Getting There: The park is located where Richmond and San Pablo come together. If you're heading east on I-80, take the Solano Avenue exit. Continue straight along the road bordering the freeway, and at the first light (McBryde Avenue), turn right. You'll hit a stop sign after 1/4 mile, at which point you bear left onto Park Avenue. You'll see an entrance to the park immediately, but DON'T enter there (the gate is usually locked anyway). Continue straight on Park and you'll quickly come to a second – very long – parking lot. Park as close to the far end as possible because that's where we'll meet up. Here’s a map.
NB: The one and only non-natural toilet you're going to see all day is at the beginning of this parking lot, so if you gotta go, pause there before continuing further on to our meet-up point at the far end of the lot.
If you're coming west on I-80, get off at McBryde. Turn left onto McBryde, cross back over the freeway, and follow McBryde per the above directions.
Carpooling: Registered participants will have access to our online "Carpool Bulletin Board" to post a message if they need a ride or can give one.
What to Bring: A bag lunch, snacks, water and rain gear, if weather calls for it. Hiking poles would be helpful, but not necessary. If you're a birdwatcher, bring your binoculars. Note that there is very little shade, so don't forget your sunscreen. And the only water fountain is in the parking lot.
Leader: Andy Cohn. We'll go unless the weather is truly awful, but if you're in doubt, call him Saturday morning at 510-418-4728.
The Ruff Stuff: For insurance purposes, we are unable to welcome dogs, except service animals, at our events.
Our 2023 Schedule of Events has been published! Mark your calendars and we hope to see you at one or more of our upcoming events!
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