Lafayette Community Park Trails
480 St. Mary's Road
Trail Map: CLICK HERE
About the Park: The 68-acre site contains a diverse array of topography, wildlife and recreation on opportunities. The south end of the park contains facilities and equipment that support active use while the central portion on and north end support more passive use. Activities include field sports, playing on a variety of playground equipment, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and communing with nature.
Geography: Las Trampas Creek has formed a narrow meandering strip with steep-sided banks along the western edge of the site, and Grizzly Creek runs along the northern edge. Remnants of walnut and pear orchards still remain. The rolling hills form the highest ground and support a variety of vegetative communities, including well-developed oak woodlands, open grasslands and two eucalyptus groves.
Amenities: The 68-acre park features: two grass sports fields for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, sports clinics and camps; two batting cages; a children’s playground (divided for younger and older children); a group picnic area (with barbeques); Pétanque courts; restrooms; footbridges; nearly 3 miles of multi-use trails; and two paved parking lots.
History: Native Americans, Mexican ranchers, and early farmers took advantage of the area’s fertile land and water supply. As the Bay Area grew in the 1950’s, the California Dept. of Transportation of (Caltrans)purchased the land for a freeway between Oakland and Pleasant Hill. Due to strong local opposition, this plan was dropped and, in 1983, the City purchased the 8-acre Burton School property and 68 acres of Caltrans property for the Lafayette Community Center and Community Park.
TRAIL RULES, REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
- Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk.
- Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted.
- Firearms, hunting, shooting, fireworks, fires of any type, including matches and lighters, are not permitted.
- All plant, wildlife and geological features are protected by laws. Do not capture, collect or harm.
- Dogs must be securely leashed and under the control of their owners at all times. Dog waste and trash must be carried out or placed in trash.
- With the exception of motorized wheel chairs, motorized vehicles of all types are prohibited.
- Respect private property and be considerate of neighbors and fellow trail users by keeping noise down.
- Cutting, breaking, defacing or disturbing a sign, fence, bench, or other city property located on trails is prohibited.
- Placing a rope, wire, mark, writing, or sign on a tree, plant or city structure located on, or next to a trail is not allowed.
- Bicycles are not permitted on trails that have been posted as unsafe for bicycle use.
- Bicycles shall be operated in a safe manner especially when sharing trails with pedestrians. Bicycle speed, on mixed-use trails shall not exceed 15 mph on straightaways and 5 mph around corners and hills. Call out when pedestrians are ahead.
Lafayette Municipal Code Chapter 8-22, contains a complete listing of the rules, regulations and restrictions applicable to all Lafayette trails. Violations will be subject to citations and fines.
LAFAYETTE EMERGENCY & MAINTENANCE CONTACTS
Police Dispatch: 925.284.5010
Public Works: 925.934.3908
Parks, Trails & Recreation Dept.: 925.284.2232
TO REPORT A MAINTENANCE ISSUE OR TO VOLUNTEER, DONATE, OR HELP WITH TRAILS: Email the PTR Dept.: Trails@LoveLafayette.org
FOR GENERAL TRAILS INFORMATION: http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us/
TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: Email the Police Tip hotline: 94549tip@gmail.com