César Chávez Park is 90 acres in size and did not always look so nice, It was a landfill in 1957. In 1969, the city adopted the Marina Master Plan. In 1991 the city completely sealed the landfill and the park opened soon thereafter, first named North Waterfront Park, then renamed after César E. Chávez, who was a union leader and founder of the United Farm Workers of America. Today a paved paths goes around and through the park, with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and a sun dial.

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February 19, 2017

Road cycling

César Chávez Park covers the 90 acres (36 ha) peninsula on the north side of the Berkeley Marina in the San Francisco Bay, adjacent to Eastshore State Park. The park …

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Cycling

Former landfill site converted to a great 90 acre waterfront park at the northern end of the Berkeley marina, with a paved bike trail along the shoreline.

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1. McLaughlin Eastshore State Park loop — Berkeley

24.4km

01:32

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Point Isabel – Richmond Bay Trail loop from Ashby

41.4km

02:25

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Golden Gate Bridge – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from West Oakland

97.5km

05:52

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States

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1. McLaughlin Eastshore State Park loop — Berkeley

2. Point Isabel – Richmond Bay Trail loop from Ashby

3. Golden Gate Bridge – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from West Oakland

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