive lawns and surrounding gardens create a magical atmosphere for weddings, receptions and anniversary celebrations. For more information, visit the website of Quantum Music Event Planners.
For 2012/2013 reservations or to check availability please contact Quantum Music Event Planners or call (800) 460-2985 or stop by during Quantum Music Event planners office hours at the Ardenwood Train Station 4:00-8:00pm Tuesday through Friday.
Picnic Sites for Weddings
We have many outdoor picnic sites throughout our parks that are perfect for weddings of all sizes. Please click the following link to see some of the most popular sites for wedding. Keep in mind, any of our outdoor reservable picnic sites may be used for wedding. To make reservations for an outdoor location, call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), press option 2.See our listing of Popular Outdoor Picnic Sites for Weddings.
