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  • Access Information
  • Park Highlights
  • Featured Photos
  • Virtual Tour of Port View Park & Middle Harbor Park

    Access Information

    Port View Park can be reached by taking Interstate 880 and exiting at 7th Street. Take 7th Street all the way down to the Port of Oakland. Port View Park is on the left. Middle Harbor Park is off of Middle Harbor Road. Take Interstate 880 to Middle Harbor Road. Continue on Middle Harbor Road. From there, take a left on Eldorado Street and then a right on Ferro Street. Procede to the end.
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    BART Stations


    BART Information: 1-510-465-BART

    Bus Services


    AC Transit Information: 1-510-839-2931
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    Park Highlights

    Interested in a small, out of the way park? Somewhere that is confined and cozy? Well, Port View Park & Middle Harbor Park are just the places. Port View features playstations for kids, piers, and even a local restaurant. Enjoy calm, quiet solitude? Well Middle Harbor is another great place to visit. Tucked away from busy everyday life, this park is perfect for those moments alone.
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    Featured Photos

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    Port View Park & Middle Harbor Park

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    Port View Park is located near the Port of Oakland. It is a beautiful tranquil park with lots to do for everyone who visits.

    A map of the area show one all the places that one can go while visiting park.

    San Francisco Bay Trail signs mark the trail.

    The parking lot has many spacious parking slots.

    Picnic tables overlook the Bay and the boats parked on the rim of the coastline.

    A play structure with rubber padding prevents kids from getting injured while playing on this structure. It is very safe and a lot of fun.

    The port of Oakland is a busy place. Trucks come and unload and reload their beds constantly.

    Far off boats sail in the Bay.

    The trail extends to the end of the port.

    The ocean meets the sky.

    People walk along the trail to the pier.

    People in the distance fish off of the pier.

    A view out into San Francisco Bay.

    One can stop in at Diego's Coffee Shop next to the park and get something to eat or drink.

    Patrons stop into Diego's.

    The upstairs of Diego's is an observation area that provides room for people to sit and enjoy the view out to the Bay.

    At Middle Harbor Park, there is plenty of room to park your car.

    A picnic bench and surroundings of the park.

    The grass and a picnic bench provide areas where fun is waiting.

    A view from the trail around Middle Harbor Park.

    A picnic bench offers a spot for people to sit and enjoy lunch.
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    Developed: 8/10/99 Christina Paganini

    Last Modified: 8/12/99 Christina Paganini