Parks & Open Space

Albany’s five creeks—Cerrito, Codornices, Marin, Middle, and Village—support nature, wildlife, and recreation. The City works to protect these waterways from pollution through its Clean Water Program.

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Albany Hill is located on the west end of the City of Albany near the shoreline of the San Francisco Bay. Albany Hill is the most prominent landmark within the City, with current undeveloped acreage totaling approximately 39 acres. Of that space, 28 acres is dedicated to open space (see below).

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If you have ever walked across the Golden Gate bridge, flown a kite along the waterfront in Tiburon, in-line skated on the Foster City levee, hiked through the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, or windsurfed off Candlestick Point, you too have enjoyed the Bay Trail. The Bay Trail is a planned recreational corridor that, when complete, will encircle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays with a continuous 500-mile network of bicycling and hiking trails. It will connect the shoreline of allnine Bay Area counties, link 47 cities (including Albany) and cross the major toll bridges in the region. To date, approximately 290 miles of the alignment—over half the Bay Trail’s ultimate length—have been completed.

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Albany is home to a variety of well-maintained city parks that provide residents with spaces for recreation, relaxation, and community gatherings. These parks feature amenities such as walking trails, playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and open green spaces, offering something for all ages to enjoy. From waterfront views at the Albany Bulb to family-friendly play areas at Memorial Park, the city's parks support outdoor activities, environmental appreciation, and social connections. The parks provide a welcoming environment for exercise, social gatherings, and quiet moments in nature.

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The Albany Waterfront is comprised of 190 acres of land on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay, offers approximately 88 acres of publicly owned parkland, including Albany Beach, Albany Bulb, and the Plateau. Much of the waterfront was created gradually from 1963 to 1983 by a landfill operation that placed construction debris progressively further out into the Bay. Its terrain has been configured by vegetation growing over the fill.

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