See and Do!
Redwood Regional Park
Trail closure notice: The Golden Spike Trail and the Toyon Trail are closed to equestrians for the rainy season.
About The Park
On Redwood Road, just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, is a hidden redwood forest whose peaceful groves give little evidence of its bustling past. In the mid-1800s, what is now Redwood Regional Park was the scene of extensive logging to supply building materials for the San Francisco Bay Area.
The logging era has long since passed, and a stately forest of 150-foot coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) has replaced those cut down. View movie clips.
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Park Features
In addition to a great forest of Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as coast redwood, the park's 1,829 acres also contain other evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer snake. Deer, raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels are often seen.
Redwood Creek, which runs through the park, also has a place in history. The world-famous rainbow trout were first identified as a distinct species from specimens caught in San Leandro Creek, of which Redwood Creek is a tributary.
The trout that spawn in Redwood Creek migrate from a downstream reservoir outside the park. A Denil Fishway has been constructed near the park's Redwood Road entrance to help the trout reach their spawning grounds in the park above. Please note that fishing is not allowed in the park.
Watch a movie clip about Ladybugs.
Park Activities
Some picnic sites in secluded glades and in the open next to grassy play areas are reservable; telephone 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1. The picnic sites are accessible for persons with disabilities. There is a play structure for children.
Several group day and overnight camping areas are located within the park. They are available by reservation only; telephone 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1 for information. Hiking, jogging, and horseback riding are popular on the park's many trails. The East Bay Skyline National Trail traverses Redwood for part of its 31-mile course. Fishing is not allowed in the park.
Movie Clips
Redwood Movie Clip (duration: 1 min)
This is a place holder for Redwood 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 Redwood Regional Park Movie Clip (5.9 MB QuickTime movie)
Park Accessibility
Some picnic sites, Canyon Meadow Staging Area and Skyline Gate Staging Area are accessible to wheelchair users.
Trail Accessibility Reports
- Stream Trail: Download PDF format | Download Word format
- West Ridge Trail: Download PDF format | Download Word format
To Reach The Park
There are several entrances to Redwood Regional Park. The main entrance, Redwood Gate, is on Redwood Road in Oakland about two miles east of Skyline Blvd. In Oakland on Highway 13, take the Redwood Road exit and go east (uphill). At the top of the hill you will cross Skyline Boulevard and pass the Skyline Ranch Equestrian Center on the right. Farther along you will pass Piedmont Stables on the left. Big Bear Staging Area will be on the right about one and one-half miles from Skyline Boulevard, followed by MacDonald Staging Area on the right and Redwood Gate on the left (seasonal parking fee). If you continue another quarter mile and turn left at Pinehurst Road, you will reach Pinehurst Gate Staging Area after a few moments.
Other staging areas may be reached by turning left onto Skyline Boulevard at its intersection with Redwood as you come uphill from Highway 13. You will first reach the 11500 Skyline Boulevard staging area on the right (the former administrative headquarters). Immediately past that, turn right to remain on Skyline Boulevard (otherwise the roadway becomes Joaquin Miller Road and you will proceed downhill). A few miles farther on Skyline you will reach Roberts Regional Recreation Area with a swimming pool, hiking, picnicking, etc. Farther along on Skyline you will reach Robert's Redwood Bowl, Moon Gate Staging Area, and the larger Skyline Gate Staging Area. Continuing on Skyline will bring you to Huckleberry Botanic and Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserves.
Public Transportation
Take AC Transit bus #46A from Coliseum BART. Deboard on Skyline Boulevard at 11500 Skyline Boulevard (the former administrative headquarters) just before intersection of Joaquin Miller Road. Please call 511 (TDD/TTY: 1-800-448-9790) or visit www.transit.511.org to confirm transit information.
Trail Map
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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 > 
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'Single-Click' on the 'Enlarged' or 'Actual Size' map to return to the park page.
Park Info
- Address
- 7867 Redwood Road
Oakland, CA 94619
(not for mail) - Download Brochure
- Phone Number
- Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4553
- Local Weather
Movie Clips- Maps
- View Trail Map
- Download PDF Map
- Yahoo Map to main park entrance at 7867 Redwood Road in Oakland
- Yahoo Map to the Skyline Gate entrance off Skyline Boulevard in Oakland
- Park Hours
- Open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted or permitted
- Park Events
- Click HERE for upcoming events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Click HERE to download our brochure
- Parking Fee
- $5 per vehicle; $4 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus.
- Dog Fee
- $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free
- Camping Reservations
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1
- 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
- Trail Update
- The Toyon Trail in Redwood Regional Park is closed to equestrians until next spring. A major trail rehabilitation project has been completed, and the trail tread will not tolerate horse traffic until that time.
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