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Aquatic Park – Berkeley Meadow loop from Emeryville

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Aquatic Park – Berkeley Meadow loop from Emeryville

Hard

4.6

(7341)

13,578

runners

Aquatic Park – Berkeley Meadow loop from Emeryville

01:39

15.7km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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1.43 km

Aquatic Park

Highlight • Lake

This Berkeley city park has some nice biking and walking trails, along with picnic areas, disc golf, and a large lagoon where boating is allowed.

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3.04 km

Aquatic Park

Highlight • Lake

From the north end of the lagoon, a trail leads around the north to the pedestrian bridge across the freeway to the bay.

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3.76 km

Sea Breeze Market & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

The only trailside cafe / restaurant on the edge of the bay for miles in either direction, a natural spot to take a break.

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4.62 km

McLaughlin Eastshore State Park

Nature Reserve

6.54 km

Shorebird Park Nature Center 🐦 Berkeley Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Berkeley’s Shorebird Park Nature Center is the first municipal strawbale building in the United States. It has a solar hot water radiant system to provide heating year-round in the cool marina climate, and a solar photovoltaic electrical system to power the aquariums, computers, lighting and other equipment. The Straw Bale building is the Nature/Visitors Center and Office with a 50 gallon salt tank, a 30 gallon fresh water tank and displays on Marine mammals and birds. The building itself is a display on green building. The Visitors' Center provides information to visitors concerning all areas of recreation and marine conservation and education. ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Trees_Parks/Shorebird_Nature_Center.aspx

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7.75 km

César E Chávez Park

Highlight • Rest Area

César Chávez Park is 90 acres in size and did not always look so nice, It was a landfill in 1957. In 1969, the city adopted the Marina Master Plan. In 1991 the city completely sealed the landfill and the park opened soon thereafter, first named North Waterfront Park, then renamed after César E. Chávez, who was a union leader and founder of the United Farm Workers of America. Today a paved paths goes around and through the park, with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a sun dial.

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8.91 km

View of San Francisco Bay from Edge of César Chávez Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Bay view from the Edge of César Chávez Park is part of one of Berkeley's lesser popular parks but just as beautiful. With peaceful views of San Francisco, both bridges and Marin, enjoy getting to and from here on the wide foot and bike path.

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11.3 km