Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline, Nature reserve at Martinez shoreline, California.
Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline is a nature reserve along the Martinez waterfront at the Carquinez Strait. The reserve includes wetland areas, walking paths, sports facilities, and expansive views across the San Francisco Bay.
The land was officially renamed in 2016 to honor Ted Radke, who served on the Park District Board between 1978 and 2014. This change recognized his contributions to the development and management of the regional park.
The eastern section holds group picnic areas, softball fields, bocce ball courts and soccer fields, while the western section has open lawns, small family picnic areas, ponds, creeks and three miles of trails through the marsh and along the shoreline. The 500-mile San Francisco Bay Trail crosses the park.
The reserve offers several miles of walking trails with picnic areas and grills, along with sports facilities for visitor use. Dogs are not permitted in wetland areas but are welcome on other trails.
The remains of the schooner Forester lie near the shore of the park; the vessel dates from 1900. The wreck is one of the few boat remains visible along this stretch of the Carquinez Strait, and the San Francisco Bay Trail passes close by it.
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