Brickyard Cove

Brickyard Cove is a sheltered inlet at Point Richmond that connects San Francisco Bay to the Port of Richmond's shipping channel between Point Potrero and Ferry Point. The location features a marina with mooring facilities for recreational vessels and direct water routes to surrounding bays.

The location was a major production center for the Richmond Brick Company in the 1800s, which manufactured bricks for construction projects across the East Coast. The distinctive Bee-Hive Kilns from this industrial era remain visible at the site today.

The cove is home to the Red Oak Victory ship, part of the Rosie the Riveter World War II Homefront National Historic Park, which displays exhibits about maritime heritage and wartime production. Visitors can explore how this location connected to national industrial efforts during the 1940s.

The cove is best visited during calm weather when water activities are accessible and visibility is good for enjoying bay views. The surrounding park features walking paths that are open year-round for exploring the shoreline at your own pace.

The site was transformed from a polluted industrial area into a waterfront park with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and the East Bay Hills. This transformation demonstrates how a historic industrial location became a modern public recreation space.