Tilden Regional Park

Tilden Regional Park is a regional park in the Berkeley Hills, California, spanning 841 hectares (2,079 acres) and forming part of a larger protected area system in Contra Costa County. It encompasses forested slopes, open meadows, and several valleys that run between steep ridges.

Charles Lee Tilden, an attorney from the Bay Area, acquired land in the 1930s that later formed the core of this protected area. The park opened in 1936 as the first regional park in the East Bay Regional Park District.

The Brazilian Room, a venue within the park, incorporates wood materials from the Brazilian Pavilion of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.

Hiking trails run through forests and hills, some offering views toward San Francisco Bay and the surrounding mountains. The park also contains a botanical garden, a children's steam train, and a golf course, each with its own operating hours.

Lake Anza offers swimming in a freshwater lake surrounded by hills during summer months. Tilden Little Farm invites visitors to feed farm animals and learn about agriculture.

Location: East Bay Regional Park District

Location: Contra Costa County

Inception: July 16, 1936

Operator: East Bay Regional Park District

Address: Grizzly Peak Boulevard

Phone: +1(510)5442233

Website: https://ebparks.org/parks/tilden

GPS coordinates: 37.89472,-122.24167

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28