The park was formerly the Davis Street Transfer Station, a landfill site that operated until 1977.
The landscape is designed with capped landfill areas to ensure environmental safety while providing recreational space.
The park features an 18-hole championship-level disc golf course that utilizes the uneven topography of the former dump.
The site is a major segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail, a planned 500-mile network around the Bay.
The elevated 'viewing mound' provides a direct line of sight to the arrival patterns of planes landing at Oakland International Airport.
Extensive habitat restoration has introduced native flora specifically chosen to support local pollinators and raptors.
Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a 198-acre park located on the San Leandro waterfront, transformed from a former landfill site into a public wildlife habitat. The park features paved trails that loop around a restored landscape of native grasses and shrubs, providing elevated views of the San Francisco Bay and the Oakland Airport flight path. A prominent circular hill at the center of the park offers panoramic 360-degree vistas of the East Bay hills and the San Francisco skyline. The area serves as a significant nesting ground for various bird species, making it a popular destination for local birdwatchers. Visitors can access a dedicated disc golf course that integrates into the shoreline terrain. The park is connected to the San Francisco Bay Trail, facilitating long-distance cycling and walking opportunities. Its unique geological history is reflected in the intentional environmental restoration efforts visible throughout the park grounds.
The summit of the central mound, offering an unobstructed 360-degree view of the bay and the San Francisco horizon.
Bring binoculars as the shoreline is a prime spot for observing migratory waterbirds.
The park is highly exposed to wind; dress in layers regardless of the sunny California forecast.
Disc golf players should bring their own equipment as there are no rentals on-site.
Do not wander off the paved paths into the tall grass, as the park is a known habitat for ticks and local wildlife.
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times to protect nesting bird habitats; stay on marked trails to avoid sensitive restoration zones.
