See and Do!
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19: Celebrate MLK Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Garretson Point, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
A hidden oasis in the heart of the urban East Bay needs YOU! Help restore Martin Luther King Memorial Grove and our marshes by cleaning up and removing invasive plants. Your efforts will benefit the environment and our community. Gather at 7100 Edgewater Drive, Oakland (Garretson Point Staging Area). Wear layered clothes and closed-toed shoes that can get wet and dirty. Clean up supplies will be provided. Disabled Accessible. This is a drop in program; no registration is required. For information, call (510) 521-6887.
About The Park
Next to the commercial bustle of Oakland International Airport is a 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay
At the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Swan Way is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove, completed with community support and dedicated in 1993. The grove consists of a group of trees surrounding a grassy glade. There is also a brick wall inscribed with donors' names.
The 50-acre Arrowhead Marsh is a stopover on the Pacific Flyway and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network--dogs must be on-leash at all times.
Roger Berry's sculpture "Duplex Cone" traces the sun's summer and winter solstice paths through the sky.
Another part of San Leandro Bay is accessible from a parking lot at the north end of Edgewater Drive. Garretson Point is named in honor of the late Fred Garretson, a Tribune reporter whose stories inspired successful efforts at bayland preservation. Access to Damon Marsh is from Oakport Drive in Oakland. Back to top
Park Features
Shoreline Center
This indoor/outdoor facility is popular for corporate events, weddings, parties, etc. The setting is casual with beautiful views of the bay and a variety of shorebirds. It accommodates 60 seated or 125 standing guests. It features a commercial kitchen, a main room, and a large outdoor deck. Catering is available. For more information call 1- 888-EBPARKS OR 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 2.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Back to top
Park Activities
Picnicking
Several other picnic areas are reached by way of a park road leading north from Swan Way. At the road's end is Arrowhead Marsh picnic area, with one of the largest turfgrass playing fields in the District. Next to the picnic area is an observation platform with a wheelchair access ramp, and a children's play area. Back to top
Birdwatching
Have breakfast with the birds at Doolittle Pond or observe their fascinating daylight antics from many San Leandro Bay perspectives. Hike along the trail from Hegenberger Road along the San Leandro Creek Channel to Arrowhead Marsh, or enter the park from the north end of Edgewater Drive. Back to top
Hiking and Bicycling
Throughout the 741-acre Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline there are paved trails suitable for hiking, bicycling, running and jogging. Along the trail on the east side of the park there is an exercise course. Glimpses of the changing sunset are best caught at Arrowhead Marsh and Garretson Point. Back to top
Fishing
State Fish and Game rules apply at San Leandro Bay. A California State Fishing License is required for those 16 years and older when fishing from shore in open bay waters. For additional information on fishing in the District, visit the Fishing section of this site. Back to top
Sunbathing
Off Doolittle Drive a mile north of Hegenberger Road is Doolittle Beach. Facilities there include picnic areas with barbecues and a boat launch ramp. Swimming is not allowed. Back to top
Boat Launching
A two-lane boat launch is located at the south parking lot along Doolittle Drive. There is no boat launch fee. Motorized boats and hovercraft are not allowed in marshland areas. Motorized vessels are restricted during certain times of the year due to bird migration and nesting in the marshes. For more boating and sailing information, visit the Boating and Sailing page. Back to top
Park Accessibility
Wheelchair access in the park includes parking, curb cuts, paved trails, fishing access, restrooms, drinking fountains, and a marsh overlook platform. The Shoreline Center is wheelchair accessible.
Trail Accessibility Report
Arrowhead Marsh Trail: Download PDF format | Download Word format
To Reach The Park
From I-880 in Oakland, exit at Hegenberger Road and head west. Turn right onto Doolittle Drive (Hwy. 61) and right again onto Swan Way. You will then turn left into the park for access to trails, a large grassy play area, reservable picnic areas, and a boardwalk out to the Arrowhead Marsh. Continuing on Doolittle Drive will bring you to a boat ramp, reservable picnic areas, and fishing piers. Back to top
Public Transit
Call 511 (TDD/TTY: 1-800-448-9790) or visit www.transit.511.org to confirm transit information.
Trail Map
Park Info
- Address
- Doolittle Dr. & Swan Way
Oakland, CA - Download Brochure
- Phone Numbers
- 510-562-1373
- Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4541
- Local Weather
- Maps
- View Trail Map
- Download PDF Map
- Yahoo Map
- Park Hours
- Open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted or permitted
- Park Events
- Click here for upcoming events
- Parking Fee
- No fee
Parking for major sporting and Coliseum events: $10-$20/vehicle - Dog Fee
- No fee. Leash required in marsh area
- Camping Reservations
- No reservable campgrounds
- Picnic Reservations
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 1
- Shoreline Center Rental Info
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757, press option 2, then 2
- Emergency Number
- 911
- EBRPD Headquarters
- 1-888-EBPARKS or 1-888-327-2757
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