Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Park

Plan with 8 source-backed facts, 19 related records, and explicit uncertainty.

At a glance

Road access status
Detours
  • vehicles
  • cyclists
  • hikers
Facilities at both ends
open
Reason
fuels management work
Segment
between Merry-Go-Round and Meadows Picnic Area
Status
closed weekdays
Weekends
open
Trail access status
Reason
storm damage
Segment
upper 0.43 miles of Laurel Canyon Trail
Source updated on
2026-09-22
Status
closed
Until
further notice
Trail access status
Planned reopening
January 2027
Reason
Wildcat Creek restoration
Segment
Wildcat Gorge Trail near Brook Road
Status
closed

Plan a visit

Requirements and current conditions

Road access status

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Detours
  • vehicles
  • cyclists
  • hikers
Facilities at both ends
open
Reason
fuels management work
Segment
between Merry-Go-Round and Meadows Picnic Area
Status
closed weekdays
Weekends
open
Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-09-22 to 2026-09-25

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Current or recurring access notice published on the official Tilden park page; recheck before travel.

    The live Tilden page identifies named entrances and staging areas, maps them to visitor destinations, publishes current road and trail disruptions, and describes Inspiration Point as the preferred access for Nimitz Way.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T15:30:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Current notices
    • To Reach The Park
    • Park Accessibility
    • Hiking and Biking

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Trail access status

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Reason
storm damage
Segment
upper 0.43 miles of Laurel Canyon Trail
Source updated on
2026-09-22
Status
closed
Until
further notice
Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-09-22 to No end bound

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Current or recurring access notice published on the official Tilden park page; recheck before travel.

    The live Tilden page identifies named entrances and staging areas, maps them to visitor destinations, publishes current road and trail disruptions, and describes Inspiration Point as the preferred access for Nimitz Way.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T15:30:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Current notices
    • To Reach The Park
    • Park Accessibility
    • Hiking and Biking

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Trail access status

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Planned reopening
January 2027
Reason
Wildcat Creek restoration
Segment
Wildcat Gorge Trail near Brook Road
Status
closed
Evidence and sources (1)

Claim effective interval: 2026-09-22 to No end bound

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Current or recurring access notice published on the official Tilden park page; recheck before travel.

    The live Tilden page identifies named entrances and staging areas, maps them to visitor destinations, publishes current road and trail disruptions, and describes Inspiration Point as the preferred access for Nimitz Way.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T15:30:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Current notices
    • To Reach The Park
    • Park Accessibility
    • Hiking and Biking

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Getting there

Seasonal road access

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Annual window
November 1 through April 1
Non auto access
not stated as closed
Reason
protect migrating newts
Road
South Park Drive
Status
closed to automobiles
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Current or recurring access notice published on the official Tilden park page; recheck before travel.

    The live Tilden page identifies named entrances and staging areas, maps them to visitor destinations, publishes current road and trail disruptions, and describes Inspiration Point as the preferred access for Nimitz Way.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T15:30:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Current notices
    • To Reach The Park
    • Park Accessibility
    • Hiking and Biking

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Facilities and services

Reserveamerica campsite inventory

Recorded for: Tilden Regional Park ReserveAmerica Facility

Facility id
110460
Products
  • Product id
    1159
    Site id
    equestrian-camp-tilden-es-anderson
    Maximum people
    50
    Season
    year round
  • Product id
    1160
    Site id
    group-camp-tilden-new-woodland
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    50
    Hike in distance feet
    1320
    Season
    year round
  • Product id
    1161
    Site id
    group-camp-tilden-wildcat-view
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    75
  • Product id
    1158
    Site id
    group-camp-tilden-gillespie
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    75
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: The live inventory identifies booking products, capacities, hike-in distance, and season notes.

    ReserveAmerica maps ES Anderson to 1159, New Woodland to 1160, Wildcat View to 1161, and Gillespie to 1158. New Woodland and ES Anderson are year-round; Wildcat View is closed until further notice; Gillespie is seasonally closed October through April 30. New Woodland is a 1320-foot hike-in.

