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Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
Managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, the park offers many recreational activities. The two-acre Dry Creek Garden features footbridges from where visitors can enjoy a view of the creek and nearly 200 native and exotic plants.
Managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, the park offers many recreational activities. The two-acre Dry Creek Garden features footbridges from where visitors can enjoy a view of the creek and nearly 200 native and exotic plants. Visitors can fish for largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish from Jordan Pond pier.
Access point:Â 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward
Parking fee:Â $5 per vehicle (when kiosk is attended); $4 per trailered vehicle.
Information and map:Â www.ebparks.org/parks/garin
Activities:Â Hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing. Garin Barn Visitor Center (open seasonally on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day from 11:30am-6pm).
Insider tip:Â Visit the park in late summer when the Garin Apple Festival celebrates antique apple varieties.
Photo: Vincent Zammit