Marina Park ♿️ ♿️ ♿️
Trail ♿️ ♿️ ♿️
Sunset View Point ♿️ ♿️
As we enter 2021 the Covid cases have reached record highs. As vaccines continue to be slowly distributed across the nation we are expecting the number of cases will go down eventually. Even though the Shelter in Place order has been lifted up, we still have to take all the precautions to do all the activities. The Christmas holidays felt year-long and was spent primarily socially distanced and exploring local spots that are normally hidden and mostly ignored. Exploring new places has become a second habit for our family during this pandemic. As we have a wheelchair user in the family we try to explore places that are wheelchair friendly. We wrapped our winter vacation with a day trip to San Leandro Marina and Marina Park, a neighborhood in Alameda county.
The San Leandro Marina is a part of the San Leandro Shoreline Recreation Area. This place is famous for its beautiful sunset and watching the planes take off and land in the Oakland airport which is a photographer’s delight. This place is really scenic and very soothing when you just want to visit somewhere to chill. You can also enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline on a nice day. These are some of the ♿️ friendly activities which you can enjoy seating inside the car. In addition, this place offers a variety of activities for different ages. There are nice ♿️ accessible trails by the water to enjoy walking, biking, running, and jogging while enjoying the beautiful view of the Bay. The Marina Park has lots of lush green open space with paved path walkways and picnic spots. Try to go early as the parking tends to get packed during the day.
There are a boat launch ramp and a Yacht club with some restaurants and a hotel. A good place for kite flying and the park has two play structures for the kids.
This is a great place for people watching. During the time of the Pandemic, this place is very safe to visit as you have many options for activities. People coming here are always in masks and maintaining distance even in the parking lot.
You can just grab an ice cream from the ice cream Vendor, sit back and relax.
♿️ Wheelchair Accessibility ♿️
- You can enter from Monarch Bay Drive and park along the bay near El Torito for some birdwatching and to view the sunset from inside the car. This place DOES NOT have accessible parking.
- If you want to get out of the car then you can park near Mulford point where there are a few wheelchair accessible parking spaces and an accessible restroom.
- There are accessible restrooms and parking near the Boat Ramp area.
- Keep driving on Monarch Drive to Marina Park to the other side of Marina
- The South and North Parking lot of Marina Park has accessible parking and you can access the trail from there.
- Marina Park has an accessible bathroom and picnic tables too.
♿️ COVID-19 Precautions ♿️
The Shelter in Place has eased now with the reopening of many recreational activities. However, it is absolutely essential to keep social distancing and safety procedures in mind. At no point should these be compromised.
- Always wear your face mask even if you are not getting out of the car.
- Avoid crowded areas if you are stepping out of the car
- Always remember to carry gloves, hand sanitizer, water, food.
- Do not forget to use the restroom before leaving from your house as it is safer to avoid using public restrooms during this period
- Remember to wipe your crutch or mobility scooter handle or the wheelchair wheels every time you return from outdoors
- Do not leave your items unattended.
- Do not open your car windows in crowded places
- While dining outside make sure you wipe your chairs if possible.
- Make sure to check the timings due to Covis -19
- While walking or running make sure to keep a distance of 6 feet.