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Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
4.4 ★★★★☆ 774 Google reviews · Running trail in San Leandro, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfront park near the airport offers birdwatching, picnic areas, a loop trail & wide bay vistas.
What runners say about Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
“We noticed it briefly as well, but once you pass that area, the smell quickly disappears and you're back to enjoying the fresh bay air and beautiful scenery.”
“A large park including fantastic vistas and amenities like cycling disc golf and dog walking is Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline.”
Great area to bring kids for a bike ride and picnic. There is a bathroom, which is always a bonus with kids in tow. There are many walking trails, some paved, which makes riding a bike fun. The unpaved ones are still pretty flat and easy to ride on.
Always nice to come here. You can bring your dog and let him off leash for a large portion of the park. There are many beautiful spots, and a lot of bike trails to ride on.
An amazing course for disc golfers. Nice rolling hills with a mix of flat, up and down shots. The wind can pick up mid to late morning, so head through early or go late in the afternoon. It's almost a mile walk from the parking to the course, but well worth it.
a review from @amom2kidsandapark Oyster Bay offers great views of the bay, sightings of landing planes into Oakland Airport, wildlife, picnic areas, and is the future home to a disc golf course. This is a great spot to explore! With so many different trails, the possibilities are endless!
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk, take your dog out to play (well behaved dogs can go off leash), have a BBQ/picnic, fly a kite, play disc golf, and watch the planes fly by.”
“The open space and views make it really easy to unwind, and there’s plenty of room to spread out without feeling packed in like some other parks.”
“There are many walking trails, some paved, which makes riding a bike fun.”
“The only small downside is that parking can sometimes be a bit challenging depending on the time of day, but once you’re there, it’s 100% worth it.”
“They also have a disc golf course, which adds another activity option, and there are public restrooms available, which is always a plus.”
“From the entrance, you can walk the entire loop around and end up back where you started.”
“There is street parking, which can get pretty full, but the trail is well kept and pretty flat.”
“From the lawn area, you can venture down some dirt trails (but still stroller okay) and look for the cool Rising Wave art structure.”
“There are concrete and dirt paths which can get muddy.”
Plan your run at Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteebparks.org
- Phone(888) 327-2757
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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