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Point Pinole Point Regional Shoreline Richmond, Pinole, San Pablo - 80 . PINOLE . R D E M U L B E. AV RICHMOND PKWY SAN PABLO ABLO ABLO SAN P SAN . LTO DR RICHMOND HIL P . Rev. 7/18 Rev. R DR. L D MILLER TA R O . O D P BL R 20 PA S San Pablo Bay Pablo San EL E. A SAN L OAD AV T R A . D V L B . Y L W L R. I H D R T M BROOKSIDE N U A I . H G OAD R NT NT A GI District Regional Park East Bay Oaks Court, 2950 Peralta CA 94605-0381 Oakland, 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) www.ebparks.org .5 Miles RICHMOND PKWY RICHMOND . D A VE. V L B G OOD RICK POINT PINOLE REGIONAL SHORELINE .25 R R North A F 0 Addresses: Addresses: Giant Highway, 5551 Richmond,1. CA 94806 2. 3000 Atlas Road, Richmond, CA 94806 Transit Information:AC serve Transit and lines #376 AC Point #71 Pinole daily and connect with the Richmond BART station and the Richmond Parkway Transit See Center. map inside for bus stop locations. confirm,Transit To AC call informa or see 817-1717 tion at (510) www.511.org. 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O N I .28 EW WEST COUNTY #71 T .28 DETENTION FACILITY RA .04 IL SHORELINE Y A GIANT CLUSTER W .15 .12 H IG H Lawn T Area .09 N #71, A PALMS BADGER BRIDGE 376 I G .20 .08 LEGEND .19 Paved Path: Hikers, Horses Bikes San Pablo Bay Pay Hikers, Horses, Bikes phone Kiosk S.F. Bay Trail Boardwalk GIANT .40 GIANT HIGHWAY MARSH STAGING AREA .18 Mileage Between Points 120 parking spots Paved Road Softball North Field Railroad Bridge Basketball Courts Parking Restrooms Drinking Water DOTSON Information Panel C FAMILY .50 No horses on OR Telephone 9-1-1 only DG Dotson Family RA JET S S MARSH TY T Marsh/SF Bay Playground RA R IL E Trail P L I IP L A Reservable Picnic C R L T I A N R A I U R Picnic H P C S T Y A Reservable Group Camp B Volleyball Area ROAD L (Ball Not Provided) I A Horseshoe Pit R T NT Y Bus Stop A A I B G COLLINS AVE. Shuttle Stop DOTSON FAMILY MARSH STAGING AREA .42 Rev. 7/18 Rev. Marsh Area 24 parking spots RHEE RHEEM M CREEK Wooded Area CREEK 0 1/4 1/2 Mi. BRIDGE GOODRICK AV. RICHMOND To Richmond Pkwy. PARKWAY Contour interval 10 feet Welcome to Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Parkland Rules • The Dotson Family Marsh habitat restoration project was Flora and Fauna RULES Year opened: 1973 Acres: 2,432 funded by more than 10 agencies to mitigate sea level rise Attention birdwatchers! The varied habitats in the park • Visitors are responsible for knowing and com- Highlights: Hiking, biking, birding, fishing, camping, and coastal and inland flooding. The restored marsh was attract over 100 species of bird such as egrets, herons, plying with park rules (Ordinance 38), available picnicking, volleyball, horseshoes, childen’s play area. renamed in honor of the Dotson family, longtime residents hummingbirds, the rare salt marsh song sparrow, and many at www.ebparks.org/rules. of adjacent Parchester Village, for their environmental legacy types of hawks. Thanks to staff and volunteer restoration • Dogs must be leashed within 200 feet of park to save the Richmond shoreline from industrial development. efforts, the marsh is home to several protected species entrance parking lots, picnic areas, developed Please note: horses are not allowed in Dotson Family including the California Black Rail and the California Clapper areas such as lawns and play fields and on Marsh. Rail. Other species here are the salt marsh harvest mouse, some trails. They may be off leash (under voice • The San Francisco Bay Trail project added 1.5-miles of new black-tailed deer and non-poisonous snakes. The eucalyptus control) in open areas. They are not permitted trail, extending the existing 4.5 miles of Bay Trail within the woodlands offer shelter for many forms of wildlife, such as at all on the pier or in the marshes or pond. park. The SF Bay Trail is a 500-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail