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🌲 Outdoors & Nature · Berkeley

Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Regional Park is one of our always-open picks in Berkeley — outdoors & nature you can enjoy most days.

Why go

Berkeley's backyard wilderness: a Little Farm, steam trains, a vintage carousel, botanic garden and Lake Anza for summer swims.

Insider tip

Bring lettuce or celery for the Little Farm animals.

Good to know

When is it?

Daily — check the official site for current hours.

Where is it?

Tilden Regional Park, 2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA Berkeley.

How much does it cost?

It’s free.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes! It’s a good pick for families and kids.

Is it good for a rainy or hot day?

It’s a nice way to beat the heat.

How do I get there?

It’s in Berkeley. Use the map link for driving, transit or biking directions.

Official site: ebparks.org. Details can change — please confirm with the organizer before you go.

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