Native plant garden · Oakland, CA
A 241-acre East Bay preserve of rare native plants with a 1.7-mile self-guided nature path. Open 5am to 10pm, no parking fee. Dogs, bikes and horses are prohibited.
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7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611
Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.
Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source
For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.
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Not a garden recommendation.
The preserve is not accessible to wheelchair users at this time.
Official visitor informationStraight-line distances from this garden’s street address, not driving distances.
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