Joaquin Miller Park, Park in Oakland, California, United States

Joaquin Miller Park is a 500-acre park in the hills of Oakland, California, covered with redwoods, oaks, and pines. It has several trails, an off-leash dog area, a playground, an amphitheater, and picnic tables, and offers views of the San Francisco Bay area.

Joaquin Miller bought the land in the 1880s and lived there until his death. The park was later created and has been maintained by volunteers who care for its trees and trails.

The park is named after Joaquin Miller, a writer who lived on the land and planted many of its trees. Visitors can see the Joaquin Miller House and monuments to figures he admired, such as Moses and Robert Browning.

The park is hilly, so wear sturdy shoes and bring water if you plan to hike. Trails are marked but can be steep in places, and some areas are shaded while others are open.

Many of the trees in the park were planted by Joaquin Miller himself, including some rare species. The park also has a set of stairs known as the Cascades, which people use for exercise.