Shoreline Park
Park
40 acres1.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal Parking
Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0A−Outdoors
Outdoors in Alameda
7% of Alameda’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 14 miles of mapped trail cross Alameda, 1.4 per square mile of land. The biggest trail networks: Shoreline Park (1.9 mi), Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach (1.3 mi), Bohol Circle Immigrant Park (0.5 mi).
Ahead of 83% of U.S. towns · #261 of 847 in California. What drives it
Conserved land
7%
457 acres · of 10.4 sq mi of land
Trails
14 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
484 ac
6.3 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
68 mi
27 mi lanes · 26 mi paths
Highest peak
16 ft
Shellmound
Lakes & rivers
2
3 beaches · 7 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Alameda?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Alameda have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Alameda is ahead of 83% of U.S. towns, #261 of 847 in California. The share of residents near a park holds the grade up; park acres per resident pull it down.
A−
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Alameda’s overall grade.
Conserved land7% of the land · typical CA town 4% · U.S. 4%B+Trails1.4 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (14 mi) · CA 0.9 · U.S. 0.4APark land6.3 acres of park per 1,000 residents (484 acres) · CA 5 · U.S. 13CParks close to homeVirtually all residents within a half mile of a park · CA 91% · U.S. 72%A+
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 83%
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California towns of 2,500+ (847)Ahead of 69%
Water is more than half of Alameda’s area (13 of 23 square miles), so every share here is of land; over land and water together, the conserved share would read 3%.
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B+ to A. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Shoreline Park, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Managed by East Bay Regional Park District
96 acres1.3 mi of trail
Rocky Shore Tide Ramp
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Bohol Circle Immigrant Park
Managed by City of Alameda
4 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Jean Sweeney Open Space Park
Managed by City of Alameda
27 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 32 parks & preserves
Shoreline Park40 acres · 1.9 mi of trail
DirectionsRobert W. Crown Memorial State Beach96 acres · 1.3 mi of trail · East Bay Regional Park District
DirectionsBohol Circle Immigrant Park4 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · City of Alameda
DirectionsJean Sweeney Open Space Park27 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · City of Alameda
DirectionsVeterans Memorial Park1 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsLincoln Park8 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsWoodstock Park5 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsNeptune Park4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsBayport Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsTowata Park1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline31 acres
Alameda Point Waterfront Park28 acres
DirectionsWashington Park14 acres
DirectionsEstuary Park12 acres
DirectionsKrusi Park8 acres
Runway7 acres
DirectionsLeydecker Park6 acres
DirectionsDe-pave park5 acres
Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field5 acres
DirectionsRittler Park4 acres
DirectionsTillman Park4 acres
DirectionsLittlejohn Park3 acres
DirectionsFranklin Park3 acres
Chochenyo Park3 acres · City of Alameda
DirectionsThompson Field3 acres
Seaplane Lagoon Promenade2 acres
DirectionsPortola Triangle Park2 acres · City of Alameda
Harrington Field2 acres
DirectionsMcKinley Park2 acres
Whale Park2 acres
DirectionsLongfellow Park1 acres
Harbor View Park1 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
457 conserved acres
7% of Alameda’s land. Water is left out: Alameda has 10.4 square miles of land and 12.6 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Alameda’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Regional agency231 ac
Town or city226 ac
Local Park · 435 acLocal Recreation Area · 20 acLocal Other or Unknown · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Memorial Regional Shoreline Local Park | Regional agency | 181 | Open |
| Shoreline Park Local Park | Town or city | 60 | Open |
| MLK Regional Shoreline Local Park | Regional agency | 47 | Open |
| Jean Sweeney Park Local Park | Town or city | 23 | Closed |
| Washington Park Local Park | Town or city | 14 | Open |
| Rittler Park Local Park | Town or city | 11 | Open |
| Lexington Soccer Fields Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
| Estuary Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Closed |
| Krusi Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
| Lincoln Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
112 places to go in Alameda
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Alameda
Encinal beach
DirectionsPlus 2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Public pools in Alameda
Emma Hood Swim Center
DirectionsEmma Hood Swim Center
DirectionsEncinal Swim Center
DirectionsLincoln Park "Small Pool"In Lincoln Park
DirectionsLincoln Pool "Big Pool"In Lincoln Park
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Alameda
Adventure Court
DirectionsLittlejohn PlaygroundIn Littlejohn Park
DirectionsWood Logs PlaygroundIn Chochenyo Park
Directions66 playgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Dog parks in Alameda
Alameda Large Dog Park
DirectionsAlameda Small Dog Park
DirectionsDog Park
DirectionsK-9 Training Area
DirectionsMain Street Dog Park
DirectionsPlus 2 dog parks without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Alameda
Encinal Boat Ramp
DirectionsKitesurf LaunchIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsU.S. Coast Guard - Base Alameda
DirectionsPlus 4 boat launches without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Alameda
2 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Alameda
Shellmound16 ft elevation · In Lincoln Park
DirectionsHigh Street Center10 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Alameda
City ViewIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsCroll's GardenIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsMariner's LagoonIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsNeptuneIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsSandcastleIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsSeawindIn Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
DirectionsPlus 10 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Community gardens in Alameda
Lincoln Park Rose GardenIn Lincoln Park
DirectionsREAP Center
DirectionsRose GardenIn Lincoln Park
DirectionsPlus 1 community garden without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.6 miUnpaved · 4.0 mi
Ballena Boulevard0.2 mi
Rocky Shore Tide Ramp0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
68 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
27 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
26 mi
off-road bike paths
15 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
San Francisco Bay TrailBike route
1.5 miCourts & fields
66Tennis
60Basketball
24Baseball
16Soccer
3Pickleball
3Football
3Beach volleyball
1Skate park
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →14 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 18 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Alameda High SchoolBuilding · listed 1977
About itSt. Joseph's BasilicaBuilding · listed 1978
About itUnion Iron Works PowerhouseBuilding · listed 1980
About itUnion Iron Works Turbine Machine ShopBuilding · listed 1980
About itAlameda City HallBuilding · listed 1980
About itFirst Presbyterian Church Sanctuary BuildingBuilding · listed 1980
About itMasonic Temple and LodgeBuilding · listed 1982
About itPark Street Historic Commercial DistrictDistrict · listed 1982
About itAlameda Free LibraryBuilding · listed 1982
About itCroll BuildingBuilding · listed 1982
About itAlameda Veterans' Memorial BuildingBuilding · listed 2007
About itNaval Air Station Alameda Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2013
About it2 more on the History page.
When to get out
The best walking months in Alameda: April to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 58 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 64 | 58 |
| Rain (in) | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 4.2 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and September the warmest (highs of 74 °F). 4.2 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Alameda →
Next door
Alameda and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 7% | 1.4 | 6 | 99%+ | A− |
| Oakland | 15% | 1.9 | 11 | 99% | A |
| San Francisco | 23% | 3.3 | 8 | 99%+ | A |
| Brisbane | 5% | 1.7 | 23 | 99% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Alameda
Where can I hike in Alameda?
The longest trail networks: Shoreline Park, 1.9 miles; Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, 1.3 miles; Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, 0.5 miles; Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Alameda is conserved land?
7% of its land, against a typical 4% for a California town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Alameda’s trails?
Shoreline Park and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Alameda?
68 miles of bike routes are on the map: 27 of painted or protected lanes, 26 of off-road paths and 15 of shoulders and shared lanes. Named routes: San Francisco Bay Trail.
Is there public land near Alameda?
37,493 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Alameda or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 484 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Alameda have?
Ahead of 83% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #261 of 847 in California. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Alameda neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →