Overview
Parking: No fee
Dogs: No fee
Open between 5am and 10pm unless otherwise posted or permitted
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
Berkeley, CA, US 94563
Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757 option 2
Tilden Regional Park
1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4562
Venue Activities
There are thirteen (13) reservable sites at Tilden Regional Park. Beer and wine are allowed without a permit.
For Picnic Reservations, please call our Reservations Department. Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2.
- Big Leaf Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Buckeye Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Carousel Picnic Area (35 person capacity)
- Fern Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Island Creek Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Lakeview Picnic Area (35 person capacity)
- Laurel Picnic Area (75 person capacity)
- Meadow Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Mineral Spring Picnic Area (100 person capacity)
- Orchard Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
- Padre Picnic Area (100 person capacity)
- Quarry Picnic Area (35 person capacity)
- Willows Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
Picnic Sites
Big Leaf (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking adjacent to the site. Partially Shaded. Flush toilets nearby.
This site is located off Wildcat Canyon Road. This site is nearest to Little Farm and the Visitor Center.
ADA Accessibility: Accessible path. ADA accessible picnic table(s).
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Buckeye (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking adjacent to the site. Partially Shaded. There are flush toilets across from the Merry-Go-Round.
This site is located off Lake Anza Road.
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Carousel (35 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 35
Parking adjacent to the site. Partially Shaded. There are flush toilets across from the Merry-Go-Round.
This site is located off Central Park Drive. The merry-go-round is near the site.
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Fern (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking downhill from site. Partially Shaded. Flush toilets and a drinking fountain up a hill near the site.
This site is located off Central Park Drive.
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Island (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking adjacent to the site. Shade and Partial Shade. Flush toilets adjacent to the site.
This site is located off Wildcat Canyon Road.
ADA Accessibility: Accessible path. ADA accessible picnic table(s).
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Lakeview (35 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 35
Parking adjacent to the site. Full sun - no shade. One ADA accessible chemical toilet.
This site is located off Wildcat Canyon Road. NO view of lake. This site has no water and no vehicle access. Take stairs down to site.
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Laurel (75 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 75
Partial shade over picnic tables. Large lawn next to tables. Flush toilets are 200 yards away and up a slight hill.
A popular wedding site. This site is located off South Park Drive. Laurel is not available for use between mid-Oct and mid-April due to the annual South Park Drive closure.
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Meadow (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking adjacent to the site. Partially Shaded. Flush toilets adjacent to the site. This site is located off Park Drive. Large lawn area nearby. Parking is limited on road or in lot across the lawn.
ADA Accessibility: ADA accessible flush toilets at the site
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Mineral Springs (100 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 100
Parking adjacent to the site. Partially Shaded. Chemical toilets nearby.
This site is located off Wildcat Canyon Road. There is no water at the site.
ADA Accessibility: One of the chemical toilets is ADA accessible. ADA access to site via a dirt ramp.
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Orchard (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking adjacent to the site (very small lot). Full sun - no shade. Flush toilets adjacent to the site.
A trailhead to Lake Anza is close by. There is no lawn at the site.
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Padre (100 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 100
Large parking lot adjacent to the site. Partial shade. Flush toilets are nearby.
A popular wedding site. This site is located off South Park Drive. Padre is not available for use between mid-Oct and mid-April due to the annual South Park Drive closure.
ADA Accessibility: ADA accessible flush toilets nearby
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Quarry (35 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 35
Limited parking adjacent to the site. Chemical toilets are nearby.
This site is located off Wildcat Canyon Road. There is no water at the site.
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Willows (50 person capacity)
Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking lot adjacent to the site. Partial shade around the edge of site. Flush toilets are 50 yards away, uphill.
This site is located off South Park Drive. There is no lawn or open space at the site. Willows not available for use between mid-Oct and mid-April due to the annual South Park Drive closure.
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Contact Reservations
Reservations & drop-in info for upcoming activities, classes, programs & events and
indoor facilities & picnic sites availability info can be accessed online, 24 hours a day.
For questions and Indoor Facilities/Picnic Reservations,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.