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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo

1.46km from Knowland Park

A majestic zoo, which is home to over 375 animals from 125 different species living in lush, naturalistic settings. The collection is organized in biomes, geographic regions that represent the ecosystem of that area. From Africa, to Asia, to Australia, to California 1820 Region.It's recognized for its outstanding animal care, particularly its elephant care program, and for its Leed-certified, 17,000 square foot, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

2.46km from Knowland Park

Anthony Chabot Regional Park is located in the hills of Oakland, in Northern California. Popular activities include hiking, cycling and horseback riding. Camping is a major activity in the park with a 75-campsite family campground and seven group camps. It is part of the East Bay Regional Park District system, and covers 5,067 acres.

East Bay Regional Park District

East Bay Regional Park District

5.02km from Knowland Park

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands, open space, and trails in Alameda. The system comprises 121,000+ acres in 73 parks, including over 1,200 miles of trails. This parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. We invite you to enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, golfing, boating and nature study in our parks.

Lake Chabot

Lake Chabot

5.16km from Knowland Park

A beautiful a man-made lake covering 317 acres was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. Currently, the lake serves as a standby emergency water supply. For this reason, visitors are asked to observe certain necessary regulations to keep the waters pure. There are also blooms of toxic blue-green algae in the lake during the summer and fall that make contact with the water dangerous

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Lake Chabot Regional Park

5.22km from Knowland Park

Lake Chabot Regional Park is a regional park located in the southern Berkeley Hills in Alameda County, California. It is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. The northern part of the lake and park lie within the boundary of the City of Oakland, while the southern part lies in an unincorporated area of Alameda County adjacent to Castro Valley and San Leandro.

Mills College Art Museum

Mills College Art Museum

5.35km from Knowland Park

A majestic museum, which is home to the largest permanent collection of any liberal arts college in the West. Through innovative exhibitions, programs, and collections, the museum engages and inspires the intellectual and creative life of the Mills community as well as the diverse audiences of the Bay Area and beyond.

Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena

6.3km from Knowland Park

This is an indoor arena located in Oakland California. The arena was the home of the Golden State Warriors from 1971 to 2019. It is often referred to as the Oakland Coliseum Arena as it is located adjacent to Oakland Coliseum. Oakland Arena seats 19,596 fans for basketball.

Roberts Regional Recreation Area

Roberts Regional Recreation Area

7.49km from Knowland Park

Roberts Regional Recreation Area isis a wonderful public park adjacent to Redwood Regional Park located in Alameda County next to Oakland. It is known for its lush setting in a grove of fragrant second growth redwood trees off Skyline Boulevard. This 87-acre area is a popular place for family and group picnicking. Its recreational activities available, including sand volleyball courts and baseball fields.

Oakland Aviation Museum

Oakland Aviation Museum

7.56km from Knowland Park

Oakland Aviation Museum, formerly called Western Aerospace Museum, was founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization operating an aviation museum located at North Field of Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California. It has over 30 vintage and modern airplanes, both civilian and military, and other displays that highlight noted aviators and innovators.

Joaquin Miller Park

Joaquin Miller Park

7.83km from Knowland Park

Joaquin Miller Park is one of the best examples of the Oakland Hills’ surprisingly lush landscapes. The park isn’t all redwoods, though; there’s a nice variety of scenery. The park is quite popular, especially the relatively level Sequoia Bayview and Sunset Trails. The Oakland Hills location provides panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay area. The park features include miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, an off-leash dog area, a children's playground.

Chabot Space & Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center

8.21km from Knowland Park

A centre for science founded as an observatory in 1883, today Chabot offers visitors the very latest in hands-on, interactive exhibits, displays, and Planetarium shows that explore the mysteries of the universe and of life here on earth. Combined with a full program of activity-filled classes, workshops, summer camps, outreach programs and special events, Chabot Space & Science Center has become the Bay Area’s go to destination for visitors of all ages.

Hayward Japanese Gardens

Hayward Japanese Gardens

9.72km from Knowland Park

Hayward Japanese Gardens is really Asian style, quiet and peaceful, very interesting area for a peaceful time. The land was designated as a future park site in 1962, with HARD beginning the acquisition process in 1972. It follows Japanese garden design principles, using California native stone and plants. No stains were used on the wood constructions. Nails and fasteners are recessed, and all wood was notched, and aged, to simulate the appearance of a traditional Japanese garden.

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

9.92km from Knowland Park

Don Castro Regional Recreation Area is a regional park located in Hayward, California. It is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system.The clear blue waters of the swim lagoon are a favorite with central Alameda County residents. The lagoon and adjacent lake were created in 1964 when the Alameda Flood Control and Water Conservation District dammed San Lorenzo Creek.

Hayward Regional Shoreline

Hayward Regional Shoreline

12km from Knowland Park

Hayward Regional Shoreline is a regional park located on the shores of the San Francisco Bay in Hayward. It consists of 1,841 acres of salt, fresh, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands, and public trails. Located to the south of the park is the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, which provides information on the Bay shore habitats. The San Francisco Bay Trail runs through the park, which connects the park with San Lorenzo Creek.

Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt

12.22km from Knowland Park

One of the unique urban spaces in the United States. It is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods. It features grassy shores, several artificial islands intended as bird refuges and an interpretive center called the Rotary Nature Center at Lakeside Park. It has a boating center where sailboats, canoes and rowboats can be rented.

Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park

12.31km from Knowland Park

Middle Harbor Shoreline Park is located on San Francisco Bay and the Port of Oakland entrance channel. The park entrance is at the intersection of 7th and Middle Harbor Streets. It is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to dusk.

Morcom Rose Garden

Morcom Rose Garden

12.36km from Knowland Park

The Morcom Rose Garden is located in a residential neighborhood in Oakland. It has thousands of exotic roses and the Amphitheatre of Roses in the garden is an enchanting location for weddings, renewals, memorial celebrations and ceremonies. Visitors will see winding walkways, a reflecting pool, graceful stairways and fountain cascades.

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

12.52km from Knowland Park

Crown Memorial State Beach is a state park in the city of Alameda. It is operated by East Bay Regional Parks District. The park's Crab Cove Visitor Center, at the north end of the beach, features exhibits about the marine life environment of San Francisco Bay, the history of Alameda, and the importance of the Bay. There is an 800-gallon aquarium system with interactive stations for viewing sea creatures up close.

Camron-Stanford House

Camron-Stanford House

12.55km from Knowland Park

The Camron-Stanford House is the last of the beautiful 19th century mansions that once surrounded Lake Merritt and was the home to five influential families before becoming the first museum in the City of Oakland. The home was built in 1876, and its first occupants were William Walker Camron and his wife, Alice.

Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

12.73km from Knowland Park

America's first storybook theme park, located on the shores of Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland, California. it includes 10 acres of play sets, small rides, and animals. The park is also home to the Open Storybook Puppet Theater, the oldest continuously operating puppet theater in the United States.

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Knowland Park

Knowland Park

9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA

Knowland State Arboretum and Park is a park in Alameda County and has an elevation of 682 feet. it is one of the iconic attraction in this area, Trekking is possible and it also offers wonderful views of this area. There are also a chance for a picnic with your family.