Parks in Pinole, CA
Parks in Pinole, CA divide cleanly by size and by what they are for. Four matter to a visitor, and they range from 2,432 acres down to 2. Three belong to the city; the largest is run by the East Bay Regional Park District and, despite its name, its entrances are in Richmond.
| Park | Size | Parking | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pinole Regional Shoreline | 2,432 acres | $5 per car | seasonal, from 8am | Walking, bay views, fishing |
| Pinole Valley Park | 231 acres | Free | 6am – 9pm | Sport, tennis, picnics |
| Fernandez Park | 6 acres | Free, fills up | 6am – 9pm | Playground, events, the creek |
| Bayfront Park | 2 acres | Free | 6am – 9pm | The Golden Gate view, the Bay Trail |
Which park suits which visit
Which park suits which visit comes down to how long you have.
- Half a day or more.Point Pinole Regional Shoreline — a 4-mile loop, mostly flat, along 5.5 miles of bay shore.
- An hour with children.Fernandez Park — playground, gazebo and the footbridge over Pinole Creek, in the middle of Old Town.
- Sport or a court.Pinole Valley Park — tennis until 10pm, plus soccer and softball fields.
- Twenty minutes and a camera.Bayfront Park — two acres, but the Golden Gate Bridge is in the view.
Rules that apply everywhere
Rules that apply everywhere in Pinole are worth knowing before you arrive. City ordinance makes it unlawful to be in any city park between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Only Point Pinole charges for parking, and only from April through October when the kiosk is staffed. Dogs are limited to three per person at Point Pinole and are barred from its pier.
Where to Stay Near the Pinole Parks
Where to stay near the Pinole Parks comes down to three motels. All four parks sit within about fifteen minutes' drive of each other, and Pinole's three motels are inside that circle. places to stay close to the parks — compared on rates, amenities and guest scores.
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Compiled August 2026 from the City of Pinole and the East Bay Regional Park District.