I like to use the entrances near High Street of which there are many. The path follows the shore line all the way to Hegenberger. You might see a Belted Kingfisher plying his trade on the East Creek Slough or watch the crew team practice. Lots of folks from the live/work lofts on San Leandro Street bring their dogs here and it's popular with bicyclists and walkers too. Corn Flowers grow wild along the most western path and the place is silly with shore birds. Thousands of migrating birds come through Arrowhead Marsh annually to grab a snack and a nap.
This area runs along the southern edge of Oakland and is spitting distance from the 880 and light industrial/commercial area where trees are hard to come by and there's too much pavement. That is what makes this area special...it's an oasis in the urban jungle. The air feels better here, the sky is bigger and seeing birds going about their daily routine relaxes me. Plus, there's hardly anyone there. This is one seriously under utilized park.
Recently, the path was repaved and some areas landscaped. There are restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables and benches in the right spots. And parking...plenty of glorious parking.
