The 5 best parks in Berkeley

The 5 best parks in BerkeleyCodornices Park | Photo: Anu H./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on September 18, 2019

Looking to try the top parks around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best such retreats in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the mood to kick back in some green spaces.

1. Codornices Park

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Topping the list is Codornices Park. Located at 1201 Euclid Ave., the park and playground is the highest-rated park in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 141 reviews on Yelp.

2. Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground

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Next up is Shorebird Park Nature Center & Adventure Playground, at 160 University Ave. (between Marina Boulevard and Seawall Drive). With 4.5 stars out of 114 reviews on Yelp, the park and playground has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Willard Park

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Willard Park, located at 2720 Hillegass Ave. (between Derby and Stuart streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the park 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews.

4. Live Oak Park

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Live Oak Park, a park, playground and tennis spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1301 Shattuck Ave. (between Berryman Street) to see for yourself.

5. San Pablo Park

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Finally, check out San Pablo Park, which has earned four stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp. You can find the park and playground at 2800 Park St. (between Oregon and Russell streets).


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