



McCrea Memorial Park
Laurel
A hushed redwood grove hiding right off the highway, complete with a turtle-filled pond, year-round creek, and trails that climb toward Merritt College. It's the kind of pocket wilderness that makes you forget you're still in Oakland.
Hidden gem park
Redwood grove
Quiet nature escape
Creek-side trails
Tips
🌲"I just love being in the midst of the trees and water. It's always so quiet and peaceful"
🐢spot turtles, frogs, and ducks at the pond
🎣watch fly-fishing anglers practicing their cast
McCrea Memorial Park
LaurelOpens Friday at 6:00 AM




A hushed redwood grove hiding right off the highway, complete with a turtle-filled pond, year-round creek, and trails that climb toward Merritt College. It's the kind of pocket wilderness that makes you forget you're still in Oakland.
Hidden gem park
Redwood grove
Quiet nature escape
Creek-side trails
Tips
🌲"I just love being in the midst of the trees and water. It's always so quiet and peaceful"
🐢spot turtles, frogs, and ducks at the pond
🎣watch fly-fishing anglers practicing their cast