See and Do!
Martinez Regional Shoreline
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About The Park
The shoreline park offers visitors a variety of experiences. There are group picnic areas, softball fields, bocce ball courts and soccer fields in the eastern section of the park, operated by the City of Martinez. The District operates the western section with its quiet open lawns, small family picnic areas, and ponds and creeks. Nearly three miles of trails offer peaceful walks through the marsh and along the shoreline.
Park Features
The Marsh
This quiet area of the park changes with the seasons. Its residents come and go, and there are subtle changes in color and mood. Enjoy this experience independently along the Pickleweed Trail, or walk with others on a naturalist-led excursion, when available. Dogs are not allowed in the marsh.
Horse Arena
During the rodeo season (May-Sepember) the horse arena offers competition for youthful riders. The yearly schedule is available from the park office. Membership in the Martinez Horsemen's Association is available in Family, Single and Junior categories. Membership is open to all, and horse ownership is not required. There is a fee.
Park Activities
Bicycling
Bicycles are allowed on park trails.
Fishing
If you are age 16 or older, a California state fishing license and stamps are required to fish from shore. The fishery in Carquinez Strait offers striped bass, sturgeon, shark, some founder and catfish. Licenses are available at the marina bait shop. No Park District fishing permit is required.
Boating
The Martinez Marina has a boat repair yard and fuel dock, a bait shop, restaurant and bar. There is a launching fee. For more information phone the marina at (925) 313-0938.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the duck pond area, marsh areas, or other interior areas of Martinez Regional Shoreline. In the parking areas, dogs must be leashed (six-foot maximum) and under control. Dangerous animals are not allowed in the parks. Please pick up after your dog.
Soccer
The soccer field is maintained by the city of Martinez and is available on a first-come, first-served basis during the week. It is reservable on weekends by phoning (925) 313-0930. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bocce Ball
A heritage of the predominantly Sicilian population in the shoreline's early days, the playing of bocce ball is a traditional Martinez activity. The sport is played outdoors on wooden-sided courts lined with finely crushed oyster shells. First Northern California Open Bocce Ball Championshops were hosted at the shoreline park in 1979. For team information phone (925) 228-0112.
Softball
The softball complex is named for Martinez native Joe Dimaggio, who played for the New York Yankees during his baseball career. The complex has four softball diamonds available on a first-come, first-served basis. For league play, these areas may be reserved by phoning (925) 313-0930. There is a fee for league play.
Movie Clip
- Movie Clip (duration: 1 min 14 sec): Granger's Wharf
This is a place holder for Martinez Regional Shoreline movie clip.
You can also save this movie to your computer in QuickTime format. If you don't have QuickTime, you may download QuickTime here.
Download Movie Clip (7.2 MB QuickTime movie): Grangers Wharf
Park Accessibility
Trail Accessibility Report
Killdeer/Duck Pond Loop Trail: Download PDF format | Download Word format
To Reach The Park
From Highway 4 in Martinez, exit at Alhambra Avenue and go north. Turn right on Escobar and left on Ferry Street; follow Ferry Street into the park.
From I-680 in Martinez, exit at Marina Vista and go west. Turn right on Ferry Street into the park.
Click here for public transit information.
Trail Map
Click the map image below to see an enlarged version.
Directions for navigating the enlarged map:
When the enlarged version of the map opens click on the 'Full Expand' icon in the lower right hand corner of the map to see the 'Actual Size' map.
'Full Expand' icon > 
When the 'Actual Size' map is viewable, you can 'Click-Hold and Drag' the mouse button (left on a PC) to reposition the map, as desired.
'Single-Click' on the 'Enlarged' or 'Actual Size' map to return to the park page.
Park Info
- Address
- North end of Ferry Street
Martinez, CA - Download Brochure
- Phone Number
- Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4542
- Local Weather
Movie Clip- Maps
- View Trail Map
- Download PDF Map
- Yahoo Map
- Park Hours
- Open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted or permitted
- Park Events
- Click here for upcoming events
- Parking Fee
- No fee
- Dog Fee
- No fee. No dogs in marsh area.
- Camping Reservations
- No reservable campgrounds
- Picnic Reservations
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1
- Emergency Number
- 911
- EBRPD Headquarters
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757
Park Update
- 4th of July Fireworks
- Date: July 4th, 2008
Start Time: 9:15 p.m.
Free event. No registration required. Disabled accessible but call 925-372-3510 at least one day ahead. For information, visit www.cityofmartinez.org, call 925-372-3510 or email at plorick@cityofmartinez.
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