Lime Ridge Open Space
This protected land has over 2700 acres of oak woodlands, grassland savannah and chaparral and is one of the largest city owned open spaces in the Bay Area. The land is home to Lime Ridge (chaparral). Mountain biking (on paved trails or dirt trails over 8 feet wide) are available in the open space. Street parking is available. There are no restrooms or drinking water.
Requirements
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Operating Hours
It is open to the public during daylight hours only.
Fees
Free
Disabled Access
No
Map
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3713 Citrus AveVisit Google Maps for this Address
Directions
From CA 24/680 in Contra Costa County, exit Ygnacio Valley Road (exit 46b). Drive east on Ygnacio Valley Road for about 6 miles, then turn north (left) onto Oak Grove Rd. Drive one block, then turn right on Citrus Avenue. Drive about 1 mile north on Citrus Ave, and park on the side of the street near where the Contra Costa Canal Trail crosses the road. Contra Costa County buses will bring you within walking distance of the preserve.
Contact Info
For more information about the different areas in the open space: call the Ranger Stations: Howe Homestead Park (925-943-5899 ext. 3521); Shell Ridge (925-943-5899 ext. 2162); and Sugarloaf (925-943-5899 ext. 2665).