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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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13 reviews for Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
I recently had a heart attack and as you always hear from people like me, my doctore said less food and more exercise.
To DE refuge it was.
Driven by probably hundreds of times, but never took the time to stop and smell the pickle weed.
Now I have.
What a nice place. Gently rolling hills, and a decent view. Clean restrooms and an informative visitor center.
My favorite part is after my walk,sitting at the picnic table and doing some reading and reflective writing.
Great place along the bay for a walk or a bike ride. It is pretty windy and on a nice sunny day the views are spectacular. I usually bring my camera along to catch the spectacular scenery.
One day, I will bring my bike for a long ride across the bridge to Menlo Park. It looks like a great ride. I wonder if they will charge me a toll to cross the bridge by bike.
When I used to go fishing, I would sometimes come to the pier to try my luck. Usually, I did not have much luck at the fishing pier but it was fun to look across the bay toward Menlo Park or look at the old rail road tracks across the bay.
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Right off the Dumbarton Bridge toward the East Bay. The park has amazing views of the Bay and thriving, sometimes labeled wildlife. You can try to impress your companion by identifying blackberries on the trail, but don't let her see the information card.
The dock's entrance is locked, but it's easy to climb over. SIt and look out for rays that, at times, break the surface. If you walk a little further there is a small house with a bench, a quiet place for lunch or a book.
This is a perfect place for a walk, a bike ride, or to simply unwind.
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This place is great and I think one of the hidden jewels in the East Bay. Come here if you want to get away from it all at least for a few hours and become one with nature. I personally enjoy driving up to Dumbarton bridge, sitting under it and just watching the waves wash up ashore. There are plenty of trails where you can hike and get some solitude.
What a nice find- thanks Guri--it's right next to the highway and yet you can't hear the cars at all once you get far enough in!!
I went to this place for the first time last week, and went again this morning- we walked 5 miles each time, and both times checked out the Tidelands loop then went over into Coyote Park (is that the name?) so we could extend our walk-
This park opens at 7am, which is ideal if you want to see wildlife: hawks, seagulls, white maybe-ibis-looking guys, a fluffly-tailed fox, ground squirrels, ducks and many other birds that I hadn't seen before...There were very few people on the trail although towards the end (10am) there were more people and bikers. I was surprised that I have only seen one running group, this trail could not be better for distance running, it's dirt with some uphill, wide and clear pathways and great views. Bikes are also allowed and it would be a great flat trail to bring kids on or just to have a leisurely ride.
We will be back to check out the educational center, it looked like there was some interesting info to be found in there and I believe there's a self-guided tour as there's many informational signs to complement the stroll. I bet this place would be beautiful and romantic at sunset with a nice picnic!
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I have many fond memories of visiting the Wildlife Refuge from my childhood. One in particular includes dissecting owl pellets there on a field trip. Don't ask me why that stands out in my memory, but it does.
My favorite path is the one with the bridges (the Tidelands, I think it's called?). I like the little house where the duck hunters used to stay, complete with old furniture and fake plastic ducks inside. At least, I hope they're fake plastic ducks because they've been in the same spot for at least twenty years. I was disappointed the last time I went there to find that they had gotten rid of the little duck hunter hideout that used to be right near the bay. I guess it was probably more important to build the levee they put in its place, but we're talking about childhood memories here, people!
My other favorite path is the one that goes over the toll booths for the Dumbarton bridge and into Coyote Hills. Super pretty views on a nice day! Bring a jacket, though, it's always windy that close to the bay regardless of the time of year.
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Great place to go for a picnic, family outing, or even a date. There are so many educational displays and informative staff to help you enjoy and appreciate the natural refuge right in our backyards. It is worth the visit. And don't forget your camera, the wildlife and wetlands make great shots for keepsake.
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XXX! LIVE NUDES! SEX SHOWS! GREAT VIEWS!
Okay, maybe that sounds more like a sleazy strip joint and not the most accurate way I could have reviewed the National Wildlife Refuge, but that is precisely what I saw the last time I went on a nature hike here with one of my friends: a shameless couple getting it on standing up on the wooden deck pathway through the marshland.
At least now I know that the next time I take a walk through here, I have more to watch out for on the ground than duck shit.
The "Great Views" part is definitely true, though, if you have the patience to climb a steep hill that actually isn't meant for hiking but that we climbed anyway for the sake of making the most of our nature day without running into more horny people.
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A pleasant place to hike, eat outdoors at one of the designated tables, watch for wildlife, take a jog, or drive to the nearby Dumbarton Pier right underneath the bridge. I spent three hours there with my parents and managed to do the LaRiviere Marsh Trail, Tidelands Trail, and Newark Slough Trail with the last two trails being the most popular and the ones closest to the visitor center.
Be aware that the visitor center is not opened on Mondays if you'd like to check it out, and this is an excellent outdoor get away in the Fremont/Newark area. I was very lucky when I went because I saw an egret sneak up on a poor sculpin and mr. egret had supper for the day.
Sure the place smells like crap literally, but I can say that this is one of favorite field trip sites I take my kids to every year. We participate in this program, "Slow the Flow," where the objective is to convince the community to be conscientious about their daily water use. Their program directors are very upbeat and know how to engage the students. The actual field trip is wonderful. The hike, the hands on activities. Don Edward's Wildlife Refuge, a stench worth inhaling.
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If you ever wondered what Fremont might look like covered in snow, the salt marshes might be the closest thing.
Plenty of activites organized by this place over summer. There a couple of trails, but mostly the only thing to come for is the marsh.
When I was younger I used to come here with friends and watch The Lorax in their small theater room. I don't know if one of the employees had a stick up their butt or they just thought we were a bunch of stoner punks but they quit playing the movie for us.You are taking your life in your own hands if you ride to the pier during nesting season. Those little birds are feisty.I do like riding my bike out this way though because it is really close to my house.
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birds- lots of 'em
