Kensington Walking Paths
Aug
31
10:00 AM10:00

Kensington Walking Paths

  • 299 Arlington Avenue Kensington, CA United States (map)
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We will visit the set of walking paths in Kensington that go between streets and were originally created to facilitate access to streetcars and later buses. Rodney will talk about the history of the paths and efforts to secure public ownership by the Kensington Pathkeepers group he's involved in.

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BPWA at the Solano Stroll
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00

BPWA at the Solano Stroll

  • Solano and Ensenada Berkeley, CA, United States (map)
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Be sure to stop by BPWA’s booth, located on the north side of the street just east of Ensenada Avenue, at the Solano Stroll on September 14. We’ll have lots of fun merchandise for sale, including our 10th edition map, our new T-shirt, and more. Come say hello and share your path stories with us!

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Evening Hike Through Thousand Oaks
Sep
19
5:30 PM17:30

Evening Hike Through Thousand Oaks

  • 899 The Alameda Berkeley, CA, 94707 United States (map)
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This staircase sunset hike will take us through the beautiful Thousand Oaks neighborhood, including three parks (ride down a concrete slide optional, but highly encouraged!), a dozen stairways, beautiful architecture (including a stop at the Spring Mansion), and Bay views at every turn. We’ll return at the starting point shortly after sunset.

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Hidden Treasures of Point Richmond
Oct
3
5:30 PM17:30

Hidden Treasures of Point Richmond

  • 111 Washington Avenue Richmond, CA, 94801 United States (map)
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We’ll be exploring whimsical Point Richmond—a fun, hilly, bay-front neighborhood just south of the Richmond Bridge. The golden hour is the best time to check out the Point’s wonderful Wave Garden, a magical space with beautiful sculptures, landscaping, and views. We’ll also wander on hidden stairs and paths to Keller Beach and to “Little Point Richmond,” the Bay Area’s absolute BEST collection of fairy houses.

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9 Parks in Poet’s Corner & Ocean View
Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00

9 Parks in Poet’s Corner & Ocean View

  • 1300 Rose Street Berkeley, CA, 94702 United States (map)
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As part of our All-the-Parks-in-Berkeley series, this route packs in nine distinctive parks. We’ll stroll streets named for literary greats, admire some Victorian homes and 19th-century landmarks, and see how these neighborhoods have evolved over the decades. Dogs are more than welcome; they might just add a few new favorite spots to their sniff list as we explore green spaces and history together.

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West Berkeley, Emeryville, & Aquatic Park
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

West Berkeley, Emeryville, & Aquatic Park

  • 2701 Eighth Street Berkeley, CA, 94710 United States (map)
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From the largest mural in Berkeley to a tiny handprint in Emeryville, this walk is full of surprises! In addition to lots of public art, we’ll pass chic new architecture, whimsical utility boxes, artist co-ops, and some fascinating light industry. We’ll walk the length of Aquatic Park and check out the enormous new Berkeley Commons.

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North Berkeley Different
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Different

  • 1170 The Alameda Berkeley, CA, 94707 United States (map)
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For most Americans, the term “suburbia” conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype; its differences are the qualities that make it great. 

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Pop-up Walk: Paths from the Rose Garden!
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00

Pop-up Walk: Paths from the Rose Garden!

  • 1200 Euclid Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94708 United States (map)
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We walk from the Berkeley Rose Garden on streets, stairs, and paths all the way UP to Grizzly Peak Blvd! We then start our way down, but take a few more stairs UP along the way for extra credit! We walk on some steep stairs (both UP and DOWN) so you will definitely get your heart rate up!

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Walk District 5 Paths with Councilmember O'Keefe
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Walk District 5 Paths with Councilmember O'Keefe

  • 1891 Yosemite Road Berkeley, CA, 94707 United States (map)
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Take advantage of a unique opportunity to join a leisurely walk and a conversation with Shoshana O'Keefe, Berkeley District 5 Councilmember. The group will spend the first 15 minutes at the Great Stoneface Park for introductions and initial questions. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are allowed. 

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North Berkeley Rock Parks
Jul
30
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Rock Parks

  • 41 Somerset Place Berkeley, CA, 94707 United States (map)
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Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants.

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Pop-up Walk: Paths, Walks, Stairs and a Few Streets!
Jul
15
9:00 AM09:00

Pop-up Walk: Paths, Walks, Stairs and a Few Streets!

  • 1301 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94709 United States (map)
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Think of this hike as one long UP and one long DOWN! This moderate hike takes us via many stairs, walkways, and paths up to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Then, we go even a little higher before our descent. On a clear day, we will see some nice views of San Francisco. Bring extra layers, hiking poles, and water. 

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North Berkeley Different
Jul
13
10:00 AM10:00

North Berkeley Different

  • Berkeley Public Library North Branch (map)
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For most Americans, the term "suburbia" conjures single-family homes and uniform architecture in areas that are solely residential and reliant on car transportation. With its array of land uses and architectural styles, North Berkeley defies this stereotype.

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Paths, Walks, Stairs and a Few Streets!
Jun
29
10:00 AM10:00

Paths, Walks, Stairs and a Few Streets!

  • 1301 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94709 United States (map)
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Think of this hike as one long UP and one long DOWN! This moderate hike takes us via many stairs, walkways, and paths up to Grizzly Peak Blvd. Then, we go even a little higher before our descent. On a clear day, we will see some nice views of San Francisco. Bring extra layers, hiking poles, and water. 

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Upper Rockridge Walk
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Upper Rockridge Walk

  • 611 Keith Avenue Oakland, CA, 94618 United States (map)
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This area was largely developed in the early 20th century and features a variety of Craftsman homes and the College Avenue commercial district. Up the hill, we’ll see some large homes from before and after the disastrous 1991 fire, as well as views and some interesting public stairways. All the paths are paved but there are some steep sections.

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All-the-Parks-in-Berkeley: Sunset Stroll
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00

All-the-Parks-in-Berkeley: Sunset Stroll

  • 160 University Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94710 United States (map)
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Celebrate the summer solstice with a golden-hour walk through one of Berkeley’s most scenic areas! On the longest day of the year, we’ll enjoy bay breezes, sailboats in the marina, and panoramic views of the Golden Gate and San Francisco skyline—ending with a sunset over the water. Bring layers and your camera, as there should be beauty in every direction. 

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Tank House Tour of S Berkeley and Rockridge
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Tank House Tour of S Berkeley and Rockridge

  • 1601 Fairview Street Berkeley, CA, 94703 United States (map)
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This walk traces the history of a largely forgotten piece of the circa-1900 East Bay urban landscape, the tank house. From the 1860s through the 1920s, windmill-topped water towers stood on nearly every city block. Only a handful remain of the hundreds of tank houses that once existed in Berkeley. We'll visit five surviving examples in South Berkeley and North Oakland.

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Sunset Hike to the Oakland Rose Garden
Jun
13
5:30 PM17:30

Sunset Hike to the Oakland Rose Garden

  • 598 Mandana Boulevard Oakland, CA, 94610 United States (map)
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This month's installment of the Friday sunset hikes takes us farther afield to Oakland and the beautiful Grand Lake and Lakeshore neighborhoods. Oakland has about 230 urban paths and staircases and this four-mile hike will cover 14 of them. We'll also visit the Morcom Rose Garden, a gem that rivals Berkeley's Rose Garden which we visited on last month's hike.

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