A Shoreline Story Parkland Rules uinez Stra 780 680 Carq it C WELCOME! POMONA AR C Q R U Radke I O NE Year opened: 1979 Acres: 343 Please enjoy the Regional Parks safely, and help protect C Z BENICIA Waterbird C K SC U ET E M T N Regional I Highlights: Hiking, shoreline access, fishing, and preserve the parklands by complying with park rules M B M C Shoreline IN L c D D. G . R R E 80 S W . NT S FRO picnicking, lawn areas. and regulations. K E ATER YW N W WATERBI Martinez AY R Did you know? The pier at Grangers Wharf was D . SAFETY and ETIQUETTE UI M R JOHN M R ARTIN WAYD A EZ built in the 1870s on land donated by Dr. John L • Stay on trails. Taking shortcuts can be dangerous and PKWY. 4 H PA 680 A CHEC Regional Shoreline O HERCULES M BL Strentzel, the father-in-law of naturalist . VD. causes erosion. B Crockett Carquinez R Radke A • Wading and /or swimming in undesignated areas may Hills Strait Regional Regional Martinez Martinez PINOLE VALLEY A 4 Regional V AV. L

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D A A Reg. Preserve RD. E Y . L leading cause of injuries on the trail. LE District. In 1974, the parkland was a seldom-used area L I VA EZ V CH A made up of marshland and industrial fill. Today, the • Be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. RAN Briones RD. L TRO 0 1 2 3 Miles LE AS RD. Regional Y recreational areas include meadows, picnic areas, and • Trails can be slippery, rocky and steep. Proceed care- C Park a natural marsh environment with hiking trails. This fully at your own risk. GPS Coordinates: 38.020964, -122.136211 parkland also focuses on restoration and preservation of • Keep the parks beautiful. Pack out what you pack in. the surrounding saltwater marshes. To Reach Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline: RULES From Highway 4 in northern Contra Costa County, exit at The resulting shoreline park offers visitors a variety • Dogs must be leashed 200 feet from any trail or park Alhambra Avenue and go north on Alhambra to Escobar Street. of experiences, including group picnic areas, softball and entrance and in parking lots, picnic areas, developed Turn right on Escobar to Ferry Street; turn left on Ferry and go soccer fields, and bocce ball courts. The western section areas such as lawns and play fields, on some trails, and over the railroad tracks into the park. The main thoroughfare has quiet lawns, family picnic areas, ponds and creeks. in posted areas. They must be under voice control at all through the park is North Court Street. There are several parking Nearly three miles of trails wind through the marsh and times. Please dispose of your dog’s waste in a garbage areas. As you leave the park, exit Martinez via Berrellesa, one along the shoreline. In 2016, the park was renamed Ted can. Dogs are not allowed in protected park natural block west of Alhambra. Both are one-way streets. and Kathy Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, honor- resource areas or posted wildlife preserve areas of Radke From I-680 in Martinez, take the Marina Vista exit. Turn left ing the Radkes’ tireless efforts to preserve the Martinez Martinez Shoreline. on Marina Vista to Ferry Street; turn right onto Ferry and go over the railroad tracks into the park. waterfront and marshland. • Feeding or approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal. • Bicycles are permitted on designated trails and fire By Public Transit: Always call to confirm route numbers and MARSH ENHANCEMENT The $4.5-million schedules. Western Contra Costa Transit Authority (WESTCAT) Martinez Marsh Enhancement Project sponsored by roads only. Horses, then hikers have the right-of-way #30Z connects the El Cerrito del Norte BART and the Martinez Caltrans, the City of Martinez, and the Park District was on trails. Amtrak station Mondays through Fridays; phone (510) 724-7993 completed in the spring of 2002. The enhanced marsh • Equestrians: observe trail etiquette, and let other trail for information or see www.511.org. alleviates rainy season flood conditions in the downtown users know how to pass your horse safely. Note: Most Weekday County Connection transit: #98X connects the Marti- Martinez area, serves as mitigation for wetland disrup- trails are equipped with unlocked gates allowing access nez Amtrak station and Walnut Creek BART; County Connection tion due to replacement of the , and across fencelines. Horses are not allowed in turf areas. #19 and #16 connect the Martinez Amtrak station with Concord creates valuable wildlife habitat as well as providing an • State law requires that all bicyclists under age 18 wear BART; #18 with Pleasant Hill BART; and #28/627 with N. Concord improved visitor experience in this peaceful natural area. an approved helmet while riding on trails and roadways. BART. The marsh enhancement project included expan- Equestrians and bicyclists are also strongly encouraged Weekends: County Connection #316 connects the Martinez sion of Alhambra Creek’s east bank and work on the to wear helmets at all times. Amtrak station with Pleasant Hill BART. Call (925) 676-7500 for information, or see www.511.org. west bank, and creation of a tidal channel leading west • A state fishing license is required when fishing from Bay from the creek. It also included the retrofitted arch shorelines within the Regional Parks. All state fishing bridge over Alhambra Creek, construction of a 240-foot laws are enforced. boardwalk over the marsh on the Pickleweed Trail, • Swimming, wading, and other water activities are al- construction of a 120-foot bridge over the creek at the lowed in bay and creek waters. Swim at your own risk. Berrellesa Street entrance, and installation of benches • Smoking is prohibited. and interpretive panels. • Drones are prohibited. East Bay Regional Park District Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY...... 9-1-1 park rules (Ordinance 38). Se e www.ebparks.org/rules. Oakland, CA 94605-0381 EBRPD HEADQUARTERS...... 1-888-327-2757 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) (TRS-711) PARK OFFICE...... 1-888-327-2757, option 3, ext. 4542 www.ebparks.org Rev. 2/19 RADKE MARTINEZ REGIONAL SHORELINE Multi-Use Unpaved BICYCLING Bicycles are allowed on park trails. Hikers, Horses, Bicycles Multi-Use Paved HORSE ARENA During the rodeo season (May-Sept) the Hikers, Horses, Bicycles horse arena offers competition for youthful riders. The yearly schedule is available from the park office. it Bay Area Ridge Trail & Stra SHELL PIER Membership in the Tri-Cities Horsemen’s Association is S.F. Bay Trail (on street) ez Private available in Family, Single, and Junior categories. Member- Carquin Bay Area Ridge Trail ship is open to all, and horse ownership is not required. FISHING PIER Hikers, Horses, Bicycles There is a fee. For more info: www.tri-citieshorsemen.org. Boardwalk A special staging area for large riding events is located at .15 the Martinez Shoreline Horse Arena. Most other MARTINEZ MARINA Mileage Between Points trailheads are suitable for unloading horses, except those North Parking

.09 trail heads with only limited parking along road shoulders. Picnic Area FISHING A state fishing license and stamps are Drinking Water UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD .07 required to fish from shore for ages 16 and above. Licenses .09 Restroom are available at the marina bait shop. No Park District FERRY RADKE MARTINEZ REGIONAL SHORELINE POINT Telephone fishing permit is required. A California state fishing license City of HARBOR is not required to fish from the pier at the marina. The Martinez MASTER/ Children’s Play Area<