CONTRA COSTA ROCK PARK

Location
869-A Contra Costa Avenue between Los Angeles Avenue and Yosemite Rd -  Northeast Berkeley

Getting There
Map of Parks; or check the link on The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Parks in Berkeley Website for the park location on a Google map. 

Contra Costa Rock Park is one of Berkeley’s rock parks in the Northbrae area, providing great views and challenges for early-level rock climbing.

Features

• Interesting rock formation with carved steps and areas for rock climbing

• Picnic area

• Vista/overlook with fantastic views

• Evidence of Indian life

If you’re interested in rock climbing, check out the other Berkeley parks with rock features: Cragmont Rock Park, Great Stoneface Park, Glendale–La Loma Park, Grotto Rock Park, Indian Rock Park, Mortar Rock Park, and Remillard Park.

History

Contra Costa Rock Park was a gift to the City of Berkeley from Mason-McDuffie Real Estate Company during its development of the Northbrae area. It was dedicated for park purposes in 1917.

No Restroom

No Off-Street Parking

Acreage

.17 acre                 7,410 sq. ft.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Park Hours

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted

For questions on park maintenance, contact:

Mobile Unit 1: Robert Harris, 510-981-6637, ROH3@ci.berkeley.ca.us

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