Briones Wildflowers

Briones Picnic Areas - Lafayette / Martinez

Fees

Parking: $3 per vehicle (when kiosk is attended); $3 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus.
Dogs: $2 per dog. Guide and Service dogs are free.
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are required to be on leash (six-foot maximum) in certain areas within the park.

Hours

Alhambra and Bear Creek
Jan. 1-31: 8am-5pm
Feb. 1-Mar. 13: 8am-6pm
Mar. 14-Apr. 10: 8am-7pm
Apr. 11-Sep. 5: 8am-8pm
Sep. 6-Nov. 6: 8am-7pm
Nov. 7-Dec. 31: 8am-5pm

Parking Lot Hours
8am to sunset

Address

5363 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA, US 94553
 

Phone

Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757, option 2
Briones Regional Park
1-888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4508

Venue Activities

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Picnicing
Picnicking

There are three (3) reservable sites at Briones 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.  

Picnic Sites

Crow Picnic Area (50 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 50
Five 12-ft picnic tables, one 10-ft serving table, two double BBQs, and one drinking fountain
Parking lot is 100 yards from site - a wagon is recommended to transport heavy items.

ADA Accessiblity: ADA accessible site. Accessible Restroom 100 feet from site

Site Info | Map | FAQs | Availability | Contact Reservations

Newt Hollow Picnic Area (150 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 150
Thirteen 10-ft picnic tables, one bench, two double BBQs, three single BBQs and one drinking fountain with spigot
A popular site for weddings, it is well shaded by large oak trees and has a platform often used for small wedding ceremonies.
It is located near the Bear Creek entrance to the park. Two chemical toilets are 200 yards from site.

ADA Accessiblity: 

Site Info | Map | FAQs | Availability | Contact Reservations

Oak Grove Picnic Area (50 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 50
Five 10-ft picnic tables, one 10-ft serving table, one double BBQs. There is one drinking fountain with spigot 25 yards from the site.
The site is located at the Bear Creek entrance to park at the edge of a large meadow next to a steep creek bank. Horseshoe pits and volleyball standards available - bring your own equipment. Shady or Partially Shaded.

ADA Accessiblity: 

Site Info | Map | FAQs | Availability | Contact Reservations

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.