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Bay Views And History Trail
Editor Pick
→ Richmond’s waterfront might not be the first place you’d think of when looking for a trail for walking, running, biking, or stroller pushing. But, you get fantastic San Francisco Bay views and a dose of East Bay history while cruising along a roughly two-mile-long paved shoreline trail that has been developed over the past few years as part of the planned 400-mile-long Bay Trail.
Starting in Shimada Friendship Park, near Richmond’s Marina Bay, the trail passes by beaches and new well-maintained playgrounds and picnic areas. Along the way, walk-through sculptures and other outdoor displays offer brief history lessons as part of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. For now, the trail ends at the old Ford Motors plant, but plans are under way to extend it. Heartier runners or bikers can continue on a well-marked scenic street route that winds through the port and takes you to the SS Red Oak Victory, a converted World War II ship that serves as a floating museum, and over to Point Richmond’s Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline.
For information, visit Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, (510) 232-5050, www.nps.gov/rori; San Francisco Bay Trail, http://baytrail.abag.ca.gov; and Red Oak Victory, (510) 237-2933, www.ssredoakvictory.com. —M.R.
More Reader Picks
Butt-Kicking Workout
The Bar Method, 1946-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1946, www.barmethod.com.
Fitness Center
Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, www.renaissanceclubsport.com.
Massage Therapist
A Perfect Moment, Walnut Creek, (925) 943-1638, www.aperfectmomentmassage.com.
New Workout
The Bar Method, 1946-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1946, www.barmethod.com.
Nutritionist
Laura Bartron, Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, www.renaissanceclubsport.com.
Pilates
Contra Costa Pilates Center, 1280 Boulevard Way, Ste. 210, Walnut Creek, (925) 938-2022, www.contracostapilatescenter.com.
Reader Comments:
BEST OUT DOOR BOOTCAMP!
AlaVie Fitness
Outdoor bootcamp classes for women only in Walnut Creek at 5:30 am, 6:30 am, and 8:00 am. Several other outdoor locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area too! Check it out at: http://www.alaviefitness.com/
FUNKMODE has the best HipHop classes in the East Bay!!
Tim Ennis of Forma Gym in Walnut Creek has to be the best personal fitness trainer in the East Bay (and beyond). His friendly but insistent and consistent emphasis on proper form is an important aspect of fitness training that is often overlooked by other trainers. He somehow keeps coming up with new and creative ways to promote good balance and development of the little-used muscles. And then there's cardio, which he incorporates into one's individual program in an effective way. Tim is also knowledgable about nutrition, which goes hand-in-hand with fitness training. All-in-all, Tim Ennis knows it all and imparts that knowledge in a thoughtful and friendly manner, with good results for his clients -- at least for me and other clients I know. Tim should be acknowledged as the #1 personal fitness trainer in the East Bay.
Tim Ennis is absolutely the best trainer I have come across. He is not only effective, but makes our sessions fun. He incorporates aspects of martial arts, yoga, and cardio into workouts, giving a complete well rounded fitness routine. He offers awesome fit camps, and a nutrition plan one can realistically stick to! I've noticed dramatic physical changes in myself, and many of his clients I've met. He has a vast knowledge of fitness and nutrition. Tim has truly become an asset to so many!