Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Sunday, August 30, 11am - 3pm, Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline Park


We're all set and ready to paint this
coming Sunday in Point Richmond.


Park description

A beautifully landscaped shoreline picnic area, a secluded cove, a fishing pier at a historic site a hilltop with excellent panoramic views of the north Bay Area and a model railroad museum (across the street) - all these attractions are part of 307-acre Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline in Richmond.

The park was named in honor of the late State Senator George Miller, Jr., and for John T. Knox, a Point Richmond resident and former State Assemblyman.

The park is located on Dornan Drive, south through the automobile tunnel from Garrard Boulevard in Point Richmond.

Food & Drinks
Passed the auto tunnel is old town Point Richmond. Plenty of restaurants and small market for lunch.

Directions
From I-580 West in Richmond, exit at Canal Boulevard. Turn left at the light onto Canal. Turn right at the light onto W. Cutting Bl., then left at the stop sign onto Garrard Bl. Proceed through the auto tunnel; Garrard becomes Dornan Drive on the south side of the auto tunnel. The park entrance will be on the right less than 1/2 mile south of the tunnel.

Bathrooms

Yes - can be found at the Miller-Knox Park and Ferry Point parking lot.

3 comments:

  1. If you are there early Little Louie's in Point Richmond (Washington Ave) http://www.littlelouies.com/menu.html is open at 7AM for breakfast and you can get a sandwich to go. Other breakfast in the area: Boilerhouse http://www.boilerhouserestaurant.com/ restaurant at the end of Harbor Way.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Very good recommendations Janice! I've tried Little Louies lots of times. I wish they would bring back the Salmon burgers. Never tried Boiler House, but sure looks & sounds good :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hey I see we made the on-line notices!
    http://www.thepleinairscene.com/?page_id=71

    Cool.

    ReplyDelete