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Reservable Picnic Areas
All of our picnic areas have BBQs available and most tables can seat between 8 and 10 people. Picnic fees reflect fee increases, as of January 1, 2010.

For Picnic reservations call: 650-522-7434
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We inspect all our parks and picnic areas regularly but sometimes things happen between inspections. If you notice something damaged or vandalized please report it to the
Park’s Maintenance Office at (650) 522-7420.

Bayside/Joinville Park
2111 Kehoe Avenue

Bayside/Joinville Park is adjacent to the Marina Lagoon and offers a playground, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields as well as swimming at nearby Joinville Swim Center.  There are three separate picnic areas to choose from.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 6 $50
Area 2 6 $50
Area 3 6 $50
Beresford Park
2720 Alameda de las Pulgas

Beresford Park has several picnic areas, all close distance from a playground, tennis courts, and a baseball field.  There are four separate picnic
areas to choose from.

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Beresford Picnic Area 2  Beresford Picnic Shelter  Picnic Area 1
Picnic Area 3

AREA TABLES FEE
Shelter 10 $150
Area 1 3 $50
Area 2 4 $50
Area 3 3 $50
Casanova Park
4012 Casanova Drive

Casanova is a beautiful, small park with one picnic area as well as a playground and a basketball court.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 4 $50
Central Park
50 East 5th Avenue

Central Park is one of the City’s most unique parks. Enjoy the Japanese Garden, ranked 14th in North America for public gardens, and mini Train, which has been a delight for children for generations. The park also offers a playground, tennis courts, baseball field, and horseshoes. There are four separate picnic areas to choose from.

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Central Park Picnic Area 2  Picnic Area 2  Picnic Area 1
Picnic Area 3  Picnic Area 4

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 12 $150
Area 2 7 $75
Area 3 6 $75
Area 4 4 $50

Harborview Park
1725 Monte Diablo Avenue

Part of the Shoreline park system, Harborview has a ball-field, play areas, 1/2 basketball court, and restrooms in addition to the reservable and drop-in picnic areas. No alcohol allowed.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 2 $50
Indian Springs Park
313 West 39th Avenue

Indian Springs is a lovely smaller park nestled in the hills with the beautiful springs as part of the natural ambiance and panoramic views.  The park also has a playground and one picnic area perfect for smaller groups.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 3 $50
Martin Luther King Community Park
725 Monte Diablo

The Martin Luther King Park offers a playground, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, a full service community center, and a swimming pool.  It also has one small picnic area.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 2 $50
Lakeshore Park
1500 Marina Court

Lakeshore Park has a playground, basketball courts, baseball and beach access to the Marina Lagoon.  There are three separate picnic areas to choose from.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 3 $50
Area 2 2 $50
Area 3 2 $50
Los Prados Park
1837 Bahia Court

Los Prados Park offers tennis and basketball courts, a playground, as well as baseball and soccer fields.  It has one picnic area.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 3 $50
Parkside Aquatic Park
100 Seal Court

Parkside Aquatic Park, bordering the Marina Lagoon, provides beach swimming, boating, sand volleyball pit and a playground.  There is one picnic area.

AREA TABLES FEE
Area 1 4 $50
Ryder Park
1801 J. Hart Clinton Drive

One of the Shoreline Parks, Ryder is near the dog park and adjacent to the Bayfront Nature Area. The park has a playground and a number of attractions that are unique to this park, including an aquatic playground, a shell mound gurgle, and an outdoor classroom situated on the wetlands. You can enjoy all of this from the park’s two picnic areas.

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Ryder Park Picnic - Sand Dollar  Starfish Picnic Area

AREA

TABLES FEE

Starfish
Area 1

5 $75

Sand Dollar
Area 2

5 $75
Shoreview Park
950 Ocean View Avenue

This park offers a playground, tennis courts, a baseball field and a skate board plaza.  It has one sheltered picnic area.

AREA

TABLES FEE

Area 1

4 $50

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