PARKS & NEIGHBORHOODS OF PIEDMONT & OAKLAND

Leader: Brian Chan

Leader Email: brianchan227@gmail.com

Leader Phone: 415-861-8956

Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, May 22, 2021

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINATED AND ARE COMFORTABLE SHARING A RIDE, WE CAN MEET AT THE BELOW LOCATION.  (PLEASE REGISTER FIRST SO THAT WE KNOW TO STOP):

Meeting Time: 9:15 AM

Departure Time: 9:30 AM

Rating:  Level 3

Mileage: 8.5 miles

Elevation Gain: <1000'

Description:  We will be walking through some of the loveliest neighborhoods in the Bay Area; we'll be walking among splendid gardens and homes. The feature park that we will enjoy is Piedmont Park, but we will also pass through Oak Grove Park, Plum Patch Park, Crocker Park and Montclair Parks. The feature neighborhood homes will be on Seaview Ave, Sotelo Ave, Lakeview Ave and Wildwood Gardens.

Masks and distancing are still required.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED A RIDE AND/OR CAN TAKE A PASSENGER, AND WHAT YOUR COMFORT LEVEL IS REGARDING PASSENGERS.

Bring/Wear:  Bring at least a quart of water and your lunch. Wear layered clothes and comfortable shoes. Bring a hat for sun protection. And your MASK.

Rain Policy: Rain may alter or shorten hike.

Alternate Meeting Place: For those needing a ride from the East Bay, we can meet you at the bottom of the escalator at the Rockridge BART Station.  Please make sure the hikeleader is aware that you plan on being there.

Alternate Meeting Time:  9:30 AM

Alternate Meeting Departure Time:  9:45 AM

Alternate Meeting Place #2:  The lower end of Oak Grove Park, Mandana Blvd. & Calmar Ave., by the stone steps.  Google Maps Link

Alternate Meeting Time #2: 10:00 AM

Alternate Meeting Departure Time #2: 10:15 AM

Driving Distance: 26 miles total from SF there and back

Car Pool Fees from SF Including Bridge Toll: $5
Car Pool Fees from BART: $1