Briones Picnic Areas - Lafayette / Martinez

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.  

• Crow Picnic Area (50 person capacity)
• Newt Hollow Picnic Area (150 person capacity) 
• Oak Grove Picnic Area (50 person capacity)

Picnic Sites

Crow Picnic Area (50 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 50
Parking lot is 100 yards from site - a wagon is recommended to transport heavy items.

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

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Newt Hollow Picnic Area (150 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 150
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.

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Oak Grove Picnic Area (50 person capacity)

Maximum site capacity is 50
The site is located at the Bear Creek entrance to park at the edge of a large meadow next to a steep creek bank. Shady or Partially Shaded.

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