Parks

RENT one of our group picnic areas at Memorial, Ocean View or Terrace Parks for your next event!

picnic area rentals

The City of Albany has four parks spread throughout Albany Each park offers a different picnic experience, no matter what size or price range you are looking for Picnic areas have all the amenities (garbage, recycling, compost, nearby bathrooms) to make your picnic fun and enjoyable More information and our online reservation system can be found at www.albanyca.org/ picnic. Note: Picnic rates based on 20222023 master fee schedule

MEMORIAL PARK

The Memorial Park picnic area is located between two sports fields, the children’s play area and the Albany Edible Landscape Project Memorial Park has 2 picnic areas, 9 total tables accommodating a maximum of 54 people (6 per table) Each area has reservable time block from 9:30 am-1:30 pm or 2:30-6:30 pm

OCEAN VIEW PARK

The Ocean View Park picnic area is located among Albany’s very own Redwood grove and the Ocean View Community Garden with picturesque views of Albany Hill and slivers of the San Francisco Bay The children’s play area is spacious and features swings and climbing structures Ocean View Park has 6 picnic areas, 12 total tables accommodating approximately 72 people We offer two time blocks, 10 am–2 pm and 3–7 pm

TERRACE PARK

Terrace Park has 1 picnic area, 5 tables accommodating a maximum of 30 people (6 people per table) The Terrace Park picnic area is located near two children’s play areas and an open green space Terrace Park is nestled in the Terrace neighborhood and parking is very limited The Terrace Park picnic area has two time blocks, 9 am–1 pm and 2–6 pm

Dogs in Albany’s Parks

The Albany Dog Park at Memorial Park is open seven days per week from 11 am–8 pm weather permitting Dogs are not allowed on the main ball field

peggy thomsen pierce street park

Albany’s newest park is located at 720 Pierce Street and boasts panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Albany Bulb Pierce Street Park has two play areas for kids of all ages to explore Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park has three smaller picnic tables which are available on a first come, first served basis Street parking is limited