Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay.
At the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Swan Way is the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Grove, completed with community support and dedicated in 1993. The grove consists of a group of trees surrounding a grassy glade. There is also a brick wall inscribed with donors’ names.
The 50-acre Arrowhead Marsh is a stopover on the Pacific Flyway and is part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network–dogs must be on-leash at all times.
Another part of San Leandro Bay is accessible from a parking lot at the north end of Edgewater Drive. Garretson Point is named in honor of the late Fred Garretson, a Tribune reporter whose stories inspired successful efforts at bayland preservation. Access to Damon Marsh is from Oakport Drive in Oakland.
Dogs welcome. Leash required in marsh area. Swimming is not allowed.
- Hours: Nov.-Jan.: 8am-5pm, Feb.: 8am-6pm, Mar.-Apr.: 8am-8pm, May-Aug.: 8am-9pm, Sep.: 8am-8pm, Oct. 8am-7pm
- Fees: Parking: No fees, however parking for major sporting and Coliseum events: $40 per vehicle
- Dogs: No fee. Dogs are not allowed in the marsh areas. Dogs must be on a leash (six-foot maximum) elsewhere in the park
Keeping our trails beautiful and dog-friendly is crucial to ensure everyone enjoys the great outdoors. Some people want to ban dogs from public spaces, but we believe dogs are essential members of our community. They bring joy, companionship, and energy to our hikes. To keep our trails open to our furry friends, we must be responsible. Pick up after your dog, keep them on a leash where required, and respect other trail users. By doing our part, we can ensure that our beloved pups remain welcome on all trails, allowing your pack to continue exploring and enjoying nature together.
