Plein Air for April 2025

We meet at the site on Thursdays 11 am – 1 pm and welcome all artists. We’ll resume meeting afterward at the site to share our work with each other at 1 pm. 

April 3:   MILLER KNOX REGIONAL SHORELINE*, Southern End of Dornan Drive Richmond. Take I-580 in Richmond to Exit 8, the Canal Boulevard/Garrard Boulevard Exit. Turn left onto Canal Boulevard and continue under the freeway, turn right onto West Cutting at the corner near the Chevron Station, and left onto South Garrard Boulevard at the three-way stop. Proceed through the tunnel onto Dornan Drive and continue South towards San Francisco Bay. Turn Right into the parking lot. We’ll meet close to the water

April 10: MEEKER SLOUGH, RICHMOND. From Berkeley, take I-80 north. Use the right two lanes to merge onto I-580 toward the Richmond Bridge. Take the South 23rd Street/ Marina Bay exit off I-580. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Marina Bay Parkway at the signal light. Continue on Marina Bay Parkway, crossing Regatta Boulevard (4th traffic light). Turn left onto Bayside Drive. Continue to the end where there is a small area to park and a path that leads to the slough.

April 17: SHOREBIRD PARK, 160 UNIVERSITY AVE. BERKELEY *. Take University Ave west towards the Bay and turn left onto Seawall Dr. at the end. Park along Seawall Drive.  Go east along the walking path towards the South Sailing Basin.  There are several interesting aquatic and hillside views along the waterfront.

April 24: TILDEN REGIONAL PARK – INSPIRATION POINT . FROM BERKELEY take I-80 to the University Exit and go east toward campus. Turn left onto Oxford St., right onto Rose St. and left onto Spruce St. Follow Spruce St. uphill. At the intersection with Grizzly Peak Blvd., Spruce St. changes name to Wildcat Canyon Rd. At the Grizzly Peak Blvd. intersection continue straight ahead and follow Wildcat Canyon Road past the Brazilian Room, and the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, and continue following the signs to Inspiration Point. Meet in the parking lot to the left.

* Restrooms available