Oak Grove Group Picnic Area

Oak Grove in Foothills Nature Preserve is a group picnic area that is a wonderful place for events of all sorts, from weddings to graduation parties to reunions -- even just an ordinary picnic. It has a capacity of 1 to 150 people. Oak Grove is the only reservable picnic area in the park.

The Oak Grove picnic area is yours to use for the day. The park is open from 8:00 a.m. and closes at a specific time based on sunset. For specific closing hours, please see our open-hours schedule. Event cleanup must be finished one half hour before park closing. All members of your party, including guests, caterers, musicians, etc., must exit the park before park closing. Equipment may not be left overnight either before or after your event.

Hours

8:00 AM - Sunset
(Please see Open Space Hours for specific closing times)

Note: Reservation holders must vacate the site 1 hour prior to closing to allow for cleaning.

General Information

Foothills Nature Preserve is an open space nature preserve. If you are considering a non-typical nature preserve activity, please call the rangers in advance to inquire if it is allowed or appropriate. Examples of activities that are not permitted include bouncy houses, petting zoos, climbing walls, video boards, and laser tag.
Site reservation fees do not cover the individual vehicle entry fees.
Dogs are not allowed within the Foothills Nature Preserve on weekends and holidays.
Amplified sound is prohibited.
See the Foothills Nature Preserve map for the location of Oak Grove within the park.
You may call the rangers in Foothills Nature Preserve at 650-329-2423.