Wildcat Canyon Regional Park

The Wildcat Canyon Regional Park is a nearly 2,500 acre stretch of land near the Wildcat Creek watershed. It is surrounded by ridges and hills in the area. The canyon is a popular destination for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and picnickers. The park area begins by the Tilden Nature Area and extends south toward Alvarado Park and into Richmond. Alvarado Park is a popular place for picnics and it features a children's play area and is just a short distance from downtown Richmond. The park grew over time, beginning when Native Americans were displaced by Spanish explorers and culminating when the park district acquired more than 2,000 acres of land in 1976. Alvarado park is featured on the National Register of Historic Places and is known for its selection of depression era WPA stonework including stone walls, light standards and an arch bridge. Wildcat contains about 22 miles worth of fire road trails, including Nimitz Way, a nearly three mile stretch of paved trail and a six mile single track trail in the Tilden Nature Area. Visitors to the area will find a variety of wildlife including deer, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, garter snacks, redtail hawks, turkey vultures, horned owls and a variety of songbirds.