Relax in a Grove EL P inole PORTAL Valley P DR. To ark Sacramento Sobrante CARRIAGE DR. small stand of eucalyptus. Oak/bay woodland is the Ridge Kennedy Year opened: 1967 Acres: 221 Regional CONESTOGA WY. most prevalent plant community, with coast live oak Preserve CH RD Highlights: Hiking, biking, horseback riding, SAN AN . and California bay laurel being the dominant trees. R RO ST numerous picnic areas (many reservable), large A Kennedy Fauna include the California newt, ringneck snake, C Grove

PABLO Grove lawn, volleyball, horseshoes, play area for Regional mule deer, western fence lizard, and a variety of birds R C I H M O N D North children, Fern Cottage. Wildcat Recreation including the red-shouldered, red-tailed, and Cooper’s Canyon Area Regional Recreation Area Regional Did you know? The Frenchman’s Curve and S hawks, northern flicker, orange-crowned warbler, and a Park DAM n

Clancy’s Place picnic areas are named after Anna’s hummingbird, among other species. P 0 1 2 Mi. El Sobrante, Orinda a stations of the 19th-century California and b l o FERN COTTAGE This reservable facility is suitable

Nevada Railroad. R Tilden e s for meetings, parties, receptions, etc. It features a EL e 80 Nature r CERRITO ROAD v rvoir Area o se kitchen, patio, large room, private enclosed backyard, ir e S –Parking: $5/vehicle, $4/trailer, $25/bus; R Fees A and a large redwood deck. N Tilden

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• Stay on trails. Taking shortcuts can be dangerous PA was dedicated on October 22, 1967, to honor the late B and causes erosion. PEAK LO President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy Grove was once a UNIVERSITY • Wading and/or swimming in undesignated areas BL. portion of the 17,754-acre Rancho San Pablo. Fran- AV. OXFORD To may be dangerous and may harm the watershed. 580 Walnut cisco Castro took possession of the rancho in 1823. • Carry and drink plenty of water. Dehydration is a Creek Claremont Later the grove was the site of the Clancy Ranch. In 80 Orinda leading cause of injuries on the trail. Canyon 24 Exit 1886 the California and Nevada Railroad ran through ASHBY AV. • Be prepared for sudden changes in weather Caldecott the center of Kennedy Grove. Tunnel Sibley conditions. Volcanic THE PARKLAND The trimmed lawns, picnic • Trails can be slippery, rocky and steep. Proceed 24 Regional Preserve areas, and shady groves here are ideal for formal and carefully at your own risk. • Wildlife may be present on the trails at any time. 6531 San Pablo Dam Road, Huckleberry informal gatherings, from company picnics to family 13 Regional Feeding or approaching wildlife is dangerous and El Sobrante, CAOAKLAND 94803 SKYLINE reunions. The centrally located, 2.5-acre turf meadow 80 Preserve illegal. PINEHURST provides enough room to toss a frisbee, pass a football, ToTo Reach Kennedy Grove: BL. • Bicycles are permitted on designated trails only. San or set up an informal softball game. (Hardball is not From the Richmond580 area take I-80 to the San Horses have the right-of-way on trails. Francisco 980 permitted.) Volleyball and horseshoes are popular with Pablo Dam Road exit. Turn south on San Pablo Dam • Keep the parks beautiful. Pack out what you pack in. all ages, and equipment may be rented for a minimal fee. Road and proceed through El Sobrante to the Kennedy The park’s northern section provides public access RULES Grove entrance (on the left), about one-quarter mile to the Bay Area Ridge Trail between Kennedy Grove • Dogs must be leashed 200 feet from any trail or park south of Castro Ranch Road. and . The 119-acre Radach Hill entrance. Dogs must be leashed in parking lots, From the Oakland/Orinda/Walnut Creek area northern section is a mosaic of open grassland, shrub picnic areas, developed areas such as lawns and play take Highway 24 to the Orinda exit and turn north land, and oak woodland vegetation, providing open fields, and on some trails. They must be under voice on Camino Pablo, which becomes San Pablo Dam Road. Drive past the San Pablo Dam Recreation Area space and hiking opportunities. The flora includes a control at all times. • Generators are not allowed. entrance about one mile to the Kennedy Grove park mixture of native trees and shrubs, native and non- entrance (on the right). native annual and perennial herbaceous plants, and a • State law requires that all bicyclists under age 18 wear an approved helmet while riding on trails and roadways. Equestrians and bicyclists are also strongly POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY...... 9-1-1 East Bay Regional Park District EBRPD HEADQUARTERS...... 1-888-EBPARKS encouraged to wear helmets at all times. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, PICNIC RESERVATIONS...... 1-888-327-2757, option 2 • Smoking is prohibited, except in overnight campsites. Oakland, CA 94605-0381 PARK OFFICE...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4534 • Drones are prohibited. 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) www.ebparks.org Rev. 10/18 FERN COTTAGE...... 1-888-327-2757, option 2 Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying TRS RELAY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED...... 7-1-1 with park rules (Ordinance 38). See ebparks.org/rules. The Regional Parks Foundation offers memberships to park users. To Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve Standard Memberships include permits for dogs and horse/boat trailers. Family memberships include children age 17 and under living in the same household. Special Access Passes are available for seniors, students, and persons with disabilities. D Info: 510-544-2220, regionalparksfoundation.org. N No Entry 300 O

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