Roberts Regional Recreation Area

Sunshine Soul

$5 parking....SO clean and well kept! Be forewarned that they are renovating the entire pool area so there is a lot of construction noise. However, big noisy vehicles may be an added bonus for some kids who are fascinated by them.😁 There are plenty of picnic areas and trails that go in all directions. A beautiful gem of a park, with a small climbing wall too. Best for ages 5+ in my opinion. Toddlers and younger can only do so much beyond swings and a low slide. When the pool is finished in 2023 this will really be the hot spot.☺️🌞🔥🔥🔥

Janai West

What a great, hidden little gem. $5 for parking gets you into a nice sized lot with lots of space. There are bathrooms, a great playground including several structures to climb. The playground is not shaded and the slides are mostly metal, so thats not ideal on a really sunny or hot day. There are grassy areas to throw a Frisbee and tons of picnic tables all around the play area and across the parking lot in the woods. We saw many parties taking place. There are also many trails and picnic areas in the redwoods to take walks or eat. We loved it here and it was not crowded and pretty quiet. We took a walk on the manzanita loop and it was the perfect length for younger kids. We found all kinds of interesting mushrooms and plants to look at.

V Tancredi

This park is at the crest of the Oakland hills right near chabot science center. one of the best things about it is it feels like you're out in the middle of the woods even though you're in a suburban area. It feels tremendously comforting just to walk around here. It has a pool, epically large play structure for kids of various ages, picnic area, clubhouse, fields, wooded trails, camping areas and picnic areas. $5 parking fee. It really has it all. One of the best parks in Oakland for sure.

Ms. Loyal

My family visits the park weekly during the summer to swim. It's very affordable $3 for adults and $2 for kids. Life guards and life jackets are always available. Even had my daughter's birthday party there. Staff is great. Nice little hide away in the Oakland hills. My only complaint is the lack of cell service but its be very expected that high up. Beautiful scenery. Plenty of parking for $5 bucks.