deer, owls, and Monarch butterflies. Point Pinole is also home Dogs must always be on leash in the Dotson that allows continuous travel around the SF Bay. to many native plant species, including the abundant Purple Family Marsh Area. • The Atlas Road Bridge provides access to the park via a Needle Grass (Stipa pulchra). • Parking and dog fees are enforced when the The workers at Giant Powder included many ethnic groups: Portuguese, Italian, bridge over the railroad tracks. The new vehicle and ADA entry kiosk is attended on weekends and holi- Slavic, Chinese, Anglo-Irish, Scottish, Scandinavian, and German. WELCOME! pedestrian bridge leads to a new parking area, picnic sites Please enjoy the Regional Parks safely, and help protect days. Service dogs are free. and restrooms. ACTIVITIES and preserve your parklands by complying with park rules and • No motorized vehicles are allowed in the park From the main staging area, Park visitors can travel regulations. without a permit. • Drones are prohibited. south along the Bay Trail towards the Dotson Family SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE The fishing pier is about 0.6 miles from the Atlas Bridge parking lot. The old pier Marsh and visit the beautiful, lone tree located off the • Keep the parks beautiful. Please pack out what you pack in. • Collecting plants, seeds, rocks etc. is prohibited. had a single railroad track on it for loading barges bound for freighters sailing to the China Clipper Trail; or venture north, among eucalyptus Philippines, Central and South America, and Alaska. You can still see the old pilings. • Stay on trails. Taking shortcuts can be dangerous and causes SHUTTLE SERVICE groves, toward the children’s playground and enjoy a erosion. Shuttle van service is available daily (unless game of horseshoes. Highlights include: Point Pinole in Richmond, designated a state historic • Bicycles are permitted on designated trails only. There are otherwise posted) to carry park visitors to the landmark, offers a variety of scenic trails leading through Fishing bike rails at the Dotson Family Marsh staging area and pier or picnic areas. The shuttle stops at the Atlas marshlands, eucalyptus woods, and beaches on San Pablo The 1,250-foot pier at the north-west point of the Atlas parking lot. Bridge and the Giant Highway parking lots and Bay. Along the bay trails are spectacular views of Mt. Tamal- park was jointly built in 1977 by the Park District and • Horses have the right-of-way on trails. the fishing pier. Service includes a trailer to carry pais and the Marin shoreline. The climate at Point Pinole the California Department of Fish and Game. Although Horses are not allowed in the Dotson Family Marsh Area. large gear. Dogs are not permitted on the shuttle. is influenced by breezes and fog from the bay and offers a a California state fishing license is required to fish along • State law requires that bicyclists under age 18 wear an ap- Look for posted signage for pickup locations and cool alternative to the hot inland weather. the 5.5-mile shoreline, visitors do not need one to proved helmet, and the Park District strongly recommends shuttle times. The park includes several picnic areas, a shuttle service fish from the pier at the end of the point. California that all bicyclists and equestrians wear helmets at all times. ** Per person fees: Ages 12-61 ($1 each way); to access the fishing pier, a group campsite, a climbing Fish and Wildlife regulations apply for the number and • Carry and drink plenty of water. Dehydration is a leading Ages 6-11 (50 cents each way); Seniors, persons structure for children, and a volleyball area. In 2017, the Eucalyptus trees provide shade for park visitors as well as habitat for birds and Monarch size of fish that may be taken. Please review current cause of injuries on the trail. with disablilities, and kids under 6 ride free.