Nearest town: Oakland, CA Region: Berkeley & Oakland Hills Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Year round Features of the park: Redwood forest, Rainbow trout fishway interpretive site, Chabot Space and Science Center Fees: Depends on the staging area. Redwood Gate sometimes charges a day use fee (usually on weekends, $5 per vehicle in 2019), but the others do not. EBRPD passes accepted (but not for the museum).