San Leandro Marina

What a beautiful are in San Leandro. Drive up beautiful bodies of water everywhere. Family of birds singing sweet melody.
It just a peaceful place. The walking trail has exercise boards. Where you can stop and stretch.
If you don't feel like walking. The park is amazing. They have all kinds of fun activities. You can bbq, swing, play soccer.
Across the way they have a golf course. Sit relax watch the airplanes land in Oakland airport. Not to far from here.

Always cool, breezy, shaded! Bring your lunch! Walk around the pathway and enjoy the summer sun! The playground is great for children. Plenty of Bathrooms! Stretching stations along the walkway path. And lots of smiles. And small cart vendors for a children's treat. Dogs on leash and free parking considered the Happiest city by me!

Spend a lot of time getting my miles in here with my dog, playing with my baby and grilling with my family. Perfect place for bubbles, kites, picnics and watching the sunset.

I love walking at the Marina. I live close by so I am there three times a week. I wish visiting people would keep it cleaner. There are great updated playgrounds for children. There are two different dog parks. Beautiful sunsets.

Come here and hang out. A lot of people come here with food and just sit to watch the sunset. Great place for a date or just hang out and walk around.

Big thanks to the San Leandro mayor for not dredging. Boats are now not able to utilize the docks. Really the name should be changed - there is no 'marina' about this place.

Probably one of the best parts of San Leandro is no more. I'm not sure it was a good idea - and I didn't vote for that woman responsible for this choice.

Mismanagement of all things government 'ist zum kotzen.' Police, city council, mayors - you name it. How did we get here?

Twenty years ago this was such a pleasant place. The bay wasn't brown and I enjoyed looking at all the boats. As a kid I was often at the Marina Green with all the boats around too. It adds a little ambiance. Good place to fly a kite.

There probably could have been many different ways to save the marina. One idea off the top of my head would be to allow more expensive docks zoned for people to live on their boats for more than whatever the current few days per year is. I'm sure it would have helped chip away at the huge dredging cost.

Homeless seemed to be chased out of this general area. Was recently here and saw almost no RVs or boats.

Just today happened to notice the Center Street 580 overpass in Castro Valley get cleared of RVs and homeless. Five sherriff were present on my way to Rudys at around 9am with two 'specialty' tow trucks hoovering eagerly off in the distance.

As I finished my donut and coffee I went back downtown and noticed the RVs getting towed down B.

I've noticed at the docks in LA some people who lived on boats with special permits. These were not junky people - they were adventure seekers who liked to rough it. Not people who need to get towed.

I think the solution to the marina was to close it down and build houses. I think that was the tentative plan. I'm not convinced that boats and housing could have been the solution without building houses... But as far as I know all this comes from CA mandates.

Best place for steps and sunset views. And foggy views too. Watch out for the hungry birds and squirrels.

I know, who doesn't know about San Leandro Marina!??

It's older than most of us, it's something to do with decent views and a nice breeze most days. It's a closer place to enjoy the water outside of the ocean and water is calming.

It's a large area that includes some walking trails, several parks, picnic areas, and some long established restaurants. You can even fish here (I don't know anyone that eats the fish or that you can). I'm not big on fishing, but my very first time fishing was here and I caught a small shark of some kind. Good times!

Most people come here to walk "The cement ring" as I call it. It's just a cement walking trail that goes in a large circle and everyone walks, skates or moves across/around it one way or another. I generally avoid this area because of all the people. There are several areas at the Marina less populated with great views and that's where I prefer to be.

Cheers to many sunsets, and memories here.

Great place to take a walk with family. There is a huge large dog park! My dog loved it, she had lots of room to run.

There's a lot to love about San Leandro Marina.

1. A dedicated trail along the shoreline, both for walking/running/cycling (there's even benches along this trail too).
2. Integrated outdoor exercise stations (woot-woot)
3. Dedicated gated, dog park (two - separated by small/med, and large/Xlarge on the other.
4. Tons of free BBQ station with a dedicated table and bench seats and included, your very own trash can, all in the center of the green plush grass.
5. You can play soccer in the middle or volleyball.
6. There's parking all over, both in the lot and on the sidewalk.
7. Dedicated area for private parties near the public restrooms (I was told you will need to make RSVP in advance for this).

Note however, weekends this place gets packed but overall, a lot of fun and I recommend you come here to unwind, spend time with family and friends, bring your pets too and enjoy the beautiful sunrise/sunset.

Cheers!