Marina Park: San Leandro's Bayfront Escape
A scenic waterfront park in San Leandro offering recreational activities, bay views, playgrounds, and picnic spots for a perfect day out.
Nestled along the San Leandro shoreline, Marina Park provides a scenic escape with its open green spaces and unobstructed views of the San Francisco Bay and the San Mateo Bridge. This 30-acre park is a favorite among locals and visitors, offering a blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities. The park features two playgrounds catering to different age groups. The newer playground on the south end has modern climbing structures, a zip line, and swings, while the traditional playground on the north side offers slides, tunnels, and sculptures. A large grassy field separates the playgrounds, providing space for games and picnics. For outdoor exercise, Marina Park offers a scenic trail along the San Francisco Bay, perfect for walking, jogging, biking, and strollers. Exercise equipment is available along the trail. The park also includes picnic areas with barbecue grills, a beach volleyball court, and a dog park. Marina Park's location near Oakland Airport offers the unique experience of watching planes take off and land. The park also connects to the Bay Trail, a 500-mile network of trails around the San Francisco Bay.
Local tips
- Wear layers, as the waterfront location can be breezy.
- Bring a picnic to enjoy at the tables and barbecue grills.
- Take a walk or bike ride along the Bay Trail.
- Visit the dog park with your furry friend.
- Enjoy watching planes take off and land at Oakland Airport.
A brief summary to Marina Park
- 14001 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, Marina Faire, California, 94577, US
- Visit website
- Monday 8 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 8 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 8 am-7 pm
- Thursday 8 am-7 pm
- Friday 8 am-7 pm
- Saturday 8 am-7 pm
- Sunday 8 am-7 pm
Getting There
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Walking
From The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, Marina Park is a short five-minute walk. Head west on Monarch Bay Drive, and the park will be on your right.
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Public Transport
From San Leandro BART station, take AC Transit bus line 35 towards San Leandro Marina. Get off at the Fairway Drive & Monarch Bay Drive stop, which is a 7-minute walk to the park. A single ride on AC Transit costs $2.50.
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Driving
From I-880, take the Marina Blvd exit and head west. Continue onto Monarch Bay Drive. Marina Park will be on your right. There are multiple free parking lots available within the park.
