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Oakland Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Really nice natural trails and park. There is a great mix of both dirt and boardwalk trails. The beautiful boardwalk path leads to a nice lakeside dock at Lake Apopka. The views are spectacular! Very cool and informative exhibit center/museum. Everything is free! Can’t beat that! As with any other n...
4.80 (370 reviews)
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Joaquin Miller Park
Park
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Chabot Park
Park
Leafy nature area with a big lake, hiking trails & a disc golf course, popular for fishing & biking.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
9
Knowland Park
Park
This open, largely undeveloped park is the habitat for many native plants & animals.
4.70 (1K reviews)
12
Cleveland Cascade
Scenic spot
This narrow, terraced park once held a cascading, Italian-inspired water feature between its stairs.
4.70 (298 reviews)
15
Township Commons
Park
👍👍 Love this park! Anenities include a grassy hill, informational plaques, comfortable benches for reclining or sitting upright, smooth surfaces for roller skating, super clean restrooms, beautiful views, wide open spaces, and a roving private security guard to ensure cars aren't broken into.
Also, Ro...
4.70 (75 reviews)
16
Bridgeview Trailhead
Park
👍👍 Love this trail. I usually start at Dimond Park near the western end of this canyon/hiking area. There are two trails on either side of the creek - one lower near the creek itself and the other higher up along the ridge. Lots of poison oak so be careful.
4.70 (72 reviews)
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Palos Colorados Trailhead
Park
👍👍 Beautiful trails. Some areas a little rough but worth it. So great how you can make it short or go for miles if you keep going up.
4.70 (68 reviews)
19
Leona Canyon Trail Head
Park
👍👍 Brought my dog and he loved the trail! The Leona Canyon trail was a good mix with inclines declines and lots of beauty from the nature around you!
4.70 (62 reviews)
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Oakland Zoo
Zoo
Long-standing zoo features 850+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs.
4.60 (12K reviews)