Big Break Regional Shoreline

Beautiful place. Kids love coming here and it’s not crowded. Arts and crafts at the visitor center

I have been here three times and have always loved. The first time I came three years ago the visitor center was still under construction, so it was really exciting to come back and see it all done. It’s a great place for kids, and there’s even a map of the California Delta and where it flows. It has a beautiful nature scenery with a lot of wildlife. I can’t wait to go back.

Very beautiful place to go sightseeing and for a walk or quick hike, but it’s just not very big. There are no trails, just a paved road that leads to the fishing dock. There’s is a lot of information about the area though. I just wish there was more.

My everyday walk. This is a great spot to take a walk. I take my dogs here as much as 7 days a week if i have time. All paved and handicap friendly. Great for a lite workout too.

It is a nice place for a walk to work off too much lunch but there really is not anything special about it. Be aware that the entrance to the park cannot be seen until you are right there. The first time we missed it altogether and ended up in a fairly run down marina totally puzzled by this idea of what a park might be.

The trail is easy, quiet, and flat. 2.75 miles. There is a Delta river flow map that shows where 40% freshwater supply comes from in CA. Very nice to learn!

Today, September 27 was my first visit to this Amazing park. I enjoyed the beautiful nature scenery of the river, birds, and lots of fishes.
I enjoy catching blue-​gill fish for live bait to use :)
Had the greatest time. and most diffently will be back for another glorious fishing day.
Free parking :)

Fun little spot to take the kids. There’s a little visitor’s center with some fun activities, such as an interactive touch table, a coloring station and a microscope. There’s a sand pit for kids to play in over by the dock area and a large map of California for them to look at. There’s not a ton to do, but it’s pretty peaceful over there and it makes for a fun activity on a lazy weekend. I do however, think they should consider putting in a small playground over by the sand pit.

This a a great park, the best part was Mike Moran at the visitor center. My brother and sister in law, thought it would nice to take my 90 yo Mother to check out the Delta. When we arrived there was not a easy way to get her to the waters edge. So, I asked Mike if they had a wheelchair but no luck there. He told me they were trying to obtain a few for guests that could not make the quarter mile walk to the dock. So he drove my mom in the ranger truck. Then stayed out and gave us a presentation on the area. Then helped her back in the truck, got her seat belt on and drove her back to our car. Wow talk about going the extra mile. Thanks again Mike.

My kids and I love going down to Big Break! We walk our dog out there, my kids love the crafts on the weekends inside the visitor center, they even let my dog come in while the kids do crafts! And our dog loves the fish tank, hes very intrigued by them. Not great for fishing, but the kids like to put their poles in the water and see if anything bites. The map is fun for them and they love the sand pit too.

Big Break Regional Shoreline is a gem in the city of Oakley. You drive up to an area that looks to be secluded, but it turns into a large parking lot for visitors. After parking, take a small trail from the lot in between shrubbery and you find yourself among a land of its own.
There is a huge 3D map on the ground of pretty much the entire contra costa county. The rest of the walk way has animal foot prints and leaves imprinted into the cement which adds quite a personal touch.
To the right, you can find a small bonfire theatresque area where I’m sure campfire stories are told. And if you walk further along onto the dock, there is one lonely picnic table when you reach the very end. Perfect for romantic dates along the water.
Also, I took a picture of an area that could be used for a sit down picnic on the ground. Although I feel as though it is actually used as an area to load small boats. Either way, this spot is truly mesmerizing for somewhere in the boonies!

Nice little gem out in the East Bay! It’s tucked away in the far northeast of the region, located just past the City of Antioch. Living in the South Bay, it’s a 1−½ to 2 hour drive just to make it out here, but it’s worth the trip though. Nice trails running along the shoreline next to some residential areas. Plus, a short and easy route to the marina and the bay as well as a nice raised map of the delta area.

The park is pretty limited. The visitor center is very nice and if you have little ones it might be kinda fun, for a little while. There are some pretty complete explanations of what they are trying to accomplish, which is worthwhile. Also if you want to launch a kayak it is not crowded, even on the weekend. But the Big Break Trail is not so much of a much. It takes you 2.7 miles through a residential area and then past the Sanitary District all via a fire road. There is a view of the marsh that gets really old after awhile, it never skirts the water at all. Also, the Marsh Creek Trail that it joins appears to be closed until October so when you get to the end you just have to turn around and come back. The facilities and grounds are well cared for but unless you either work or live very close probably not worth the effort.

What a cool little gem! I didn’t even know this place existed, but was invited by a friend to have a play date here.
The visitor center is very new, only about 2 years old. They offer kids crafts on the weekends and have a calendar of events for various activities. They will be shutting down the center for about a month to update some exhibits, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with.
The park workers are super friendly and enthusiastic about their center, which is cool. They were eager to show our kiddos the crafts area and some of the exhibit things they had.
The trail to the water is short and easy. Perfect for the little ones. I should add that it is a gravel path, so a bike may work, but the stroller may not. The kids get to play in a big sand area at the end of the path, so, make sure to bring your own pail and shovel! You just might «discover» a dinosaur bone. :)
There’s a cool raised map thing of the delta too.
The view is pretty and we went on such a beautiful breezy day and got to smell the salty sand and sweet air. There are a couple of areas with picnic tables and they’re covered with those umbrella things, which is soo nice! And there’s a neat little auditorium area where I was told they have campfire stories.
We will definitely make more trips out here for play dates and family picnics. So glad to have come here and can’t wait to check out some of their events!

Love it beautiful!

Really nice peaceful place to clear my head after a rough day at work, I love just relaxing with my dog and just staring at the water and watch all the animals that live there.

This review is for biking on the Big Break Regional Trail, which provides a lot of solitude and peace along the water. Lots of blackberries good for picking and eating in the fall, and the trail is well-​maintained and relatively smooth.
If you’re looking for a longer ride, the trail connects to the Marsh Creek Trail and heads all the way up to Round Valley Regional Preserve. Not too many people in the Brentwood & Oakley area, which makes for little to no traffic on the trails.
Left my car from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm on a weekday and experienced no break-​ins or vandalism. If you’re worried about that kind of thing, there is a shopping center at the end of Big Break Rd. that you could also park in.
No playgrounds for the kids, but a good start for a bike ride or run.

This is a wonderful wonderful well maintained park. Unfortunately it is dangerous because of the teenage boys. My car was broken into and the window broken. I was there for 30 minutes total. I was there from 12:25 — 12:45 lunch time.

This shoreline out in Oakley is becoming very beautiful. This project has been in the works for a loooong time. A certain area is still under construction. Its a great ½ mile walk or stroll down to the fishing pier. You can let the kids ride their bikes, stroller friendly, sorry kids its not scooter friendly. They have a beautiful picnic area with plenty of tables. Restrooms are in the parking lot and down at the fishing pier. There is a kids sand box with a cool dozer to play with. I see this place as becoming a well know little gem in Oakley soon enough.

A developing jewel on the California Delta! Enjoy a quiet picnic lunch on the pier after a morning filled with fishing and bird watching. Kick off your afternoon with a bicycle ride or hike along the Big Break Regional Trial. If you’re really adventurous, continue onto the March Creek Trail into Brentwood and beyond! So much more is planned. .. Once construction is finished, this park will be an incredible resource for the delta community!