    Publisher
    ReserveAmerica / East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof browser source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T00:00:00-07:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: ReserveAmerica / East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Facility EB/110460
    • Products 1158-1161

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Site inventory

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Group camps
  • Site id
    group-camp-tilden-new-woodland
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    50
  • Site id
    group-camp-tilden-wildcat-view
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    75
  • Site id
    group-camp-tilden-gillespie
    Minimum people
    17
    Maximum people
    75
Common group facilities
Picnic tables
Yes
Barbecue
Yes
Fire ring
Yes
Chemical toilets
Yes
Equestrian camp
Site id
equestrian-camp-tilden-es-anderson
Minimum people
4
Maximum people
50
Minimum horses
5
Horse water by arrangement
Yes
Potable human water
No
Minimum advance business days
3
Reservation channel
phone
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: The official park page directly publishes group and equestrian camp capacities, facilities, and booking requirements.

    Tilden has New Woodland (17-50), Wildcat View (17-75), and Gillespie (17-75) group camps with picnic tables, BBQ, fire ring, and chemical toilets; reservations are by phone at least three business days ahead. ES Anderson Equestrian Camp holds 4-50 people, requires at least five horses, has horse water by arrangement but no potable human water, and uses the same booking lead.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof web source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-22T00:00:00-07:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Equestrian Camping
    • Group Camping

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

More planning facts

Managed land boundary geometry

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Boundary geometry snapshot
Feature ids
  • ebrpd:124
Path
geometry/v0/snapshots/ebrpd-managed-land-boundaries-20260924.geojson
Sha256
4e6558956f4f397816d719ff87554289e08dd495314b2d57c83d1634f083e3e5
Boundary type
managed land status polygons
Coordinate precision decimal degrees
5
Coordinate reference system
EPSG:4326
Navigation grade
No
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

No claim spatial scope recorded.

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Supports the selected source polygons and their retained boundary semantics.

    EBRPD's open-data layer reports the selected current managed-land polygons; parkland and landbank status remain separate.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Not recorded
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-24T22:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • geometry/v0/snapshots/ebrpd-managed-land-boundaries-20260924.geojson

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

Visitor profile

Recorded for: Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park

Access
multiple entrances and staging areas from Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Wildcat Canyon Road, Canon Drive, and Shasta Road
Accessible facilities
  • Steam Train
  • Merry-Go-Round
  • Little Farm
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Nimitz Way
  • Inspiration Point parking and restrooms
  • Botanic Garden visitor facilities
Acreage
2079
Activities
  • biking
  • camping
  • dogs
  • fishing
  • golfing
  • hiking
  • horseback riding
  • kid-friendly
  • model trains
  • picnicking
  • swimming
Address
entrances off Wildcat Canyon Road and Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA
Camping
Equestrian site
ES Anderson
Group sites
3
Reservation minimum business days
3
Hours
05:00–22:00 unless otherwise posted or permitted
Major facilities
  • Lake Anza
  • Regional Parks Botanic Garden
  • Brazilian Room
  • Tilden Nature Area
  • Little Farm
  • golf course
  • Merry-Go-Round
  • Steam Train
Parking fee usd
0
Regional routes
  • Nimitz Way
  • East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail
Seasonal access
South Park Drive closed to automobiles November 1–April 1 for migrating newts
Trail miles
39.41
Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-charles-lee-tilden-regional-park

  1. Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details

    Evidence notes: Direct transcription and conservative structuring of planning-relevant fields from the official park page.

    The live park page publishes the visitor profile represented by the associated claim, including access, operating information, facilities, and material restrictions.

    Publisher
    East Bay Regional Park District
    Observer / attribution
    Wayproof live source review
    Observed at
    Unknown
    Retrieved at
    2026-09-20T07:00:00+00:00

    Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.

    Observation details · Source details · Original source: East Bay Regional Park District

    Recorded artifact references
    • Overview
    • To Reach The Park
    • Attractions

    References are not a confirmation of current availability.

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