Painted Rock is located at the 'Y" where Ascot Drive and Chelton Drive meet in the Piedmont Pines area. The area was called Sulphur Springs Park.
Painted Rock
Edson Plaza and Conservatory
Mr. Edson F. Adams, son of one of the city founders, purchased the conservatory and had it moved to a two-acre park he had created at the head of Lake Merritt, known as Edson Plaza. The new park was called Edson Plaza and Conservatory or Adams Park.
Oakland Zoo in Knowland Park
The Oakland Zoo is home to over 750 native and exotic animals. They are recognized for our outstanding animal care, particularly our elephant care program: the 17,000 square foot, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital — the largest wild animal veterinary facility in Northern California
Oakland’s First Playgrounds
A look at the first playgrounds in Oakland in 1910-11
Rock Concerts – Montclair Park
In the early 1970s, the Montclair Recreation Center held bi-weekly rock concerts. The shows were co-sponsored by the Center and the Montclair Junior Women’s Club.
Playhouse at Montclair Park
If you visited or played in Montclair Park from 1960 to around 1993 you should remember the two-story playhouse. It was built in 1960 and was located by the swing sets.