Within just thirty minutes of Oakley are several regional parks and open space areas with spectacular vistas of the Delta and surrounding bay, plus the valleys to the east and the hills to the west. Hiking trails, picnic areas, historic monuments, and more await you and your family for an afternoon or for the entire day. Round Valley Preserve, Contra Loma Regional Reservoir, Black Diamond Mines, and Briones Regional Park can all be found in Contra Costa County. And there is even more to explore. The East Bay Regional Park District provides and manages the Regional Parks for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The regional park system includes 55 parks and over 1,000 miles of trails
State Parks
Family camping couldn’t be easier, with Brannan Island State Park just a few miles north of Oakley over the Antioch Bridge. Besides camping, there is excellent access to the delta for sailing, boating and kayaking. Mt. Diablo State Park just west of Oakley offers hiking and picnicking, and is a great place for bicycling.
Link to State Parks web site: www.parks.ca.gov
Regional Parks
Within just thirty minutes of Oakley are several regional parks and open space areas with spectacular vistas of the Delta and surrounding bay, plus the valleys to the east and the hills to the west. Hiking trails, picnic areas, historic monuments, and more await you and your family for an afternoon or for the entire day.
Round Valley Preserve, Contra Loma Regional Reservoir, Black Diamond Mines, and Briones Regional Park can all be found in Contra Costa County. And there is even more to explore. The East Bay Regional Park District provides and manages the Regional Parks for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The regional park system includes 55 parks and over 1,000 miles of trails.
Link to EBRPD Web site: www.ebparks.org
Antioch/ Oakley Regional Shoreline
Amenities:
- Public Use Area 5AM-10PM
- 550-foot pier
- Fishing 24 hours.
- Fish cleaning station
- 10 picnic tables and BBQ’s
- Kite flying
- Paved trails
- Wheelchair-friendly paths
- Windscreens
- Drinking fountain
- Disabled-accessible restrooms
For information call (510) 562-PARK.
Delta De Anza Regional Trail- Somersville Rd. to West Cypress Rd.
Amenities:
- Paved multi-use hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trail
- Access to regional and community parks, schools, and Los Medanos Community College
- Play areas for children
- Picnic facilities
- Drinking water
- Restrooms
For information call (510) 562-PARK.
Marsh Creek Regional Trail
Amenities:
- Paved multi-use public trails for walkers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians
- Alternative travel for light errands to and from neighborhood parks, post offices, and libraries, and for children to get to schools located near the trails
For information call (510) 562-PARK.
Big Break Regional Trail
Marsh Creek Trail west to Jordan Lane
Amenities:
- Multi-use paved trail
- Bird watching
- Nature study
- Exercise
- Sunrise or sunset strolls
For information call (510) 562-PARK.
Waterfront Fishing
Big Break Marina
100 Big Break Rd.
Amenities:
- Launch ramp
- 265 berths
- Hunting on open water areas
- Bait shop
- Parking
- Restrooms
For information call (925) 679-0900
Driftwood Marina
Amenities:
- Public Use Area 5AM-10PM
- 550-foot pier
- Fishing 24 hours.
- Fish cleaning station
- 10 picnic tables and BBQ’s
- Kite flying
- Paved trails
- Wheelchair-friendly paths
- Windscreens
- Drinking fountain
- Disabled-accessible restrooms
- Paved multi-use hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trail
- Access to regional and community parks, schools, and Los Medanos
- Community College
- Play areas for children
- Picnic facilities
- Drinking water
- Restrooms Family camping couldn’t be easier, with Brannan Island State Park just a few miles north of Oakley over the Antioch Bridge. Besides camping, there is excellent access to the delta for sailing, boating and kayaking. Mt. Diablo State Park just west of Oakley offers hiking and picnicking, and is a great place for bicycling. Public Use Area 5AM-10PM* 550-foot pier* Fishing 24 hours.
Lauritzen Yacht Harbor
115 Lauritzen Lane
Amenities:
- Launch ramp
- 137 berths
- Gas dock
- Houseboat rentals
- Camping
- Dry storage
- Block and party ice
- Parking for vehicles with trailers
- Holding tank pump-out
- Restrooms with showers
For more information, call (925) 757-9449. Open all year.
Fishing
Opportunities for pier fishing and lake fishing are close to Oakley, which shares its northern border with the regional shoreline. And in cooperation with East Bay Regional Parks District, the City is exploring ways to preserve the open space and ensure access for citizens.
Fishing Ethics
- Respect other anglers’ rights
- Respect the rights of others who use the resource
- Keep only the fish you want
- Never waste fish
- Release unwanted fish carefully and unharmed
- Never litter or pollute the waters
- Know and follow angling and boat regulations
- Continually seek new knowledge and skill
- Share knowledge with other For information call (510) 562-PARK.