Dorothy Bolte Park
- Park
- Regional draw
- Berkeley
Dorothy Bolte Park combines hillside play areas, paths and picnic space in Berkeley.
Its upper and lower terraces, mature trees and long concrete slide give the compact neighborhood park a distinctive form.
The photograph shows the park during an earlier visit. Approaches and changes of level vary across the site, so choose the entrance and play area suitable for your group. Share equipment considerately, respect nearby homes and follow posted maintenance notices. Check current city information and confirm the accessible route you need before arranging a longer outing.
Visitor details reviewed October 25, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Tbo47 / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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